Pittman: Treating and Preventing Throwing Injuries

Pittman: Treating and Preventing Throwing Injuries

The Pittman CONNECTION The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body

Summer is flying by. I am sure that you all feel it too. We aren’t going on that typical summer vacation this year. Summer has been spent traveling though. Dance nationals in Las Vegas. Yep, Brinkley did great this year. They spend 7 days in Vegas (Hope hates that place). Brinkley was top 20 overall. She was a little disappointed but I wasn’t. Since we are talking baseball, that has been the cause of most of our traveling this Summer. Foster has been traveling to play baseball. We had a tournament

one weekend. On her way back to Atlanta, she passed this puppy. She felt compelled to stop. It was tiny, starving and covered in ticks. So, what do you do with that, call your dad and say you are taking it toAtlanta. Well...funny thing is, she lives in an Apartment that doesn’t allowpets, she is gone 10 hours a day and has never taken care of a pet her entire life. So...Stone jumps in his car and goes to get the pup. He takes it to The Pet Hospitals. (He did work there one summer.) They will give shots and get strays healthy for free. Well, 4weekshavepassed, Red has nowbeen trained by yours truly. He is teething and loves to eat, I mean read books that are left in normal places, like a coffee table. He terrorizes the other two dogs but he will learn. Sophie has seen him 2 times since she got him. He is growing fast and will probably be 100 pounds. Welcome to the family, Red! - Jeremy

in Nashville and another long tournament in Hoover Alabama. That has been a lot of fun. The boys have had some really good games. The down time has been fun as well. Getting to know the parents has been a blast. We have a really great group. We don’t get a break for long though. Football practice has already started for Foster. If y’all haven’t seenhim, he is now my size...maybe even a little taller and fast as lightning. I hope that he can learn to catch a football like he can a baseball. His hands are a little stiff right now but we are working on it. Maybe in the next couple of weeks, we will be able to just be calm and enjoy the pool. Oh Yeah!!! I almost forgot. Sophie is still in Atlanta. She has been filming several things. I can’t wait to see her on the big screen. Quick story, she came home

We have also made a couple of trips to Tuscaloosa. Stone is now officially enrolled in the University of Alabama. He is taking summer calculus and will be entering as a Sophmore. He wants to get his International business degree and learn Japanese. I am having a hard time saying “Roll Tide”. It doesn’t roll off the tongue as easily as Hail State does. Speaking of Hail State. If you aren’t a Bulldog fan or if you don’t watch baseball. I feel that it is my moral duty and obligation to inform the masses that my Mississippi State Bulldogs are now the NCAA Baseball National Champions!!! It was so much fun watching those boys play so well down the stretch. It marks the first National Championship for MSU.

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Recovering From COVID-19? GET BACK TO ENJOYING THE LIFE YOU LOVE Treating & Preventing Throwing Injuries This Summer

Did quarantine cause you to lose the amount of physical activity you had before the stay-at-home orders were put in place? The sedentary lifestyle that many people have experienced since being quarantined to their homes can actually lead to more aches, pains, and discomfort than onemay think. Your body, quite simply, was made to move! Fortunately, with the warmweather coming in full swing, it is a great time to get outdoors and play some spring sports. As always, if you find yourself in pain from a throwing injury this summer or you’d like to discuss ways you can stay active,

don’t hesitate to contact Pittman Physical Therapy. Common causes of throwing/upper extremity injuries Upper extremity injuries typically fall under one of two categories: acute or overuse. Acute injuries are caused by a single specific incident, such as a strain or tear. Overuse injuries are caused by excessive repetitive movements over time. Some of themost common types of upper extremity injuries include: Tennis elbow. While this term is colloquially referred to as “tennis elbow,” it can also

be caused by other sports and activities, including softball, baseball, raking leaves, and even excessive typing on a computer. Tennis elbow is an overuse injury that results in inflammation of the tendons in the forearm, making it difficult to lift your arm. Golfer’s elbow. This is another colloquial term, used to describe an overuse injury causing muscle inflammation inside the elbow. It is also sometimes referred to as “Little Leaguer’s Elbow.” This injury runs from the bony point of your elbow and can stretch down your forearm, making it difficult to extend or lift your arm. Sports

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PT Is A Great Resource for Preventing & Treating Upper Extremity Injuries

At Pittman Physical Therapy, we will work with you to accommodate your needs, even while stay-at-home orders are still in place. Our physical therapists are dedicated, experienced, and willing to help, even (and especially) during these times. In addition to injury treatment and prevention, our licensed physical therapists can also work with you to develop an exercise plan to help you get out and participate in the activities you love this summer. For more information and to schedule your return visits to Pittman Physical Therapy, contact us today.

tears. This occurs when the muscles or tendons that surround the shoulder joint become damaged or torn. What can I do if I think I sustained an upper extremity injury? With more time around the house during these uncertain times, there is also more time to consult with your physical therapist. At Pittman Physical Therapy, we are able to treat both old and new injuries alike. If you feel an old injury flare up, or if you think you may have sustained a new injury fromplaying spring sports from the comfort of your backyard, contact us. The overall goal of physical therapy is healing and prevention. In addition to treating the injury, our physical therapists will help strengthen the affected area, in order to prevent additional injury from occurring. Our physical therapists can also provide you with helpful warm-up and cool-down techniques for your sport