Mikaela’s Shoulder and Scapular Pain Patient Story
Mikaela came to our clinic with shoulder and scapular pain that worsened with pitching and playing softball. Due to the pain and to avoid the aggravating factors, she took a break from throwing and pitching so we could focus on foundational strength, core strength, and shoulder stability.
Without fail, Mikaela showed up bright and early before school to work hard and get back to playing softball. As she built up her rotator cuff and scapular strength, we incorporated stability and plyometrics to prepare her to return to throwing. She began a return to throwing program that gradually built up her throwing distance and endurance and worked her way to pitching. She recently pitched in her first game in a while! Way to go Mikaela!!
