Shoulder Pain in Baseball and Volleyball Players: Building Control
A pitcher delivering repeated high-speed throws and a volleyball player serving and hitting overhead both ask a great deal of the shoulder, but they do not stress it in exactly the same way. When pain begins, generic “shoulder strengthening” can miss the timing, workload, and whole-body control each athlete needs. >>> Request an appointment for an […]
Shoulder Instability in Baseball and Volleyball Players
A shoulder that slips, catches, feels loose, or loses power overhead can make every throw or swing feel uncertain. Baseball and volleyball players repeatedly place the shoulder in demanding positions, so instability can affect both performance and confidence. Our physical therapists evaluate the whole overhead movement and build a progressive plan for the athlete’s position […]
NEUBIE Recovery After Joint Replacement
Joint replacement is a major step toward moving more comfortably, but surgery is only the beginning of the recovery process. Rehabilitation helps patients rebuild motion, strength, balance, and confidence for everyday life. At East Athens Physical Therapy, our physical therapists create plans around each patient’s procedure, goals, precautions, and progress. >>>Recovering after joint replacement? Book […]
Student Athlete Ankle Sprains
A rolled ankle can turn a promising practice, game, or season into a frustrating stretch on the sideline. Ankle sprains are common in student athletes, but “common” does not mean they should be ignored. The right rehabilitation plan can help restore motion, strength, balance, and confidence before an athlete returns to full competition. >>>Has an […]
Chronic Low Back Pain: Why It Keeps Coming Back
Low back pain that repeatedly returns can be frustrating and discouraging, especially when it seems to improve for a while and then suddenly flare up again. Many people treat back pain only when symptoms appear, but recurring discomfort often indicates an underlying movement problem that has not been fully addressed. Without correcting the root cause, […]