First and Last Name/s of Presenters

Timothy J. MallonFollow
Stephanie H. ClinesFollow

Mentor/s

Professor Stephanie Clines

Participation Type

Poster

Abstract

Incidence of both youth sport specialization and overuse injuries continue to rise. Baseball is a common sport where sport specialization begins in young adolescents.

Youth baseball players are subject to increased risk of overuse injuries due to a combination of factors including skeletal immaturity, lack of proper biomechanics, and the heavy workloads in youth elite-level sports.

Injury prevention guidelines exist, including recommendations for pitch counts and inning limits for youth baseball pitchers, as a means to reduce injury risk. However, current guidelines fail to address the need for prevention programs focusing on a variety of aspects including balance, flexibility, and strength.

Focused Clinical Question:

Does implementing a strength training program in youth baseball players decrease their risk of sustaining an upper extremity injury compared to players who don’t complete a strengthening program?

College and Major available

Athletic Training

Location

Digital Commons

Start Day/Time

4-24-2020 2:00 PM

End Day/Time

4-24-2020 4:00 PM

Students' Information

Timothy Mallon, Graduate student Athletic Training, 2020.

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Apr 24th, 2:00 PM Apr 24th, 4:00 PM

Effectiveness of Strength Training Programs at Decreasing Upper Extremity Injury Rates in Youth Baseball Players: A Critically Appraised Topic

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Incidence of both youth sport specialization and overuse injuries continue to rise. Baseball is a common sport where sport specialization begins in young adolescents.

Youth baseball players are subject to increased risk of overuse injuries due to a combination of factors including skeletal immaturity, lack of proper biomechanics, and the heavy workloads in youth elite-level sports.

Injury prevention guidelines exist, including recommendations for pitch counts and inning limits for youth baseball pitchers, as a means to reduce injury risk. However, current guidelines fail to address the need for prevention programs focusing on a variety of aspects including balance, flexibility, and strength.

Focused Clinical Question:

Does implementing a strength training program in youth baseball players decrease their risk of sustaining an upper extremity injury compared to players who don’t complete a strengthening program?

 

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