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10 Recommendations to Reduce Youth Throwing Injuries

0 Comments/in Injury Prevention/by Joel Novak

For anyone who is interested in youth baseball or softball, I urge you to pay attention to some of the data regarding youth throwing injuries. Some of the numbers are staggering. I would like to make this entire post HIGHLY … Read more >

Is Rotator Cuff Strength the Key to Preventing Tommy John Injuries?

2 Comments/in Injury Prevention, Research Review/by Mike Reinold

I like simple studies that answer complex answers. A recent report in the International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy has shown the baseball pitchers with Tommy John injuries have weaker rotator cuff strength than healthy players.

This has long been … Read more >

3 Important Exercises Baseball Players Should Perform Inseason

0 Comments/in Injury Rehabilitation, Performance Enhancement/by Kyle Adams

Baseball season is right around the corner and hopefully our athletes have participated in an offseason strength and conditioning program. Achieving optimal weight, improving movement patterns and getting as strong as possible are prized during this time.

But now that … Read more >

4 Pillars to Maximize Baseball Performance

The 4 Pillars to Maximize Baseball Potential

0 Comments/in Coaching, Performance Enhancement/by Paul Reddick

To maximize your baseball performance, you need to work with a team of specialists that are experts in taking care of baseball players. However, without proper communication and collaboration, this team can not do it’s best to help you.

For … Read more >

Full Body Pitching Deceleration Drills

0 Comments/in Injury Prevention, Injury Rehabilitation, Performance Enhancement/by Chris Butler

Building strength, creating mobility and optimizing mechanics can all increase pitching velocity.

Velocity may put the pitcher on the mound, but efficient deceleration will help keep him there and off the treatment table. During the deceleration phase, the primary function … Read more >

How a Bad Night Sleep Impacts Pitching Performance

0 Comments/in Research Review/by Mike Reinold

A recent research report investigated the effect of travel on Major League Baseball teams and performance. The authors found the MLB teams traveling eastward, such as those ending a series in Seattle and starting traveling to their next one in … Read more >

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