Dr. Robert Bowers, an expert on throwing injuries, and Dr. Jason Zaremski, a sports medicine specialist, dive into the alarming rise of throwing injuries in baseball and softball. They discuss intricate risk factors, emphasizing biomechanics and proper conditioning. The duo analyzes the controversial use of weighted ball training and its impact on young athletes' performance and injury rates. They also advocate for updated pitching restriction policies to enhance injury prevention, highlighting cultural differences in injury trends between Japan and the U.S.
