Stastics Don’t Lie
We don’t think it will happen to us – but it’s got to happen to someone – that’s just the way it is – statistics don’t lie.
A study led by Dr. Steven B. Cohen, assistant team physician for the Philadelphia Phillies and reported on the website Science Daily, revealed the following:
- 45% of baseball players who have shoulder or elbow surgery were able to return to their previous level or higher
- players who had elbow surgery were more likely to reach their previous level of play or higher than players who had shoulder surgery
- for AA, AAA or major league players, only 18% were able to make the comeback
Prevention is the Key to Long-Term Success
The study was also reported on in the Tucson Citizen, where Cohen and co-author of the study, Dr. Gerard Varlotta said, “stretching and strengthening exercises are key for preventing injuries in professional – and recreational – players.”
Take the time to warm-up and cool-down, stretch and strengthen your shoulder. It could make all the difference for you and your shoulder.
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