6 Physical Therapy Exercises to Train Like a Baseball Pro

Since Bravery Home Healthcare’s name is partly inspired by the Atlanta Braves, we think it’s only fitting to take some exercise cues from their playbook. Our at-home physical therapists can use exercises from baseball pros to help you or a loved one deal with chronic pain, bounce back from an accident, or simply improve overall mobility.

Check out six exercises that our Jacksonville at-home physical therapy experts can incorporate into your recovery or health management routine.

Warm Up Like an Athlete

Our physical therapists get you ready for activity with stretches to prevent injuries. According to the Mayo Clinic, stretching can gradually increase your heart rate and the blood flow to your muscles.

One of our favorites is the torso twist:

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Keep your lower body stable throughout the movement.
Rotate your torso side to side slowly.
Focus on enhancing spinal flexibility.
Warm up your upper body as you perform the twists.

Fortify Your Core

So much power radiates from your core! Whether you’re seeking to be better at an activity or just move around more easily, core strength enhances balance, stability, and flexibility while reducing the risk of injuries, particularly in the lower back.

A great core (and glute) building exercise is bridges:

Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat.
Engage your core.
Lift your hips to form a straight line from shoulders to knees.
Hold briefly.
Lower back down.
Repeat for as many reps as recommended by our at-home physical therapists.

Strengthen Your Shoulders

Shoulder injuries are common in baseball due to the repetitive overhead motions, but anyone can fall victim to pain and inflammation. PT exercises can help maintain shoulder mobility and prevent injuries.

Bravery Home Healthcare loves wall angels as a way to promote movement and good posture:

Stand with your back against a wall.
Raise your arms to a “Y” position, keeping them and your lower back in contact with the wall.
Slowly lower your arms to a “W” position.
Return to the “Y” position.
Repeat for the recommended number of reps.

Build Hip and Knee Strength

Strong hips and knees are essential for maintaining mobility and reducing the risk of lower body injuries. Your knees and hips bear the brunt of walking and activities, so the muscles around them need to be able to hold everything in proper alignment for fluid motion.

Clamshells are an excellent way to develop both areas:

Lie on your side with knees bent and feet together.
Keeping your feet touching, raise your top knee as high as you can without moving your pelvis.
Lower back down and repeat for the appropriate number of reps on each side.

Cool Down

Cooling down helps reduce muscle soreness and improve flexibility. We can work cool-down exercises into your at-home physical therapy in Jacksonville.

A simple seated forward bend can help keep your muscles loose:

Sit with your legs straight out in front of you.
Inhale and raise your arms overhead.
Exhale as you bend forward from your hips, reaching towards your feet.
Hold for 20-30 seconds.

Level Up Your Health Game with Jacksonville At-Home Physical Therapy

Consistent physical therapy designed just for you can totally transform your health. Talk to the physical therapy experts at Bravery Home Healthcare today about adding these and other pro-level exercises to your routine. Our team’s at-home health services are a home run. Contact us today to book!

6 Physical Therapy Exercises to Train Like a Baseball Pro

Warm Up Like an Athlete

Fortify Your Core

Strengthen Your Shoulders

Build Hip and Knee Strength

Cool Down

Level Up Your Health Game with Jacksonville At-Home Physical Therapy

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