7 Essential Exercises for Athletes Playing Through Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Sports fans dread the words, ‘thoracic outlet syndrome.’ Victor Wembanyama and Zack Wheeler lost their seasons to the disease. TOS strikes athletes at all levels, but not all athletes with TOS are treated with surgery. Fortunately, athletes can recover from TOS with a well-designed and carefully supervised exercise program.
Zack Wheeler, Phillies’ Ace, Struck Down by Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Zach Wheeler is the ace of the Philadelphia Phillies pitching staff. The Phillies are in first place in the National League East, due in no small part to Wheeler’s pitching. In a huge shock to the Phillies and their fans, Wheeler suffered a blood clot in his pitching arm, and likely has developed venous thoracic outlet syndrome.
What happened to Victor Wembanyama?
This year‘s NBA playoffs have been as thrilling as any in recent memory, but they have been turned upside down by serious injuries to several star players. We suggest that no injury has had a bigger impact than Victor Wembanyama’s blood clot. Could Victor Wembanyama be facing thoracic outlet syndrome?
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome In Baseball Players
Baseball players, particularly pitchers, suffer from thoracic outlet syndrome at higher rates than ever before. Learn why these elite athletes are at increased risk for TOS.
Statistics Make the Case for Chris Archer
Chris Archer, Minnesota Twins’ pitcher, is making a comeback from thoracic outlet syndrome surgery. Read two different statistical analyses regarding his success.
Elite Swimmer Overcomes Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Meet Jake Marcum, an elite college swimmer who overcame TOS. Read his inspiring story.
MLB Star Begins Comeback from Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Every pitcher dreams about getting to the big leagues. Only a few have the talent and perseverance to do so. Every generation a dominant pitcher emerges, taking his team to new heights and winning a championship. Stephen Strasburg is one of the rare few in recent memory who stood out at every level since high school, eventually dominating the major leagues and guiding the Washington Nationals to their first World Series championship in 2019. Strasburg won the World Series MVP for his performance. Early in his 2020 season, Strasburg suffered from a nerve issue in his pitching hand, described as ‘carpal tunnel neuritis.’ He did not pitch again until 2021, at which time he was diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome.
Kyle Zimmer’s emotional debut for Royals…
Kyle Zimmer had a bright future as a major league pitcher. But his present was darkened by an onslaught of injuries. Thoracic outlet syndrome seemed the final insult, but surprisingly, Kyle is back!
Benedictine pitcher back on mound after blood-clot surgery
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The sidelining of rising NBA star Markelle Fultz
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