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Dr Alexis Colvin talks about “kinetic chain” of a pitcher’s delivery
According to Dr. Alexis Colvin, an orthopedic surgeon, sports medicine specialist and associate professor of orthopaedics at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, there are a number of contributing factors. The overspecialization of youth sports, especially with the unhealthy workloads of young pitchers on multiple teams, is a good place to start. Also, the “kinetic chain” of a pitcher’s delivery — from the legs, to the hips, to the core and shoulders — has plenty of moving parts that can be corrupted.
Dr. Alexis Colvin speaks about Amar’e Stoudemire injury
Just being aware of the genetic makeup of the body, I think that all plays a very, very big part of my recovery,” Stoudemire said.
Dr. Alexis Colvin gives advice around effects of youth football (video)
A new reality show raise concerns if adults are taking the fun out of youth sports.
Dr. Alexis Colvin talks to CBS News about injury prevention
Everyone’s talking tennis, now that the US Open Tennis Championships is in full swing.
Dr Alexis Colvin speaks with the US Open
Dr. Colvin speaks with the US Open health desk about the benefits and risks of tennis.