Mastering Positional Control: Exercises for Shoulder Range of Motion After increasing tissue extensibility and restoring range of motion in the shoulder, the next critical step is owning these newly achieved positions. Positional control helps you maintain proper alignment and stability as you move through your shoulder’s full range of motion, reducing the risk of injury…

5 Shoulder Must-Do Exercises Whether you’re a baseball player, CrossFitter, or weekend warrior, recovering from intense overhead activity is key to long-term performance. The day after a heavy throwing session, your body needs targeted mobility work to reset and restore essential ranges of motion. This quick and effective routine hits exactly that. Why Overhead Mobility…

Build Power for Baseball: Train Fast, Throw Hard, Hit Further Power isn’t just for athletes on the diamond—it’s key for active adults looking to stay strong, quick, and injury-free. Whether you’re playing baseball, coaching, or just staying fit, training for power helps you move better, react faster, and stay resilient. This performance-focused routine blends explosive…

Arm Care & Shoulder Health for Baseball Players (and Active Adults!) Taking care of your arm isn’t just for pitchers—shoulder strength and stability are key for anyone who throws, lifts, or trains regularly. This comprehensive arm care routine targets the shoulder, scapular muscles, elbow, and grip, helping improve performance while reducing the risk of injury….

​Core strength is vital for baseball players, as it underpins powerful swings, precise throws, and agile fielding. A robust core ensures efficient energy transfer from the lower to upper body, enhancing performance and reducing injury risk. To build core strength effectively, consider incorporating the following exercises into your training routine:​ Integrating these exercises into your…

Banded Throwing Warm-Up A proper warm-up is key to throwing power and maintaining proper arm health, and this simple band routine is the perfect way to get ready. Perform 5 reps of each movement in the order shown, focusing on control and activation. This routine should be done after your general dynamic warm-up to ensure…

Stronger Legs, Stronger Game: Lower Body Strength for Baseball Players Lower body strength is the foundation of power, speed, and injury prevention in baseball. As performance physical therapists, we focus on building stability, strength, and mobility with movements that translate directly to the field. Exercises like the Split Squat and Kickstand Romanian Deadlift develop single-leg…

At Rehab 2 Perform, we know that upper body strength is crucial for baseball players looking to improve performance and prevent injuries. A well-rounded training program should include pressing and pulling movements in both vertical and horizontal planes, mimicking the demands of throwing and hitting. Overhead and forward-reaching motions help develop power and stability, while…

A dynamic warm-up is crucial for baseball players because it prepares the body for explosive movements like throwing, swinging, and running. Unlike static stretching, it involves active, sport-specific exercises that increase blood flow, flexibility, mobility, and muscle activation. This not only enhances performance by improving coordination and reaction time but also reduces the risk of…