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In-Season Eccentric Shoulder Training
July 15, 2013

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A new study:

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suggests a threshold for career innings pitched and rotator cuff injury in MLB pitchers:

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and points to the eccentric (lengthening) contraction of the rotator cuff during the "Follow Through" to be a significant cause of shoulder injury:

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Are You Doing Your Eccentric Training to Help Prevent Injury?

Using a 2-pound medicine ball, practice the 2-knee drill:

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In a 3-repetition set:

    • Hold on to the medicine ball for the 1st and 2nd repetition
      • This strengthens the rotator cuff during the eccentric contraction of the "Follow Through"
    • Throw the medicine ball into a wall for the 3rd repetition


Questions About This Newsletter?
Call (631-352-7654) or email (PitchingDoc@msn.com) Dr. Arnold!