Return to Sport of the Overhead Athlete

Course overview

Taking care of the shoulder in overhead throwing activities is a complex task. Dr. Robert Donatelli discusses the assessment of the shoulder to determine muscle deficits and soft tissue restrictions such as gross internal rotation deficit. Treatment approaches, pathologies, and rehabilitation are all covered in this encompassing course describing the best methods for returning the overhead athlete to sport. At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to address overhead throwing athlete pathologies including instability of the shoulder, understand how dynamic control and balance may produce pathology or support rehabilitation, and apply this material to specific case studies.