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A Guide to a Bullet Proof Core for Overhead Athletes

Posted on May 10, 2024 by Paige Gibbens, PT, DPT, MHA

While overhead sports rely heavily on our upper extremities (shoulders, elbows, and wrists), the core is often forgotten as a...
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Benefits of an Arm Care Program for Overhead Athletes in the Off-Season

Posted on December 22, 2023 by Vanessa Retondo, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC, CSCS

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. We’re hanging up our bats and gloves, coaches are making their rosters...
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6 Warm-Up Stretches for Overhead Athletes Before a Game

Posted on February 24, 2023 by Josh Lawrence, MS, L/ATC

“Go get your arm warmed up!” This is a phrase I hear all the time for overhead athlete sports, whether...
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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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5 Upper Extremity Overuse Injuries in Growing Athletes

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Athletico

Young athletes today are often practicing three to four hours a day, four to five times per week.  Weekends are...
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Exercises for an ACL Injury

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Athletico

Have you ever injured or torn your ACL ligament? We’ve got the exercises and stretches for you! Athletico’s Dave Heidloff...
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Combating Childhood Obesity

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Lori Diamos

Childhood obesity is a rising epidemic and a valid concern for many parents.  With the surge in all things electronic...
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