Starter's post-game routine

Chocolate milk

A couple barley wines....and then for me..I use chocolate milk.

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Originally posted by slotty:
From all indications it appears that "running poles" is not longer standard practice. Same with icing (except for injured arms). Sprints? Stretching? Bands? Massage? Protein intake? Advil?

I know that for me, in my advanced age, the remedy after strenuous exercise is a three advil and a couple of light beers.

What routine works for your son?

Are you referring to pitchers post game routine?

Yes... referring to a starting pitcher's post-game routine. Didn't think I had to specify the "pitcher" part since this topic is titled "Pitching and Throwing."

A Great post game routine for pitchers would include soft tissue work and gaining back range of motion in the shoulder, hips and ankles. Scap work and posterior strengthening would be ideal. In-Season cuff work would include training the external rotators (infraspinatus & teres minor), which help in the deceleration of the throw. Cuff work doesn't have to be done immediately after but could be incorporated during the week.

I know a lot of coaches have shifted away from jogging and long distance running which is fine. Sprint work, lateral motion training and Dynamic Warm Ups have been implemented instead. A light to moderate strength training session has also been implemented depending on when the game is finished, but most kids tend to wait until the following day to get their lifting in.

Post game nutrition: If the athlete needs a supplement, just make sure the product is NSF certified. Fish Oil capsules are outstanding for decreasing inflammation. Many of the minor league pitchers that I train will take 3-4g post throwing and have no soreness the following day.You can buy 1000mg or 1200mg capsules. As a Clinical Nutritionist, I swear by these capsules. Check out http://www.designsforhealth.com/ for more information on specific products.

If anyone is interested in receiving a post throwing protocol PDF email me at austin@abathletics.com


Hope this helps!

Definitely help, austiwass. Now all have to do is get out the anatomy textbook and figure out what the infraspinatus and teres minor are! Interesting regarding the fish oil.

J-Band work out after game with focus on decelerators. 30-50 x’s.

Sometimes ice, sometimes not.

Get home, change into shorts and a nice 3-4 mile jog with light to good sweat.

Ice cold shower....burrr.

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Originally posted by slotty:
Yes... referring to a starting pitcher's post-game routine. Didn't think I had to specify the "pitcher" part since this topic is titled "Pitching and Throwing."

Ok got it. You have gotten some good advice here already.

Things have changed drastically, for a starter in pro (or college) you get to the training room asap for post pitching workout (some of which is mentioned above and can be modified but with the same purpose in mind) ice and ride on the bike instead of running. The next day would include what could not be left out after the start. I think that it is good for HS pitchers to learn to develop a routine early.

Just mentioning chocolate milk usually doesn't cut it.

Aleve or advil should not be given. If the pitcher has an issue he should seek medical help.

"Aleve or advil should not be given" So TPM, your medical advice would be to not consider any anti-inflammitory medication post exertion? Not talking about pain relief, but as a maintenance aid. Please cite your source as this is contrary to what we have heard. (please pardon my spelling)

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Originally posted by Yankeelvr:
"Aleve or advil should not be given" So TPM, your medical advice would be to not consider any anti-inflammitory medication post exertion? Not talking about pain relief, but as a maintenance aid. Please cite your source as this is contrary to what we have heard. (please pardon my spelling)

Not sure of what you are asking, but I am assuming that this is about giving young players medicine that is primarily used for arthritis, fever and pain. Where does it say on the label that it can be used for maintenance.

Never gave that to son when he was young (unless he got hurt and in pain), good thing because he lived on over the counter anti inflamatories for awhile (not doc's advice) and his stomach took a beating.

Who gave you that advice? Just curious.

You should read up on NSAID's and their use. FYI I do beleive that you could substitute tropical gel form to avoid risk of digestive problems. Why not use ice?

I was offering a suggestion above, if you do not agree with it (do research), that's fine.

Again if your child has issues, instead of popping pills seek medical advice.

Bacon

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Originally posted by SultanofSwat:
Bacon

with eggs, or with lettuce and tomato (BLT).

Seriously are you serious?

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Originally posted by TPM:
Seriously are you serious?

Not usually. No. Sorry.

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So TPM, your medical advice would be to not consider any anti-inflammitory medication post exertion?

Would you please explain why you would do so? My pharmacology class in college (called Pharmacology in Sports) didn't seem to mention giving anti-inflammatories as "maintenance" but maybe I got a subpar education.

I'll await YOUR sources that advocate it. I doubt an orthopedic surgeon has his name on it.

Interesting on the fish oil to help reduce inflammation. I googled it and found some good articles. Will be doing some research and probably give this a shot myself.