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Testing is only as valuable as your ability to understand and act on the results. So the ArmCare app has 3 Key Metrics to show you the data that really matters.
They are: STRENGTH, FATIGUE & RECOVERY.
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📰🔥 Hot off the press! The
@SBJ
just published an article about how
@PitchlogicS
and
@ArmCarecom
are joining forces to revolutionize data-driven training for pitchers. 🚀💪
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Training or throwing without individualization is like playing darts blindfolded - you might hit the target, but chances are you'll miss.
Should you increase or decrease training intensity?
Answer the questions below 👇 and share your thoughts.
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🔥 Want to increase the vertical break on your fastball?
Unlock your full potential by pairing arm strength data from
@ArmCarecom
with ball flight measures from
@PitchlogicS
! 🚀📊
Increasing vertical break is not easy, but watch this video to discover the secret weapon that
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Change my Mind: Pitching Mechanics Don't Cause Arm Injuries
While it's a common belief that pitching mechanics are directly linked to arm injuries, current research suggests otherwise. Although optimizing mechanics can certainly improve performance (increased velocity &
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Stop Using Reverse Throws!
STOP:
- Throwing backwards.
- Throwing as fast as possible backwards.
- Throwing as fast as possible backwards without legs.
- Throwing back as fast as possible with weak
forearms and super strong external rotator cuff muscles.
Your arm is the
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Change my mind: Weighted Ball Holds Don't Suck
Weighted ball holds have been criticized because they lack the mechanics of a true throwing motion, however we've found that holds are a great way to build shoulder strength.
Here is an example of a player who added more light ball
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🎁We are giving away an ArmCare Assessment Package!🎁
How to Enter:
1. Follow
@ArmCarecom
2. Like this Post
3: Retweet this Post
Throw harder 🔥🔥& stay healthy by monitoring arm strength. Used by MLB teams and top D-1 universities
Winner announced 9/2 @ 3pm EST
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Excited to announce the launch of our new Certified Pitching Biomechanist Course.
ArmCare is leading the way in intersecting strength analytics & biomechanical metrics for hyper-personalized training. Simplify. Individualize. Optimize.
Stay tuned for launch date
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All set up at the
@ABCA1945
Come by booth 325 for a demo.
Dr. Ryan Crotin is speaking at the Expo Theater today at 1:55pm. You don’t want to miss it!
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It's about to go down on January 5th at the
@ABCA1945
The debate to end all debates!
@108_Performance
will take on
@ArmCarecom
Topic: What matters most- Strength or Mechanics to end the injury epidemic.
Details to follow. Going to be epic.
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All set up
@ABCA1945
Booth 1001...literally front row as soon as you walk in.
- EXPO presentation Thursday @ 2:45.
-
@ArmCarecom
vs
@108_Performance
Debate Friday @ 7pm
Topic- What matters most - Strength vs Mechanics to end the injury epidemic.
Come by the booth & get
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2022 was a big year for ! Here are some highlights.
Thank you to all who have supported us & we can't wait to show you the amazing new features coming soon.
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Just finished our Road Show with
@UConnBSB
. So grateful to present to the people who coach, treat, train and dedicate their time to serving their athletes.
Thank you to Joel DeMarco, who made this happen & the tough questions by D1 Assistant Coach of the Year Joshua MacDonald
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This is Charlie Firth, by using the ArmCare app and following the personalized plan that it offers, he was able to strengthen his arm and shoulder. Through this he saw his arm strength grow from a 63 to a big time 126. This Jump in Arm strength boosted his fastball by 8 MPH.
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App Update: ArmCare is introducing an all new grip strength test that is specific for throwing athletes.
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Unbelievable process for developing elite talent!
An inside look on how we have paired technology & New Age philosophy to our pitching program to help our athletes preform to the best of their abilities! Check out the Full Video on our YouTube!
@drivelinepulse
@ArmCarecom
@jaredkennedy34
@lennonrichards_
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Athletic Trainer, Kaylee Shores shows association between Arm Strength & Velocity/Command using the ArmCare Technology.
