title: American Academy of Pediatrics: Risk of injury from baseball and softball in children.
abstract: This statement updates the 1994 American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement on baseball and softball injuries in children. Current studies on acute, overuse, and catastrophic injuries are reviewed with emphasis on the causes and mechanisms of injury. This information serves as a basis for recommending safe training practices and the appropriate use of protective equipment.
mesh_terms: D000047:Academies and Institutes / Q000592:standards; D000367:Age Factors; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology; D001484:Baseball / Q000293:injuries*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D016134:Organizational Policy; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000592:standards; D012307:Risk Factors; D014481:United States