Baseball Tryouts
Are you trying out for the baseball team? Or is your child thinking of playing baseball this year, but is not sure where to start? Island Sports Physical Therapy is here to help you ace you or your child’s baseball tryout. Aside from helping you prepare mentally and physically, we will assist you in making sure you’re ready for the season.
One important thing to remember first is wearing the right gear. Wear baseball pants, a light athletic shirt, and a forward-facing baseball cap. If you show up looking the part and wearing the proper gear, this will ensure the coach knows you are serious about playing. First impressions are always important, so also be sure to bring the right equipment as well clothes. Make sure that your equipment is in good condition because using worn-out equipment can hinder your safety as well as others. Also, be sure that you or your child’s baseball bat is the right size, making sure that the baseball bat is proportional to height, weight, and arm length.
Aside from showing up to try out with the right clothing, you should also show up with the attitude. If you or your child gets performance anxiety in sports, seeking social approval is what often leads to failure. Instead, focus on the positive and do the best that you can. Perfection is great but even professional players make mistakes.
If you are worried about you or your child’s sports performance, here at Island Sports Physical Therapy, we will show you how to best prepare for a baseball tryout physically. With our sports-specific training, we can provide the right exercises geared towards your physical condition and the nature of the sport. Once we have given a fitness evaluation, we will be able to provide a custom-tailored solution to improve your game allowing you to have a healthier and more enjoyable season for everybody involved. Make an appointment today!
Physical Therapy in East Northport
Sports related injuries are especially difficult for those who are aspiring to further their career in that sport. Any set back where the athlete is unable to play or practice their sport can be detrimental to their future career. Shoulder injuries in aspiring baseball players are important to treat immediately so the athlete is able to make a speedy recovery. Island Sports Physical Therapy located in East Northport, Huntington, Glen Cove, East Meadow, Nesconset, and Coram understands the importance of not only a quick recover as well as a fully healed and improved shoulder.
Overhand throwing which is a large component of baseball places high amount of stress on the shoulder. Our baseball physical therapy in East Northport, Huntington, Glen Cove, East Meadow, Nesconset, and Coram, our physical therapists have found that specifically this stress targets the scapula, humerus, and clavicle. The tendons, joints, and muscles are also placed under a lot of stress due to the repetitive motion of overhand throwing and the follow through of the throw which can cause pain and discomfort. In baseball, pitching is the most common cause of shoulder injuries due to the nature of throwing as well as the speed and repetitiveness of the activity.
Shoulder fatigue is a common symptom in baseball players. Island Sports Physical Therapy has found that pitchers and baseball players, in general, can loosen the ligaments that attach the shoulder to the muscles. This causes the joint to lose its stability and this can ultimately cause a shoulder injury in the baseball player.
During our baseball physical therapy, we recommend that when an aspiring baseball player has a shoulder injury they should treat the injury with these tips:
- Immediately cess the activity required
- Ice the injury
- Stretch the shoulder and perform shoulder exercises
- See a physical therapist
- Rest the injury
- Surgery
Our baseball physical therapy uses specialized techniques to restore the shoulder, however, depending on the severity of the injury it may require surgery. If you are an aspiring baseball player and are suffering from a shoulder injury schedule an appointment at Island Sports Physical Therapy to ensure that you are able to get back in the game as soon as possible. Here at Island Sports Physical Therapy located in East Northport, Huntington, Glen Cove, East Meadow, Nesconset, and Coram, our patients are our main concern, and we want to help our patients with a fast and full recovery. To schedule an appointment please call 631-462-9595 or visit our website here.