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Distance-Based Throwing Programs for Baseball Players From Little League to High School
Steven Cisco1, Megan Miller Semon, Paul Moraski
1Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington.
Summary
Youth baseball players often experience throwing pain. This study introduces tailored interval throwing programs for skeletally immature athletes, aiding safe and rapid return to play after injury.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Pediatric Orthopedics
- Baseball Biomechanics
Background:
- Millions of youth baseball players globally experience pain during throwing.
- Upper extremity injuries are common in young baseball athletes.
- Existing rehabilitation programs often overlook the needs of skeletally immature players.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and present specialized interval throwing programs for skeletally immature baseball players.
- To provide a guide for safe and efficient return to throwing post-injury.
- To address the gap in rehabilitation resources for young athletes.
Main Methods:
- Programs designed considering age-specific biomechanics and skeletal maturity.
- Inclusion of variable field dimensions, injury types, and player positions.
- Progressive and controlled increase in throwing demands.
Main Results:
- Established tailored interval throwing programs for youth baseball players.
- Considered unique factors such as field size and player position.
- Facilitated a structured approach to rehabilitation.
Conclusions:
- Specialized interval throwing programs are crucial for the safe rehabilitation of skeletally immature baseball players.
- Addressing individual needs enhances the effectiveness of return-to-throwing protocols.
- This guide supports rehabilitation specialists and players in achieving a timely recovery.
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