Matt Bashore DPT, CSCS

Husband and Father. DPT #KSPT. CSCS. Enjoy lifting heavy things. Ex Professional Baseball Player #NYY and #MIN

[Matt Bashore DPT, CSCS @mbashore22]

Study looking at patellar tendonopathy showing a correlation with shank-forefoot alignment, hip IR, and hip ext/abd strength.

The knee is a “stupid” joint. Just does what it is told. Check above and below. https://t.co/Ug67eH2O0q

[Mike Reiman @MikeReiman]

Epidemiology, Workload, and Performance of Major League Baseball Pitchers Placed on the Disabled List https://t.co/KBNy9qeLQ9

[PGA TOUR @PGATOUR]

This is why we all love Phil.

#LiveUnderPar

[Matt Bashore DPT, CSCS @mbashore22]

After my⚾️career ended, Janelle and I made a 5 yr plan. Yesterday we reached that goal and I became a DPT! Required many late nights of studying, but wouldn't have been possible without the support from my beautiful wife who carried so much weight t/o the process.

[Matt Bashore DPT, CSCS @mbashore22]

@That_Brett_Guy Haha for many yes. But for me it felt like

[Matt Bashore DPT, CSCS @mbashore22]

My recent go at 495lbs. Bit of a grind, but got it up.

[Matt Bashore DPT, CSCS @mbashore22]

@n_landis Haha. That starts tonight and tomorrow night after graduation events!

[Matt Bashore DPT, CSCS @mbashore22]

Great read about scapular function. Big takeaway is shifting our thinking from training for scapular stability to robustness.

Robustness - tolerance for uncertainty, which allows for degrees of movement variability.

https://t.co/IPxmaLdRdp

[Eric Cressey @EricCressey]

Coaches often highlight the need to include single-leg work to help strength programs "carry over" better to the real world of athletics, but rarely do you hear fitness professionals talking about the importance of unilateral upper body exercises. More: https://t.co/wUsFDyQBd8

[Matt Bashore DPT, CSCS @mbashore22]

@tonygentilcore1 Cashier: But if I traveled back in time, I'd have to consistently work hard for several years still...(washes down some Doritos with Mtn Dew) I'll just stay the course and blame my genetics.

[Dan Lorenz @kcrehabguy]

This is awesome. https://t.co/OgYpM1bN4v

[Matt Bashore DPT, CSCS @mbashore22]

@Ryan_Faer Great point. If we made as many mobility and movement quality goals as we did strength, probably be surprised at how much better we'd feel and perform. Not as cool to post a video of hip IR PR as a 1 Rep Max DL PR.

[Matt Bashore DPT, CSCS @mbashore22]

Quick screen of cervical rotation to the lead shoulder for throwers, hitters, golfers, etc. is rarely checked but should be. Could be the reason why they don't reach optimal loading and/or open up early, leading to suboptimal performance and increased stress placed on the body.

[Matt Bashore DPT, CSCS @mbashore22]

Doing the same workout(s) for 2, 4, 6 months? Not making any progress?

It's called progressive overload for a reason. Look to increase the stress placed on your body from the previous workout by changing variables (exercise selection, intensity, volume, frequency, rest cycles).

[Matt Bashore DPT, CSCS @mbashore22]

1 of the top, often overlooked, recovery tools from training and daily stress is adequate sleep. 1st step to ⬆️ sleep shouldn't be pills

1.Consistent bed and wake time

2.Turn off electronics 30-60 min before bed

3.Pitch dark room

4. 5-10 min focused breathing before bed

[Matt Bashore DPT, CSCS @mbashore22]

@EricCressey Great post. Hits at the importance of therapist and personal trainers seeking out one another and building a relationship. As a therapist, I always wish I had a greater length of time with the patients I work with. Referring to a personal trainer is a great way to fill that gap.

[Matt Bashore DPT, CSCS @mbashore22]

@Timcollins55 @CMRodg Agreed. Everything is relative. Not complaining about my about my situation. Blessed to have the opportunity to play baseball for as long as I did and make money doing so. Still was a grind.
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[Matt Bashore DPT, CSCS @mbashore22]

@CMRodg @Timcollins55 Not sure what word you would use to describe rehabbing from your 2nd UCLR on a minor league salary while trying to provide for your wife and kids, and keep your job. Grind comes to mind.

[Matt Bashore DPT, CSCS @mbashore22]

@brentloggins64 @SimoneBaseball @PitchMechanics The ones with collegiate/pro talent or the ones without it? Showcases have their purpose, but not the way they are being sold. Just making the point that showcases are not a must to be seen.