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Pitcher Velocity Loss: Dead Arm vs. Shoulder Injury baseball rehab dead arm labral tear pitching velocity rotator cuff tommy john prevention Sep 09, 2026

Few things terrify a baseball parent more than watching their son come off the mound, drop 5 mph on his fastball, and say his arm feels so heavy he can barely lift it.

When your child experiences sudden velocity loss and severe arm heaviness, it is easy to assume the worst and fear a career-ending ...

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Fall Ball vs. Arm Shutdown: What Pitchers Need arm care baseball rehab college recruiting fallball offseason shutdown pitching workload Sep 04, 2026

As the travel ball season wraps up, parents ask me one question more than almost any other: "Should my son play fall ball, or does he need an off-season arm shutdown?"

As a healthcare professional, you know his long-term joint health comes first, but as a parent, it is terrifying to think that shut...

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Pitcher Lat & Teres Major Strains: Rehab & Recovery Guide arm care baseball rehab lat strain performance rehab pitching injuries teres major throwing protocol Aug 27, 2026

I often get questions after a high-intent pitching session about whether an athlete is dealing with normal soreness or a legitimate injuryĀ . If you are feeling a sharp pain underneath your armpit and down your back after throwing, you might be dealing with a latissimus dorsi or teres major strain. ...

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"Cleared by the Doc" is Not the Same as "Ready for the Mound" baseball rehab integrated performance physical therapy westfield pitching injuries return to throwing shoulder strength Mar 14, 2026

Being on the IL is the most frustrating place a ballplayer can be. You work your tail off all winter, grinding through the off-season to get your body right, only to get shut down three weeks into the season because your shoulder or elbow starts barking.


But you know what’s even worse? That "Ground...

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What is the Difference Between Soreness and Pain? baseball baseball injuries baseball injury baseball rehab injury muscle pain physical therapy rehab soreness Oct 17, 2023

There are many different feelings a pitcher may have after they get off the mound and into the next day. A lot of times, IĀ will get asked if what a player is feeling is normal or if it is something they need treatment on. General muscle soreness is something that you only need a couple restoration s...

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