overhead athletes Archives - Athletico Better for every body. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:09:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 Rehab of the Overhead Athlete: Spine Considerations https://www.athletico.com/2025/10/01/rehab-of-the-overhead-athlete-spine-considerations/ https://www.athletico.com/2025/10/01/rehab-of-the-overhead-athlete-spine-considerations/#respond Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:30:35 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=104654 The spine is a vital component of overhead athlete rehabilitation, and when addressed appropriately, it may help decrease overall recovery...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2025/10/01/rehab-of-the-overhead-athlete-spine-considerations/feed/ 0 In-Season Arm Care Programs: Keeping Your Upper Body Healthy All Season Long https://www.athletico.com/2024/07/10/in-season-arm-care-programs-keeping-your-upper-body-healthy-all-season-long/ https://www.athletico.com/2024/07/10/in-season-arm-care-programs-keeping-your-upper-body-healthy-all-season-long/#respond Wed, 10 Jul 2024 12:30:36 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=88948 Keeping your arms and shoulders strong and mobile are important in a successful season for any overhead athlete. Often, skipping...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2024/07/10/in-season-arm-care-programs-keeping-your-upper-body-healthy-all-season-long/feed/ 0 A Guide to a Bullet Proof Core for Overhead Athletes https://www.athletico.com/2024/05/10/a-guide-to-a-bullet-proof-core-for-overhead-athletes/ https://www.athletico.com/2024/05/10/a-guide-to-a-bullet-proof-core-for-overhead-athletes/#respond Fri, 10 May 2024 12:30:38 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=88037 While overhead sports rely heavily on our upper extremities (shoulders, elbows, and wrists), the core is often forgotten as a...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2024/05/10/a-guide-to-a-bullet-proof-core-for-overhead-athletes/feed/ 0 Benefits of an Arm Care Program for Overhead Athletes in the Off-Season https://www.athletico.com/2023/12/22/benefits-of-an-arm-care-program-for-overhead-athletes-in-the-off-season/ https://www.athletico.com/2023/12/22/benefits-of-an-arm-care-program-for-overhead-athletes-in-the-off-season/#respond Fri, 22 Dec 2023 13:30:54 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=85722 It’s the most wonderful time of the year. We’re hanging up our bats and gloves, coaches are making their rosters...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2023/12/22/benefits-of-an-arm-care-program-for-overhead-athletes-in-the-off-season/feed/ 0 6 Warm-Up Stretches for Overhead Athletes Before a Game https://www.athletico.com/2023/02/24/6-warm-up-stretches-for-overhead-athletes-before-a-game/ https://www.athletico.com/2023/02/24/6-warm-up-stretches-for-overhead-athletes-before-a-game/#respond Fri, 24 Feb 2023 13:30:14 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=80375 “Go get your arm warmed up!” This is a phrase I hear all the time for overhead athlete sports, whether...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2023/02/24/6-warm-up-stretches-for-overhead-athletes-before-a-game/feed/ 0 4 Easy Steps to Improve Offseason Training Tips for Young Pitchers https://www.athletico.com/2023/02/15/4-easy-steps-to-improve-offseason-training-tips-for-young-pitchers/ https://www.athletico.com/2023/02/15/4-easy-steps-to-improve-offseason-training-tips-for-young-pitchers/#respond Wed, 15 Feb 2023 13:30:39 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=80126 With winter in full effect, it is time to shift the focus of training for our throwers toward preparation for...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2023/02/15/4-easy-steps-to-improve-offseason-training-tips-for-young-pitchers/feed/ 0 So Your Baseball Season is Done….Now What? https://www.athletico.com/2022/08/26/so-your-baseball-season-is-done-now-what/ https://www.athletico.com/2022/08/26/so-your-baseball-season-is-done-now-what/#comments Fri, 26 Aug 2022 12:30:20 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=77052 If you know anything about youth baseball, the season seems never ending as kids go from one team to another...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2021/04/02/throwers-shoulder-somewhere-between-a-flexible-and-stable-place/feed/ 0 9 Exercises to Help Overhead Athletes Prepare for their Season https://www.athletico.com/2021/02/17/9-exercises-to-help-overhead-athletes-prepare-for-their-season/ https://www.athletico.com/2021/02/17/9-exercises-to-help-overhead-athletes-prepare-for-their-season/#respond Wed, 17 Feb 2021 13:30:53 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=64786 Overhead athletes are required to have tremendous strength and stability in not only their shoulder, but their entire body. The...

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