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An Evidence-Based Reason Behind Throwing Arm Injuries: Part 2

Strength in Numbers #53 A week has passed, and I still stick to my gut as to why we have so many pitching injuries, especially in starters.   You can review Part 1 here, but the premise is that errors in managing workload are a significant problem that I'll dive into further this week. "MORE POMERANIAN THAN…
July 10, 2022Share Post

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Articles Strength in Numbers

An Evidence-Based Reason Behind Throwing Arm Injuries: Part 1

Strength in Numbers #52 We had an internal discussion today that needs to be brought to the table. In our Certified ArmCare Specialist Course, we discuss what I am about to communicate in deep detail. Still, I think it's important to deliver the message in this newsletter clear and present because we are training our athletes…
July 3, 2022Share Post

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The Most Important Video About Throwing Weighted Balls Ever Made

This ArmCareIQ session covers all the necessary information to make an informed decision about weighted ball training. Ryan covers the current trends in throwing velocity, training methodology, as well as risks and rewards of throwing weighted balls in relation to velocity enhancement training for throwing athletes. Weighted Ball Training It is clear that weighted…
June 29, 2022Share Post

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Why Pitchers Get Hurt (and It’s NOT Biomechanics or Overuse)

Summary: In this edition of ArmCare IQ, you'll learn the number one reason pitchers get hurt and what you can do to prevent arm injuries in your own athletes. Anyone who follows baseball at all knows that pitchers get injured. The million dollar (or multi-million dollar) question is, why do they get hurt and what…
June 28, 2022Share Post

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Coaching Coaches: Approaching the Age of Wisdom 

Strength in Numbers #51 There are times in our lives when we feel old, times when we feel young, and magical moments when we feel wise.  I believe wisdom comes from taking your good, bad, and uglies and giving this insight to someone else so that they do not make the same mistakes, create a…
June 26, 2022Share Post

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The Asymmetry Debate – Advantages and Disadvantages

Strength in Numbers #50 We have an awesome podcast this week in Chris Bishop. Chris is one of the world's most profound lower body sports scientists. He publishes on all aspects of training but specializes in force plate testing and functional and non-functional asymmetries.   Functional asymmetries refer to asymmetries that are important for performance. Conversely,…
June 19, 2022Share Post

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