In the Zone - with Garrison Roy
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In the Zone - with Garrison Roy
EP 223: Deep Dive -Debunking the Handgrip Myth for TJ Surgery Risk
Today, we dive into the misconceptions around grip strength measurements using dynamometers in baseball. We discuss a recent study on pro pitchers, showing no significant link between grip strength and injury risk, and why true performance comes from understanding finger mechanics, eccentric forces, and game-like testing. Tune in for insights on optimizing training beyond misleading metrics!
Ryan Cronin Post Link: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ryancrotin_baseballcoach-baseballplayer-baseballtraining-activity-7229003948127313921-irPY?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios
Further thoughts on this and Ryan's post: https://blog.armcare.com/how-handgrip-dynamometry-is-unsuccessful-in-predicting-tj-surgery/
Youtube Episode Link: https://youtu.be/T62YQoMuDfc
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