Moms and Baseball

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

• Diana Stephens & Stephanie Malley with guest Dr. Ryan Brown • Episode 24

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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 throwing
  • Marc Pro & EMS devices
  • Running after throwing (sprints vs. long distance)
  • Bands and weights
  • Long toss
  • Weighted balls
  • Advice for catchers who also pitch
  • Thoughts on year-round baseball/pitching & playing multiple sports
  • Qualities of resilient pitchers
  • Breaking balls
  • Pitch count guidelines

Mentioned in this Episode:

  1. Risk Factors for Shoulder and Elbow Injuries in Adolescent Baseball Pitchers
  2. SAID Principle
  3. Specificity Principle and Power Output of Endurance or Sprint Based Metabolic/Conditioning Work 
  4. Marc Pro & Other Electric Muscle Stimulators
  5. Kids Who Pitch & Catch More Likely to Sustain an Injury
  6. Youth Baseball Risk Factors for Arm Injuries
  7. Prevention of Elbow Injuries in Youth Baseball Pitchers (Fastball vs. Breaking Balls)
  8. MLB Pitch Smart Guidelines
  9. Baseball Performance and Rehab Facebook Group

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

  • 3-day / week arm care program
  • Movement Prep / Pre-Throwing Routine
  • Post-Throwing Routine
  • Recovery Concepts
  • Pitcher's Weekly Recovery Schedule

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