As the weather warms and the fields are prepared, another season of baseball is upon us. I remember quite well how excited I was about the start of another little league season. At that time, we had only one season… and no special camps, clinics, indoor leagues or travel teams. Perhaps that’s why
PRP and Elbow Ligament Injuries
The ulnar collateral ligament is located on the inner side of your elbow. It is the ligament that is under the most strain during the pitching motion. As a result of this, many throwers suffer from injuries to their ulnar ( or medial) collateral ligament as a results of overuse.
Spring will be here soon enough. As the weather warms and parents, coaches and our often ill-prepared children head out onto the baseball field there are some tips to keep in mind to minimize the risk of childhood shoulder and elbow injuries.
Pitching is NOT a very “safe” activity when it comes to children
Throwing a baseball is one of the fastest and most violent maneuvers that any joint in the body is subjected to. The violent and rapid motion places numerous structures in the shoulder at risk for injury,” cautions Dr. Shane Seroyer, sports medicine fellow at
