by Freedom PT | Apr 26, 2016 | Injury Prevention
It’s finally happening! You can see green shoots starting to peak their way through the brown ground cover, trees are budding, the days are longer and the birds are singing the soundtrack of nature’s Sirens. It’s time to get back outside and say... 
by Freedom PT | Mar 24, 2016 | Injury Prevention, Sports Medicine
In part 2 of this throwing injury prevention blog series, I would like to discuss throwing volume and its effect on injury risk. Research has consistently shown a correlation between increased pitching volume and increased injury risk. Despite this information, the... 
by Freedom PT | Mar 18, 2016 | Injury Prevention
Nearly 6 million U.S. children in eighth grade or younger play baseball. Unfortunately, the percentage of these athletes who will sustain an injury is ever growing. Pitch Volume, throwing mechanics, and shoulder range of motion are three major areas that influence... 
by Freedom PT | Mar 14, 2016 | Injury Prevention, Sports Medicine
Prevention and Rehab of Arm and Shoulder Injuries in the Overhead Athlete The Brewers are in Spring Training and so are we! Spring brings sunshine, warmer weather, and of course, a return to throwing sports and competition. As athletes begin to shake off the rust and... 
by Freedom PT | Jan 18, 2016 | Injury Prevention
5 easy ways to develop back pain from snow shoveling: Knees straight, back bent. Lift with sudden, sharp motions. Make the same movements over and over without variation. Start shoveling without warming up. Keep your feet fixed and twist at your waist when you toss...