Early Sport Specialization and Long-term Throwing Arm Health in College Baseball Players.
Samuel J WilkinsDavid R BellLeamor KahanovMalissa MartinEric G PostPublished in: Sports health (2022)
Early specialization has been linked to increased risk for overuse injuries in certain sports, but may not lead to poorer throwing arm health in college baseball players. Sports medicine clinicians and researchers may use this information to educate various stakeholders about the benefits and risks associated with early sport specialization.