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By Dr. Carmen Jansante, PT, DPT, CSCS Undefeated Physical Therapy & Performance One of the things I emphasize most when athletes come to see us is this: if you’re an athlete, you should be evaluated by a physical therapist who specializes in athletes. Just like you wouldn’t see a general provider for a highly specific injury, athletes deserve care from clinicians who understand their sport. For example, if someone comes to us with a concussion, we’re going to refer them to a

By Dr. Carmen Jansante, PT, DPT, CSCS Undefeated Physical Therapy & Performance If you’re a baseball or softball player and you’ve ever felt numbness, tingling, pins and needles, or burning in your forearm or fingers during or after throwing, this is something you should not ignore. Nerve pain is common in throwing athletes, but it is not normal—and it’s one of the most misunderstood sources of arm symptoms I see in my practice. Let’s break it down. How Nerve Pain Happens in

By Dr. Carmen Jansante, PT, DPT, CSCS Founder & Owner, Undefeated Physical Therapy & Performance When it comes to training, most athletes know what they need to work on. They know: Which muscles feel weak What strength program they should follow What drills or exercises will help performance But where many athletes fall short is recovery — not because they don’t value it, but because they don’t always recognize when their body needs it. Recovery isn’t just about rest days. It

By Dr. Carmen Jansante, PT, DPT, CSCS Undefeated Physical Therapy & Performance If you’ve ever been inside our clinic, you’ve probably heard me say this before: throwing is one of the most demanding movements the human body performs. And the truth is—our bodies aren’t really built to do it. Yet baseball and softball players ask their arms to do it over and over again at extremely high speeds. To stay healthy, throw harder, and stay on the field, we have to train specifically