2022 AOSSM Annual Meeting Recordings with CME-Utility of Objective Testing for Initiation of a Throwing Program Following Shoulder and Elbow Surgery in Competitive Baseball Players

Utility of Objective Testing for Initiation of a Throwing Program Following Shoulder and Elbow Surgery in Competitive Baseball Players

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The video is a presentation on the initiation of an interval throwing program for competitive baseball players returning from surgery. The speaker discusses the factors influencing the decision to begin the program and the importance of timing for the safety of the athlete. The objectives of the study presented include creating a reproducible return to throwing rehabilitation protocol, determining the success rate of players passing the protocol, and identifying any risk factors for not achieving a passing grade. The study involved male patients aged 14 and older, with various surgical procedures, and assessed them based on pain, range of motion, strength, and specific exercises. The results showed a 75% passing rate, with plyometric exercises and posterior shoulder endurance being common areas of improvement needed. Factors such as level of play and type of surgery showed some correlation but were not significant. The study concludes that objective testing is essential for determining readiness to begin a throwing program, and further research is needed to refine the protocol. The speaker concludes by thanking their co-authors and their spouse for their support. No credits are mentioned in the video.

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James Carr, MD

Keywords

interval throwing program

rehabilitation protocol

success rate

risk factors

objective testing