In youth baseball, the repetitive overhead throwing motion places significant stress on the shoulder and elbow, leading to injuries such as rotator cuff strains, labral tears, shoulder impingement, and elbow tendinitis. These conditions not only sideline young athletes but can also impact their long-term development and enjoyment of the game.
Read MoreOveruse isn’t the only threat to upper extremity athletes. To help reduce the likelihood of injury, we discuss 3 other common causes of arm pain in baseball and softball players.
Read MoreSpring is here and with it, the start of another softball season. Baseball tends to get a lot of attention for injury prevention and pitch counts while softball is too often ignored. So today, I’d like to review some common softball related injuries and a few tips to help reduce the risk of injury.
Though the winter is in full swing and it may seem way too early to be thinking about the baseball or softball season, many players and teams will have started their offseason training. Here in the northeast, indoor training facilities are filling up fast with players getting ready for next season.
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