The effect of a forearm-strengthening program on medial elbow gapping in collegiate baseball pitchers
Although our forearm-strengthening program led to an increase in forearm girth and grip strength, the average medial elbow gap under a static valgus load was statistically unchanged. Further studies are warranted to explore the utility of strengthening the flexor-pronator mass as a preventive measure against injury in throwers.
Authors
- Andres R. Perez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3718-9671)
- Brandon J. Erickson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3238-7839)
- Nabil Mehta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7255-4569)
- Frank G. Alberta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3639-880X)
- Nareena Imam
- Richard J. Boergers (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1250-9627)
- Ryan Lopez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5757-1782)
- Chris Cherian
Institutions
- Seton Hall University (US)
- Rothman Orthopaedics (US)
- Hackensack Meridian Health (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JSES Reviews Reports and Techniques
- Published
- 2025-08-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xrrt.2025.08.010
- Primary Topic
- Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Arthrex
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons