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Why Does My High School Baseball Player Have Severe Lower Back Pain When Swinging or Pitching?
Lower back pain in baseball players usually falls into two categories: a temporary muscle spasm or a structural bone issue.
- Muscle Spasms: The muscles in the lower back lock up as a protective mechanis...
Author: Dr. Courtney Klueppel, PT, DPTÂ Â
What is the difference between normal arm soreness and Little League Shoulder?Â
Little League Shoulder is a condition also known as traction apophysitis of the growth plate of the humeral head. This typically impacts children between the ages of 8 and 14 ye...
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What Does a Labrum Tear in a Pitcher Feel Like, and How Is It Different Than a Rotator Cuff Strain?
Telling the difference between a SLAP (Superior Labrum Anterior to Posterior) tear and a rotator cuff strain comes down to four major factors: pain location, sensation, and impact on velocity.
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Can High School Freshmen or Sophomores Still Get Little League Elbow, or Is It Just a Youth Injury?
Absolutely, they can. Don't let the name fool you. While people think "Little League Elbow" is strictly for 11-year-olds, the medical reality is that a pitcher's growth plates don't fully fuse until ...
You hear your pitching coach get on you at every session: “You have to stick that landing with your lead leg! That’s the key to unlocking more velo!”
You hear him loud and clear. You try to stop your lead leg from drifting toward first base or leaking toward home plate. You’re fighting for that per...
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