Preventing Overuse Injuries in Pitchers with Clay Hammons (Part 1)

Prevent overuse injuries and enhance performance with insights from physical therapist Clay Hammons.

In Episode 2, Clay talks about common injuries in baseball pitchers, such as elbow pain and shoulder issues. He explains the risks of "mass is gas" for pitching velocity and the importance of proper mechanics and body development.

Learn effective recovery strategies, the necessity of taking breaks, and how to maintain mobility, stability, and flexibility to prevent injuries. This episode is packed with practical advice to help pitchers stay healthy and perform at their best.

 

Look out for Part 2 where we dig into overuse injuries for position players in baseball and more strategies on strengthening mobility and recovery. 

 

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Chapters

00:00   Introduction and Background

02:18   Overuse Injuries in Baseball

06:35   Common Overuse Injuries in Pitchers

09:33   The Impact of Increasing Speeds

20:05   Recovery Strategies for Pitchers

23:44   The Problem with Mass Gain for Velocity