Long story short...
Son had shoulder instability issues due to overuse. And the situation of overuse...is a long story, that could have / should have been prevented. Son was sitting at mid 80's - high 80's during his junior and senior year in High School. Shut down some of his Junior year, and most of his Senior, after his elbow popped, and had TJ surgery in the Summer after graduation. Had a MRI of his shoulder the Summer before his Senior year. Nothing found. Worked with Private Trainers & Instructors, and PT rehab.
In college now as a Medical Redshirt, where he was recruited and signed a letter if intent as a Pitcher. Son is also a utility player with speed. But, college wanted him as a Pitcher and for him to have the TJ surgery. 6 months into TJ rehab, and doing very well. But, he felt enough discomfort and pain in his shoulder, that he brought it up to College Trainer and College Doctor. His Ortho Surgeon has scheduled a MMA, I had never heard if it, supposed to be better than a MRI.
College Baseball Coach is sympathetic with him, and Ortho Dr., still is not concerned with his rehabs and being ready for 2015 Spring, 2014 Fall would be out now with recovery times.
Kid has a strong lower half and strong athletic build. Used to play as Middle Linebacker and Quarterback in Football. Tough minded and dedicated athlete. Even with Baseball Practice, TJ rehab, and adjusting to new life as a College Freshman, carrying an 18 credit load academically, he pulled off all A's & B's with some tough courses. He isn't a quiter, gives it all everything he's got.
Anyone else experienced with having had both shoulder and elbow injury, and coming back successfully as a College Pitcher?
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