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Interval sport programs: guidelines for baseball, tennis, and golf.

In using an ISP in conjunction with a structured rehabilitation program, the athlete should be able to return to full competition status. The general guidelines and specific programs outlined are used to minimize the chance of reinjury and to facilitate the return of function and confidence in the athlete. The program and its progression should be modified to meet the specific needs of each ind...

An Examination of Sportsmanship and Behavior in Youth Sport: the Case of Little League Baseball

ID: EASM-2015-58/R1 (553) All authors: Paula Upright (corresp), Tricia Jordan, Amy Halligan Date submitted: 2015-03-17 Date accepted: 2015-05-07

Early Sport Specialization: Effectiveness and Risk of Injury in Professional Baseball Players

BACKGROUND The rate of early sport specialization in professional baseball players is unknown. PURPOSE To report the incidence and age of sport specialization in current professional baseball players and the impact of early specialization on the frequency of serious injuries sustained during the players' careers. We also queried participants about when serious injuries occurred, the players' ...

Performance and Return to Sport After Thumb Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair in Major League Baseball Players

Background Acute ruptures of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the thumb are common injuries in sports. Surgical repair has yielded excellent results and high return-to-sport (RTS) rates in elite athletes. Purpose To determine (1) the RTS rate in Major League Baseball (MLB) players following thumb UCL repair, (2) postoperative career length and games played per season, (3) pre- and posto...