In-Season Highlights 🔥🔥🔥:
100% Maintained or Increased Velocity
67% Increased Velocity
28% Strength Improvement
Command % was 👎 - when strength was 👎
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Big News!
@DrivelineBB
& have joined forces to revolutionize player performance & health! 💪
By merging cutting-edge data-driven training with precise arm care monitoring, we're setting new standards in athlete development.
Here's what you can expect:
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Who’s Taking the Blame for Shohei Ohtani?
In this week's Strength in Numbers, we'll cover the issue in depth.
Based on my first-hand experience in working with Shohei, I want to identify where I believe we should place the blame for this injury and what could have been done to
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Pitching Mechanics That Increase Velocity
Stride Length - Studies show that athletes throw harder when they increase their stride length. A good benchmark is a stride length of at least 80% of your height.
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Arm Fatigue typically impacts command before it affects velocity.
Check out this video from
@kayleeshores11
showing the relationship between a Low Arm Primer Strength Score during pregame testing and Strike% during the game.
#StrengthMattersMost
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This is what commitment to player development looks like
1) My name is Jeremy Rodriguez and I am currently the Director of Analytics and Player Development for
@SFA_Baseball
under
@CoachCSFA
. The following thread is meant to give surface level insight into how we operate at SFA in developing our Athletes using technology and analytics
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Hot Topics: Religion, Politics & Pitching Mechanics
Excited for this to go down.
@108_Performance
is in!
@armcare
is in! Going to be an epic event. Friday, January 5th 7pm at the
@ABCA1945
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Hot off the press 🔥🔥🔥
@d1baseball
@KendallRogers
discuss the assessment software and how
@LSUbaseball
pitching coach
@JKelly_49
is using the technology to evaluate arm health and readiness of his pitchers
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PRIMING THE ARM
The technical term for priming is POTENTIATION, a long but meaningful word.
In a nutshell, you are using strong contractions to promote greater muscle power—the critical blend of contractile speed and strength together.
IMPORTANT POTENTIATION FEATURES
1.
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Developing arm strength is a lot like this....it's not a straight line, there are bumps along the way, but the pain is in sacrifice to avoid disappointment.
Inspired by James Clear's Atomic Habits, the journey from habits to results is often misunderstood. Rather than focusing
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Here are just some of highlights from 2021!
Thank you to all who have supported us & we can't wait to show you the amazing new features coming soon.
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First Rounder -
@HurstonWaldrep
process is what separates him from the pack. He uses the ArmCare app to individualize his training and workloads.
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There are now over 28,000 players using the ArmCare App to monitor arm health & individualize training.
Thank you all for joining us on this journey!
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This is Henry Knighton, he utilized the ArmCare App to elevate his Arm Score from 69 to a well deserved 95. Through dedicated efforts to enhance the strength and stability of his shoulder and arm, he accomplished an impressive gain of 10 mph in his throwing velocity.
@knightonh25
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Thank you to all the coaches who attended our Arm Care Elite event. Love this community.
#ArmCareElite
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***Attention Travel Ball Coaches, Players & Parents***
1. Players should never pitch in 2 games on the same day. Never!
2. Players should never pitch on back to back days…unless the players arm is strong, balanced, had low fatigue on the previous outing & is fully recovered.
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Talking about arm strength is offensive to some - but it's our best defense.
In previous posts I have commented on velocity not being a true determinant of injuries or Nolan Ryan wouldn't exist until 46 when he was throwing slower than ever.
If biomechanics were the answer,
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This is Evan. He used the ArmCare App to increase his Arm Score from 64 to a 116. This new strength in his shoulder and arm resulted in an impressive 12 mph boost in his throwing velocity. This was achieved by using the personalized insight that our app has to offer.
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Check out Jack Heline. By using the ArmCare app, he was able to gain 52 pounds of strength which resulted in him increasing his velocity by 12 MPH. Well done Jack!
