Arm Care for Quarterbacks
Arm care is essential for quarterbacks to maintain throwing strength, accuracy, and endurance throughout the season. Proper recovery and strengthening routines help prevent injuries like tendonitis and muscle strain, which can impact performance. Consistent arm care ensures durability and optimal performance on the field.
Foam Roller
Benefits: Relieves muscle soreness, improves blood circulation, and aids in muscle recovery. Helps release tight spots and reduce muscle tension.
How to Use?
To use a foam roller for shoulder therapy, lie on your side with the roller positioned under your shoulder blade. Gently roll back and forth, targeting tight spots to relieve tension, and adjust pressure by shifting your body weight. You can also place the roller under your upper back and slowly roll to release tightness around the shoulders.
Resistance Bands
Benefits: Strengthens muscles through controlled movement, improving flexibility and range of motion. Ideal for light stretching and warm-up exercises.
How to use?
For shoulder recovery with resistance bands, start with light tension and anchor the band to a stable surface. Perform gentle movements like shoulder external rotations, pull-aparts, and rows, keeping motions slow and controlled. These exercises help strengthen shoulder muscles and improve range of motion without overstraining.
Cold Therapy Shoulder Wrap
Benefits: A cold therapy shoulder wrap reduces inflammation and numbs sore muscles, providing pain relief and speeding up recovery after intense activity or injury. It helps minimize swelling and soothes discomfort, which is especially beneficial for shoulder strains and overuse injuries.
How to use?
To use a cold therapy shoulder wrap, place it in the freezer until chilled, then position it over your shoulder, ensuring full coverage of the sore area. Secure the wrap with adjustable straps to keep it in place and wear it for 15-20 minutes at a time. Repeat every few hours as needed to reduce inflammation and relieve pain.