Shoulder and elbow symptoms in talented Dutch baseball pitchers: results of a two-season prospective study

CONCLUSION: In a cohort of Dutch high school baseball pitchers, one-third reported shoulder and elbow symptoms on the throwing side, with reduced functional status and lower back symptoms. Future efforts should focus on developing preventive strategies through early symptom detection, aiming to prevent symptom progression and, ultimately, the development of severe injuries.PMID:38629480 | DOI:10.4085/1062-6050-0353.23

Source: Journal of Athletic Training - April 17, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: A J R Leenen M J M Hoozemans F van Dis E van der Graaff H E J Veeger E A L M Verhagen Source Type: research