Forearm Strains - 3 Exercises to Protect Your UCL

Don’t let his height fool you, Brandt throws gas.

For this 'Throw’-Back Thursday we are highlighting Brandt, a former MVP client and now a D1 college pitcher. We will also provide 3 exercises that help prevent elbow injuries.

Brandt was dealing with a forearm strain that was limiting his ability to pitch. Why is a forearm strain alarming? Often times a forearm strain is a warning sign that the UCL (Tommy John ligament) is compromised or injured. The forearm muscles have to pick up the slack for the fatigued UCL while pitching, and therefore can become overworked and strained. Most of the time this is very manageable with the proper strength program and return to throwing progression.

The picture on the right illustrates how the forearm muscles surround the UCL and support it. So, stronger forearms means less stress on the UCL and a more stable elbow. Below is a link to 3 of our go-to forearm exercises!

Brandt has an elite attention to detail and desire to learn. He ended up making a full recovery. He’s now up to 94 mph on the mound and heading to Missouri State to continue his baseball career. If you’re experiencing forearm soreness or discomfort let’s chat! It’s best to address this sooner than later.

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