Research

The data collected at SafeThrow screenings is currently being compiled as it is recorded. This data will be thoroughly analyzed, organized and published in a series of articles. This will allow shoulder and elbow surgeons to learn more about throwing injury prevention.

The primary goals of this research include:

1. Specify the exact amounts of posterior capsular stretching that returns thrower's shoulders to low-risk range of motion
2. Stratify throwing injury risk by age and type of sport, looking at softball and baseball
3. Correlate number of pitches per year to risk of developing injury
4. Correlate age at which pitching began to risk of developing injury
5. Confirm that overhead pitching is the highest risk position for developing injuries, as compared to other postitions
6. Identify the age at which arm throwing injuries occur or become most problematic
7. Identify the ages at which arm throwing injuries can be best prevented
8. Document the frequency of occurence of injuries that do occur
9. Document the reduced rate of injury for SafeThrow participants compared to historical controls (throwers who have been studied by other investigators in the past but did not undergo preventative treatments as are emphasized at SafeThrow)

Please return to this section every season, as articles will be posted as they are written. They will be referenced in this section and the articles section as they are published.

All throwers who are screened will always be asked if use of their measurements is permitted. The individual will never be identified in any publication. So far no participant has declined, as anonymity is guaranteed.