Scap Load at Launch

Amount of rear shoulder flexion (+) or extension (-) at launch event. Flexion/Extension translates to horizontal adduction (+) and abduction (-), respectively.

Technical Details

• Variable Type: Discrete Metric
• Data Type: Float
• Units: degrees
• Column Name: rear_scap_load_at_launch
• Measurement: Rear shoulder flexion/extension at launch
• Positive: Flexion (horizontal adduction)
• Negative: Extension (horizontal abduction)
• Typical Range: -15° to +30°

Description

Scap load at launch measures the amount of rear shoulder flexion or extension at the launch event, indicating the loading and preparation of the rear shoulder for power generation.

Use Cases

• Rear shoulder loading analysis
• Scapular mechanics assessment