Dalton Schumer posts throwing thread

Dalton Schumer, a board-certified sports physical therapist, posted a multi-part thread on X on September 2, 2026, laying out a clinician-facing approach to managing throwing-related injuries. (x.com) ### What practical steps did Schumer put forward for ramping throwing load? Schumer recommended weekly load management with explicit, progressive ramp-ups for throwing volume and intensity, described as clinician-directed increments rather than athlete-only self-regulation. (x.com) Schumer outlined graduated intervals, gradual increases in distance and effort, and checkpoints for pain or performance decay to guide progression. ### Which specific elbow or shoulder risks did he single out? Schumer named the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) as a key area of concern for overhead throwers and stressed monitoring valgus stress and symptom patterns during ramped throwing programs. (x.com) He recommended pausing progression if medial elbow pain emerges and seeking diagnostic evaluation for persistent symptoms. ### What evidence did Schumer cite to justify his recommendations? Schumer referenced Pabian et al. 2024 on seasonal declines in periscapular strength among collegiate pitchers as context for emphasizing preseason and in-season maintenance training. (x.com) He used that study to argue that measurable strength changes across a season can increase vulnerability to throwing stress unless weekly load and strengthening are managed. ### Who is Dalton Schumer and why does his guidance matter to clinicians? Schumer is listed on ChoosePT with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and a board-certified orthopaedic specialist credential, and he works in sports-focused outpatient settings. Schumer has previously discussed pitching rehab and prevention in practitioner interviews and coaching partnerships, positioning him as a clinician who combines clinic-based rehab with performance coaching. (x.com) (ijspt.scholasticahq.com) ### How did Schumer structure the clinician-facing checklist he posted? Schumer’s checklist began with objective weekly load targets, objective strength tests (including scapular and rotator cuff measures), and clear stop-or-refer criteria tied to pain location and function. The checklist also included phased exercises, home-program dosages, and reassessment intervals intended for use by physical therapists, athletic trainers and strength coaches. (choosept.com) ### Where can clinicians and coaches find the thread and the supporting literature? Schumer’s full thread is posted on X under his account and is accessible by the post ID 2094868926161195149; he attached references including Pabian et al. 2024 to his clinical notes. (premierpitching.com) The IJSPT paper by Pabian and colleagues is published with DOI 10.26603/001c.117398 and is available through the International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. (x.com) Schumer’s post arrives ahead of a scheduled APTA/ACAPT Admissions Network combined event on September 23, 2026, which may be of interest to clinicians and academic faculty following sports-rehab education and admission trends. (aptaeducation.org) (ijspt.scholasticahq.com) (x.com)