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By Dr. Carmen Jansante, PT, DPT, CSCS Undefeated Physical Therapy and Performance The #1 Problem We See at the Start of Every Season Every single year, without fail, the number one issue we see in baseball and softball players at the beginning of the season is the same: Too much throwing volume, too fast. This rapid spike in workload is one of the biggest contributors to overuse injuries in throwers. We see it affect not just the arm, but the shoulder, elbow, trunk, hips, and

By Dr. Carmen Jansante, DPT, CSCS – Undefeated Physical Therapy & Performance Physical therapy can feel daunting. It’s a challenge, and you often come in when you’re in pain or unable to do the things you love. You’re looking to rehab your body and get back to peak performance. And let me tell you why one-on-one care is the best way to achieve that—especially for athletes. Everyone Heals Differently No two athletes are the same. How you heal depends on countless factors: Age

By: Dr. Carmen Jansante, PT, DPT, CSCS Undefeated Physical Therapy & Performance When it comes to arm care for throwers, there’s one muscle that often gets overlooked—but plays a massive role in performance, velocity, and injury prevention: the serratus anterior. The serratus anterior is a relatively small muscle with a very large job. It runs from the front side of the ribs (ribs 1–8) to the inside border of the shoulder blade (scapula). If you’ve ever seen a lean bodybuilde

By Dr. Carmen Jansante, PT, DPT, CSCS Undefeated Physical Therapy & Performance Recovery is one of the most powerful—and most misunderstood—components of athletic development. We all train hard, compete hard, push ourselves to grow and perform. But what happens between training sessions is just as important as the work itself. The goal of recovery is simple: help the body return to its baseline with less soreness, less fatigue, and the ability to produce the same (or greater)