UCL INJURY RISK ASSESSMENT

 

 

 

Build Velocity. Reduce Injury Risk. Stay on the Field.

At Athletic Training & Conditioning, Inc we believe UCL injuries don’t “just happen.” Most throwing-related injuries develop over time from movement limitations, poor force production, mobility restrictions, asymmetries, and inefficient power transfer through the kinetic chain.

That’s why our UCL Injury Risk Assessment was designed to identify the hidden weaknesses that may be limiting performance and increasing stress on the elbow before pain ever starts.

Whether you’re a youth athlete trying to gain velocity, a high school player preparing for the next level, or a college or professional athlete returning from injury, our assessment provides objective data to guide smarter training and rehabilitation.

What We Assess

Our UCL Injury Risk Assessment combines sports medicine principles, movement analysis, and throwing-specific evaluation to identify potential factors that may increase stress on the elbow and shoulder during throwing.

Our assessment focuses on the areas most commonly associated with throwing-related pain, decreased velocity, and increased UCL stress.

Assessment Areas Include:

  • Shoulder Mobility & Range of Motion
  • Rotator Cuff Strength & Stability
  • Scapular Control & Shoulder Mechanics
  • Thoracic Mobility Assessment
  • Arm Care & Recovery Deficiencies
  • Functional Mobility Screening
  • Joint Stability & Movement Quality
  • Asymmetries Between Sides
  • Throwing-Related Movement Deficiencies

We also evaluate key factors commonly associated with increased stress on the UCL and surrounding structures, including:

  • Loss of shoulder mobility
  • Rotator cuff weakness
  • Poor scapular control
  • Thoracic mobility restrictions
  • Deficient deceleration mechanics
  • Improper throwing movement patterns
  • Asymmetries between the throwing and non-throwing side
  • Limitations in force transfer through the upper body kinetic chain

Our goal is to identify movement limitations, strength deficits, and mechanical inefficiencies before they develop into pain, loss of velocity, or missed time from competition.

Why This Matters

The pitching elbow is often not the real problem; it is the symptom.

Throwing velocity and arm health are heavily influenced by how efficiently the body creates and transfers power from the ground up. If force is not generated or absorbed properly through the lower body and trunk, excess stress is transferred to the elbow and shoulder.

Our goal is to identify:

  • Where power is being lost

  • What movement limitations exist

  • Which deficits may increase injury risk

  • How to improve performance safely and efficiently

This allows us to create individualized recommendations for:

  • Injury prevention

  • Velocity development

  • Strength & conditioning

  • Return-to-throw progression

  • Rehabilitation planning

  • Long-term athletic development

Who This Is For

Our UCL Injury Risk Assessment is ideal for:

  • Baseball pitchers

  • Position players

  • Softball athletes

  • Overhead throwing athletes

  • Athletes with recurring arm soreness

  • Athletes returning from injury

  • Athletes wanting to improve velocity and explosiveness

What Athletes Receive

Each athlete receives:

  • Comprehensive performance testing

  • Movement assessment findings

  • Individualized risk factor analysis

  • Performance recommendations

  • Corrective exercise guidance

  • Training and recovery recommendations

  • Objective baseline data for future comparison

Build a More Explosive, Durable Athlete

At Athletic Training & Conditioning, Inc. we don’t just treat injuries — we help athletes move better, perform better, and stay healthy longer.

Our assessment process is designed to uncover the “why” behind pain, performance limitations, and inefficient movement so athletes can train with purpose and confidence.

Schedule Your Assessment

Click HERE to schedule your UCL Injury Risk Assessment.