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, 20220Comments

ByRyan Crotin, PhD CSCS RSCC, Executive Vice President

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ArmCare FX 4 I Multidirectional Jumps, Pitching Ground Reaction Force and Velocity

If you train plyometrically, make sure you focus on single leg plyometrics versus bilateral and train in multiple directions. Listen to this segment to understand why science supports this thinking.

July 6, 20220Comments

ByRyan Crotin, PhD CSCS RSCC, Executive Vice President

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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, 20220Comments

ByRyan Crotin, PhD CSCS RSCC, Executive Vice President

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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, 20220Comments

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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, 20220Comments

ByRyan Crotin, PhD CSCS RSCC, Executive Vice President

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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, 20220Comments

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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, 20220Comments

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A Baseball Horror Story from the True North

Strength in Numbers #49 It's been quite a long time since I have ventured home to Canada. COVID-19 and having a second child did not make travel any easier. What's amazing is that my childhood friends, who I had grown up playing with, are now coaching their kids and giving back to the game. I had…

June 12, 20220Comments

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An Outsiders Look At How Driveline is Changing the Game

Strength in Numbers #48 Over the course of my baseball career, I have seen many things, and very few experiences have left me feeling incomplete, a fish out of the water, and begging for more information. At the tail end of our Pacific Northwest Tour was our trip to Driveline which checked all the boxes cognitively, emotionally, and logistically as we…

June 3, 20220Comments

ByRyan Crotin, PhD CSCS RSCC, Executive Vice President

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ArmCare FX 3 | Your Vertical Jump Height Doesn’t Matter But Your Jump Power Does

You can train athletes to improve their jump, however it's the intersection of jump height, lean body mass and take off velocity that matters. You need to maximize all three to increase pitching momentum which translates into greater throwing velocity.

June 1, 20220Comments

ByRyan Crotin, PhD CSCS RSCC, Executive Vice President