Athlete Injuries

2 articles

A young athlete looking sad on a bench, symbolizing the negative impact of hyper-specialization in youth sports.

Athlete Spotlight

Youth Sports Hyper-Specialization Is Hurting Athletes, Not Helping Them

In a single year, over 3.

Mateo Vargas·June 23, 2026

A baseball pitcher in intense action, illustrating the physical and mental pressures associated with joint hypermobility and athletic performance.

Athlete Spotlight

Psychosocial stress impacts joint hypermobility and loading in baseball.

Baseball players diagnosed with generalized ligamentous laxity (GLL) are significantly more prone to chronic shoulder injuries and instability, often cutting careers short.

Mateo Vargas·June 7, 2026