Elite Baseball Preparation and the Role of Physical Therapy
This blog will discuss how physical therapy supports elite baseball preparation, from injury prevention to maximizing performance and optimizing recovery.
Physical Therapy
SLAP (Superior Labrum Anterior-Posterior) Protocol for Athletes
You’re probably reading this post because you’ve had a SLAP tear, or know someone who’s had a SLAP tear. What is a SLAP tear anyway? A SLAP (Superior Labrum Anterior-Posterior) lesion is a tear in the superior portion of the labrum of the shoulder. Picture your shoulder joint; it’s a ball and socket joint, specifically … Read more
The Mechanics of Throwing a Baseball: Implications for Long Tossing
Short flat ground throws VS. Long toss throws Which throw causes more stress at your shoulder and elbow? What should you be using in the later phases of your rehab? Have you returned to baseball and still have pain? Read this quick, one page document from the Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy (JOSPT) … Read more