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Elbow Injuries

elbow injuries in the throwing athlete

Overhand throwing places high levels of stress on the elbow, resulting in serious overuse injury. Baseball pitchers, tennis players, and other throwing athletes are prone to elbow injuries with their repetitive movements and lack of time to rest and heal.

Kid Pitching

Ulnar Collateral ligament tear

Dr. Stowell can treat it and parents and coaches can help prevent it. Check out Major League Baseball’s pitching guidelines for youth and adolescent pitchers here:

https://www.mlb.com/pitch-smart/pitching-guidelines

Bike Injury

Radial Head Fractures

Radial head fractures account for nearly 20% of all acute elbow injuries.

Robbie Ray

Robbie Ray Injury

Major League Baseball has started and injuries are already starting to pile up for pitchers. The Seattle Mariners announced that Robbie Ray has a left flexor strain, which is associated with the Ulnar Collateral Ligament. Although Robby Ray’s injury is a Level 1 strain, more severe injuries can lead to Tommy John Surgery. We hope for his speedy recovery!

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Shoulder Arthritis

Arthritis is very common in the US. Arthritis in your shoulder joint can be debilitating. Watch a former Seattle Seahawk’s testimony of his own journey with shoulder pain and arthritis and his recovery while under Dr. Stowell’s care by clicking on the link below or simply learn more about shoulder arthritis and how Dr. Stowell can help restore your peak potential.

If you are in need of Dr. Stowell’s Professional services, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our amazing staff.