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Feasibility of the pitch efficiency rating: A novel tool for systematic assessment of pitching mechanics in developing throwing athletes.

Charles KenyonAlex BeebeKirk EasleyNeeru JayanthiRobert L Bowers
Published in: PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation (2024)
The present study introduces the PER as a potential tool for evaluating pitching mechanics. However, the intrarater reliability of the PER did not meet preestablished criteria in one of the two pilot raters. Further study is needed to continue to assess the reliability of the tool across diverse demographics.
Keyphrases
  • clinical trial
  • randomized controlled trial
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  • risk assessment
  • double blind
  • psychometric properties