Children are playing baseball at younger ages, resulting in a rise in sports-related injuries, according to WLKY.com.
Here are four notes:
1. The repetitive motion of baseball, specifically pitching, often results in various shoulder and arm problems in young athletes who are still growing.
2. Many of these injuries are a result of overuse and subspecialization. While professional athletes have an off-season, young athletes often play year-round.
3. Medical professionals are not sure of the impact of the injuries 10 to 20 years down the line for athletes.
4. USA Baseball Medical & Safety Advisory Committee provides recommendations for youth baseball pitchers, parents and coaches on the age-appropriate pitches, how long pitchers should rest between games or practices and per-game pitch count recommendations.
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