A teen baseball pitcher and his mom at the kitchen table reviewing his arm-care routine after a long outing
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Our Orthopedic Surgeon Said Do This Every Day. It Cost $43.

After my son's MRI showed early UCL stress, the surgeon gave us one non-negotiable homework assignment. Here is the specific band routine he handed us and what happened over the next six months.

A note from Laurie Pinoski, RN · 5 min read

Compression Sleeves

Warmth and circulation between outings
EvoShield Arm Sleeve Review: Six Months of Watching My Son Pitch in One
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EvoShield Arm Sleeve Review: Six Months of Watching My Son Pitch in One

EvoShield Arm Sleeve vs McDavid Arm Sleeve: Which One Actually Protects a Pitcher's Arm
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EvoShield Arm Sleeve vs McDavid Arm Sleeve: Which One Actually Protects a Pitcher's Arm

10 Reasons a Compression Arm Sleeve Protects a Teen Pitcher's Arm Between Starts
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10 Reasons a Compression Arm Sleeve Protects a Teen Pitcher's Arm Between Starts

My Son's Arm Was Starting to Scare Me. Then I Put a $20 Sleeve on It.
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My Son's Arm Was Starting to Scare Me. Then I Put a $20 Sleeve on It.

How to Warm Up a Teen Pitcher's Arm Before a Start Using a Compression Sleeve
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How to Warm Up a Teen Pitcher's Arm Before a Start Using a Compression Sleeve

EvoShield Arm Sleeve: What Nobody Tells You Before You Buy It for Your Pitcher
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EvoShield Arm Sleeve: What Nobody Tells You Before You Buy It for Your Pitcher

Percussion Massage Guns

Loosen forearm and shoulder tissue, faster
BOB AND BRAD Q2 Massage Gun Review: Six Months Using It on My Son's Pitcher Arm
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BOB AND BRAD Q2 Massage Gun Review: Six Months Using It on My Son's Pitcher Arm

BOB AND BRAD Q2 vs Theragun Mini for Pitcher Arm Recovery: Is the Price Gap Worth It
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BOB AND BRAD Q2 vs Theragun Mini for Pitcher Arm Recovery: Is the Price Gap Worth It

10 Reasons a Percussion Massage Gun Belongs in Every Pitcher's Recovery Bag
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10 Reasons a Percussion Massage Gun Belongs in Every Pitcher's Recovery Bag

My Son Was Losing Velocity Mid-Season. A $70 Massage Gun Brought It Back.
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My Son Was Losing Velocity Mid-Season. A $70 Massage Gun Brought It Back.

How to Use a Percussion Massage Gun for Pitcher Arm Recovery After a Start
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How to Use a Percussion Massage Gun for Pitcher Arm Recovery After a Start

BOB AND BRAD Q2 Massage Gun: What Pitcher Parents Are Not Warned About Before Buying
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BOB AND BRAD Q2 Massage Gun: What Pitcher Parents Are Not Warned About Before Buying

Cold Therapy & Ice Wraps

Post-start icing without the soggy bag
PRO ICE Youth Pitcher Wrap Review: What Happens After Six Months of Post-Outing Icing
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PRO ICE Youth Pitcher Wrap Review: What Happens After Six Months of Post-Outing Icing

PRO ICE Youth Wrap vs a Regular Ice Bag for Pitchers: Is There Actually a Difference
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PRO ICE Youth Wrap vs a Regular Ice Bag for Pitchers: Is There Actually a Difference

10 Reasons an Ice Therapy Wrap Beats a Bag of Ice for Pitcher Arm Recovery
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10 Reasons an Ice Therapy Wrap Beats a Bag of Ice for Pitcher Arm Recovery

His Elbow Was Swollen After Every Start. Then I Stopped Using a Ziploc Bag.
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His Elbow Was Swollen After Every Start. Then I Stopped Using a Ziploc Bag.

