Omaha CORE Physical Therapy Explains…

By Dr. Mark Rathjen PT DPT CSCS

CORE Physical Therapy Co-owner

17660 Wright St.  9/10

Omaha NE

402-933-4027

Conclusions: ” The MCS ( Modified cross body stretch) and MSS (modified sleeper stretch) are effective for increasing shoulder internal rotation and horizontal adduction ROM and decreasing muscle stiffness of the infraspinatus or teres minor.” To increase IR and horizontal adduction, statistically both were equally effective in 24 yr old males BB players.

What does this mean to me? 

CORE Physical Therapy in Omaha Nebraska specializes in athletes. We understand all athletes have special and unique bodies, needs and goals. We work with the latest research and one on one rehabilitation to get our athletes better than before. Omaha has no parallel in the physical therapy world.

Why do I need CORE and how are you different?

We specialize in athletes,  and you will see our clinic was designed for that very type of population here in Omaha. We do not have techs or assistants that work without our patients. We do not share patients. We structure your car based and you, your goals, and your medical history. THIS should be the standard for our industry, unfortunately its growingly uncommon and unique.

Come and see the CORE difference for yourself.

C.O.R.E. Physical Therapy and Sports Performance PC, 

17660 Wright St, Suites 9/10

Omaha, NE 68130

402-930-4027

CORE Physical Therapy is a small family owned business.

CORE Physical Therapy has no investors.

CORE Physical therapy runs completely independent.

CORE Physical Therapy competes against huge companies and Hospitals.

CORE Physical Therapy has won Best of Omaha, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021.

CORE Physical Therapy has to be better than its competition to compete.

CORE Physical Therapy is different, Come see the CORE difference.

At CORE Physical Therapy in Omaha, We specialize in the treatment of athletes. We have worked with athletes for a combined 30 years. CORE was established in 2015 by Dr. Mark and Dr. Claire Rathjen is family owned and operated.

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Effects of two stretching methods on shoulder range of motion and muscle stiffness in baseball players with posterior shoulder tightness: a randomized controlled trial

Taishi Yamauchi 1, Satoshi Hasegawa 2, Masatoshi Nakamura 3, Satoru Nishishita 2, Ko Yanase 2, Kosuke Fujita 2, Jun Umehara 2, Xiang Ji 2, Satoko Ibuki 2, Noriaki Ichihashi 2
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Abstract

Background: The cross-body stretch and sleeper stretch are widely used for improving flexibility of the posterior shoulder. These stretching methods were modified by Wilk. However, few quantitative data are available on the new, modified stretching methods. A recent study reported the immediate effects of stretching and soft tissue mobilization on the shoulder range of motion (ROM) and muscle stiffness in subjects with posterior shoulder tightness. However, the long-term effect of stretching for muscle stiffness is unknown. The objective of this study was to examine the effects of 2 stretching methods, the modified cross-body stretch (MCS) and the modified sleeper stretch (MSS), on shoulder ROM and muscle stiffness in baseball players with posterior shoulder tightness.

Methods: Twenty-four college baseball players with ROM limitations in shoulder internal rotation were randomly assigned to the MCS or MSS group. We measured shoulder internal rotation and horizontal adduction ROM and assessed posterior shoulder muscle stiffness with ultrasonic shear wave elastography before and after a 4-week intervention. Subjects were asked to perform 3 repetitions of the stretching exercises every day, for 30 seconds, with their dominant shoulder.

Results: In both groups, shoulder internal rotation and horizontal adduction ROM were significantly increased after the 4-week intervention. Muscle stiffness of the teres minor decreased in the MCS group, and that of the infraspinatus decreased in the MSS group.

Conclusions: The MCS and MSS are effective for increasing shoulder internal rotation and horizontal adduction ROM and decreasing muscle stiffness of the infraspinatus or teres minor.

Keywords: Shear wave elastography; baseball; infraspinatus; modified cross-over stretching; modified sleeper stretching; posterior shoulder tightness; teres minor.

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