Youth pitching injuries are on the rise.  There are many contributing factors like poor mechanics coupled with blazing fastballs.  However,…

The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) is the primary stabilizer of your elbow during throwing.  When a baseball pitcher tears his…

This year, 250,000 ACL injuries are estimated to occur in the U.S. Unfortunately, only 63% of athletes ever return to their sport after…

Concussions are common in athletes.  They are common in contact sports, like football and hockey.  But, concussions also happen in…

Low back pain in athletes occurs at an alarmingly high rate.  Various studies suggest 1/3 to 2/3 of athletes will…

Overhead activities such as throwing require proper sequencing of different body parts.   The lower body, trunk, shoulder, arm, and hands…

What are Ankle Sprains? Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries that people experience.  These injuries account for…

There are few sports with the same unique physical demands as youth ice hockey.   Brendan Shanahan explained it this way…

Sports specialization is the year-round intensive training in a single sport at the exclusion of other sports.   Early sports specialization…

Previously, the safety of strength training and its role in reducing youth athletic injuries was discussed. We now turn our…