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It doesn't matter if you are for or against WEIGHTED BALLS. Just please, please, please, pay attention to the Strength-Velocity Ratio (SVR) so you prioritize throwing arm power over throwing arm speed.
Here are some important considerations for weighted ball programming:
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Player Highlight on Jake Winger. He used the ArmCare App to increase his Arm Score from 48 to an outstanding 92. This newfound strength and balance in his shoulder and arm resulted in an impressive 10 mph boost in his throwing velocity.
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🚨Exciting News!🚨
@PitchlogicS
and
@ArmCarecom
have joined forces to revolutionize data-driven training for pitchers! 🔥
By combining ball flight outcomes, workload tracking, arm strength, and ROM data, athletes can individualize and optimize their training for peak performance
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4 GOALS TO HIT BEFORE FOCUSING ON VELOCITY:
It's time we start viewing velocity enhancement as a strength-driven process of improving the entire system to generate and withstand the forces needed to throw hard rather than just loading up the catapult and hoping the joints hold.
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Seth Hittleman and his dedication to the ArmCare App led to substantial progress, elevating his Arm Score from 74 to 92. Through consistent attention to personalized feedback, he significantly enhanced his arm strength, translating into an impressive 13 mph increase in velocity.
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Weighted Ball Velocity Program ALERT!
ALL PLAYERS CONSIDERING A VELOCITY PROGRAM --YOU NEED TO COMPLETE THIS CHECKLIST FIRST.
The ThrowFuzz Checklist offers data-led velocity enhancement benchmarks to determine when an athlete is ready for a velocity program and what they need
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Posted on Linkedin - Dr. David Szymanski is a rock star! He is the Department Chair, Professor, and Director of Baseball Performance at Louisiana Tech University
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Icing the arm post throwing is an outdated recovery habit that needs to go.
At best it just takes time from other more helpful things. At worst, it actually inhibits the healing proces.
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We had a blast learning from the best. Thank you
@DeanDoxakisNPA
@NPA_Pitching
A very special thanks to Ryan Crotin and
@ArmCarecom
for joining us at our last clinic and testing athletes! Not a surprise, but following
@NPA_Pitching
protocols, specifically our “holds”, produces above average Arm Scores!
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How Hydration can Enhance Baseball Performance
In today’s high-tech world, baseball players often overlook the fundamental role of proper hydration in enhancing performance and recovery. Hydration is crucial for maintaining muscle function, joint lubrication, and overall
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Had an incredible time with
@UCF_Baseball
staff.
@CoachLovelady23
was the first head coach to engage in the entire inservice. And they have a rockstars in
@kayleeshores11
&
@Coach_NickOtte
to manage their data-led approach.
#SetaNewStandard
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Excited for this partnership with Pocket Radar. There is no better tool for capturing velocity and calculating your SVR (Strength Velocity Ratio)
Excited for this partnership with
@ArmCarecom
to help transform athlete performance.
A comprehensive toolkit for coaches and athletes to measure, monitor, and improve throwing performance and reduce arm injuries.
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The ArmCare team is at
@TopVelocity
HQ and demonstrate the Top 6 Arm Care Exercises for Velocity & Arm Health.
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Simply put, a strong arm is harder to kill, but also generates velocity through muscular contraction versus stretching ligaments and passive tissues that can lead to overuse injury.
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💥 The Certified Pitching Biomechanist Course is now available!
Blend strength analytics for the throwing arm with 3D motion capture metrics to optimize the pitching delivery & expedite performance.
This course provides a systematic roadmap to evaluate 3D motion capture &
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Introducing Aiden Mobley, a baseball player who saw big changes in his game with the help of the ArmCare app. Aiden was able too increase his arm strength by 38 which resulted in 11 MPH on his throwing velocity.
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Players with ArmScores over 120 are savages!
🔥This past month's
@virtualcombine
Top Leaders in Armscore🔥
🔋Using
@ArmCarecom
🔋
#kpicrew
#health
#development
@kpistrength
🏋️
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Retweet for a free ArmCare Assessment Package!
will help you throw harder and stay healthy by monitoring arm strength & prescribing individualized arm care programs.
