Integrated Performance - Sports Physical Therapy & Performance Training

What’s the most common injury in a high school pitcher?

When talking about high school pitchers, the elbow and shoulder get talked about the most, but what is the most common injury?

Shoulders account for a high percentage of players being hurt, however elbow injuries account for more players needing to take time off.

Of these injuries, a higher number of players with shoulder pain had a muscle strain (38.7%) while a higher number of players with an elbow injury had a ligament sprain (42.7%).

What is the number one predicter of these injuries? Throwing on a tired arm!! Make sure you are getting enough time to recover from your outings!

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We love seeing feedback like this from Adam Van Bibber! Adam came to see Dr. Nate for shoulder issues, and by looking at the entire systemic picture rather than just treating the localized pain, they were able to completely resolve the issue.

"Dr. Nate also has a vast baseball knowledge that would be great for kids or adults needing arm strengthening exercises for rehab or preventative maintenance. I would highly recommend him."

At Integrated Performance, we serve athletes of all ages across Westfield, Noblesville, Carmel, and Zionsville. Whether you are a high school pitcher trying to increase your velocity safely, or an active adult wanting to throw batting practice without a heating pad the next day, our data-driven preventative maintenance programs are designed to keep your arm durable for the long haul.

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