Abstract

The inspiration for this study came from a shoulder injury that I sustained while pitching, and the reflections on how I may have neglected personal arm care. The purpose of this study was to examine the efficacy of an electrical stimulation device on pitchers’ recovery after competitions. Therefore, four pitchers were monitored over a six-week period. Three metrics were recorded every 24 hours for analysis: mobility (shoulder internal and external rotation), strength (shoulder internal and external rotation), and perceived ratings of recovery. The first three weeks were used as the control period where no extra recovery method was used. During weeks 4-6, an electrical stimulation device was added to their recovery protocol. Pitchers used this device for three 30-minute treatments after they pitched (immediately after the game and then at 24, 48,72, and 96 hours post-game). I predict that the device will reduce the recovery time needed for the pitchers and increase their overall feelings of perceived recovery.