Test Sequence 1) Muscle Tests
Two primary tests were conducted that individually show the muscle's ability to maintain the body's
balance and strength while standing in a static position when pressure is applied. Then a coordination
test was conducted which is a combination of the balance and strength tests while in an active position.
When in an active position, in this case a baseball stance, it requires the brain to maintain control of
over 400 muscle commands simultaneously while holding its primary focus on one object, in this case
the pitcher.
Application:
1) Standing at attention, feet together arms to the side, creating an unstable stance. Testing balance.
2) Standing at ease, torso facing forward, arm back and slightly raised. Testing shoulder lock.
3) Holding an active stance, arm back and slightly raised. Testing shoulder lock to confirm strength,
balance and coordination - simultaneously.
Balance/Strength/Coordination
Subject (1) Subject (2) Subject (3) Subject (4) Subject (5) Subject (6)
Female, 38 Female, 25 Female, 18 Male, 50 Male, 48 Male, 24
Subject (1) Female, 38
Results Measurements
|
Baseline |
Points |
With Px |
Points |
Balance Test |
Weak |
0 |
Very Strong |
4 |
Strength Test |
Medium Weak |
1 |
Very Strong |
4 |
Coordination Test |
Weak |
0 |
Very Strong |
2 |
|
|
|
|
|
Totals |
|
1 |
|
12 |
Measurement Points: (0) Weak - (1) Medium Weak - (2) Low Strong - (3) Strong - (4) Very Strong
Note: Points are subjective and agreed upon by both the tester and subject.
Subject (2) Female, 25
Results Measurements
|
Baseline |
Points |
With Px |
Points |
Balance Test |
Weak |
0 |
Very Strong |
4 |
Strength Test |
Weak |
0 |
Very Strong |
4 |
Coordination Test |
Weak |
0 |
Very Strong |
4 |
|
|
|
|
|
Totals |
|
0 |
|
12 |
Measurement Points: (0) Weak - (1) Medium Weak - (2) Low Strong - (3) Strong - (4) Very Strong
Note: Points are subjective and agreed upon by both the tester and subject.
Subject (3) Female, 18
Results Measurements
|
Baseline |
Points |
With Px |
Points |
Balance Test |
Weak |
0 |
Very Strong |
4 |
Strength Test |
Weak |
0 |
Very Strong |
4 |
Coordination Test |
Weak |
0 |
Strong |
3 |
|
|
|
|
|
Totals |
|
0 |
|
11 |
Measurement Points: (0) Weak - (1) Medium Weak - (2) Low Strong - (3) Strong - (4) Very Strong
Note: Points are subjective and agreed upon by both the tester and subject.
Subject (4) Male, 50
Results Measurements
|
Baseline |
Points |
With Px |
Points |
Balance Test |
Weak |
0 |
Very Strong |
4 |
Strength Test |
Medium Weak |
1 |
Very Strong |
4 |
Coordination Test |
Medium Weak |
1 |
Very Strong |
4 |
|
|
|
|
|
Totals |
|
2 |
|
12 |
Measurement Points: (0) Weak - (1) Medium Weak - (2) Low Strong - (3) Strong - (4) Very Strong
Note: Points are subjective and agreed upon by both the tester and subject.
Subject (5) Male, 48
Results Measurements
|
Baseline |
Points |
With Px |
Points |
Balance Test |
Weak |
0 |
Very Strong |
4 |
Strength Test |
Medium Weak |
1 |
Very Strong |
4 |
Coordination Test |
Weak |
0 |
Very Strong |
4 |
|
|
|
|
|
Totals |
|
1 |
|
12 |
Measurement Points: (0) Weak - (1) Medium Weak - (2) Low Strong - (3) Strong - (4) Very Strong
Note: Points are subjective and agreed upon by both the tester and subject.
Subject (6) Male, 24
Results Measurements
|
Baseline |
Points |
With Px |
Points |
Balance Test |
Medium Weak |
1 |
Very Strong |
4 |
Strength Test |
Strong |
3 |
Very Strong |
4 |
Coordination Test |
Low Strong |
2 |
Very Strong |
4 |
|
|
|
|
|
Totals |
|
6 |
|
12 |
Measurement Points: (0) Weak - (1) Medium Weak - (2) Low Strong - (3) Strong - (4) Very Strong
Note: Points are subjective and agreed upon by both the tester and subject.