The pitcher is not only the most important position in baseball, but also the most physically demanding. There’s a reason why pitch count was introduced
Category: Baseball
Don’t Let Shoulder Pain Sideline Summer Fun
Whether your go-to sport is baseball, softball, tennis, volleyball or basketball, they all carry one common thread: dynamic overhead use of the shoulder. Getting back
Ep. 17: Icing Your Pitching Arm Does It Work?
In this episode, Dr. Brian Cole and Steve discuss icing a pitcher’s arm and the perceived benefits. However, no published peer-reviewed research has shown definitively
Ep. 17: Icing Your Pitching Arm Does It Work?
In this episode, Dr. Brian Cole and Steve discuss icing a pitcher’s arm and the perceived benefits. However, no published peer-reviewed research has shown definitively
Overuse can Contribute to High Rate of Arm Injuries among Youth Players
With spring baseball season underway, Eric Makhni, M.D., a Henry Ford Health System sports medicine orthopedic surgeon, warns about how overuse can contribute to the
What to Know about Bicep Tendonitis
Bicep tendonitis develops when a tendon in the biceps muscle swells and becomes inflamed. It usually occurs with other problems with the shoulder, such as
Ep. 15: Understanding White Sox OF Luis Robert’s Injury
In this episode, Dr. Cole and Steve break down how an injury like the one sustained by Chicago White Sox OF Luis Robert happens, the
Ep. 14: Discussing Throwing Injuries with Biomechanist Brittany Dowling, MS
In this episode, we talk with biomechanics expert Brittany Dowling, MS, about the variables that can result in arm injuries in baseball players. Dowling, the
Top 5 Injuries in Baseball
While it is Americas favorite pastime, baseball is known for being a slower paced and long duration sport that can place strain on the body.
