Keith Loud, MD, MSc, Sports Medicine, Children's Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock
"Shoulder Injuries 101: Prevention and Treatment"
Recommendations for the Little Leaguer: Find out the throwing limits and other important considerations for young athletes
Pediatric specialist Dr. Keith Loud covers what overuse injuries are and the unique types of injuries younger athletes sustain. Dr. Loud reviews "Little League shoulder" symptoms and what it looks like in the shoulder. He also reviews "Little League elbow," specifically what it looks like in the elbow and treatment options. Tips to prevent sports injuries in kids are presented as well as how to identify risk factors and the importance of proper supervision and education. Dr. Loud gives pitch count recommendations and what to watch for in youth baseball. He reviews the importance of delaying specialization with youth sports and taking a break between sports seasons plus how to recognize burnout. Prevention guidelines are covered in detail.