Dealing with Medial Elbow Pain in Baseball Players: Understanding Tommy John Surgery and Other Common Injuries
In this episode, Dr. Michael Falk, a physical therapist at Kinetic Sports Medicine Performance, addresses the common concern among baseball players dealing with medial elbow pain: the need for Tommy John surgery. The episode explains that while Tommy John surgery is sometimes necessary for a complete UCL tear, it is often not required for first-time elbow pain. Dr. Falk discusses other potential causes of medial elbow pain such as Little Leaguer's Elbow, flexor pronator muscle strains, minor UCL sprains, and ulnar nerve irritation. The podcast emphasizes the importance of professional medical evaluation and describes a conservative rehabilitation approach tailored to individual needs, involving rest, strengthening exercises, and gradual reintroduction to throwing. Listeners are encouraged to share the episode with teammates, leave reviews, and visit the Kinetic Sports Medicine Performance website for more resources.
