BUILDING CAPACITY
FOR THROWING ATHLETES.
Throwing places repeated demand on the shoulder, elbow, trunk, and lower body. A useful arm-care plan should reflect the athlete's role, schedule, current capacity, and recent throwing load.
Arm care can support throwing capacity through appropriate strength work, workload decisions, recovery, and measures selected for the athlete. One generic routine does not answer every athlete's needs.
Valen builds individualized plans from the evaluation and, when useful, baseline strength and motion measures. Reassessment shows what is changing and whether the plan should adjust.
This is a free 15-minute discovery call, not the clinical evaluation.
HOW VALEN WORKS
BASELINE TESTING
Valen measures grip strength, rotation strength, and shoulder ratios using tools like the VALD DynaMo or handheld dynamometers when appropriate. These numbers serve as a reference point for the season.
INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAMS
Programs are built around specific deficits, sport demands, and injury history rather than relying on generic routines.
ONGOING MONITORING
Valen may retest during the season to track strength and mobility. Tracking these numbers allows the plan to adjust your program based on objective data.
FULL KINETIC CHAIN
Arm care includes addressing hip mobility, core stability, and scapular control to support the entire throwing motion.
ATHLETES OF ALL AGES
Valen works with competitive athletes of all ages. Programs are designed to match the physical development and demands of the athlete.
OFFSEASON DEVELOPMENT
Offseason programs focus on building capacity for the upcoming season to prepare the body for increased throwing demands.
WHAT WORKING TOGETHER LOOKS LIKE
BASELINE ASSESSMENT
An evaluation of arm health including strength, mobility, and movement quality to identify specific deficits.
BUILD YOUR PROGRAM
An individualized arm care program targeting your specific needs, including exercises for the rotator cuff, scapular stabilizers, and kinetic chain.
MONITOR & ADJUST
Regular check-ins and retesting throughout the season to track your numbers and adjust the program as needed.
WHAT ATHLETES SAY
"As a professional golf coach and Dad I have the utmost scrutiny when it comes to a DPT working with clients much less my son. Dr. Keagan has been an invaluable resource in rehab, injury prevention and strength building. He doesn't guess, he measures. Not only does my son get to stay on the field more often, he has learned valuable training skills for a lifetime of better health and athletic performance."
TODD MCKITTRICK"Keagan has been an excellent strength and conditioning trainer for my 13-year-old son, who plays baseball. My son feels very comfortable working with him, and Keagan truly understands how a baseball player's body needs to move and develop. He's detailed, intentional, and connects every exercise to improving on-field performance."
ADAM JOHNSTONFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is an arm care program?
An arm care program is a structured routine designed to maintain arm health for throwing athletes. It involves exercises targeting the rotator cuff, scapular stabilizers, and kinetic chain. Valen arm care programs are built from baseline testing and adjusted to match sport demands and injury history rather than relying on generic band routines.
Who needs an arm care program?
Athletes who throw overhead may benefit from structured arm care matched to their workload and current needs. This includes baseball players, softball players, quarterbacks, and other throwing athletes across development and competition levels.
How often should I do arm care exercises?
The frequency of arm care exercises depends on throwing volume, position, and the time of year. In-season programs typically focus on maintenance, while offseason programs focus on building capacity. Valen adjusts the volume and frequency based on your specific schedule and testing numbers.
Can arm care prevent Tommy John surgery?
No program can guarantee injury prevention. Managing throwing volume, maintaining shoulder and forearm strength, and addressing hip mobility are strategies used to reduce risk. Valen uses baseline testing to identify specific deficits and build a program to address those areas.
What is baseline testing for arm care?
Baseline testing measures strength, mobility, and movement quality before the season starts. Valen measures metrics such as grip strength, shoulder rotation strength, and hip mobility. These numbers provide a reference point so changes can be identified during the season.
What happens during the free consultation?
The free consultation is a 15-minute discovery call to discuss your arm care goals and determine if Valen Rehab and Performance is the right fit. It is not a 60-minute clinical evaluation or treatment session.
START WITH A
CLEAR CONVERSATION.
If this sounds like your situation, a free 15-minute call is the easiest way to find out if Valen is the right fit. The clinical evaluation is a separate 60-minute visit.
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