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PEDIATRICS Vol. 107 No. 4 April 2001, pp. 782-784

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS:
Risk of Injury From Baseball and Softball in Children

Committee on Sports Medicine and Fitness

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.

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Statement of reaffirmation:

AAP Publications Retired and Reaffirmed

Pediatrics 117: 1846-1847. [Full Text]

The following policy statement has been revised:

Risk of Injury From Baseball and Softball in Children 5 to 14 Years of Age

Pediatrics 93: 690-692.



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