Rotator Cuff and Biceps Injuries in Baseball
Rotator cuff and biceps tendon injuries are a common source of pain and dysfunction among overhead athletes. The stress across the glenohumeral joint and its dynamic stabilizers in high level…
Non-Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament Elbow Pathology in the Thrower
Injury rates in baseball players reach as high as 5.8 per 1000 at the professional level. Recent data have singled out the elbow as the leading cause of injured list…
Management of UCL Injuries
Ulnar collateral ligament injuries are prevalent among baseball players with an increasing incidence, especially in younger athletes. Diagnosis relies on history, examination, and MRI, with dynamic imaging playing an expanding…
Superior Labrum Anterior to Posterior Lesions and Capsular Injuries in the Throwing Athlete
This article focuses on the history, pathoanatomy, clinical examination, management, and rehabilitation of superior labrum anterior to posterior (SLAP) tears in throwing athletes. Additionally, the authors have outlined how to…
The Physical Examination of the Throwing Shoulder
In the first part of this 2 part series, we describe the comprehensive evaluation of the overhead throwing athlete’s shoulder. The physical examination of the throwing shoulder requires a comprehensive knowledge…
The Physical Examination of the Throwing Elbow
This section is dedicated to the comprehensive evaluation of the overhead throwing athlete’s elbow. The elbow provides a unique diagnostic dilemma that requires extensive knowledge and appreciation of elbow anatomy…
In Season Return to Play Issues for the Baseball Player
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…
Evaluation and Preparation of the Baseball Player in the Athletic Training Room
A critical aspect of the care of the baseball player involves understanding injury patterns, workload tolerance, and objective markers that can aid in identifying predisposing factors to injury. After injury,…
