March 05, 2008
The Secret to Maddux's Success
Greg Maddux credits Keith Kleven with keeping the pitcher healthy and effective for over twenty years:
Maddux said he has followed Kleven's regimen every year since 1983.
"I was 17 and I wanted to see how the treatment would help, and he started talking about taking care of my shoulder, elbow and legs," Maddux said.
"He taught me how to take care of myself. He taught me exercises to reduce the risk of injury, to help me perform in my sport. He taught me a routine that was specific for playing baseball. A lot of it has helped with my flexibility.
"I've been fortunate to have had somebody like that to help me along. You have a number of people who influence you over the years. Mostly pitching coaches. But to have somebody show you how to take care of yourself from early on, it's definitely helped.
"Tiger Woods, the guy can go see whoever he wants. He goes to Vegas to see Keith. What does that tell you?"
Maddux was actually a janitor for Kleven in high school.
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