
Sports Medicine Advances Extend Careers of American Male Baseball Pitchers
Reading Time: 2 minutes Introduction Baseball, often referred to as America's pastime, places significant physical demands on its players, particularly pitchers. The repetitive motion of throwing can lead to a variety of injuries that may curtail a player's career. However, advancements in sports medicine have revolutionized the way these injuries are managed, significantly impacting the career longevity of American male baseball pitchers. The Prevalence of Injuries in Baseball Pitchers The act of pitching involves a complex sequence of movements that exert immense stress on the shoulder and elbow. Over time, this can result in injuries such as rotator cuff tears, ulnar collateral ligament (UCL)...