Overview Throwing injuries are very prevalent amongst athletes, especially when there are some predisposing factors (e.g., fatigue, not warming up, recent injury). The motion of throwing depends on the rotation of the shoulder joint, which is susceptible to all...
Most Common Throwing Injuries
Two of the more common injuries caused by the mechanics (or more specifically, improper mechanics) of throwing are to the rotator cuff that causes instability to the shoulder, and also to the elbow. The rotator cuff is vitally important to maintaining the shoulder joint in its correct position, as well as sustaining the strength of the shoulder. […]