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The pelvis and deep core escort the arm!
You can’t fire a cannon off a canoe.
If the base isn’t stable, power leaks upstream.
Clean up the global movement system → the arm takes care of itself.
Move Better. Play Better.
Dr. Ismael Gallo DPT, MBA retweeted
Thank you for this! We will be working on this during the off season.
Dr. Ismael Gallo DPT, MBA retweeted
7 most common issues I find in my Physical Therapy evaluations of baseball and softball players!!
Let's Break it down!
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This leads to stiff hips, bent over mid back and forward head posture!
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Why is this so common?
A hidden epidemic affecting young players today is the increased hours in a seated position. Kids spend hours sitting at school, on the phone, iPad, computer, playing video games better known as "tech neck"
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Poor movement flow. Players are comfortable and stable in static positions, but struggle with dynamic movements.
One of the biggest differences between professional and amateur players is in their ability to transition from one athletic posture to the next.
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Poor hip hinge awareness: leads to poor posture due to the interdependence of the pelvis and spine, which decreases force production and direction
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Tight Pectoralis muscles!!
Tight pec minor / major impacting your throws?
It can restrict shoulder mobility, affect arm mechanics, and lead to decreased performance. Addressing this issue through targeted exercises and stretches can make a significant difference.
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Kyphosis with forward head posture: flexed thoracic spine leads to poor deep neck flexors activation, which leads to poor stabilization of the head when pitching or hitting
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Rib flare: poor activation of the diaphragm and obliques leads to increased low back extension and inefficient hip to shoulder separation closure
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Rectus abdominis dominant: leads to a flexed posture due to the muscle imbalance of the back extensors and flexors, which is a posture and performance killer
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Decreased hip range of motion: limited hip mobility in all directions will effect the players ability to maintain their posture and get into their lower half when hitting or pitching
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7 most common issues I find in my Physical Therapy evaluations of baseball and softball players!!
Let's Break it down!
🧵 Thread
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Dr. Ismael Gallo DPT, MBA retweeted
Process:
To be so IMMERSED in the Present Moment that the Consequences of the Present Moment NO LONGER EXIST.
#Process
@MindRiteCoach @CoachSheets3 @TroskyBaseball @flowsdoc
Dr. Ismael Gallo DPT, MBA retweeted
ACT, dont REACT
Action is ALWAYS faster than REACTION
ALWAYS
My JUCO coach used to say: “Great infielders don’t react. They adjust.”
Anticipate the pitch. Read the hitter’s swing. Know what’s coming.
Our SS and 2B even alerted the corner infielders to off-speed pitches.
A million Baseball IQ by Walls!
One of the biggest problems in player development is that we’re prioritizing movement SPECIALIZATION over global movement competency
One develops a player who can execute one skill
The other develops an ATHLETE who can adapt to different plays
More movement options is 🔑
Dr. Ismael Gallo DPT, MBA retweeted
He’s like Yoda .
‘My son had a HS/Legion coach who was EXACTLY Murph. After years of hitting tweaks/chat in the dugout he hit almost .500 his senior season , led the state in RBIs at a few points and ended up a game from State .
Great coaching matters so much in baseball.