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Are There Too Many Pitching Injuries in Major League Baseball Right Now?

By 6to8weeks | April 30, 2024

It used to be that pitchers in Major League Baseball (MLB) not only pitched for many if not all innings in a game – but for far longer periods of time when it comes to career length. What’s happened recently? There is apparently a trend where MLB pitchers are injuring and reinjuring themselves far-more regularly. Three orthopedic surgeons dig in deep to uncover what’s generating larger and larger disabled lists inside this episode of The 6 to 8 Weeks Podcast…

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— What is the MLB? https://www.mlb.com/official-information/about-mlb

— What is an MLB Pitcher? https://www.ducksters.com/sports/baseball/pitcher.php

— What is Tommy John Surgery? https://sportsmedicine.mayoclinic.org/condition/ligament-injuries/

— What is a “Complete Game” in the MLB? https://baseball.fandom.com/wiki/Complete_game

— What is a Shoulder Strain? https://www.mercy.com/health-care-services/orthopedics-sports-medicine-spine/specialties/shoulder-upper-arm/conditions/shoulder-sprain-strain

— What is an Elbow Strain? https://upswinghealth.com/conditions/elbow-strain/#:~:text=An%20elbow%20strain%20is%20an,as%20a%20%E2%80%9Cpulled%20muscle.%E2%80%9D

— What is a Position Player in MLB? https://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Position_player

— What is a Pitch Count in MLB? n baseball statistics, pitch count is the number of pitches thrown by a pitcher in a game. Pitch counts are especially a concern for young pitchers, pitchers recovering from injury, or pitchers who have a history of injuries. The pitcher wants to keep the pitch count low because of his stamina.

— What is Spin Rate in MLB? https://www.mlb.com/glossary/statcast/spin-rate

— What are Trunk Mechanics? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msnvZG56eKA

Timestamps from This Episode of The 6-8 Weeks Podcast:

00:00 Increasing trend in pitching injuries, especially elbow-related.

03:46 Young athletes face high risks from overuse, especially in elite-level throwing sports. The intense training and repeated stress on their elbows put them at significant risk for injuries, such as flexor pronator strains, due to the natural fatigue of the protective muscles over time.

08:24 Study finds MLB pitchers predominantly from Sunbelt region.

11:18 Use technology to measure all aspects of pitcher performance.

13:04 MLB should prioritize youth development and education.

16:56 Advancements in surgery allow athletes to undergo revision procedures to address recurring problems, providing both excitement and caution.

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OCD Lesions – Lessons from 3 Surgeons…

By 6to8weeks | March 4, 2024

OCD Lesions are unique injuries to both cartilage and bone and not only occur in adults, but also often occur in the bodies of today’s youth. It’s time to find out more from a series of answers, details and lightbulb-conjuring lessons from 3 orthopedic surgeons inside this episode of The 6 to 8 Weeks Podcast.

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— What is an Osteochondrial Lesion? https://www.sportsmedicinenewyork.com/osteochondral-lesions-ankle-ankle-orthopedic-foot-ankle-surgeon-new-york-ny.html

— What is Cartalige? https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/23173-cartilage

— What is Bone? https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/bones

— What is an X-Ray? https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/21818-x-ray

— What is the Capitellum? https://radiopaedia.org/articles/capitellum

Timestamps for This Episode of The 6-8 Weeks Podcast:

00:00 Knee pain and swelling, potentially from injury or degeneration. It can manifest as weakness and restricted motion, possibly due to a loose piece in the joint.

06:10 Ankle injuries can occur traumatically or atraumatically, with ankle sprains often affecting the outside or inside part of the talus bone. Treatment options for knee and elbow injuries are generally effective, but data for ankle osteochondral defects (OCDs) remains limited, and the appropriate treatment approach is still unclear.

08:44 Smaller knee lesions located in atypical areas have a better chance of healing, as they are not subjected to as much stress. However, lesions in common high-stress areas, such as the medial part of the knee, may struggle to heal. Non-operative treatments like bracing may be challenging for active children, leading some families to opt for early surgical intervention, particularly for older children, to avoid a long drawn-out treatment process.

11:02 Kids’ cartilage repair relies on piece condition and age, with early intervention yielding higher success rates. However, invasive techniques may not be worth the risk.

13:54 Allograft is recommended for larger, younger lesions. Seek medical advice if symptoms worsen, even in younger individuals. Various treatment options are available. Expert guidance is crucial due to the complexity and conflicting information online.

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San Francisco’s Road to the Super Bowl: A Sports Medicine Perspective

By 6to8weeks | February 5, 2024

The only thing more vital to knowing who wins a Super Bowl, is knowing how the current year’s injuries, trends in sports and what three orthopedic surgeons think of this year’s match-up. Thankfully, those things and more are included inside this episode of The 6 to 8 Weeks Podcast.

