(Cohort Learning Series Session 2) Simplifying Performance
Rehab: Sport-Specific Progressions

Presented by Nate Denning and Phil Plisky

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Description

Progressing an injured athlete back into performance and sport can be challenging. This introductory webinar addresses this industry gap by providing rehabilitation providers and strength and conditioning specialists with the practical skills to build strength and power performance programs for athletes with upper extremity injuries. Participants will build their own program and receive comparison feedback based on the lecturer's programming. This course will also highlight how to incorporate specific return-to-sport progressions, such as a baseball pitcher's return-to-throw program.

This webinar provides relevant content for a broad range of disciplines, specifically Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Athletic Training, and Strength and Conditioning.

Prior to this webinar, please complete these courses:

Simplifying Performance Rehab Part 5: UCL Reconstruction

Simplifying Performance Rehab Part 6: Shoulder Instability

You can locate all coursework and additional cohort details by searching for your cohort here:

https://www.medbridge.com/cohort-learning

Instructors

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Nate Denning, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS, RSCC

Dr. Nathan Denning is the founder of Integrated Performance and a partner at Athlete Development Solutions. His mission is to revolutionize human performance and rehabilitation through the integration of physical, mental, and educational support. Nate believes that peak performance—whether for an athlete or a clinician—is the…

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Phil Plisky, PT, DSc, ATC, CSCS

Dr. Phil Plisky is a professor in the University of Evansville’s Doctor of Physical Therapy and PhD in Health Professions Education programs. He is the host of the Medbridge Rehab and Performance Lab podcast and founder of the Coaches Club at

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Learning Objectives

  • Select upper-extremity strength training progressions for an individual in phase 4 of tissue healing to support return to leisure sports and active recreation
  • Classify upper-extremity power exercises appropriate for an athlete in phase 4 of tissue healing following shoulder or elbow injury
  • Identify key acute and chronic workload variables required to monitor total stress during a baseball pitcher’s return-to-throw progression
  • Order the progressive phases of a return-to-throw protocol following UCL reconstruction to safely restore structured physical activity

Agenda

All times in Eastern Time.

7:00pm–7:15pm
Strength and Power Programming
7:15pm–7:35pm
Sport-Specific Return: Return to Throwing
7:35pm–8:00pm
Live Q&A Session

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Details

  • November 18, 2026
  • 7:00pm-8:00pm EST
    • PTs/PTAs, Introductory
    • OTs/OTAs, Introductory
    • ATs, Essential
  • Register soon to secure your spot!

* Available November 18

Accreditation

Requirements

To receive CEU credit all disciplines must attend the webinar for the full duration, complete the quiz with a minimum score of 70%, and complete the participant survey.

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