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  Infographic: Thrower’s Ten Baseball Program for Baseball Pitchers

  August 9, 2015

  The Thrower's Ten is a concise exercise regimen specifically designed for baseball pitchers and throwers. View this infographic to learn more.View Infographic

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  Categorized as: Sports Medicine

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  UPMC Sports Medicine Return to Play: Elbow Injuries

  March 11, 2022

  Injuries to the elbow are common in sports, typically due to acute trauma, overuse, or improper mechanics.Watch Now

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  Make Your Off-Season Baseball Workouts Steady and Progressive

  April 25, 2022

  These offseason baseball workouts can improve performance and reduce injury. Here's what you need to know.Read More

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  Most Common Joint Injuries and How to Prevent Them

  September 28, 2021

  Common joint injuries include ACL, rotator cuff, sprains, strains, and overuse injuries. Learn tips for keeping your joints strong.Read More

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  Overtraining and Burnout: What You Should Know

  July 27, 2021

  Young athletes who train too much or too intensely are at risk for injuries. They may also develop burnout, which can lead them to quit their sport.Read More

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  Specializing in One Sport? Consider This

  July 26, 2021

  Specializing in one sport by playing for both a school team and a club team is becoming more common for young athletes. But it can have detrimental effects.Read More

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  How to Prevent Throwing Injuries

  September 23, 2020

  Repeated throwing — like the kind that happens in baseball, softball, or football — puts athletes at risk of overuse injuries.Read More

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  Common Fastpitch Softball Pitching Injuries

  August 9, 2023

  Injuries among fastpitch softball pitchers are on the rise. Learn about the six most common fastpitch softball pitching injuries.Read More

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  UCL Injury? You May Need Tommy John Surgery

  January 27, 2020

  Learn the symptoms of a UCL injury and tips to prevent one, so you can avoid needing UCL reconstruction — also known as Tommy John surgery.Read More

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  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

  Tagged with: tommy john surgery, ucl injury, ucl injury symptoms