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The Risk of ACL Injuries in Baseball

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Mike Headtke, PTA, NASM-CES, NASM-BCS

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are typically associated with sports like soccer or football, however these injuries can occur in...
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5 Health Tips for Your Next Trip to the Ballpark

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Athletico

Baseball season is in full swing, but some of the hottest and most humid days of the year are still...
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3 Traits of a Successful Pitcher

Posted on June 9, 2017 by Paul Kohler, MS, OTR/L, CHT

Henry Chadwick is credited with creating the first baseball statistics in the late 1800’s.1 To gauge a batter’s success, he...
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Baseball and Softball: Pain After Pitching

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Paul Kohler, MS, OTR/L, CHT

Some discomfort in the throwing arm is common after a pitching session. After all, consistent overhead throwing is hard on...
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6 Stretches to Help Cardinals Fans Keep Cheering

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Athletico

As the 2019 baseball season begins, the St. Louis Cardinals’ Mascot Fredbird called up his favorite Athletico Physical Therapist Laura...
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Mallet Finger: A Common Sports Injury

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Athletico

From a high level competition to a weekend pick-up game, any athlete can experience a hand injury.  Bumping, jamming, crushing,...
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Throw the Perfect Fastball and Prevent Tommy John Surgery in Baseball

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Paul Kohler, MS, OTR/L, CHT

Major League Baseball (MLB) has had home run eras, base stealing eras, and dead ball eras.  Now, we have the...
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Shin Splints: Who is at Risk?

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Athletico

From basketball players in the NCAA tournament to middle age runners on the sidewalk, who is at risk and why?...
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