A Review of Research on Throwing Biomechanics, Upper Extremity Injuries, and Treatment of Throwing Injuries in Professional Baseball and Football.

Summary: Baseball pitchers and football quarterbacks both throw a lot, but they do it very differently. Because baseball pitchers throw the ball much faster and more often, they hurt their elbows and shoulders a lot more. Football players usually get hurt from being hit by other players, not just from throwing. Doctors treat these arm injuries in many ways, ranging from resting and physical therapy to surgery.