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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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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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4 Easy Steps to Improve Offseason Training Tips for Young Pitchers

Posted on February 15, 2023 by Scott Snyder PT, DPT

With winter in full effect, it is time to shift the focus of training for our throwers toward preparation for...
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So Your Baseball Season is Done….Now What?

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Zach Kirkpatrick, PT, MPT, SCS

If you know anything about youth baseball, the season seems never ending as kids go from one team to another...
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Common Spring Sports Overuse Injuries in High School Athletes

Posted on March 16, 2022 by Jessica Blum, ATC

Contrary to what the snow on the ground has told you, spring sports are ramping up at the high school...
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Thrower’s Shoulder: Somewhere Between a Flexible and Stable Place

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Erik Krol, MOT, OTR/L

The start of the spring season means that it is finally time for many athletes to implement off-season drills, workouts,...
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9 Exercises to Help Overhead Athletes Prepare for their Season

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Tanner Neuberger, PT, DPT, TDN Level 1

Overhead athletes are required to have tremendous strength and stability in not only their shoulder, but their entire body. The...
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Common Baseball Injuries

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Erik Krol, MOT, OTR/L

Opening day is finally here! And while we may not be able to spectate or tailgate like we normally would,...
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