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Reducing Cumulative Arm Overuse Injuries in Young Throwers
Pediatric Annals
|January 20, 2016
Summary
Overuse injuries in youth sports are common. This article details proximal humeral physeal injuries in young athletes, focusing on causes, treatments, and prevention strategies for arm overuse injuries.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Sports Medicine
- Orthopedics
- Sports Injury Prevention
Background:
- Youth sports participation is increasing year-round.
- Overuse injuries are a common consequence in pediatric athletes.
- Proximal humeral physeal injuries are a specific concern in throwing athletes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe proximal humeral physeal injuries in youth throwers.
- To examine the causative factors of these injuries.
- To review therapeutic modalities and preventive measures for arm overuse injuries.
Main Methods:
- Clinical vignette presentation.
- Review of causative factors for proximal humeral physeal injuries.
- Discussion of common therapeutic interventions.
- Focus on preventive strategies for cumulative arm overuse injuries.
Main Results:
- Proximal humeral physeal injuries are a recognized overuse injury in young throwers.
- Understanding causative factors is key to prevention.
- A combination of therapeutic and preventive approaches is necessary.
Conclusions:
- Healthcare providers must recognize and manage proximal humeral physeal injuries in pediatric athletes.
- Preventive measures are crucial to mitigate the rise in overuse injuries.
- Early intervention and proper training can reduce the incidence of these injuries.
