Journal article
Diagnosis and Management of Little League Shoulder: A Systematic Review
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Little League shoulder (LLS) is an overuse injury characterized by throwing-related pain that commonly presents in adolescent male athletes. Investigations into the optimal duration of rest from throwing and protocols for graduated return to sports (RTS) are lacking.
PURPOSE: To summarize the current literature with respect to the diagnosis, management, RTS, and return to throwing for LLS.
Authors
Bednar ED; Kay J; Memon M; Simunovic N; Purcell L; Ayeni OR
Journal
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, Vol. 9, No. 7,
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
July 1, 2021
DOI
10.1177/23259671211017563
ISSN
2325-9671