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The Numbers That Actually Protect a Throwing Arm

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Most arm injury advice is vague. Don’t overdo it. Listen to your body. Make sure he gets rest. The research is considerably more specific than that. Over the last two decades, sports medicine researchers — particularly the group at the American Sports Medicine Institute, who followed 481 youth pitchers over ten years — have put numbers on which behaviors predict injury and by how much. This article is those numbers. It’s written for parents, coaches, and athletes who want something more actionable than “be careful.”

The Six Phases of a Throw — and Exactly Where Each Injury Comes From

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A baseball pitch takes about two seconds from first movement to release. The part that actually damages arms lasts a fraction of that. Your arm survives this because the load is shared — across ligament, muscle, timing, and the energy delivered up from your legs and trunk. Injuries happen when that sharing breaks down. This article walks through the throw phase by phase. For each one: what’s happening, what’s under stress, and which symptom points back to it.

Beyond the Elbow: Why Your Shoulder, Wrist, and Core May Be Contributing to Pickleball Elbow Pain

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When elbow pain starts affecting your pickleball game, it’s natural to assume the problem begins and ends with the elbow itself. After all, that’s where the discomfort is felt. But in many cases, the elbow is simply the area that lets you know something isn’t working as efficiently as it could. At Motus RX, we take a whole-body approach to helping pickleball players move better. By identifying movement limitations throughout the body, we help reduce unnecessary stress on the elbow so you can enjoy the game with greater confidence.

Why Pickleball Players Develop Elbow Pain and What You Can Do About It

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Pickleball has exploded in popularity over the past few years, attracting players of all ages and skill levels. It’s easy to learn, highly social, and provides an excellent way to stay active. Whether you’re playing a few recreational games each week or competing in local tournaments, the sport offers a fun combination of strategy, fitness, and friendly competition. At Motus RX, we help active adults identify the movement patterns and physical demands contributing to elbow pain so they can get back to playing with confidence.

Staying Strong Through the Winter: How Youth Athletes in Appleton Can Train Smart and Stay Resilient

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This seasonal shift can create new challenges for athletic development, injury prevention, and long-term consistency. But with the right support and strategic approach, youth athletes can not only stay healthy through the winter, but build momentum for the season ahead.

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