Key result
Baseball participation is predominantly studied for musculoskeletal health (86% of 678 studies), with injury incidence of 0.7-5.8 per 1000 athlete exposures and high tobacco use (31%-50%).
Why the study?
The study was conducted to investigate the relationship between baseball participation and health across musculoskeletal, general, and psychological domains, and to identify gaps in the literature.
What is the relationship between baseball participation and musculoskeletal, general, and psychological health?
Population
678 studies of current or former baseball players
Design
Systematic scoping review
Authors
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Current evidence on baseball health remains sparse; leaves open multiple avenues for prospective studies on musculoskeletal and psychological outcomes.
Systematic Review (n=678)
What is the relationship between baseball participation and musculoskeletal, general, and psychological health?
The literature on baseball players' health is heavily skewed toward musculoskeletal issues, with significant gaps in understanding general and psychological health despite high rates of substance use.
Bullock et al. (2020) conducted a systematic review in Health of baseball players (n=678). Baseball participation vs. General population was evaluated on Musculoskeletal, general, and psychological health. Baseball participation is predominantly studied for musculoskeletal health (86% of 678 studies), with injury incidence of 0.7-5.8 per 1000 athlete exposures and high tobacco use (31%-50%).
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