Rehabilitation Considerations for Return to Hitting

Abstract:
Baseball and softball athletes are repeatedly challenged to meet the demands of sport. As a rehabilitation specialist, one must consider all aspects required to return to the game. Due to the vast array of literature regarding overhead throwing and previous emphasis in clinical care, hitting is often times overlooked. This lecture will give insight into a subspecialty practice and neglected aspect in rehabilitation. Attendees will acquire information on clinical assessment, overview of hitting mechanics, interval progressive hitting programs, and rehabilitation considerations to return to hitting. The information gained through this webinar will advance skill acquisition for providing care for the baseball and softball athlete.

Objectives:

• Participants will be able to identify various injuries associated with baseball/softball specifically related to hitting., 
• Participants will be able to gain knowledge concerning an overview of hitting mechanics across age groups., 
• Participants will be able to determine readiness of return to hitting with application of physical performance measures specific to the hitting athlete., 
• Participants will be able to promote safe guidelines for return to hitting following injury.

Level:
Advanced

Domains:
Domain 2: Assessment Evaluation and Diagnosis
Domain 4: Therapeutic Intervention

CEUs:
1.0 Category A

Keywords: baseball, softball, hitting, return-to-play, mechanics, injury, rehabilitation, 

On-Demand (Enhanced Access) Course Expiration:
Courses registered for after February 5, 2025, must be completed by December 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CST.
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