How to Ice a Pitcher's Arm Properly After a Start to Reduce UCL Stress
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How to Ice a Pitcher's Arm Properly After a Start to Reduce UCL Stress

PRO ICE Youth Wrap: What I Would Have Needed to Know Before Buying It for My Pitcher
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PRO ICE Youth Wrap: What I Would Have Needed to Know Before Buying It for My Pitcher

Arm-Care Bands & Routines

Strengthen the rotator cuff before you need to
Jaeger J-Bands Review: One Full Year of Daily Arm Care Routines for My Teen Pitcher
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Jaeger J-Bands Review: One Full Year of Daily Arm Care Routines for My Teen Pitcher

Jaeger J-Bands vs Theraband for Pitcher Arm Care: Which Resistance Band System Actually Prevents Injuries
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Jaeger J-Bands vs Theraband for Pitcher Arm Care: Which Resistance Band System Actually Prevents Injuries

10 Reasons J-Bands Are the Most Important Item in a Teen Pitcher's Gear Bag
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10 Reasons J-Bands Are the Most Important Item in a Teen Pitcher's Gear Bag

Our Orthopedic Surgeon Said Do This Every Day. It Cost $43.
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Our Orthopedic Surgeon Said Do This Every Day. It Cost $43.

How to Use J-Bands for Pitcher Arm Care: The Daily Routine That Protects the UCL
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How to Use J-Bands for Pitcher Arm Care: The Daily Routine That Protects the UCL

Jaeger J-Bands: What Nobody Tells You Before Your Pitcher Starts Using Them
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Jaeger J-Bands: What Nobody Tells You Before Your Pitcher Starts Using Them

Elbow Braces & Stability Support

When the elbow needs a little extra help
McDavid Elbow Support Review: Six Months on a Teen Pitcher Who Was Borderline UCL
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McDavid Elbow Support Review: Six Months on a Teen Pitcher Who Was Borderline UCL

McDavid Elbow Support vs DonJoy Performance Elbow Brace for Youth Pitchers: Which Protects Better
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McDavid Elbow Support vs DonJoy Performance Elbow Brace for Youth Pitchers: Which Protects Better

10 Reasons an Elbow Support Sleeve Matters for Teen Pitchers Before Any Injury Shows Up
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10 Reasons an Elbow Support Sleeve Matters for Teen Pitchers Before Any Injury Shows Up

After His Elbow Scare, He Would Not Throw Hard. One Sleeve Changed That.
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After His Elbow Scare, He Would Not Throw Hard. One Sleeve Changed That.

How to Choose an Elbow Brace for a Teen Pitcher: What Parents Need to Ask Before Buying
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How to Choose an Elbow Brace for a Teen Pitcher: What Parents Need to Ask Before Buying

McDavid Elbow Support: What Pitcher Parents Should Know That the Listing Does Not Say
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McDavid Elbow Support: What Pitcher Parents Should Know That the Listing Does Not Say

All Reviews

Long-term, hands-on, honest
EvoShield Arm Sleeve Review: Six Months of Watching My Son Pitch in One
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EvoShield Arm Sleeve Review: Six Months of Watching My Son Pitch in One

EvoShield Arm Sleeve: What Nobody Tells You Before You Buy It for Your Pitcher
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EvoShield Arm Sleeve: What Nobody Tells You Before You Buy It for Your Pitcher

BOB AND BRAD Q2 Massage Gun Review: Six Months Using It on My Son's Pitcher Arm
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BOB AND BRAD Q2 Massage Gun Review: Six Months Using It on My Son's Pitcher Arm

BOB AND BRAD Q2 Massage Gun: What Pitcher Parents Are Not Warned About Before Buying
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BOB AND BRAD Q2 Massage Gun: What Pitcher Parents Are Not Warned About Before Buying

PRO ICE Youth Pitcher Wrap Review: What Happens After Six Months of Post-Outing Icing
Article

PRO ICE Youth Pitcher Wrap Review: What Happens After Six Months of Post-Outing Icing

PRO ICE Youth Wrap: What I Would Have Needed to Know Before Buying It for My Pitcher
Article

PRO ICE Youth Wrap: What I Would Have Needed to Know Before Buying It for My Pitcher

Jaeger J-Bands Review: One Full Year of Daily Arm Care Routines for My Teen Pitcher
Article

Jaeger J-Bands Review: One Full Year of Daily Arm Care Routines for My Teen Pitcher

Jaeger J-Bands: What Nobody Tells You Before Your Pitcher Starts Using Them
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Jaeger J-Bands: What Nobody Tells You Before Your Pitcher Starts Using Them

McDavid Elbow Support Review: Six Months on a Teen Pitcher Who Was Borderline UCL
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McDavid Elbow Support Review: Six Months on a Teen Pitcher Who Was Borderline UCL

McDavid Elbow Support: What Pitcher Parents Should Know That the Listing Does Not Say
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McDavid Elbow Support: What Pitcher Parents Should Know That the Listing Does Not Say

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