Recognizing concussion and deciding when an athlete can safely play again
take a team effort. Valley Health sponsors several different programs
to help our region's local high schools make sure student athletes are
healed before returning to play.
National Youth Pitching Survey
Young baseball pitchers may throw the ball too hard, too much, too early
or without rest. Valley Health sponsors the
National Youth Pitching Survey created by the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine for area
youth ages 12-18 who have pitched in the last 12 months.
Breaking Balls and Breaking Down: Young ballplayers may be throwing too hard, too much, too early and without rest.
Survey Criteria: Pitched in the last 12 months, ages 12-18.
“Information from the professional pitchers’ survey indicates
that a pitcher does not need to throw a breaking ball before age 12 to
have a successful career. In fact, this data suggests that delaying the
use of the breaking ball until a later age may help protect the young
arm against future injury, and promote optimal development of pitching
skill and strength.”- Joseph B. Chandler, M.D., Director of Medical
Services, Atlanta Braves
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