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Abstract
In brief: Softball is one of the most popular recreational sports in the United States, and widespread participation inevitably results in injuries. The authors evaluated the records of 285 patients with softball injuries who were treated at a sports medicine clinic from 1979 through 1986. In addition, they sent questionnaires to 200 registrants in an adult softball league, requesting information about injuries. From this survey, 81 players reported 66 injuries. Many of the injuries were nontraumatic or chronic. The authors suggest ways to prevent softball injuries, such as preseason conditioning and strengthening.