Cleveland Indians team physician, Mark Schickendantz, MD, discusses a new study of preprofessional injuries in baseball. His research found no significant impact on an athlete’s draft rank, short-term availability or performance in the MLB.
MRI-Based Classification System for Tommy John Injury Found to Be Reliable and Reproducible, Preliminary Study Finds
New study evaluates the reliability and reproducibility of a newly proposed 6-stage, MRI-based classification system for UCL injuries.
Wellness and Pro Ballplayers (Video)
Mark Schickendantz, MD, Head Team Physician for the 2016 American League Champion Cleveland Indians, promotes a holistic approach to caring for pro ballplayers’ wellness.
Caring for Neuromuscular Giants and Geniuses
Mark Schickendantz, MD, Head Team Physicians for the MLB Cleveland Indians, discusses changes in care, what’s different about elite athletes, and the “quiet” room.
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Retroversion Measurement Might Remake Risk Assessment in Baseball Pitchers
If future research confirms the findings of a recent Cleveland Clinic study, measurement of proximal humeral torsion could play a role in risk assessment in baseball pitchers.