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Background
Internal oblique muscle strains can develop in professional baseball players, rendering the players unable to continue playing for a certain period. However, the characteristics of this injury are not well known. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the details of the injury and the post injury course of internal oblique m...
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... Athletes that present with chronic strains will need close evaluation and modification of their form and biomechanics [13]. On average, athletes take at minimum 3 weeks to return to some form of activity but more typically 4 to 5 weeks [9,22,28]. Some studies report up to 10 weeks before athletes can return to full activity [28,29]. ...
... On average, athletes take at minimum 3 weeks to return to some form of activity but more typically 4 to 5 weeks [9,22,28]. Some studies report up to 10 weeks before athletes can return to full activity [28,29]. Within baseball, certain factors seem to prolong recovery further, including if the strain injury is on the contralateral side to the dominant arm (most common presentation). ...
... Pitchers also required a mean 5.1 days longer to recover from each injury compared to hitters [22]. Reinjury rates vary, quoted from 8.15 to 21.7% [22,28]. ...
Purpose of Review
Abdominal wall muscle injuries are observed in numerous sports. This review provides the practitioner with a solid understanding of the clinical anatomy and sonoanatomy of the abdominal wall and distills key aspects of the diagnosis, triage, and management of common abdominal wall muscle injuries.
Recent Findings
The anatomy of the abdominal wall muscles is a less thought about entity for most sports medicine providers. Recent advances in the quality of ultrasound imaging allows for efficient evaluation in the office, often obliviating the need for other imaging modalities. MRI and CT remain critical for evaluation of intra-abdominal processes.
Summary
Abdominal wall muscle injuries are observed in collision sports, racquet and throwing sports. Understanding the anatomy (clinical and sonoanatomy) and biomechanics of the abdominal wall is key to diagnosis and development of an appropriate rehabilitation plan to optimize recovery and return to play.
... Not applicable Background Muscle strain is one of the major sports injuries for professional baseball players. [1][2][3] Many professional players are removed from the roster for o cial games as a result of muscle strains, which can place a signi cant burden not just on the players themselves, but also on their teams. The majority of muscle strains occurring as a result of sports activities are generally injuries to the leg muscles, such as hamstring strain. ...
Background
Subscapularis muscle strains can develop in professional baseball players, rendering the players unable to continue playing for a certain period. However, the characteristics of this injury are not well known. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the details of the injury and the post injury course of subscapularis muscle strain in professional baseball players.
Methods
Of 191 players (83 fielders and 108 pitchers) who were members of a single Japanese professional baseball team between January 2013 and August 2022, 8 players (4.2%) had subscapularis muscle strain and were enrolled in this study. The diagnosis of muscle strain was made on the basis of shoulder pain and magnetic resonance imaging findings. The incidence of subscapularis muscle strain, the details of the site of the injury, and the time to return to play were examined.
Results
Subscapularis muscle strain occurred in 3 (3.6%) of 83 fielders and 5 (4.6%) of 108 pitchers, with no significant difference between fielders and pitchers. All players had injuries on the dominant side. Most injuries were located at the myotendinous junction and in the inferior half of the subscapularis muscle. The mean time to return to play was 55.3 ± 40.0 (range, 7-120) days. At a mean 21.0 months after the injury, there were no re-injured players.
Conclusions
Baseball players who have shoulder pain should be regarded as having possible subscapularis muscle strain, and proactive examination should be considered.
Trial registrations
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While injuries to the abdominal oblique muscles near their origin at the lower ribs are commonly seen in sports that require explosive trunk rotational movements such as baseball and tennis, there are few reports in the literature of avulsion injuries to these muscles from their distal attachments at the iliac crest. We present the case of two collegiate male hockey players who suffered such injuries as a result of a direct impact mechanism while rotated at the waist. These injuries should be suspected when patients have significant pain in the lower abdominal region worsened by flexion and rotation of the trunk and can be accurately characterized by musculoskeletal ultrasound or MRI. With a conservative rehabilitation program focused on core, hip adductor, and hip flexor strengthening, our athletes were able to return to game participation within 6 wk of the initial injury.
Background:
Subscapularis muscle strains can develop in professional baseball players, rendering the players unable to continue playing for a certain period. However, the characteristics of this injury are not well known. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the details of the injury and the post injury course of subscapularis muscle strain in professional baseball players.
Methods:
Of 191 players (83 fielders and 108 pitchers) who were members of a single Japanese professional baseball team between January 2013 and December 2022, 8 players (4.2%) had subscapularis muscle strain and were enrolled in this study. The diagnosis of muscle strain was made on the basis of shoulder pain and magnetic resonance imaging findings. The incidence of subscapularis muscle strain, the details of the site of the injury, and the time to return to play were examined.
Results:
Subscapularis muscle strain occurred in 3 (3.6%) of 83 fielders and 5 (4.6%) of 108 pitchers, with no significant difference between fielders and pitchers. All players had injuries on the dominant side. Most injuries were located at the myotendinous junction and in the inferior half of the subscapularis muscle. The mean time to return to play was 55.3±40.0 (range, 7-120) days. At a mean 22.7 months after the injury, there were no re-injured players.
Conclusion:
Baseball players who have shoulder pain should be regarded as having possible subscapularis muscle strain, and careful examination should be considered.
