Overhead Throwers
Treatment for upper arm and shoulder injuries
Athletes depend on strength, flexibility and mobility to perform at their best. A breakdown in an athlete’s movement patterns can lead to injury.
Movement screen and biomechanical analysis
Throwing, pitching, swimming – each of these activities can put stress on the shoulder, specifically to the area that stabilizes and centers the shoulder within the socket. As a result, shoulder injuries can occur abruptly or may develop over time in athletes who train with high intensity.
Whether you play tennis or lacrosse, compete in gymnastics or take jump shots for fun, the skilled team of sports medicine therapists at Dignity Health can treat:
- Adhesive capsulitis
- Bursitis
- Contusions
- Fractures
- Post-operative rehabilitation
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Shoulder impingement
- Tendonitis
We help you to maximize function and promote well-being by:
- Increasing flexibility and range of motion
- Decreasing joint strain
- Reducing muscle spasms
- Strengthening and toning muscles
Combining injury management, strength training and conditioning, our therapists will design a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs which may include:
- Exercise programs
- Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM)
- Manual therapy techniques
- Proper posture education
- Stretching and strengthening muscles