The DO’s and DON’T’s for early stage recovery after a concussion Having a concussion is a serious injury. The brain must have the necessary means to heal. Placing stress on the body or brain will prolong healing and ultimately not allow the body to recover. This content is restricted to paying site members. If you …
The bench press is a great exercise to help strengthen the pecs and triceps. However, when not performed properly, the bench press can become a dangerous exercise that leads to injury. There are many reasons as to why we see athletes as patients from bench pressing. The one thing that athletes have the most control over …
We, as a society, seem to always be using or fingers to hold or grasp something. If we are not holding or cell phone for a selfie or text message, we are typing on the computer, or gripping a steering wheel to commute to work. That constant strain on the hands can lead to wrist …
Sleep is a necessity. It is while we sleep that our bodies recover from the day. It is recommended that adults get at least 6 hours of sleep. While some may or may not meet these sleep recommendations, our sleeping position is just as important. If our neck and/ or back is not supported we …
Rarely do we post annecdotal articles, however, after a couple of different athletes asking about pitchers using pickle juice for finger blisters I decided to publish this article. It is an old wives tale that pitchers who soak their pitching hand in pickle juice can heal and even prevent blisters. It was made popular after …
Developing Precision Pitching Command Every baseball player, and especially every pitcher, understands that good pitching command is a very important aspect in maintaining a competitive advantage against batters. Being able to hit different locations with all of their pitchers will make it difficult even for the best hitters. In a sport where keeping a batter off balanced …
Ever have a tight muscle, stiff joint, or area that just doesn’t feel right? Applying some heat to the affected area could be beneficial. The heat , if applied for a brief period, can loosen up that area by bringing more blood to that region. Here is how you can make a homemade heating pad …
How many times have you tried to ice or heat your shoulder but the ice/ heat or ice/ heating pad just would not stay on your shoulder? Well, no need to worry anymore. The shoulder spica is a quick and efficient way to keep the ice/ heat where it belongs… on the shoulder. Ever see …
The towel drill is, frustratingly, one of the most non functional drills for pitchers. Not only does this not help pitchers because the technique of the towel drill does not translate to proper pitching mechanics, it in fact teaches improper mechanics that place their body and arm in positions that can lead to injury. After …
Year after year, we have the opportunity to look at some of the most elite athletes during the little league world series. It amazes me how hard these little league pitchers are able to throw while showing so much command over their pitches. I always wonder am I watching the next big league all-star. While …
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