Strength in Numbers #201
For too many elite-level pitchers, this simple statement feels impossible to say. Not to mention, when they do communicate pain, trust your gut that their arm…
Strength in Numbers #200
(Read Hitting Injuries Part 1)
We need an integrated approach for preventing throwing arm injuries, but we must have the same level of scrutiny, care,…
Strength in Numbers #199
Superior Labrum Anterior and Posterior (SLAP) tears are not exclusive to pitchers; position players, especially hitters, are also susceptible. The lead shoulder (left shoulder for right-handed…
Strength in Numbers #198
Power. Stability. Longevity. These three words define the foundation of a high-performing, durable baseball player, particularly pitchers.
In part one, we touched on vertical jump testing…
Strength in Numbers #197
Baseball players are evaluated heavily both on and off the field.
In relation to the lower body, force plate analysis has emerged as a critical tool,…
Strength in Numbers #196
No doubt – my career and aim in the game couldn’t have happened without my elbow being touched by fire and as big as a softball…
Strength in Numbers #195
Part 1 introduced referred pain. It’s complete and utter pain, confusion. It baffles many players, coaches, parents, sports medicine experts, and specialized psychologists, who all converge…
Strength in Numbers #194
I am getting back to pain as we are in a warzone. I keep saying our platform represents the pain of discipline, so our athletes avoid…
Strength in Numbers #193
Pain is an essential part of the human experience—it serves as a warning system, signaling injury or potential harm. Pain is an ever-present challenge for athletes,…
Strength in Numbers #192
Vertical jump testing is a widely recognized measure of lower-body power and overall athleticism. While commonly associated with sports like basketball and volleyball, recent research has…
