The Epidemiology of Youth Sport-Related Shoulder Injuries: A Systematic Review.
Eric S GibsonAlexis CairoAnu M RäisänenColleen KuntzeCarolyn A EmeryKati PasanenPublished in: Translational sports medicine (2022)
Sport-related shoulder injuries are prevalent among youth athletes. Injury risk factors identified included modifiable intrinsic factors such as strength, range of motion, and training load. The most common injury mechanism was direct contact with either another person or an object in the playing environment. Innovative shoulder-specific strategies are needed to reduce shoulder injuries in this population. Trial Registration: PROSPERO ID: CRD42020189142.