Baseball Pitchers: Shutdown or De-load?
At Mishock Physical Therapy & Associates, our sports performance team integrates evidence-based de-load and arm-care programs for pitchers at all levels.
These timelines should be adjusted for each athlete based on innings pitched, physical maturity, rest between outings, and injury history.
- Pitchers developing new pitches or undergoing velocity training should delay pitch development until after the de-load phase.
- De-loading programs should be tailored to the pitcher’s age, experience, and workload.
Specific considerations include:
- Younger, less physically developed, mechanically inefficient athletes typically need longer recovery.
- High-volume or year-round pitchers may require more structured off-season periods focusing on mobility, rotator cuff strength, and kinetic chain efficiency.
The de-loading phase is also an ideal time to address mental fatigue, improve sleep, and develop better body awareness.
According to research by Lyman et al. (Am J Sports Med, 2002) and Escamilla et al.
Author's summary: De-loading programs help pitchers recover and improve performance.
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