A baseball-specific guide to preventing hamstring injuries through eccentric training, sprint mechanics, core stability, and individualized programming—boosting performance while reducing the risk of strains during high-speed movements.
Tag Archives: Baseball injury prevention
Baseball Arm Injury Overview
Arm injuries, primarily from overuse and fatigue, dominate Major League Baseball, accounting for over half of the injured-list days from 1998-2015. Recent studies highlight the risks of fastball velocity, prior injuries, and fatigue. Thus, early prevention and better tracking of workload are crucial.
Baseball UCL Surgery and Recovery
ASMI’s masterclass provides a comprehensive guide to UCL surgery, recovery, and associated biomechanics. Highlighted are the increased risk of UCL injury in adolescent baseball pitchers and the importance of well-planned, patient rehab for full recovery.
Are Baseball Weighted Ball Programs Safe?
In 2020, a panel of sports medicine experts warned against the use of weighted ball programs to boost velocity in youth baseball pitchers, due to potential increased risk of elbow injuries. The panel suggested safer methods for velocity enhancement.
Should Youth Pitchers Take Time off From Throwing?
Top sports medicine experts recommend baseball players take 2-4 months off from pitching each year to prevent overuse injuries. The main risk factors are fatigue and velocity.
Monster Baseball 