Throwing Biomechanics
Build a Healthier, More Powerful Throw This Offseason
Offseason is the perfect time for your athlete to make real progress — not just getting stronger, but moving better. Whether your child is hoping to throw harder, stay pain-free, or feel more confident heading into next season, the first step is understanding how their body moves.
That’s exactly what our Throwing Biomechanics Screen is designed to do.
What’s the Throwing Biomechanics Screen?
It’s a detailed movement assessment created by physical therapists who’ve worked with the New York Mets and is now used throughout professional and amateur baseball. At Cardinal PT, we use it to help local players identify areas that could be limiting their performance or increasing their risk for injury.
Each athlete gets:
A clear look at how their body moves during the throwing motion
Testing for shoulder and hip mobility, strength, and control
A personalized report showing their strengths and areas to improve
Simple, practical recommendations they can start right away
Our goal is to help your athlete throw with more power and efficiency — while keeping their arm and body healthy.
From Screening to Performance
After the screen, many athletes continue into our Performance Sessions. These are small-group or one-on-one sessions led by our physical therapy team, focused on:
Arm care and injury prevention
Building rotational strength and stability
Improving movement mechanics and power
It’s the bridge between physical therapy and athletic training — perfect for players who want to take their game to the next level safely.
Building Rotational Power Without Hurting Your Back
One of the most common things we see with young throwers is low back irritation when they try to “twist harder” to throw harder. The truth is, rotational power doesn’t come from the back — it comes from how well the hips, core, and trunk work together.
Here are three key tips to keep it safe and effective:
Start with the hips. Good hip mobility allows your body to generate power from the ground up.
Stabilize before you rotate. Core exercises like planks and dead bugs teach your body to control movement before adding speed or power.
Don’t skip deceleration. Strengthening the glutes and obliques helps the body “brake” after a throw, protecting the spine and improving overall control.
These habits help your athlete create real, efficient power — the kind that lasts through the season without breaking down.
Get Started This Offseason
If your athlete is serious about improving their throw, building confidence, and staying healthy, this is the perfect place to start.
Throwing Biomechanics Screens: November 22, 2025 from 9AM to 1PM
Location: Cardinal Physical Therapy
Book your screen or performance session today: 402-404-8005
