From 2011 through 2016, there were 49,955 injuries in MLB and MiLB players resulting in at least one missed day of play. Hamstring injuries are at the top of that list. Clearly, hamstring injuries are a problem in baseball. So, what can we do to reduce the number of hamstring injuries?
Shoulder Range of Motion Changes in Baseball Players: GIRD, Retrotorsion, and More
Baseball players consistently demonstrate greater shoulder external rotation range of motion in their throwing arms and decreased internal rotation range of motion. These changes have been documented as early as 1969 in scientific journals. The cause of these range of motion adaptations has been debated since.
3 Risk Factors for Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury in Baseball Players
Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction, aka Tommy John surgery, is a serious problem in baseball. In the Major Leagues, 1 out of every 4 pitchers has undergone UCL reconstruction. The number of UCL reconstructions performed each year in professional baseball is only increasing. Find out which risk factors for UCL injury have the strongest evidence.