Episode 4 - The Thrower's Shoulder

The Sports Medicine Podcast

In Episode 4 of The Sports Medicine Podcast, Dr. Dold sits down with Dr. James Andrews, MD and Dr. Kevin Wilk, PT to discuss injuries and rehabilitation of the thrower’s shoulder. Much attention is given to the infamous SLAP tear of the shoulder and how we deal with this complicated injury in throwing athletes, including rehabilitation and surgery. Kevin Wilk has been a physical therapist, researcher and educator for over 32 years. Kevin is currently the Associate Clinical Director of Champion Sports Medicine in Birmingham, AL. In addition, he is the Director of Rehabilitative Research at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham and is Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Physical Therapy Program at Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI. Kevin is also the Rehabilitation Consultant for the Tampa Bay Rays’ Baseball Team and has worked with the Rays for 18 years. Kevin has worked with professional baseball for 29 years, and with the Rays since the organization started. Dr Wilk received his physical therapy degree from Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago, IL. and his DPT from Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of HealthCare Professions in Boston, MA. Dr. Wilk has published over 170 journal articles, over 115 book chapters and has lectured at over 900 professional and scientific meetings. He has received numerous professional awards. He has performed rehabilitation on some great athletes through his career, including Michael Jordan, Bo Jackson, Charles Barkley, Derek Jeter, Drew Brees, HHH, John Cena, Scottie Pippen, Tom Watson, Roger Clemens, Mariano Rivera, John Smoltz, and Eli Manning, to name a few. For more information on Dr. Kevin Wilk, please visit: www.kevinwilk.com Also: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1060187216300041 This episode is sponsored by: TerumoBCT (previously Harvest Technologies) https://www.harvesttech.com The Sports Medicine Podcast: Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesportsmedicinepodcast/ Feedback/Inquiries: [email protected] Host: Dr. Andrew Dold, MD FACS FRCSC www.DoldMD.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/dr.dold.md/ www.instagram.com/thesportsmedicinepodcast/