Baseball & Softball Health News Page 2

Study found traveling across time zones linked to poorer pitching, slower running

Other pitches not linked to the elbow injury, study says

Study suggests that vulnerability to CTE not limited to professional football players

Foul balls, stray bats cause more harm than run-ins with players, study shows

Children need breaks from playing to avoid overuse injuries, orthopedic surgeon says

Experts think ban on smokeless tobacco among pro athletes might help curb use among kids

Year-round focus on one sport likely behind the increase, doctors say

Gradually increasing player's workload won't help either, researcher says

Playing on multiple teams can also harm young arms, study suggests

Majority of parents are unaware of safe throwing guidelines, researchers find

But study found many kids are encouraged to stay on the field in spite of their injuries

Playing ball year-round is ill-advised, experts say

Many know about pitch counts, but don't keep close track, researchers report

Rest, possibly combined with physical therapy, key to recovery, research suggests

Most players who needed the ligament procedure had it within first 5 years of professional ball