Lat Strain Rehab for Pitchers: How to Progress Back to Throwing Safely

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Lat injuries have become far more common in recent years—especially as pitchers chase velocity. In this video, I break down why lat strains happen, how they relate to rotator cuff fatigue, and exactly how we progress lat rehab from early isometrics all the way back to throwing.

You’ll learn:
*Why lat strains often occur during follow-through
*How rotator cuff fatigue overloads the lat
*Early-phase isometric exercises to calm pain
*Mid-stage overhead progressions
*Late-stage ballistic drills to prepare for throwing

I’m Dr. Jeff Lewis, former Major League Baseball Physical Therapist and owner of Lewis Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation in Point Pleasant, NJ. This is the exact progression we use with pitchers to rebuild strength, reduce reinjury risk, and return to the mound with confidence.

🚨 Chapters:
00:00 Common signs & causes of lat strains
01:28 The lat’s role in pitching mechanics
02:09 Why lat injuries often happen in follow-through
03:03 Early-phase rehab principles
03:29 Lat extension isometrics
04:00 Lat adduction isometrics
04:36 Progressing above 90°
05:32 Internal rotation progressions
06:13 Ballistic & chaos band drills
07:48 Preparing to return to throwing
Dr. Jeff Lewis – I help high school baseball pitchers throw pain-free, harder, and more confidently after an arm injury in 12 weeks through our Lewis Arm Rebuild Program.

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Видео Lat Strain Rehab for Pitchers: How to Progress Back to Throwing Safely канала Dr. Jeff Lewis, PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS