Will, you are so right! The problem is coaches, analysts, and movement specialists are looking at the isolated joint. Studies that have been presented have interesting information but do not apply when assessing chain reaction biomechanics. The data from my study for the last 10 years drives home reproducible information that is not being addressed by these professionals.
When I spoke at the American Baseball Coaches Association conference this past January, I had four analysts, pitching directors from MLB clubs that said they never thought about it this way. Two of these people represented two of the ball clubs with the highest incidence of UCL injuries. MLB clubs need to not be territorial and open their minds to understanding the chain reaction of movement and learn the impact upon the elbow and collaborate. They will save arms, money, and ultimately careers. If anyone from Little League to Major Leagues wants to discuss this, give them my information. My passion and mission these days is to share information to save the athletic elbow.
Will, you are so right! The problem is coaches, analysts, and movement specialists are looking at the isolated joint. Studies that have been presented have interesting information but do not apply when assessing chain reaction biomechanics. The data from my study for the last 10 years drives home reproducible information that is not being addressed by these professionals.
When I spoke at the American Baseball Coaches Association conference this past January, I had four analysts, pitching directors from MLB clubs that said they never thought about it this way. Two of these people represented two of the ball clubs with the highest incidence of UCL injuries. MLB clubs need to not be territorial and open their minds to understanding the chain reaction of movement and learn the impact upon the elbow and collaborate. They will save arms, money, and ultimately careers. If anyone from Little League to Major Leagues wants to discuss this, give them my information. My passion and mission these days is to share information to save the athletic elbow.