Republic Health and Performance

Republic Health and Performance Located inside J5 Athletics in League City, TX.

Republic Health and Performance, located in Bay-area Houston Texas, is the common-sense, experience-driven sports chiropractic and performance office athletes and active people have been looking for.

Time to wrap-up of pitcher series.Takeaways:1. Post-game arm changes start immediately after stopping; significant drops...
06/11/2026

Time to wrap-up of pitcher series.

Takeaways:
1. Post-game arm changes start immediately after stopping; significant drops in strength and Range of Motion.
2. Recovery requires AT LEAST 3 days between moderate to hard outings.
3. Recovery should include hydration/nutrition, sleep, post-game arm care, soft tissue therapy and light exercise. Promote blood flow!!
4. Take your time between pitches. Faster tempo has consequences.
5. Fatigue is your enemy. Get in shape. Otherwise, throwing mechanics change for the worse and can lead to elbow and shoulder injuries, especially in high school.

Pitchers, if you are experiencing any issues or pain with throwing, and live in Bay-area Houston, we should be your first stop. We have the skills, tools and coaches to assist you.

Fatigue is the pitcher’s greatest enemy.1. The Breakdown: Pitchers account for the vast majority of high school baseball...
06/10/2026

Fatigue is the pitcher’s greatest enemy.

1. The Breakdown: Pitchers account for the vast majority of high school baseball injuries: 39.6% of shoulder injuries and 56.9% of elbow injuries.
➡️Interpretation- This is a multi-factor problem. Lack of accountability for pitch count, poor recovery, poor conditioning, poor coaching.

2. Common Culprits:

💪Shoulder: Muscle strains (38.7%) are the most frequent acute injury.

💪Elbow: Ligament sprains, particularly the UCL, are the most common (42.7%)

➡️ Interpretation- The arm isn’t acting like a whip. It’s not relaxed. Mechanics have broken down and now the pitcher is making up for lost momentum and power through the elbow and shoulder. Stuff breaks when this happens.

3. The Fatigue Effect: When a pitcher tires, their mechanics change—such as early trunk rotation or increased elbow flexion at ball release. These “fatigued kinematics” significantly increase the torque on the shoulder and elbow, leading to a much higher injury risk.
➡️ Interpretation- See #2. Lack of hip-shoulder separation puts all the throwing stress through elbow and shoulder. That a fast track for rehab or surgery.

Proper mechanics are crucial to a strong, healthy outings. Fatigue and lack of recovery causes a breakdown in mechanics.
See how this works now?

Call us with questions or to book your recover session. Better yet, just schedule an appointment at Republichp.com

Call if you not sure which appointment is needed.

Fatigue is the pitcher’s greatest enemy.1. The Breakdown: Pitchers account for the vast majority of high school baseball...
06/10/2026

Fatigue is the pitcher’s greatest enemy.

1. The Breakdown: Pitchers account for the vast majority of high school baseball injuries: 39.6% of shoulder injuries and 56.9% of elbow injuries.
➡️Interpretation- This is a multi-factor problem. Lack of accountability for pitch count, poor recovery, poor conditioning, poor coaching.

2. Common Culprits:

💪Shoulder: Muscle strains (38.7%) are the most frequent acute injury.

💪Elbow: Ligament sprains, particularly the UCL, are the most common (42.7%)

➡️ Interpretation- The arm isn’t acting like a whip. It’s not relaxed. Mechanics have broken down and now the pitcher is making up for lost momentum and power through the elbow and shoulder. Stuff breaks when this happens.

3. The Fatigue Effect: When a pitcher tires, their mechanics change—such as early trunk rotation or increased elbow flexion at ball release. These “fatigued kinematics” significantly increase the torque on the shoulder and elbow, leading to a much higher injury risk.
➡️ Interpretation- See #2. Lack of hip-shoulder separation puts all the throwing stress through elbow and shoulder. That a fast track for rehab or surgery.

Proper mechanics are crucial to a strong, healthy outings. Fatigue and lack of recovery causes a breakdown in mechanics.
See how this works now?

Call us with questions or to book your recover session. Better yet, just schedule an appointment at Republichp.com

Call if you not sure which appointment is needed.

Part 2 of our 3 part series looks at how the pitcher’s metabolism and pitch timing affects performance and recovery. The...
06/09/2026

Part 2 of our 3 part series looks at how the pitcher’s metabolism and pitch timing affects performance and recovery.

The “invisible” toll pitching takes on the cardiovascular and inflammatory systems is often overlooked.

Heart Rate: Pitching is an intense anaerobic activity; heart rates average 85% of age-predicted maximum during play.
Interpretation: Pitchers require sprinting and explosive exercises to maintain shape and reduce injury.

Inflammation Surge: Immediately after a game, inflammatory markers (IL-6) can surge by 265%.
Interpretation: A recovery plan and clean nutrition are a must to reduce inflammatory load. It will compound if left unchecked.

The Rest Factor: Shorter rest intervals between pitches (12 seconds vs. 20 seconds) are a major stressor. They can increase muscle damage markers (Creatine Kinase) by 75–105%.
Interpretation: Slow the pitch tempo.

