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July 12, 2016
NFHS approves restriction policy for baseball pitchers
State athletic associations will now be required to develop policies affording baseball pitchers adequate rest between appearances, according to rules adopted by the national association. [caption id="attachment_15407" align="alignright" width="2...
February 12, 2016
MLB to debut protective caps for pitchers
MLB will debut protective headwear for pitchers during this year's spring training, according to a report from ESPN's Outside The Lines. [caption id="attachment_15407" align="alignleft" width="225"] Photo: Kevin Hoffman[/caption] The move towa...
October 7, 2010
SportsMed: Keeping the shoulder healthy
The importance of normal shoulder function is generally unappreciated until routine daily activities become difficult to perform. Has your star pitcher ever indicated having felt something give in the shoulder while pitching in a game but was ...
October 2, 2009
Baseball: Turning your ‘throwers’ into pitchers
Finding kids with live arms usually poses a problem. At every level from the Little League to the big leagues, you can find young pitchers with the ability to do it, depending greatly on how they are coached. Many pitchers try to get by on vel...
Studies show medications for treating mental health conditions can increase the risk of heat stroke by constricting blood vessels or inhibiting sweating, which prevents the body from adequately cooling itself. They can also raise blood pressure and core temperature.![]()
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ADHD, anxiety meds may increase risk of heat-related illnesses
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A recent ESPN.com investigative story explores the possible connection...