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Core Muscle Injuries in Baseball Players.
Alexander E Poor1, William C Meyers1
1Vincera Institute, 1200 Constitution Avenue, Suite 110, Philadelphia, PA 19112, USA; Department of Surgery, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, 1015 Walnut Street, Curtis Building, Suite 620, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA; Department of Surgery, Drexel University College of Medicine, 245 North 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA.
Clinics in Sports Medicine
|February 28, 2025
Summary
Muscles attaching to the pubic bone are key for athletic core stability. Injuries at this attachment point are common in sports like baseball, impacting performance and longevity.
Area of Science:
- Sports medicine
- Anatomy
- Biomechanics
Background:
- The pubic bone serves as a critical attachment site for several key muscles, including the rectus abdominis, adductor longus, pectineus, and adductor brevis.
- These muscles form a functional unit essential for core stability and athletic performance.
- Disruptions at the pubic bone attachment, often termed 'groin avulsion injuries,' are a recognized source of pain and reduced athleticism.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the anatomical significance of the pubic bone musculature in athletic function.
- To underscore the prevalence and impact of injuries at the pubic bone attachment in sports, particularly baseball.
- To emphasize the need for a deeper understanding of these injuries for improved athlete care.
Main Methods:
- Review of anatomical literature concerning the musculature of the pubic bone.
- Analysis of injury data and case studies related to pubic bone avulsion injuries in athletes.
- Discussion of the biomechanical implications of pubic bone attachment integrity.
Main Results:
- The rectus abdominis, adductor longus, pectineus, and adductor brevis muscles form a crucial 'harness' around the pubic bone.
- These injuries are frequently observed in sports requiring explosive movements and forceful contractions, such as baseball.
- Pain and loss of athletic function are direct consequences of disruptions at this anatomical site.
Conclusions:
- Understanding the function of the pubic bone musculature is vital for athletic performance.
- The pubic bone attachment represents a vulnerable area prone to injury in athletes.
- Further research and comprehensive understanding are necessary for effective injury prevention and rehabilitation strategies to promote athletic longevity.
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