Summary: <br> Preparedness to throw is a whole new process of injury prevention. <a href="https://www.utphysicians.com/provider/christopher-c-gallina/">Chris Gallina</a> joins <a href="https://www.memorialhermann.org/doctors/advanced-practice-provider/ryan-collins-1235372079">Ryan Collins</a> live at the Sports Medicine Update 2023<br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://sportsmedicinebroadcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/gallina-chris.webp"></a><br> <br> <br> <br> What are we looking for as parents<br> <br> <br> <br> Volume<br> <br> <br> <br> Radar guns<br> <br> <br> <br> BAD in Youth Athletes<br> <br> <br> <br> Rest for throwing Athletes<br> <br> <br> <br> We usually suggest no athlete should be pitching for more than 7 months<br> <br> <br> <br> Maybe pitch for 2 seasons then focus on fielding and hitting<br> <br> <br> <br> Pitchers should not play pitcher and catcher as well<br> <br> <br> <br> Breaking balls<br> <br> <br> <br> James Andrews - you should not throw a curve ball until you can shave<br> <br> <br> <br> Mechanics is key during the pitch<br> <br> <br> <br> Fastball and changeup are very effective for youth athletes<br> <br> <br> <br> What are the signs and symptoms to look for<br> <br> <br> <br> Medial elbow pain is number one<br> <br> <br> <br> The posterior cuff is sore on the Youth Athlete after almost every pitching outing<br> <br> <br> <br> When do we shut them down?<br> <br> <br> <br> Flex <br> <br> <br> <br> Rotation<br> <br> <br> <br> Cross body abduction<br> <br> <br> <br> External Rotation Gain<br> <br> <br> <br> Is it GIRD or adaptation?<br> <br> <br> <br> Mr. Burns Posture (The Simpsons)<br> <br> <br> <br> Soft tissue<br> <br> <br> <br> Pec Minor <br> <br> <br> <br> Deep Neck Flexors<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://sportsmedicinebroadcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/medbridge-banner.jpg"></a><br>
