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The Milwaukee Sports Performance PodcastAuthor: Michael and Lauren Falk
Welcome to the Milwaukee Sports Performance Podcast. We are your hosts, Michael, and Lauren Falk. We are physical therapists, athletic trainers, and strength conditioning coaches at Kinetic Sports Medicine and Performance. Language: en-us Genres: Fitness, Health & Fitness, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Understanding Medial Elbow Pain in Baseball: Beyond Tommy John
Episode 1
Wednesday, 4 December, 2024
Dealing with Medial Elbow Pain in Baseball Players: Understanding Tommy John Surgery and Other Common InjuriesIn this episode, Dr. Michael Falk, a physical therapist at Kinetic Sports Medicine Performance, addresses the common concern among baseball players dealing with medial elbow pain: the need for Tommy John surgery. The episode explains that while Tommy John surgery is sometimes necessary for a complete UCL tear, it is often not required for first-time elbow pain. Dr. Falk discusses other potential causes of medial elbow pain such as Little Leaguer's Elbow, flexor pronator muscle strains, minor UCL sprains, and ulnar nerve irritation. The podcast emphasizes the importance of professional medical evaluation and describes a conservative rehabilitation approach tailored to individual needs, involving rest, strengthening exercises, and gradual reintroduction to throwing. Listeners are encouraged to share the episode with teammates, leave reviews, and visit the Kinetic Sports Medicine Performance website for more resources. 00:00 Introduction to Elbow Pain in Baseball Players 00:48 Understanding Tommy John Surgery 01:26 Common Elbow Injuries in Young Players 02:18 Flexor Pronator Muscle Strain 03:13 Minor UCL Strains and Conservative Management 04:34 Ulnar Nerve Issues 05:48 Diagnosis and Rehabilitation Process 06:50 Rehabilitation and Return to Throwing 09:32 Tailored Recovery Programs 10:08 Conclusion and Resources
