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High elasticity of the flexor carpi ulnaris and pronator teres muscles is associated with medial elbow injuries in youth baseball players.

Akira SaitoKyoji OkadaKazuyuki ShibataHiromichi SatoTetsuaki Kamada
Published in: The Physician and sportsmedicine (2021)
High elasticities of the FCU of the throwing arm and PT of both the arms were observed in individuals with medial elbow injuries, and were associated with increased prevalence of medial elbow injuries. These findings may be characteristic of medial elbow injuries in youth baseball players.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • young adults
  • risk factors