Phil Plisky Blog

Should our pitchers indoor rock climb in the off-season? baseball pitching

While I am early in forming my opinion on indoor climbing during the off-season, I’m starting to come to some conclusions. There isn’t specific research on the topic, but there is some evidence to support it. Here are some of my thoughts so far:

1) Great scapular and upper extremity stability are...

Hop Testing Protocols For Return to Sport acl hop testing normative data return to sport

By Phil Plisky, PT, DSc, ATC, OCS, CSCS & Adam Devery, ATC, PTA, CSCS

You’ve been working with a patient and it is now time for return to play testing. Hop Testing is a measure of power and energy-storing that can help you test neuromuscular control, strength, and patient’s confidence in the affe...

Does the Functional Movement Screen Predict Injury? Common Misconceptions functional movement screen injury prediction injury risk

The purpose of the Functional Movement Screen is to:

Set a movement baseline
Identify major problems with basic movement patterns

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Tall Kneeling Front Rack Power Position

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6 Position Carry

6 Position Carry for Training and Recovery

This 6 position carry is an excellent way to restore the shoulder and scapular stability, balance, and core control that is lost after an intense overhead activity like pitching, playing tennis or volleyball. It also serves as a great training mechanism as...

Straight Arm Hang Pull Up Progression Phase 2 Female

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Inch Worm

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Half Kneeling Power Position Halos

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Sprinters Stretch

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