http://content.hamptonroads.com/story.cfm?story=127002&ran=107433
Here's a link to a good story in today's Virginian Pilot (Virginia Beach area) about overuse and arm injuries that I thought would be of interest to this board.
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When counting pitches, don't forget to count the warm-up pitches. As my son's orthopedic surgeon told us post-op, the arm (elbow, shoulder) doesn't know if the pitch is during a game or if it is a warm-up pitch before going in the game or the 6 practice pitches before an inning. Same with the pre-game long-toss warm-up throws.
Damage to your child's arm can be cumulative. Even if it is "fine" now, doesn't mean that it will be "fine" at 16 or 17. Kind of like sun-damage...It all adds up.
And don't hesitate to send your child to a sports physician. If the arm hurts, then stop and seek advice from a medical expert in the field of sports medicine. This is YOUR child. And HIS future, whether it includes baseball or not.
Damage to your child's arm can be cumulative. Even if it is "fine" now, doesn't mean that it will be "fine" at 16 or 17. Kind of like sun-damage...It all adds up.
And don't hesitate to send your child to a sports physician. If the arm hurts, then stop and seek advice from a medical expert in the field of sports medicine. This is YOUR child. And HIS future, whether it includes baseball or not.