Many young athletes enjoy playing the sport of baseball. Unfortunately, pitchers often put their arms at risk when their technique has biomechanical errors. Often, this is due to weakness, lack of stability and control or bad habits. When an injury occurs, it can cause the pitcher to be taken out of baseball for many weeks or months. Our pediatric sports medicine physicians have expertise in evaluating and providing appropriate treatment for young baseball players. For an appointment with our sports medicine physicians, call 668-PLAY (7529).
At CHKD, we offer pitchers a video pitching analysis, breaking down their pitching technique from multiple angles at 300 frames per second. (The human eye is only capable of processing about 10 frames per second!) Our physical therapists will review the videos with the pitcher and the parent, and note errors in mechanics. Recommendations are often made for exercises or drills to help reduce those errors. Pitchers will also be given a video of their technique and a printout of our analysis to review with their coaches. Cost $150. Please call Chris at 668-6644 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Pitching analysis can be done at any of our south side locations.
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