Brooks Klein
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An update on the most common injuries in professional baseball.
Researchers analyzed 83,215 injuries across Major and Minor League Baseball from 2011 to 2023. Here's what you should know:
The Numbers:
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Over 1.2 million days missed due to injury. That's nearly 7,000 complete MLB seasons lost to time out of play. The average injury resulted in 18 days missed, with a median of 11 days.
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Upper extremity injuries dominated at 46% of all injuries, compared to 30% for the lower extremity. This represents a shift from the previous 2018 report, which showed a more even distribution.
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Pitchers were the most commonly injured position at 42.8%, up from 39.1% in the prior analysis covering 2011 to 2016.
Top Injuries:
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Athletic trainers, strength coaches, sports scientists, and many other professions have all shaped how I approach rehab, performance, and injury prevention.
Collaboration leads to growth.
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Do pitch count mandates for high school baseball reduce shoulder and elbow injuries?
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Researchers tracked 295 injuries across 1.5 million athlete exposures from 2013-2019. Injury rates before and after the mandate for the 2016-2017 season showed no significant change.
But specific policy components made a difference.
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Here are three policy components that showed significant injury reductions across practice and competition exposures:
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1. Consecutive pitching day rest rules: 68% reduction in injuries
2. Daily maximum of 105 pitches or less: 60% reduction in injuries
3. Requiring at least 4 days rest after exceeding 105 pitches: 47% reduction in injuries
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Sports physical therapy is 30% what you know and 70% how you communicate it.
Don’t neglect the 70%.
Collaborate with coaches.
Practice educating athletes.
Clearly communicate rehab plans.
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