In this webinar we will run through the benefits of using Qualisys motion capture for 3D baseball analysis. The webinar will focus on how current customers use the system towards their baseball research practices and will touch upon the acceleration of biomechanical research within the sport of baseball over the past few years.
- 16:00 CEST / 10:00AM ET (US)
Topics covered
- Qualisys Baseball Analysis Solutions
- Physical Therapy Perspective – Brandon Young of BYoung PT
- Research Perspective – Kristen Nicholson of Wake Forest University
- Athletic Performance Perspective – Matt Chan of the MLB Organization
- Guest Speaker
- Open Forum/Q&A
Your hosts
Mike Martin, MS
Director of Baseball Operations - Qualisys
With graduate experience in Exercise Sciences and Biomechanics, and an extensive passion for all-things sports, Mike strives to provide customers with the best solutions while ensuring their work reflects unparalleled results for data-driven analysis.
Brandon Young, PT
Founder - BYoung Physical Therapy
Brandon has developed a specialty in pitching biomechanics. His facility is home to a Qualisys 3D motion capture system, which has helped several youth, high school, college, and professional pitchers return to competition following major injury.
Kristen Nicholson, PhD
Director - Wake Forest Pitching Lab
Kristen joined the Wake Forest pitching lab in 2018 as the Director of the lab and lead of biomechanics research. Dr. Nicholson wrote her dissertation on a mathematical model for measuring scapular motion and became an expert in upper extremity biomechanics.
Matthew Chan, PhD
Sr. Biomechanics & Performance Scientist – MLB Organization
Currently positioned at the Meyer Institute of Sport, Dr. Chan experience includes the role of the Sports Science Analyst and Lead Biomechanist for an MLB team. His research focuses on sports-related injuries, including prevention, rehabilitation, and potential long-term diseases.