Overhead Athlete Clinic

Overhead athletes place their arm under consistent stress, whether throwing, casting, or serving a ball. Your performance largely depends on how you train your body to move. Different styles of motion offer competitive advantages but can also cause movement impairments, injuries, or decreased performance. The WashU Medicine Physical Therapy Overhead Athlete Clinic evaluates and diagnoses these impairments to effectively treat injuries and promote optimal movement patterns for success in sports.

Common conditions to be treated in the Overhead Athlete Clinic:

• Shoulder impingement
• Rotator Cuff Tendinitis
• Shoulder Labrum (SLAP) Tear/Lesion
• Little Leaguer’s Shoulder/Elbow
• Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
• Shoulder Instability
• Biceps Tendonitis
• GIRD (Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit)
• SICK Scapula/Scapular Dyskinesia
• Ulnar Collateral Ligament Tear/Sprain
• Tennis and Golfer’s Elbow
• Low/Mid Back Pain

Your Visit Includes:

• A one-on-one personalized session
• A comprehensive screen of your entire body
• A Video Analysis of Sport-Specific Movement
• A Post Assessment Report of physical and technical findings correlating to injury or decreased performance
• Strong communication with your physical therapist, in conjunction with coaches, parents, and athletic trainers

Our Approach:

Our unique approach to movement analysis allows us to successfully treat complex impairments and issues previously resistant to treatment. Our therapists will prescribe an individualized therapeutic exercise program to address the factors contributing to your symptoms and optimize your movement. During each appointment, your clinician will work closely with you to implement the most effective treatment plan.

Every WashU Medicine physical therapist in our practice holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree, and many have board-specialist certifications in specific areas of practice. Our clinicians are trusted experts in evaluating and treating movement impairments commonly associated with injuries.

Cash Based Services for Overhead Athlete Clinic

Performance Enhancement Session (60 minutes)	$120
Follow-up Session (30 minutes)	$60

Insurance typically will cover your sessions when treating pain. Please consult with your insurance provider to discuss coverage prior to your session.

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