Little league elbow : risk factors and prevention strategies

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Deutscher übersetzter Titel:Little-League-Ellbogen : Risikofaktoren und Präventionsstrategien
Autor:Marsh, Darrin
Erschienen in:Strength and conditioning journal
Veröffentlicht:32 (2010), 6, 22-37, Lit.
Format: Literatur (SPOLIT)
Publikationstyp: Zeitschriftenartikel
Medienart: Gedruckte Ressource
Sprache:Englisch
ISSN:1533-4295, 1073-6840
DOI:10.1519/SSC.0b013e3181f69aaa
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Erfassungsnummer:PU201307005053
Quelle:BISp

Abstract

Little league elbow (LLE) is a common overuse injury in youth baseball. The primary mechanism of overuse is valgus stress applied to the elbow. Skeletally immature athletes are vulnerable to overuse because of the existence of growth cartilage. The regulation of pitch volume may be the most effective way to address this condition. However, simply addressing pitch volume may not be adequate because of underlying issues with pitch mechanics, pitch selection, and physical conditioning. Therefore, the purpose of this article was to discuss the risk factors associated with LLE and offer prevention strategies for this population of youth athletes. Verf.-Referat