It's nearly baseball season and that means thousands of boys and girls will be hitting the field, ba...

1. Youth Baseball Injuries
It's nearly baseball season and that means thousands of boys and girls will be hitting the field, bat
and ball in hand. Shoulder and elbow injuries are common in baseball, especially among young
pitchers. Now, a new study pinpoints 3 reasons they may be at risk. The researchers included 420
youth and adolescent pitchers... During pre-season training, they evaluated their performance using
high-speed video analysis. They also collected information on their pitching and injury history. 31
percent of the participants reported a previous injury...30 percent reported current pitching-related
pain. The data showed that pitching velocity, the pitcher's height and playing for more than one
team increased the likelihood of a history of injury.
According to the lead author... a 10-inch increase in height was associated with a 20% increased risk
of injury. A 10 mile per hour uptick in speed translated to a 12% increased risk... and playing for
more than one team was linked to a 22% increased likelihood of injury. The researchers say pitchers
should be cautioned against pitching for more than one team and recommend age-based velocity
limits be considered to help prevent injury.
I'm Dr. Cindy Haines of HealthDay TV... with information that can help keep your family healthy.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/videos/news/Youth_Baseball_040315.html