Leonard C Macrina
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Recent Articles
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Reinold M, Dowling B, Fleisig G, Macrina L, Wilk K, Streepy J, et al.
Int J Sports Phys Ther
. 2024 May;
19(5):653-656.
PMID: 38707854
No abstract available.
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Reinold M, Dowling B, Fleisig G, Macrina L, Wilk K, Streepy J, et al.
Int J Sports Phys Ther
. 2024 Mar;
19(3):326-336.
PMID: 38439773
Background: Interval throwing programs (ITP) have been used for decades to enable baseball pitchers to return to competition after injury or surgery by gradually applying load to the throwing arm....
3.
Reinold M, Macrina L
Int J Sports Phys Ther
. 2021 Apr;
16(2):594-596.
PMID: 33842055
One of the most common methods of training to enhance pitching velocity is the use of weighted baseballs. As with anything else, the excitement and popularity often proceed our scientific...
4.
Reinold M, Macrina L, Fleisig G, Drogosz M, Andrews J
Sports Health
. 2020 Jun;
12(5):488-494.
PMID: 32598234
Background: Baseball pitching injuries are increasing at an alarming rate. While weighted ball throwing programs may be effective at increasing pitching velocity, previous research has identified a 24% injury rate...
5.
Reinold M, Macrina L, Fleisig G, Aune K, Andrews J
Sports Health
. 2018 Jun;
10(4):327-333.
PMID: 29882722
Background: Emphasis on enhancing baseball pitch velocity has become popular, especially through weighted-ball throwing. However, little is known about the physical effects or safety of these programs. The purpose of...
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Wilk K, Macrina L, Fleisig G, Aune K, Porterfield R, Harker P, et al.
Am J Sports Med
. 2015 Aug;
43(10):2379-85.
PMID: 26272516
Background: Shoulder injuries from repetitive baseball pitching continue to be a serious, common problem. Purpose: To determine whether passive range of motion of the glenohumeral joint was predictive of shoulder...
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Wilk K, Macrina L, Reinold M
Cartilage
. 2015 Jun;
1(2):96-107.
PMID: 26069540
Postoperative rehabilitation programs following articular cartilage repair procedures will vary greatly among patients and need to be individualized based on the nature of the lesion, the unique characteristics of the...
8.
Wilk K, Macrina L, Fleisig G, Aune K, Porterfield R, Harker P, et al.
Am J Sports Med
. 2014 Jun;
42(9):2075-81.
PMID: 24944295
Background: Injuries to the elbow joint in baseball pitchers appear common. There appears to be a correlation between shoulder range of motion and elbow injuries. Purpose: To prospectively determine whether...
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Wilk K, Macrina L
Sports Med Arthrosc Rev
. 2014 May;
22(2):137-50.
PMID: 24787729
The repetitive overhead motion involved in throwing is responsible for unique and sport-specific patterns of injury to the shoulder joint. Specific strengthening and flexibility plays a vital role in the...
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Wilk K, Hooks T, Macrina L
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther
. 2013 Nov;
43(12):891-4.
PMID: 24175603
Synopsis: Stretching techniques that focus on increasing posterior shoulder soft tissue flexibility are commonly incorporated into prevention and treatment programs for the overhead athlete. The cross-body and sleeper stretch exercises...