Managing Posterior Instability in Sports Medicine | Dr. James Bradley

Join Stephania Bell, PT, OCS Emeritus, CSCS, senior writer and injury analyst for ESPN, as she sits down with Dr. James Bradley, Clinical Professor of Orthopedics at UPMC, Head Team Physician for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Past President of AOSSM, at the 2025 AOSSM Annual Meeting in Nashville.In this episode, Dr. Bradley discusses posterior shoulder instability, the evolution of surgical management, and rehabilitation protocols for elite athletes. He also shares insights on managing athletes during the season and fostering a team-based sports medicine culture.Physical therapists and orthopedic specialists will gain actionable takeaways on rehab progression, sport-specific adaptations, and collaboration with surgical teams.Target Audience: physical therapists, orthopedic physical therapists, sports medicine clinicians, athletic trainers, rehabilitation specialists, PT students, orthopedic residents, team physicians, sports coachesThe Treatment of Posterior Subluxation in Athleteshttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8504591/