Proven Throwing Arm Protection for Softball Players - Kinetic Arm

Proven Throwing Protection for Softball Players

The Kinetic Arm revolutionary sleeves are worn in softball at every level in practice and game for protection, performance, recovery, and prevention. 

WHY SOFTBALL PLAYERS NEED TO WEAR THE KINETIC ARM

Many softball players and professional athletes are at risk for developing overuse injuries. Most of these injuries are related to throwing that involves the shoulder and elbow which is why it is important to wear a the Kinetic Arm as a softball elbow guard youth and adult sleeves.

The Kinetic Arm is a revolutionary advancement in arm protection for throwing and swinging athletes. It is the first dynamic arm stabilizer that has been tested and proven to offload dynamic arm stress by offing responsive elbow and shoulder support while throwing and swinging, without restriction.

Did you know that softball injuries in young athletes are on the rise and are nearly as frequent as baseball injuries?

Baseball and softball throwing injuries in youth sports are on the rise including both elbow and shoulder injuries.

If you are a player or have a child playing softball then you know that repetitive throwing and swinging a bat places extremely high stresses on the arm, that can lead to serious pain and overuse injuries.

Softball pitchers & catchers are particularly susceptible to overuse injuries.
According to various studies the most common overuse injuries in pitchers are shoulder tendinitis, back or neck pain, and elbow, forearm, and wrist tendinitis.

Softball Pitchers: Although it has been said that underhand pitches are thought to be safer, there have been biomechanical studies in recent years indicating that the stresses on the shoulder are very similar regardless of whether one is pitching overhand or underhand.

Softball Catchers: For catchers, the most common are overhand throwing shoulder problems and back and knee problems.

Positional Players & Batters: Positional players are also susceptible to overhand shoulder and elbow problems. Swinging a bat can put a lot of strain on the rotator cuff and labrum. The repetitive nature of throwing and swinging can lead to cumulative micro-trauma resulting in pain and overuse injuries.

HOW KINETIC ARM WORKS

Kinetic Arm sleeves are an easy to wear solution that can be worn in practice and games to help safeguard the arm. These dynamic arm stabilizers have a patented MuscleWeb® design that has built in polymers that are strategically placed to give a web of unrestricted support to the arm to absorb and offload stress when peak stress is the highest, and when the arm is in the most vulnerable ranges while throwing and swinging. Wearing the Kinetic Arm will help optimize mechanics and reduce arm stress allowing athletes to train, build strength and power, with less wear and tear on their arm so they can manage workloads, expedite recovery, and continue to play in the game they love.

PROVEN DYNAMIC ARM SUPPORT

The Kinetic Arm MuscleWeb® design has been tested and proven to offload dynamic arm stress by stabilizing and reducing the distraction force on the elbow and shoulder during repetitive arm motions. Wearing this external layer of support is like wearing an external muscular system that helps to reinforce the ligaments, joints, and muscles to help promote cleaner arm actions, optimize mechanics, and reduce stress that can lead to fatigue, pain, and overuse injuries.

BACKED BY PUBLISHED RESEARCH

The Kinetic Arm is backed by data and published research with studies concluding expedited recovery times and up to 30% stress reduction while throwing. Biomechanics expert and founder of the Kinetic Arm, Jason Colleran has spent over 10 years in research, design, testing, and development of the Kinetic Arm. An independent study carried out with a collegiate athlete by the University of Texas at Tyler demonstrated that there was a significant decrease in arm stress while throwing, and the case study discusses how wearing the Kinetic Arm helped this collegiate athlete who suffered from a shoulder labrum tear expedite his recovery and return to playing pain-free.

WITH INJURY RATES ON THE RISE - IT’S TIME TO START OFFLOADING STRESS EXTERNALLY WITH KINETIC ARM

With injury rates on the rise, investing in high quality protective gear is vital.
Despite proper training techniques, throwing regulations, and protocols, there are too many individualistic variables when it comes to structure limitations, growth spurts, and physical limitations that can contribute to overuse injuries.

The only way we can truly start making a difference is to start reducing arm stress externally with the Kinetic Arm. In addition to proper training and injury prevention programs and wearing protective gear like helmets, chest protectors, shin guards, footwear; the Kinetic Arm is being worn as a protective tool to reduce the risk of arm overuse injuries.