The kinematic sequence or kinetic chain concept is gaining popularity in baseball and softball for both performance enhancement and injury prevention. Studies in biomechanics dating back to the 1980’s and continuing through today have given us a model for efficiency with the throw and swing.
Read MoreComplete Game Physical Therapy is committed to providing the best physical therapy services to the Lowell, Massachusetts area. As part of this commitment, we make it a point to be a good neighbor and get out into the community to teach injury prevention, proper body mechanics, and information about our clinic and services.
Read MoreFall will be here before you know it and with it comes the start of a new sports season. Soccer has become one of the most popular youth and high school sports and, as with all popular sports, injuries do occur. Several different kinds of injuries are common in soccer, from concussion to ACL tears to ankle sprains.
Read MoreHere at Complete Game Physical Therapy we have the pleasure to work with athletes who play sports from across the spectrum. Who remembers playing dodgeball at recess and in PE? Did you know that there is a Team USA Dodgeball Team?
Read MorePitching velocity comes from the energy a pitcher is able to create with his or her legs. Foot position plays a key role in a pitcher’s ability to use the ground to generate force which not only increases velocity, but also reduces stress on the pitcher’s arm.
Read MoreIn overhead athletes that come to us with arm trouble, for example, we consistently find restrictions in thoracic spine mobility. Today’s blog is dedicated to one method we use to assess thoracic spine rotation mobility and a treatment we would use for thoracic restrictions.
Read MoreImproving posture is one simple way to help reduce injury risk, especially in overhead athletes. In this blog, I will explain why having poor posture is so bad for throwing and a couple of simple ways to improve posture.
Read MoreChances are, you or someone you know has had back pain. Each year 15% of the population has their first episode of back pain, and over the course of our lives, 80% of us will have back pain. Even though back pain is common, the medical community does a poor job managing it.
Read MoreThis month we welcome Josh as our Patient of the Month! Josh came to us after having Tommy John surgery. He naturally had some concerns after the surgery. “I didn’t know if I was going to be able to pitch again,” Josh explained.
Read MoreMost articles on injury prevention in baseball and softball are designed, however, for youth players or high level professional, college or high school players. This article will give some tips to the recreational players who truly just play for the love of the game.
Read MoreIntroducing our March Patient of the Month, Joanna Schlansky! Joanna has just completed six weeks of PT with us after having meniscus surgery on her knee.
Read MoreBaseball and softball are highly repetitive sports in which both throwing and hitting can place a great deal of stress on the lower back. In younger populations, these repetitive actions can lead to injuries such as muscle strains and stress fractures.
Read MoreA contact sport, hockey can be very physical, and as the season progresses, higher fatigue levels increase the risk of injuries to the shoulder, knee, and hip/groin. This article breaks down a few of the most common injuries to provide insight into causes, treatments, and injury prevention tips.
Read MoreWhat if I told you that you may be doing something 20,000 times a day that is compromising your sleep, recovery, performance and health? In fact, if you are breathing improperly, that is exactly what you are doing.
Read MorePete came to us following a hip injury that had been giving him issues since the fall. Pete is an Andover High School graduate in his first year at University of New Hampshire where he is a member of the varsity lacrosse team.
Read MoreEvery year we see patients come into the clinic who had the best intentions with New Year’s resolutions to get in shape, but who, instead, end up injured. We’ve seen muscle strains, tendonitis, back injuries, and even tendon and muscle tears in people who overdo it with their fitness resolutions
Read More2018 was a great year here at Complete Game Physical Therapy! We completed the move from our Tewksbury, MA location to our new location here in Lowell. As we settled in, we were able to concentrate on expanding and continuing to provide the best physical therapy services to all patients.
Read MoreThough the winter is in full swing and it may seem way too early to be thinking about the baseball or softball season, many players and teams will have started their offseason training. Here in the northeast, indoor training facilities are filling up fast with players getting ready for next season.
Read MoreFran came to us following her hip replacement surgery. As you can imagine, recovery from this surgery is a process and patients gradually add more to their daily routines.
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