Jump Tests & Elbow Injuries: Unexpected Insights from the Mound

In this episode of Strength In Knowledge, we step off the mound and into the lab to explore a surprising connection: how lower body jump performance might predict elbow injuries in professional baseball pitchers. Based on the intriguing study by Mayberry, Mullen, and Murayama, we break down how biomechanics and asymmetries seen in jump tests could flag potential risks for UCL injuries.From kinetic chain theory to practical screening tools, we discuss the implications of this research for strength coaches, rehab specialists, and anyone involved in the performance care of throwing athletes. Could a vertical jump really tell you something about elbow health? Turns out—it might.

⚾💥 Tune in to rethink how we assess risk and build resilience in overhead athletes, starting from the ground up.


What Can a Jump Tell Us About Elbow Injuries in Professional Baseball Pitchers?
John Mayberry, Scott Mullen, Scott Murayama
PMID: 32119563  DOI: 10.1177/0363546520905543