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Lower extremity plyometric training reduces elbow varus torque and increases ball velocity in adolescent baseball pitchers.
Journal of science and medicine in sport·October 8, 2026·PMID 42907284
Why it mattersElbow injuries are common in adolescent pitchers, and interventions that reduce medial elbow stress while improving performance are clinically valuable. This trial provides evidence that lower-extremity plyometric training can achieve both goals, offering a practical addition to injury prevention and performance programs.
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