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Keep Young Pitchers Healthy
To prevent shoulder problems among young pitchers, be sure the athlete, and parents, know the importance of limiting the number of pitches per week. Too often, young players compete in more than one league, or they work too hard at practices or in the yard with their parents. One game's pitches (40 -- 60) may fall within the acceptable limits, but the week's total does not. If you have questions about the number of safe pitches to throw in a week, please consult a sports medicine professional.
Pitching Pain?
When a throwing athlete has pain in their shoulder, remember to consider a condition called glenohumeral
subluxation. This is when the shoulder joint partially dislocates and then spontaneously relocates. This can be a common problem in teenage throwing athletes. Pain in the front of the shoulder during the cocking phase of throwing may suggest anterior (forward)
subluxation. Pain in the back of the shoulder during follow-through may be a sign of posterior (backward)
subluxation.
Recurrent subluxations can lead to dislocations, tendinitis in the rotator cuff and impingement syndrome. To help prevent these problems have all throwing athletes utilize a rotator cuff strengthening and flexibility routine 2 - 3 times a week. (Call one of our Athletic Trainers to obtain a copy of the routine.)
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