Pain on the inside of the elbow can be a serious concern for a baseball player. A UCL injury may reduce throwing velocity, accuracy, and confidence. However, a partial tear does not always require Tommy John surgery. Some UCL tears in baseball players can be managed with rest, physical therapy, strength training, changes to workload,…
Finding the right path to recovery after an injury or surgery can feel overwhelming. You want more than a list of exercises — you want a partner who understands your goals and provides the level of care necessary to reach them. If you are searching for physical therapy in Raleigh, NC, you have likely encountered…
Baseball throwing is one of the most demanding motions in sports. During pitching, the shoulder experiences tremendous rotational velocity and force generation, placing significant stress on the glenohumeral joint, scapular stabilizers, rotator cuff, and surrounding soft tissues. Among the most important—and often overlooked—contributors to throwing dysfunction are posterior shoulder tightness and latissimus dorsi stiffness. These…
It is widely understood that athletes need to fuel themselves to have energy for their sport. When this fueling does not meet the demand of the energy that the athlete is expending, the athlete becomes at risk for what is called Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). While this term has been used for over…
Youth sports participation is more competitive than ever, and many young athletes feel pressure to focus on a single sport at an early age. While specialization may seem like the best way to improve performance, research shows that early sports specialization can increase injury risk, lead to burnout, and negatively affect long-term athletic development. At…
At our outpatient sports medicine physical therapy clinic, we strive to integrate evidence-based technologies that support faster recovery, reduce pain, and improve functional outcomes. One such modality we’ve incorporated into our treatment toolbox is Winback TECAR Therapy — an innovative non-invasive radiofrequency therapy that enhances the body’s natural healing processes. Learn more about Winback TECAR…
ACL injury prevention training is one of the most effective, research-supported ways to reduce knee injury risk in athletes and active individuals. ACL injuries are common, costly, and often occur without contact — but the majority are preventable with proper training. This content is based on peer-reviewed research published within the last five years. …
Muscle strains—commonly seen in athletes and recreational sport participants—pose a significant challenge not just in the acute recovery phase but also in the prevention of recurrence. From a sports physical therapy standpoint, the goal is to restore full function, expedite return to sport (RTS) safely, and reduce the risk of re-injury. Why Muscle Strains Occur…
For athletes and active adults, differentiating between muscle soreness and pain is not merely academic — it can prevent long rehabilitation cycles and chronic injury. In sports rehab, we emphasize that soreness often reflects adaptation, while pain can reflect tissue overload or injury onset. Soreness vs. Pain: A Recap Soreness, especially Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness…
In outpatient sports physical therapy, safely guiding athletes back to sport is both an art and a science. The incorporation of VALD ForceDecks (force plates) empowers clinicians with the precision and objectivity needed to elevate return-to-sport (RTS) decision-making. Objective Data for Confident Decisions Traditional RTS assessments have relied heavily on subjective observations, time-based milestones, or…