In this episode of the Milwaukee Sports Performance Podcast, host Michael Falk discusses how to prevent injuries in high school baseball players as the season begins. He elaborates on common shoulder and elbow injuries like anterior impingement, biceps tendonitis, labrum tears, Little League shoulder, UCL injuries, and more.
Dr. Falk highlights the importance of workload management, warm-up and post-throw routines, maintaining physical capacity, and lifestyle habits such as sleep, nutrition, and hydration. Specific strategies like strength conditioning, monitoring mobility, and using recovery modalities are discussed to help players stay healthy throughout the long baseball season.
00:00 Introduction to Preventing Baseball Injuries
01:05 Common Arm Injuries in Baseball Players
01:44 Shoulder Pain: Causes and Concerns
06:15 Elbow Pain: What to Watch For
09:42 Back Pain and Other Common Issues
11:31 Effective Prevention Strategies
13:38 Importance of Warmup and Post-Throw Routines
14:59 Lifestyle Habits for Injury Prevention
15:58 Maintaining Physical Capacity During the Season
17:14 Advanced Recovery Modalities
18:06 Monitoring and Mobility Considerations
23:27 Structuring Your Training Routine
24:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
