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How many pitches can my son throw in a weekend? phil plisky pitcher performance & durability pitcher readiness pitching

We recently received this question about managing pitch count:  

"I'm a physical therapist and cover professional tennis as a physical therapist and athletic trainer. I currently have my son in baseb...

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One Thing I Wish Every Player Would Do baseball overhead athlete pitcher performance & durability pitching recovery

One thing that I  tell parents to do for their kid or their kid to be doing throughout their career, especially in high school, is to take time off after a season.  That does not mean completely stopp...

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What makes Pitcher Performance & Durability different? baseball phil plisky pitcher performance & durability pitching

I often get asked, "How is this program different?"  I totally get that question because it seems there are so many programs out there that a new one pops up every day.   Our program is different beca...

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Using a Massage Gun nathan denning pitcher performance & durability pitcher readiness pitching recovery restoration

Massage guns are great implements to be able to use for soft tissue restoration and recovery.  To get the most bang for our buck while using them, make sure to work through the full range of motion of...

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Is it soreness or pain? baseball nathan denning overhead athlete pitcher performance & durability pitching

The difference between pain and soreness is based on where you feel it and how it feels.  If a player comes up to me and tells me that they're feeling something in the back of their shoulder and it's ...

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What's the difference between fatigue, soreness and pain in your pitcher? baseball phil plisky pitcher performance & durability pitcher readiness pitching

One of the most confusing questions for a baseball parent or coach is how to know when a pitcher is experiencing fatigue, soreness, or pain.  As a physical therapist, athletic trainer and performance ...

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What I love about the Pitcher Performance & Durability Program baseball development nathan denning pitcher performance & durability pitcher readiness pitching readiness restoration

We created our Pitcher Performance & Durability Program to provide pitchers at all levels with a comprehensive training regimen to maximize performance and increase durability.  The great thing about ...

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The Best Tip for Young Pitchers baseball development nathan denning pitcher performance & durability pitcher readiness pitching

Parents and coaches of young pitchers often ask for advice about the child's development as a player.  I like to tell parents that the best thing for development for your kid is to follow the MLB Guid...

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One Thing That Really Surprised Me About the Pros baseball nathan denning pitcher performance & durability pitching readiness

I've worked several professional pitchers, and one thing that I've noticed that they do, especially the ones with proven durability and minimal injuries, is that they have a routine that they go to. T...

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