024: Arm Care Advice, Part 2- with Dr. Ryan Brown

In Part 2 of our arm care series, we chat with Dr. Ryan Brown. If you missed Part 1, you can check that out here: 023 Arm Care Advice, Part 1.

Ryan is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and former D1 college baseball player. Ryan was an outfielder and leadoff hitter at William & Mary and actually holds the record for the most games played in the college's history! He has utilized his extensive training and experience to put together a comprehensive arm care program for baseball players, and was gracious enough to provide insight into some of the most controversial arm care topics for pitchers.

In this episode, we discuss: 

Icing after throwingMarc Pro & EMS devicesRunning after throwing (sprints vs. long distance)Bands and weightsLong tossWeighted ballsAdvice for catchers who also pitchThoughts on year-round baseball/pitching & playing multiple sportsQualities of resilient pitchersBreaking ballsPitch count guidelines

Mentioned in this Episode:

Risk Factors for Shoulder and Elbow Injuries in Adolescent Baseball PitchersSAID PrincipleSpecificity Principle and Power Output of Endurance or Sprint Based Metabolic/Conditioning Work Marc Pro & Other Electric Muscle StimulatorsKids Who Pitch & Catch More Likely to Sustain an InjuryYouth Baseball Risk Factors for Arm InjuriesPrevention of Elbow Injuries in Youth Baseball Pitchers (Fastball vs. Breaking Balls)MLB Pitch Smart GuidelinesBaseball Performance and Rehab Facebook Group

Ultimate Arm Care Program: https://ultimatearmcareprogram.vhx.tv/
Program Includes:

3-day / week arm care programMovement Prep / Pre-Throwing RoutinePost-Throwing RoutineRecovery ConceptsPitcher's Weekly Recovery Schedule

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