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Mark Schickendantz1, Omar E Rodriguez-Alejandro2
1Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, 5555 Transportation Boulevard, Garfield Heights, Cleveland, OH 44125, USA.
Abstract:
Major League Baseball has one of the most physically demanding schedules in professional sports. It is common for injuries to occur because of the volume of games and generally most of the injuries are from overuse and fatigue. This article will outline some injuries in baseball that sideline the athlete for some time but when treated adequately allow players to return-to-sport in the same season. Managing these injuries with established return-to-play protocols will also be detailed.
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