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Arm Care

PROTECT THE ARM.
KEEP THE VELOCITY.

A throwing-specific program that manages workload and builds the shoulder, elbow and forearm, to help keep the arm healthy season after season.

Built for pitchers and throwing athletes
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Arm Care

Built to protect the throwing arm.

The chain that helps keep pitchers healthy, from the shoulder all the way down.

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1

Shoulder

Rotator cuff and scapular control for a durable, resilient arm.

2

Elbow (UCL)

Protect the ligament and manage throwing load before it becomes an injury.

3

Forearm & wrist

Flexor strength and recovery to handle high-intent throwing.

4

Core & hips

Power transfer so the whole body throws, not just the arm.

Who it’s for

Every arm that throws.

Pitchers

Velocity and durability, built on a stronger shoulder and elbow.

See a pitcher’s profile →

Position players

Arm strength from the outfield and across the diamond, without the wear.

See a position player’s profile →

Young throwers

Safe throwing loads for arms that are still growing.

Explore Growth Plate →
How it works

Test. Build. Retest monthly.

Every arm care plan starts with an initial evaluation that measures strength and range of motion, then moves through three phases.

What we testShoulder & elbow range of motionShoulder & forearm strengthScapular stabilizer strengthCore stabilityHip mobility
01

Foundation

Basic foundational exercises to strengthen the core and shoulder.

02

Velocity

Advanced rotator cuff and scapular strengthening to build the strength velocity depends on.

03

Next level

Advanced, high-level work that takes your game to the next level.

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Monthly retest

Strength and range of motion retested every month, so you get the most out of your arm care.

Arm care

Two ways to take care of a throwing arm.

Most arm problems build quietly. How the arm is cared for decides whether they show up.

The common approachWith an athletic trainer
First step×Ice it and skip a start.✓Shoulder and elbow strength and range of motion, measured side to side.
The program×The same band routine for every arm.✓Built around his numbers, in three phases.
Velocity×Chase it with more throwing.✓Build the strength velocity needs first, then add it.
Workload×Throw until it hurts.✓Throwing volume tracked against the plan, week to week.
Progress×Go by feel.✓Strength and range of motion retested every month.
When it hurts×Wait and see.✓Hands-on treatment right away, and the doctor brought in when it’s needed.
+7mph
Proof, not promises

Healthy arms throw harder.

Young throwers who stayed on an arm care and recovery plan averaged a 7 mph gain from October to June. Individual results vary.

ATCBOC-certified athletic trainerLATLicensed in FloridaNATAMember, National Athletic Trainers’ Association
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