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— What is the NFL Preseason? https://sports.yahoo.com/preseason-football-matters-here-are-4-reasons-why-222556416.html

— The History of the NFL’s Super Bowl: https://time.com/6622138/super-bowl-history-facts/

— The History of The Cleveland Brows: https://www.si.com/nfl/Cleveland-Browns-Team-History-and-Timeline

— What is Artificial Turf? https://syntheticgrasswarehouse.com/resources/terminology/50-things/

— The History of The San Francisco 49ers: https://www.49ers.com/history/

— The History of the Kansas City Chiefs: https://www.chiefs.com/americanindianheritage/

— Who is Brock Perdy? https://www.49ers.com/team/players-roster/brock-purdy/

— The History of The Philadelphia Eagles: https://operations.nfl.com/learn-the-game/nfl-basics/team-histories/national-football-conference/east/philadelphia-eagles/

— What is the UCL? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5852258/

— What is a UCL Replacement? https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/tommy-john-surgery-ulnar-collateral-ligament-reconstruction

— What is Tommy John Surgery? https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/25117-tommy-john-surgery

— Check out Episode 99 of The 6 to 8 Weeks Podcast!

— What is NFL Training Camp? https://www.nfl.com/training-camp/

— Learn All About Christian McCaffrey: https://www.nfl.com/players/christian-mccaffrey/

— What is a High Ankle Sprain? https://www.footcaremd.org/conditions-treatments/ankle/high-ankle-sprain

— What is a Soft Tissue Injury? https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/softtissue-injuries

— Learn All About the NBA: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/nba-is-born

— What is a Snap Count in the NFL? https://www.footballguys.com/stats/snap-counts/teams

— The History of The Carolina Panthers: https://www.profootballhof.com/teams/carolina-panthers/team-history/

— What is an Explosive Athlete? https://www.reddit.com/r/bodyweightfitness/comments/38urpw/can_someone_explain_what_explosive_muscles_are/

— What is a Pitch Count in MLB? https://www.mlb.com/pitch-smart/pitching-guidelines/ages-15-18

— Learn All About Emmitt Smith: https://www.profootballhof.com/players/emmitt-smith/

— Learn All About Barry Sanders: https://www.profootballhof.com/players/barry-sanders/

— The History of the Detroy Lions: https://detroithistorical.org/learn/encyclopedia-of-detroit/detroit-lions#:~:text=The%20Detroit%20Lions%20professional%20football,rebranded%20as%20the%20Detroit%20Lions.

— The History of The Green Bay Packers: https://www.packers.com/history/

— Learn All About Deebo Samuel: https://www.49ers.com/team/players-roster/deebo-samuel/

— What is a Hairline Fracture? https://www.healthline.com/health/hairline-fracture

— Learn All About Trent Williams: https://www.nfl.com/players/trent-williams/

— Learn All About Dre Greenlaw: https://www.nfl.com/players/dre-greenlaw/

— What are the Current NFL Concussion Safety Protocols? https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-concussion-protocol-process-return/neo5aga3ey4c4zzvshu6exwf

— What is a Neurologist? https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/22277-neurologist

— Learn All About Patrick Mahomes: https://www.businessinsider.com/patrick-mahomes-things-to-know-2021-2

— The History of The Minnesota Vikings: https://operations.nfl.com/learn-the-game/nfl-basics/team-histories/national-football-conference/north/minnesota-vikings/

— Link to Study of Other Factors (Travel Impact on Teams): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10399261/

— The History of The Baltimore Ravens: https://www.baltimoreravens.com/team/history/baltimore-football

— The History of the LA Rams: https://www.profootballhof.com/teams/los-angeles-rams/team-history/

— Learn All About DeShawn Watson: https://www.nfl.com/players/deshaun-watson/

— What is a Stinger? https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases–conditions/burners-and-stingers

— Whoya’ Got for The Super Bowl? Tell the Cast of The 6 to 8 Weeks Podcast via their website at: https://www.6to8weekspodcast.com/contact-the-6-8-weeks-podcast/

00:00 Review of 2023 NFL season: injuries, what-ifs.

05:00 Season hinged on quarterback’s return, settled team.

06:45 Load management crucial in preventing NFL injuries.

12:45 Continued risk of chronic ankle injury for athletes.

13:50 Left tackle’s importance, high energy players’ impact, concussion.

18:22 Bi-weeks crucial for player recovery and performance.

20:39 Missing strong safety affects team’s performance.

24:28 Importance of fracture location in shoulder injury.

28:46 UCSF Sports Medicine podcast seeks listener engagement.

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Everything You Want to Know About Biking

By 6to8weeks | January 10, 2024

Cycling has evolved a LOT since 1817, and so have the people that ride these mechanical marvels. Today, Dr. David Ferguson, who with his wife’s help, company and loving spirit for cycling, has set a Guiness World Record while accomplishing a truly amazing achievement. Whether you’re looking for the way to gauge the perfect ride height, or just starting in cycling it’s time to learn Everything You Want to Know About Biking inside this episode of The 6 to 8 Weeks Podcast. .

