Differences in the Medical Advisability of Online Pitching Recommendations for Youth Softball Players Based on Website Source

Review Engineering, Biomedical

Softball pitching mechanics and shoulder injuries: a narrative review

Paul D. Minetos et al.

Summary: Softball is the third most popular women's collegiate sport in the US, but research on the biomechanics of the windmill pitch and its associated shoulder injuries is limited. The windmill pitch puts significant demands on the shoulder and increases the risk of injuries, including rotator cuff, glenoid labrum, and biceps brachii lesions. Pitcher-specific training and whole-body conditioning should be incorporated to minimize the risk of shoulder injuries.

SPORTS BIOMECHANICS (2023)

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Article Surgery

Quality-Based Evaluation of Patient-Facing Online Education Materials Regarding Facial Filler Procedures

Adam J. Beer et al.

Summary: This study assessed the quality of online educational materials related to injectable facial fillers. The materials were found to have subpar quality overall, including those from academic and professional organizations. The materials scored low in understandability and actionability, particularly in visual aids. The study suggests that the facial rejuvenation community should strive for higher standards in disseminating this information.

FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY (2022)

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Article Orthopedics

Can Patients Read, Understand, and Act on Online Resources for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Surgery?

Burke Gao et al.

Summary: Patients often use online educational materials to familiarize themselves with surgical procedures and postoperative recovery, but it is unknown how well they understand and act on this information.

ORTHOPAEDIC JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE (2022)

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Article Sport Sciences

Biceps Tendon Changes and Pitching Mechanics in Youth Softball Pitchers

Gretchen D. Oliver et al.

Summary: This study demonstrates a significant association between acute changes in the long head of the biceps tendon and pitching kinematics and kinetics in youth softball pitchers, especially in terms of biceps tendon longitudinal thickness, pitch speed, trunk rotation, and flexion changes.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE (2021)

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Review Sport Sciences

Injury Prevention Programs for Throwing Injuries in Softball Players: A Systematic Review

Jonathan Paul et al.

Summary: This study identified decreased range of motion, unbalanced muscular strength, and fatigue as risk factors for throwing injuries in softball players. The existing injury prevention programs lack position-specific customization.

SPORTS HEALTH-A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH (2021)

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Article Orthopedics

Epidemiology of Pediatric Baseball and Softball Player Injuries

Ali S. Farooqi et al.

Summary: Recent research has shown significant differences in youth baseball and softball injuries in the United States. Softball players are more likely to sustain lower extremity injuries while baseball players are more prone to contact injuries. Additionally, female softball players have a higher injury rate compared to male baseball players.

ORTHOPAEDIC JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE (2021)

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Article Orthopedics

Medical Advisability of Youth Pitching Recommendations on the Internet

David F. Painter et al.

Summary: The study revealed that educational websites tend to provide medically advisable content, while commercial websites are more likely to offer discordant information. Medical professionals and parents/coaches of youth baseball players should be aware of the abundance and inaccuracy of internet information.

ORTHOPAEDIC JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE (2021)

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Article Orthopedics