Why and How to Stretch Before You Throw

How many of you prescribe the sleeper stretch to your athletes?  Particularly pitchers?  In this article by Mike Reinold, he discusses the whys and hows behind stretches before throwing.  With his unique expertise in treating baseball players, his suggestions are backed by research and experience.  

In this article you will find why Mike doesn't use the sleeper stretch or mobilize the posterior capsule.  Additionally you will be shown two alternatives to the sleeper stretch to stretch before throwing.  One is a stretch while the other is more of a self myofascial release technique.  Try them out yourself and decide if they can be useful for your patients/athletes.  If you do use the sleeper stretch, do you find it effective?  Why or why not?  

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