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— Connect with Dr. David Ferguson: https://www.instagram.com/dr_dferguson

— Learn All About The History of The Bicycle: https://www.history.com/news/bicycle-history-invention

— Take a Minute to Learn About German Bicycle Vocabulary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXioUzBFV7o

— Learn More About The History of Mountain Biking: https://www.dynamiccyclingadventures.com/a-very-brief-history-of-mountain-biking

— Learn More About Cycling In the City of London: https://www.cyclescheme.co.uk/community/how-to/cycling-in-london

— Learn All About The Guiness Book of World Records: https://guinnessworldrecords.com/60/through_the_years.html

— Check Out David Ferguson (and his Wife’s) Guiness World Record – The Married Couple That Circumnavigated the Earth on 2 Bicycles: https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2023/8/married-couple-smashes-record-with-fastest-bicycle-circumnavigation-around-the-world-757621

— Learn All About the Word: Antipodal: https://www.etymonline.com/word/antipodal

— Learn All About Cycling in the City of Madrid: https://www.cyclingspain.com/cycling-in-madrid/

— Learn All About Cycling in the City of Wellington: https://wellington.govt.nz/parking-roads-and-transport/transport/cycling

— Learn All About Cycling in the Country of Botswana: https://www.bikemap.net/en/l/933860/

— Learn All About Cycling While In Hawaii: https://www.komoot.com/guide/72533/cycling-in-hawaii

— Check Out Mark Beaumont’s Documentary, “80 Days Around the World” – A Cycling Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2OpWRLLn7M

— Learn All About the Cycling in the City of Los Angeles: https://ladot.lacity.gov/projects/livable-streets/bicycling-la

— Learn All About Cycling in the City of New York: https://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/bicyclists/cyclinginthecity.shtml

— What is the Origin of the Phrase: “A Cast-Iron Guarantee”? https://blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2016/08/19/neville-goodmans-metaphor-watch-cast-iron/

— 17 Divorce Lawyers Share Weird Reasons Their Clients Got Divorced: https://www.buzzfeed.com/asiawmclain/divorce-reasons

— Learn All About The Tour de France: https://www.history.com/news/the-birth-of-the-tour-de-france

— Learn All About Peloton: https://www.builtinnyc.com/2017/06/16/history-peloton

— What Kinds of Injuries Have YOU Experienced on Your Bike? Connect with The 6-8 Weeks Podcast now and tell us all about it! http://6to8weekspodcast.com/

— Check Out The History of Biking Helmets: https://helmets.org/history.htm

— Learn How to Find the PERFECT BIKE FIT by listening to This Episode of The 6-8 Weeks Podcast, thanks to Dr. David Ferguson!

— What is Anterior Knee Pain? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24997734/

— What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/carpal-tunnel-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20355603

— Learn All About SoulCycle: https://www.soul-cycle.com/new-to-soul/

— Learn All About Cyclist Tadej Pogačar: https://ullerco.com/en-us/blogs/news/10-things-about-the-cyclist-tadej-pogacar

— Learn All About Michal Jordan: https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/news-top-10-lesser-known-facts-michael-jordan-make-one-interesting-people-nba

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Preparing for Ski Season: How Can You Avoid Injury?

By 6to8weeks | December 4, 2023

Skiing and Snowboarding are annual Meccas for many around the globe, but one thing is often forgotten when it comes to hitting the powder: How can one best prepare for it while at the same time, help prevent injury on the slopes? It’s time to learn what Orthopedic Surgeons and a Physical Therapist think about all of it inside this episode of The 6-8 Weeks Podcast.

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— What is Skiing? https://www.adventurenation.com/activity/skiing

— What is Snowboarding? https://www.rookieroad.com/snowboarding/what-is/

— UCSF’s Department of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation: https://ptrehab.ucsf.edu/ucsf-department-physical-therapy-and-rehabilitation-science

— Connect with Danny Keller, PT, DPT, OCS: https://www.ucsfhealth.org/providers/daniel-keller

— Do All Skiers “Pop Their Collar?” A Final Discussion: https://www.wsj.com/articles/once-and-for-all-is-a-popped-collar-cool-11675951201

— Learn All About Sacramento, CA: https://www.downtownsac.org/learn-about-downtown/

— Learn All About Lake Tahoe, CA/NV: https://www.california.com/fun-facts-about-lake-tahoe-california-that-are-fun-to-know/

— What is Wakeboarding? https://www.supraboats.com/the-history-of-wakeboarding-and-watersports/

— What is Waterskiing? https://sportsmatik.com/sports/water-skiing

— What is a Concussion? https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/basics/concussion_whatis.html

— What are Common Skiing Injuries? https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/orthopaedics/sports-medicine/skiing-injuries.shtml

— What are Common Snowboarding Injuries? https://fittoplay.org/sports/snowboard/the-most-common-injuries/

— Trivia About Ski Helments: https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/pdfs/helmets/headsup_helmetfactsheet_ski_508.pdf

— Learn All About Ski Boots: https://www.innerbootworks.com/fit-facts/

— Do YOU Remember the Yellow Banana? https://www.vtcng.com/stowe_reporter/on_snow/people-made-fun-of-the-yellow-banana-but-it-was-a-winner/article_3f13b4a2-27fc-11ea-b32c-673b5b87162f.html

— What are the Differences Between Skiing and Snowboarding? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdQ08U6PtAw&t=43s

— What is The American Society of Testing and Materials? https://www.astm.org/

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