In this episode Dr. Spina sits down with FRS Master Instructor Hunter Cook to discuss case study of a retired professional baseball pitcher. Though an FRS lens, Hunter and Dre discuss how this athlete’s training was managed over time with reference videos and photos of his progress. 
Topics covered in the conversation include:
The pathophysiological effects of pitching over time
The pitfalls of kinetic chain assessment
Shoulder dynamics in pitching
Establishing active to passive ratios
The importance of neurological-biological afferent and efferent communication
The relationship between motor learning, skill acquisition and tissue quality
Creation and maintenance of cortical action maps
Cultivation of musculoskeletal longevity
And many more…

Whether you are manual therapist, S&C coach or athlete, this episode highlights the intricacies of improving and/or reversing deleterious effects of decades of performing at the highest levels of human athletics.
Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice and it is intended for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. For more information or to seek out an FRS provider in your area, please visit our website.

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