Whole-Body Demand: It isn’t just the arm—imaging shows significant glucose metabolism increases in the fingers, toes, and thighs, proving pitching is a full-body kinetic chain event.
Interpretation: Pitching has little to do with the arm and more about how you use the rest of your body to create power and kinetic potential.

We hate even having to post this 3 part series. The arm injury rate for baseball pitchers is accelerating, and the evide...
06/08/2026

We hate even having to post this 3 part series. The arm injury rate for baseball pitchers is accelerating, and the evidence would demonstrate that is mostly due to ignoring (aka ignorance) the signs of fatigue.
Part 1 outlines the acute effects of a pitcher who has thrown an aggressive bullpen or outing in a game (40-60 pitches). Note what happens IMMEDIATELY after that outing.

Day 0 (Post-Game): Immediate loss of internal rotation (IR) and external rotation (ER) by about 6° each. Tendons in the shoulder (supraspinatus) and arm (biceps longus) begin to swell.
Interpretation: mechanic change and stiffness

Day 1: Internal rotation strength drops to ~83% of baseline; grip strength falls to 95%. Tendon swelling remains elevated.
Interpretation: Loss of control from grip change, stiffness and discomfort

Day 3: External rotation strength finally returns to baseline.
Interpretation: feels more normal three days after outing.

Day 4: Shoulder range of motion (internal rotation) finally fully recovers.
Interpretation: ready to go again if pain is not evident.

Pro-Tip 1: It takes 4 days to recover from a long, aggressive outing/bullpen.

Pro-Tip 2: Arm care is CRUCIAL to recovery and injury avoidance.

What are you doing to improve grip strength, internal and external shoulder range of motion AFTER an outing?

Of course we are going to tell pitchers we have recovery services after these outings. That’s the point of the post. Come see us after you go for it.

You can help yourself or hurt yourself by not listening. Part 2 will talk about the DEMAND of an acute pitching outing.

Time to schedule your child’s pre-participation physical for 2026-27 school year. Don’t wait until the last minute! Get ...
06/05/2026

Time to schedule your child’s pre-participation physical for 2026-27 school year. Don’t wait until the last minute!
Get them right here inside .athletics

Schedule online at republichp.com

Republic Health and Performance welcomes Kathryn Brown, chiropractic preceptee, to the office. Many of you have been in ...
05/31/2026

Republic Health and Performance welcomes Kathryn Brown, chiropractic preceptee, to the office. Many of you have been in and seen her treating alongside Dr. Riddle to complete her training before graduation. Kathryn has tons of experience as an athletic trainer and we are pleased to have her with us.

Kathryn (Kat) Brown is a Doctor of Chiropractic candidate (August 2026) at Texas Chiropractic College. She earned her degrees in Athletic Training from Howard College and also a Master of Education in Sports Administration from Midwestern State University.
As a licensed Athletic Trainer with nearly a decade of clinical experience, Kathryn has worked at the high school and collegiate levels, providing injury evaluation, rehabilitation, prevention, and performance support. Her experience includes coverage of NJCAA Championship events, NCAA Division II Basketball Championships, and various professional sporting events. Collaborating closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals has shaped her comprehensive, patient-centered approach to care.
Kathryn pursued chiropractic education to expand her capabilities to help patients achieve lasting improvements in health and function. While she enjoys working with athletes and active individuals, she is equally passionate about helping those experiencing chronic pain improve their quality of life.
Her approach to care emphasizes connecting with each person, conducting a thorough evaluation, and creating and individualized treatment. Her goal is to help patients move better, feel better, and return to the activities they enjoy most.

We give thanks and prayers to our fallen warriors and those beloved they left behind. Thank you for your service and ult...
05/25/2026

We give thanks and prayers to our fallen warriors and those beloved they left behind. Thank you for your service and ultimate gift to this country.

Executive Mansion,
Washington, Nov. 21, 1864.

Dear Madam,—

I have been shown in the files of the War Department a statement of the Adjutant General of Massachusetts that you are the mother of five sons who have died gloriously on the field of battle.

I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save.

I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.

Yours, very sincerely and respectfully,

A. Lincoln

It’s that time of year. Training, camps and summer tournaments are ramping up. You don’t have to be injured to come see ...
05/20/2026

It’s that time of year.
Training, camps and summer tournaments are ramping up.

You don’t have to be injured to come see us. This is not treatment. There will be no hands-on treatment.

Maybe you’re sore or stiff after a hard workout or a long weekend tourney. We’ve will set you up on the equipment you need to relax and recover.

We’ve got the recovery stuff you need. And, we humbly ask for you to stop letting your coaches do it to you.

We are the pros in sports med, performance and recovery.

Appointments are required to ensure you get the equipment you want.

Not sure what to do?
Just ask!

Book a recovery service online at republichp.com

05/13/2026

If you are playing sports in the Fall, it’s GO TIME!
Republic Health and Performance offers strength training (from a former D1 coach), stretch therapy, recovery services and all things sports rehab.
The time is now to get on a program!

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League City, TX
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