The Great Debate: To Long Toss or Not To Long Toss. Long toss is loved by many, and hated by many. Huge camps of people swear by long tossing, saying it makes their arm stronger, lengthens their arm muscles, and keeps their arm healthy. At the same time, there are coaches out there that would … Read more
What is “The New Mold” of pitcher conditioning? First, do baseball pitchers, or any baseball player for the matter, need to condition? Yes they do. However, that’s not the real question. The real question is whether baseball players should partake in long distance running/conditioning? Hell No! And when I say long distance conditioning or running, … Read more
What is the number one way to eliminate baseball related shoulder and elbow soreness in the shortest amount of time? Eccentric training. Eccentric training is the use of eccentric contractions. An eccentric contraction is the elongation of a muscle while it’s still contracting. Think “negatives” in the gym. This picture briefly describes it: … Read more
Register here–>>https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/4021964402371922688 Coaches, Parents and Pitchers: A paradigm shift is quietly occurring in baseball pitching around the world; Be one of the first to learn from Dr. Chris McKenzie how to: -Reduce your chance of shoulder and elbow pitching injuries by 70%. -Naturally gain 3 mph in 2 weeks (with only 30 minutes/day of correct … Read more
If you are a baseball pitcher, READ BELOW to save yourself from years of stupid mentality when it comes to baseball strength training. 1. Light lifting for arms, really? I assume when people tell you this they are generally referring to “lifting your uppers,” including your chest. First off, how do you measure … Read more
You’re probably reading this post because you’ve had a SLAP tear, or know someone who’s had a SLAP tear. What is a SLAP tear anyway? A SLAP (Superior Labrum Anterior-Posterior) lesion is a tear in the superior portion of the labrum of the shoulder. Picture your shoulder joint; it’s a ball and socket joint, specifically … Read more
Define and Debate! Ok, lets settle this debate once and for all until new research can prove differently. First off, lets define static and dynamic stretching. Static stretching is the slow hold stretches you used to do in gym class. Remember when you used to stand, cross your legs and reach down to stretch your … Read more
Short flat ground throws VS. Long toss throws Which throw causes more stress at your shoulder and elbow? What should you be using in the later phases of your rehab? Have you returned to baseball and still have pain? Read this quick, one page document from the Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy (JOSPT) … Read more
In the recent past the sport of baseball has become, and will probably continue to be a year round activity with such events as showcases, fall ball and summer workouts. Activity and training of this magnitude and scope (the same type of training over, and over and over again) increases the chance for significant shoulder … Read more
When is the last time you saw an overhead athlete maintain a static position to perform their sport movement?!? Can’t think of any? Think harder…….still nothing? That’s because no athlete EVER, since the beginning of time has maintained a static or non-moving body during their sport movement. OK, what am I trying to get at? … Read more
