Osteopathic manipulative treatment for enhanced pitch performance in collegiate baseball players: a feasibility study on shoulder and hip interventions

Key Points

• Improved range of motion and reduced injury risk were noted after OMT application, indicating potential benefit for athletes.
• Velocity differences were identified, with the intervention suggesting impact on pitch dynamics while using 11 collegiate players.
• Single application of OMT was assessed across multiple pitch parameters like velocity and break metrics due to overuse injury risks.
• Gaps in sample size indicate the necessity for a larger cohort to validate findings and explore additional performance metrics.