Used by MLB organizations and top D-1 universities
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The Arm Strength metric breaks your Arm Score into its components. By breaking it down, you can see where to focus your strength gains.
Arm Strength is represented by the relative strength, a metric that is expressed as muscular force divided by body weight.
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🔥🔥🔥
Excited about what this certification can mean for the future of
@WVUBaseball
arm care and health!
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Contgratulations
@MLiyeos
On Monday I announced my commitment to Pepperdine University & since using ArmCare it helped get my velo back from 78 mph in September when recovering from my oblique injury to now consistently throwing 90 mph! Thanks again with everything!
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App Update is Complete!
Please update your ArmCare App to the latest release.
Users must update for all improvements to work properly. (Or to access the app.) The old app will show subscription error messages.
An email was sent with more info on the IOS app and Coaches Portal
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Excited to announce the All-New ArmCare Players Portal! 📈 Dive deep into your data with advanced insights, graphical analysis, and CSV/PDF downloads.
Premium Members: Go to and simply login using your iOS App credentials.
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Assessing player arm strength & rom this week at the
@PerfectGameUSA
in Jupiter, FL. Come by the booth, get tested and get an individualized ArmCare program customized for you.
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The assessment process is BROKEN.
At best, players are getting a pre-season baseline assessment, but there is no monitoring throughout the season.
Typically, the next time players are being assessed they are already hurt.
Players need to monitoring arm strength, fatigue &
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A huge thank you to
@TreadAthletics
for beta testing the arm care app, provided valuable feedback and for writing this comprehensive review.
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Meet Ryder Tri, Ryder saw a big improvement in his Arm Score, jumping from 55 to an impressive 100. This recent gain of strength in his arm translated to an awesome 14 mph increase in his throwing velocity. Well Done Jake!
@_rydertri2028_
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Last fall, we asked our followers to publicly decipher the busiest slide from our new Certified Biomechanist Course.
Dive into this video where Dr. Ryan Crotin discusses all of the responses.
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ArmCare Technology uses your strength, fatigue and recovery data to individualize training and unlock the potential for huge velocity gains.
Quickly know:
Where your arm is weak
How your arm fatigues
Recovery status
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Our Solution to Arm Injuries in Baseball
There is no shortage of opinions on the rise in arm injuries at all levels of baseball.
Yet, despite the multitude of proposed remedies, injury rates persist, underscoring the inadequacy of these commonly touted 'solutions.'
Let's dive
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Maintaining arm strength during the season is good, but why settle for good when you can be great?
To dominate on the field, players should focus on GAINING arm strength in-season. Let's unleash those cannons!
#ThrowFuzz
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UNDERSTANDING pH
I work closely with professional baseball players who have had extensive injuries, some multiple surgeries.
We first look at their internal pH, which is the delicate balance between acidity and alkalinity in the body.
A pH value of 7 is considered neutral,
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How does ArmScore impact your performance? It impacts it a lot more than you think.
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Individualizing arm care using players strength, fatigue & recovery data is the future!
#strengthmattersmost
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Does added velocity impact arm fatigue?
Jordan uses the ArmCare App to review a players fatigue data after a bump in velocity & explains the adjustments needed for the next training session.
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Meet Jake Gonzalez, Jake saw a big improvement in his Arm Score, jumping from 61 to an impressive 91. This recent gain of strength in his arm translated to an awesome 16 mph increase in his throwing velocity. Well Done Jake!
Jake trains with Beimel over at
@beimeleliteathletics
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ArmCare users have taken 5636 - strength & range of motion exams in the past 3 months.
#StrengthMattersMost
#OneSizeFitsNone
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Love this quote:
Staff was able to recognize the reasoning behind our decisions to alter the lifting and throwing schedules
The pitching coaches knew how to adjust throwing.
The strength coaches knew which exercises to prescribe.
The therapists knew what tissues to work on.
