The Throwing Athlete Conditioning Program

Program prepares athletes for the demand of competitive throwing sports with intense preseason education, conditioning and exercise.

Program Objectives

• Improve rotator cuff and arm mechanics
• Strengthen throwing musculature (arm, shoulder and core)
• Increase athlete’s knowledge of throwing biomechanics

Program Focus

• Improve shoulder and arm biomechanics
• Train away bad throwing habits
• Train athlete in proper warm-up regimen
• Educate athlete on pre-injury warning signs
• Train athlete in performing continued conditioning program

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Program Provides

• Pre and Post Video Analysis Testing of athlete’s throwing technique
• Two week, six session, preseason program for throwing musculature strengthening and stretching in addition to throwing
• Home exercise program for “off day” training
• Warm-up program
• Education of key anatomical structures utilized in throwing