AOSSM 2022 Annual Meeting Recordings - no 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 presentation discusses the importance of an interval throwing program for competitive baseball players returning from surgery. Factors that influence the decision to initiate the program are outlined, including the procedure performed, time from surgery, level of competition, and athlete's comfort level. The objective of the study was to develop a reproducible return to throwing rehabilitation protocol and determine the percentage of players who successfully pass the protocol. The protocol involves assessing pain, range of motion, strength, and endurance. The results indicate that 75% of players obtained a passing grade, while 25% did not initially, but passed on retesting. Factors such as level of play and type of surgery were not significant risk factors for failing. The study highlights the importance of objective testing to ensure the safety of athletes and calls for further research to validate the findings and establish the best protocol. The video concludes with the presenter expressing gratitude to their co-authors and their spouse on their wedding anniversary.

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James Carr, MD

Keywords

interval throwing program

competitive baseball players

returning from surgery

rehabilitation protocol

objective testing