Cycle of Health
Pushing Teen Athletes: How Far is Too Far?
Season 9 Episode 1 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions
We explore the world of high school baseball and UCL injuries through one young man
Are high school pitchers having the now famous Tommy John surgery too early – stunting their chances for their arm to fully develop? Is this surgery really the cure-all it promises to be? We hear the first hand story of one young pitcher’s journey from injury through surgery and recovery and gain the perspectives of his physical therapist, orthopedic surgeon, coach, teammates and family.
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Cycle of Health is a local public television program presented by WCNY
Cycle of Health
Pushing Teen Athletes: How Far is Too Far?
Season 9 Episode 1 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions
Are high school pitchers having the now famous Tommy John surgery too early – stunting their chances for their arm to fully develop? Is this surgery really the cure-all it promises to be? We hear the first hand story of one young pitcher’s journey from injury through surgery and recovery and gain the perspectives of his physical therapist, orthopedic surgeon, coach, teammates and family.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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