New Blog post: Our first impressions of the new
@ArmCarecom
ActivForce device and app.
Available here:
TLDR: This thing is legit.
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Arm Score not only impacts health but allows you to have consistent mechanics. Consistency cannot be attained without relative & max strength.
This is how you set the foundation for pitch tunnel, deception, & consistency of release point between pitch types
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With all of the buzz around arm injuries, one area that needs more attention is BULLPENS.
Many players come to us after they get hurt and we’re starting to see two common themes around bullpens.
The most common problem is that pitchers are throwing way too many pitches during
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Post-Game strength measures are the future for identifying efficient mechanics
Let's take a deeper dive on this concept
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Example of why "Strength Matters Most" when it comes to arm health.
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Here are 4 simple assessments to help determine if a player is physically ready for a velo program.
- 28" Vertical Jump
- 8' Broad Jump
-25' Triple Broad Jump
-5.5' Lateral Jump
Take the full screen:
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"Rookie mistake: only focusing on maintaining arm strength during the season. Want to dominate on the field? Increase it. 💪
#StrengthMattersMost
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There is a new ArmCare App update available in the app store.
This update includes speed and stability improvements of the key metrics, analytics and fresh exam
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Weighted Ball Velocity Program ALERT!
All players considering using a Velocity Enhancement Program --you NEED to complete this checklist first.
Includes PDF & video walking you through each test.
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***Attention Travel Ball Coaches, Players & Parents***
Starting pitchers should throw at least one bullpen between outings during the season, not exceeding 30 pitches.
Here’s the Key:
Use the Fresh Exam to determine if they need to reduce volume or push the bullpen to the
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ArmCare Key Metrics Part I
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Love getting these!
"I have been doing ArmCare for about 2 years now and I have had so much improvement, not just in velocity but also in arm strength and arm health."
@ArmCarecom
@ K’s Academy
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Acceleration Bias - Strength and Coordination Approach for the Lower Body. Coaches need to put more deceleration emphasis in their training for accuracy and health.
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Check out the new video featuring Joe Beimel, 13 year big league vet and Arm Care App beta tester. Joe shares his experience using the app including his big jump in velocity.
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Bryan Doukouris, his diligent use of the ArmCare App led to big improvement in his Arm Score, going from a 68 to 104. This progress directly correlated with a notable 11 mph increase in his throwing speed, highlighting the enhanced strength and stability of his shoulder and arm.
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@lokationnation
@lokationnation
Great thread! Would also like to highlight the relationship between arm fatigue & command.
Here is an excerpt from a podcast where
@kayleeshores11
strength tested collegiate players prior to pitching.
When arm strength was down, so was accuracy.
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Spotlight on Evan Chmielewski. By focusing on what truly matters, the strength of his shoulder and arm, he was able to use the personalized training in the ArmCare app and see his arm strength go from an 81 to a 145. What did this big jump do? It increased his velo by 6 MPH.
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Have you ever heard of ECON training? This cutting-edge method blends isometric and eccentric techniques to supercharge your throwing arm.
Learn more by checking out this week's Strength in Numbers
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The Strength Velocity Ratio (SVR) shows the relationship between your Arm Strength and Max Velocity. Research shows that increases in velocity also increase stress on the elbow.
To protect the arm from injury, you have to be gaining strength as you increase velocity...
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We have been getting reports of issues with our latest app release. We are actively working to correct these issues. We expect a new release to be available in the App Store in 24-48 hours...hopefully sooner. Thank you for your understanding.
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This 👇
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Arm Fatigue is the next key metric.
Pitching while fatigued increases injury risk by 36 times, so we created the Arm Fatigue metric to help you avoid it.
After pitching in a game, bullpen, or velo day- a player takes a 4 minute exam to gauge how fatiguing that workload was.
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He’s correct
The first sign of fatigue in a pitcher of any age is a loss of control, says coach
@tomhouse
. Kids can be tired and still throw hard, but they can’t throw strikes once they hit muscle failure. When they start to walk people, get them out. Read more here:
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