Closed-Chain & Crawling Drills for Pitchers Returning From Shoulder or Elbow Injury

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One of the most overlooked phases of arm rehab for pitchers is closed chain and crawling-based training — and getting it wrong can delay your return or cause setbacks.

In this video, Dr. Jeff Lewis — former Major League Baseball Physical Therapist — breaks down:
*Why crawling and closed chain drills are critical for pitchers returning from arm injury
*How these movements improve shoulder stability, rotator cuff co-contraction, scapular control, and elbow stress reduction
*A step-by-step progression from quadruped → bear position → planks → crawling patterns
*Common mistakes pitchers make when rushing these drills too early after surgery

These drills are a cornerstone of how we rebuild pitchers safely — not just for rehab, but long-term arm care and performance.

🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Video
✅ Why throwing is a full-body movement, not just an arm action
✅ How closed chain drills improve joint centration at the shoulder
✅ Why serratus anterior & scapular stability matter for elbow health
✅ How to progress crawling patterns without compensation or overload
✅ The difference between surgical vs non-surgical timelines

🚨 Chapters:
00:00 – Why Closed Chain & Crawling Drills Matter for Pitchers
01:10 – Shoulder & Elbow Stability Explained
01:58 – Quadruped/Tabletop Foundations
02:32 – Bear Position Progressions
02:56 – Proper Plank Mechanics (Most Get This Wrong)
03:16 – Weight Shifts & Shoulder Taps
04:03 – Why Crawling Patterns Are So Challenging
04:14 – Forward Bear Crawl Technique
04:50 – Backward Crawls (Serratus & Scapular Control)
05:22 – Lateral Crawls & Coordination Progressions
05:44 – Rehab-to-Performance Transfer
06:04 – Final Takeaways & Next Steps

Dr. Jeff Lewis – I'm a former World Series–Winning, Major League Baseball Physical Therapist that helps injured pitchers get back on the mound, pain-free in 12 weeks through the Lewis Arm Rebuild Program.

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