BEKKEDAL COLUMN: Elective elbow surgery for a faster ball? (Portage Daily Register)- Weight Loss News

If the shoulder is out of 'balance,' meaning the sequence is disrupted by muscles that do too much or too little work, or are activated too early or too late in the throwing motion, a breakdown of the shoulder or elbow tissues will occur. The big muscles that accelerate the arm get bigger and exert more force while the rotator cuff muscles simply can not slow down, or "put on the brakes" to the shoulder after the ball is released. Two specific shoulder and elbow injuries, the rehab process, and positive outcome after a change in strength training programs to minor league pitchers with whom I have worked are illustrated below. Fads, trends, and salesmen disguising themselves as athletic enhancement professionals slow the process of athletic development and often cause injury to the throwing shoulder or elbow. read more

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