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Nicole H. comments on Smoothie recipe: Blueberries and Yogurt

Nicole H. — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 18:00:42 +0000

i added even a little scoop of ice cream and it made it a little thicker which i find even tastier.

Jody comments on Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: a Texas Rangers epidemic

Jody — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 03:04:26 +0000

My son was 15 when he was diagnosed with a "clot on top of another clot," his Freshman year of high school. He had chiropractic adjustments before and after the clot with hopes that he wouldn't need the rib resection surgery. During his Sophomore year he had more complications with pitching, so played shortstop only, and decided to have the surgery after his baseball season was over. He began physical therapy about 8 weeks after the surgery and began some baseball mechanics. Still no pitching or heavy lifting until 3 1/2 months after surgery. When he began the throwing program he quickly realized the remarkable difference of how good his arm felt. "Loose, not so tight." He also noticed that his hand had more feeling in it, which meant more control of the ball out of the glove transfer. In January of his Sophomore year he was pitching 87mph and since his surgery he hasn't been clocked. For my son, it appears this has been a good decision to have the surgery. We used the Texas Rangers surgeon, Dr. Gregory Pearl.

Doug comments on The Magnus effect: why pitches move

Doug — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 20:40:46 +0000

I believe it is incorrect to say that the gyroball is the straightest pitch that can be thrown. All pitches sink because of gravity, but the magnus effect for a fastball opposes gravity, so it will follow the straightest path to the plate. A gyroball will sink somewhere between a fastball and a curveball.

Kevin Roebuck comments on Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: a Texas Rangers epidemic

Kevin Roebuck — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 03:05:33 +0000

I had the rip reduction and the muscle cut out as well. I also had an AV fistula put on for roughly 3 months. I just started swinging and throwing last month. This was the best thing that has ever happened to me. Prior to the surgery I touched 82 from the outfield on a good. I took basically a year off and am now 85-87 from the outfield. So I would definitely recommend any aspiring baseball playes to have the rib reduction and to be so patient with how long the recovery time is.

Benjamin comments on The Magnus effect: why pitches move

Benjamin — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 22:21:50 +0000

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WeAre138 comments on What athletes don't know: how to squat

WeAre138 — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:16:52 +0000

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yelitza comments on Texas Rangers Prospects: Wilfredo Boscan and Ryan Tatusko

yelitza — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 19:55:43 +0000

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Charlotte Chiropractor comments on Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: a Texas Rangers epidemic

Charlotte Chiropractor — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:00:35 +0000

Improper breathing, neck posture, throwing techniques will lead to thoracic outlet syndrome. It is fairly easy to treat with chiropractic adjustments, neck exerices and myofaascial release.

Jim Fartherbell III comments on Please, don't buy this: Zip Curveball Trainer

Jim Fartherbell III — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 14:56:22 +0000

It looks like in the diagram he's throwing a gyroball if he released it at the correct point...

Trip Somers comments on Please, don't buy this: StrikeOut Strippz

Trip Somers — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 18:04:04 +0000

Mr. McKinley,

There's an "About the Author" page. My resume is better than yours. Coaches like you are why this blog exists.

Trip