AANA19 Shoulder Access Pass-New Concepts in the Kinetic Chain - Featured Lecture-Dr. William Ben Kibler, M.D.

New Concepts in the Kinetic Chain - Featured Lecture-Dr. William Ben Kibler, M.D.

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The speaker discusses the kinetic chain in throwing, emphasizing the coordinated force transfer from legs, core, scapula, to the hand, crucial for peak performance and injury prevention. Dysfunction in any segment, especially hip, core, or scapular dyskinesis, leads to compensations and pain, often mistaken as isolated shoulder issues. Two case studies—a pro tennis player and a college pitcher—illustrate successful rehabilitation focusing on the entire kinetic chain rather than just shoulder surgery. Evaluations must include the whole chain, as failures occur in predictable patterns. Understanding this integrated approach reveals true injury causes and guides effective treatment beyond MRI findings.

Keywords

kinetic chain

throwing biomechanics

scapular dyskinesis

rehabilitation case studies

integrated injury treatment