Preparedness to throw is a whole new process of injury prevention. Chris Gallina joins Ryan Collins live at the Sports Medicine Update 2023







What are we looking for as parents



Volume



Radar guns



BAD in Youth Athletes



Rest for throwing Athletes



We usually suggest no athlete should be pitching for more than 7 months



Maybe pitch for 2 seasons then focus on fielding and hitting



Pitchers should not play pitcher and catcher as well



Breaking balls



James Andrews - you should not throw a curve ball until you can shave



Mechanics is key during the pitch



Fastball and changeup are very effective for youth athletes



What are the signs and symptoms to look for



Medial elbow pain is number one



The posterior cuff is sore on the Youth Athlete after almost every pitching outing



When do we shut them down?



Flex 



Rotation



Cross body abduction



External Rotation Gain



Is it GIRD or adaptation?



Mr. Burns Posture (The Simpsons)



Soft tissue



Pec Minor 



Deep Neck Flexors