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The Perception & Action Podcast

483 – The Effects of the Yips on Muscle Synergies in Throwing

Mar 5, 2024
21:41
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Exploring how the Yips affect muscle synergies in throwing, examining coordination differences in affected players. Understanding muscle synergies in achieving consistency in throwing. Delving into disruptions in muscle coordination in baseball players with Yips-like symptoms during pitching motion. Highlighting the impact of external pressures on muscle synergies in throwing, emphasizing the importance of self-organization for optimal movement coordination.
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Quick takeaways

  • Players with Yips symptoms exhibit altered muscle synergies in throwing coordination.
  • Regulating variabilities and promoting self-organization are crucial for accurate pitching performance.

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Motor Synergies and Yips Impact on Motor Coordination

The episode delved into how the Yips influence motor coordination and muscle synergies in throwing. Previous studies often focused on single muscles, but this research explored multiple muscles and joints to understand coordination better. It highlighted the importance of regulating variabilities to pitch accurately, emphasizing motor synergies over repeating the exact movement each time.

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