Reading Time: 4 minutesIntroduction Tennis elbow can be a real game-changer for athletes, especially those involved in tennis, pickleball, and other racquet sports. The pain and discomfort can slow you down and keep you off the court, but it doesn’t have to be that way! If you’re experiencing that telltale aching or sharp pain around the outer part […]
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Reading Time: 4 minutesIntroduction Struggling with elbow pain while pitching? You’re not alone. The culprit might be improper shoulder blade engagement. Your shoulder blades are pivotal in stabilizing your shoulder joint and supporting your throwing action. In this guide, we’ll dive into the world of shoulder-blade engagement. We’ll use specific exercises and techniques to understand how to activate
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Reading Time: 5 minutesWhat is Little League Elbow? Little League Elbow is a common overuse injury typically seen in young baseball pitchers, aged 8 to 14, caused by repetitive throwing motions and incorrect techniques, resulting in inflammation or damage to the elbow’s growth plate. This stress leads to pain, swelling, and limited movement. Recovering from little league elbow takes
Reading Time: 5 minutesStaff at Myokinetix spoke with an expert on elbow and shoulder injuries of throwing athletes, Frank Alexander. He is also a part of the NY Yankees working alongside their team physician. These are some tips he shared with us! How to Avoid Tommy John Surgery & Baseball Injuries 1. Teach your kids about the dangers
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Reading Time: 7 minutesLet’s face it, there aren’t many sports that require as much overhead action as baseball and softball. Unfortunately, this means that your athlete is guaranteed to repeat the same throwing motions over and over again, and pitchers even more so. As a result, he or she is highly susceptible to injuries in the upper body,
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Reading Time: 7 minutesWhether you’re a concerned parent who’s looking for treatment options for your athlete or trying to figure out why your child is in pain, you’re in the right place. Today’s article covers the most common elbow injuries in baseball and softball, and what you should expect in terms of recovery for your young athlete. Without
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteTrevor Kobryn, a pitcher at Delbarton High School in NJ. Trevor was diagnosed with a bone disease in his throwing elbow and underwent surgery. His path to recovery was not easy or conventional but regardless he fought his way back to the mound. He was sidelined by this injury for two years and yet he
