In a previous article titled, “Preparing Your Child’s Arm for the Upcoming Baseball or Softball Season”, preseason conditioning guidelines were presented on how to prepare your child’s arm for his or her upcoming season. Information was presented to help parents know how to sequentially train their children in strengthening their scapular stabilizing muscles and shoulder joint rotator cuff muscles. Both these muscle groups need to be properly conditioned to avoid injury when forceful throwing begins at spring practice. These are guidelines every thrower should incorporate heading into their upcoming baseball or softball season.
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