Key result
Quick-release (break-away) bases achieved a 98% reduction in sliding injuries compared to stationary bases (1 injury per 316.5 games vs 1 per 13.9 games).
Why the study?
Do quick-release (break-away) bases reduce sliding injuries in recreational softball games compared to stationary bases?
Cohort
Do quick-release (break-away) bases reduce sliding injuries in recreational softball games compared to stationary bases?
Effect estimate: 98% reduction
Absolute Event Rate: 0.32% vs 7.18%
Installing break-away bases in recreational softball fields significantly reduces sliding injuries and associated medical costs.
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Break-away bases were associated with markedly fewer sliding injuries; leaves open whether mandatory adoption would reduce recreational softball morbidity at scale.
Janda et al. (1990) conducted a cohort in Recreational softball injuries. Quick-release (break-away) bases vs. Stationary bases was evaluated on Sliding injuries (98% reduction). Quick-release (break-away) bases achieved a 98% reduction in sliding injuries compared to stationary bases (1 injury per 316.5 games vs 1 per 13.9 games).
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