EPISODE · Jul 28, 2026 · 53 MIN
Dry Needling Strategies for Baseball Athletes with Physical Therapists, Jonathan Rouse and Steve Luca
from Let's Get Physical (Therapy) · host Becca Schumer/Jonathan Rouse, PT, DPT, SCS, Steve Luca, PT, ATC
Send us Fan MailHow do the pros use dry needling to keep elite pitchers on the mound? In this episode, we sit down with physical therapists Jonathan Rouse and Steve Luca to dive into the clinical application of dry needling for baseball athletes. Both Jon and Steve work extensively with ballplayers across all levels, including Steve’s work with the MedStar Health Orioles Pitching Lab, integrating dry needling as a precision tool for more than just pain relief. We discuss how they utilize needling to reset the kinetic chain, manage in-season muscle guarding, and optimize the neuromuscular windows required for high-velocity throwing. Whether you are a sports PT looking to refine your technique or a coach interested in the latest recovery tech, this deep dive into the "how" and "why" of needling the overhead athlete is a must listen. Please be sure to follow us on Instagram @medstarhealthpt and email: [email protected] with any questions or podcast ideas! Thank you for listening!
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Send us Fan Mail How do the pros use dry needling to keep elite pitchers on the mound? In this episode, we sit down with physical therapists Jonathan Rouse and Steve Luca to dive into the clinical application of dry needling for baseball athletes. Both Jon and Steve work extensively with ballplayers across all levels, including Steve’s work with the MedStar Health Orioles Pitching Lab, integrating dry needling as a precision tool for more than just pain relief. We discuss how they utili...
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