Tommy John Surgery

Expert Physio Reveals: 5 Science Backed Exercises to Avoid UCL Injury

by: Dr. KamPublished on: 26/04/2026

Nearly 40% of pitchers need Tommy John… and it doesn’t start on the mound. It starts with what you’re NOT doing. Here are 5 at-home drills to protect your UCL, throw harder, and stay healthy. One of these might save your season.

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Why Tommy John Surgery Is Common In Baseball Pitchers

by: Dr. KamPublished on: 24/09/2025

Discover why the UCL often fails in baseball pitchers and how Tommy John surgery has become the solution. Learn the biomechanics, risks, and recovery steps every athlete and parent should understand.

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Tommy John Rises: The UCL Injury Epidemic

by: Dr. KamPublished on: 04/08/2025

Discover why youth baseball UCL injuries are skyrocketing—causes like overuse, velocity demands & poor mechanics—and how to protect young arms from career‑ending damage with expert tips from Dr. Kam.

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Why More Teens Are Undergoing Tommy John Surgery

by: Dr. KamPublished on: 08/06/2025

More youth pitchers are getting Tommy John surgery than ever before. Learn why it’s happening, how to prevent it, and what one 15-year-old’s story teaches us.

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