ARM & SHOULDER INJURIES IN ADOLESCENT PITCHERS

Research in the Am J Sports Med found that adolescent pitcher who had shoulder or elbow surgery violated at least one Pitch Smart Guideline by:

• Pitching significantly more months/year

• Pitching significantly more games/year

• Pitching significantly more innings/game

• Throwing significantly more pitches/game

• Throwing significantly more pitches/year

• Throwing significantly more warm-up pitches before a game

• Pitched in more showcases

• Pitched with higher velocity

• Pitched more often with arm pain and fatigue.

Protect young arm. See the Pitch Smart Guidelines at: http://baseballstrength.org/pitch-smart-risk-factors-and-guidelines/