Objectives Baseball players are highly susceptible to shoulder injuries due to repetitive overhead throwing. The purpose of this study was to investigate men's collegiate baseball shoulder injury rates and associated risk factors. Methods Using the NCAA Injury Surveillance Program (ISP) database, ...
Another common cause is repetitive use. People whose occupations require overhead work (plumbers, electricians, carpenters, etc.) are particularly susceptible to repetitive use injuries. Athletes who play sports that require overhead use...
Baseball injuries today are more common in the sports world, mainly because players are on the pitch all year round and rarely get time to rest. However, you should note that this year is different due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has disrupted numerous social events. Generally, the inc...
Among baseball players, pitchers account for 38% percent of all injuries, with shoulder and elbow injuries being the most common. Golfer’s Knee The knee undergoes a tremendous amount of stress during a golf swing. A normal swing puts 4.5 times the body weight on a forward knee and 3.2 ...
Rotator cuff injuries can happen with any physical activity, but there are ways to decrease the chances of encountering one. Warming up before exercising and strengthening exercises targeting the rotator cuff muscles are effective in helping prevent strain on your shoulder. ...
Aches and pains seem to come and go as you run, but usually, you don’t expect them in your upper body. However, shoulder pain when running is more common
Athletes have injuries most commonly to the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand as a result of a fall onto an outstretched arm. This article aims to educate emergency medicine physicians and pediatricians about the nature of acute traumatic sports-related upper extremity injuries. Common mechanisms of...
A common type ofkneesprain is one in the anterior cruciateligament(ACL). If you play baseball, basketball, or football, you can get thumb sprains. Short-lastinganklestrains and sprains are the most common injuries in the lower body. They can happen in football, basketball, and soccer. ...
Limited motion of your shoulder due to pain or weakness Patellofemoral Syndrome Patellofemoral syndrome is pain around the kneecap that often occurs in athletes, especially runners and jumpers. It can be caused by a sudden increase in the duration or intensity of exercise. Patellofemoral syndrome ma...
contact sports like American football and rugby, and overhead sports like, volleyball, baseball, basketball, and weightlifting. According toAspetar, the sports medicine journal, previous reports have shown high school athletes are 4 times more likely to suffer from shoulder dislocation injuries than ...