Influence of a Prevention Program on Arm Injury Risk: An RCT in Adolescent Pitchers

摘要

Objectives:High school pitchers are at three times greater risk of an upper extremity (UE) injury compared to position players, with most (69%) injuries occurring during the first month of the season. Therefore, a prevention program for pitchers targeting known risk factors may reduce their injury risk, particularly early in the season. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of a preseason training program in decreasing the injury rate and altering the pattern of UE injuries in a cohort of high school pitchers.