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Dr. Tom Gormely

Dr. Tom Gormely

Board certified orthopedic clinical specialist, doctor of physical therapy, and certified strength and conditioning coach specializing in the development and science of rotational athletes.

The Biomechanics of Throwing a Football: The Science Made Simple

The Biomechanics of Throwing a Football: The Science Made Simple

1) Hip-Shoulder Separation: The Key to Power Hip-shoulder separation angle and timing are crucial factors that influence throwing in sports. Hip-shoulder separation angle refers to the angle between the pelvis and the shoulders during the throwing motion. This angle serves as the transition of power from the pelvis (lower half)

Kinesthetics and Skill Expression in Sports

Kinesthetics and Skill Expression in Sports

Why is Kinesthetic Awareness important in Skill Development and Athletics? Proprioception is an important variable both in life and in specific athletic skill, however, kinesthetic awareness really serves as the driver behind both skill acquisition and coordinated skill expression. Athletes/individuals have varying degrees of kinesthetic awareness at birth (possible

Ecological Dynamics and Dynamic Systems Theory (Actionable Mechanism & Example)

Ecological Dynamics and Dynamic Systems Theory (Actionable Mechanism & Example)

When learning new sport skills and developing a motor plan, the athlete must reach a point of autonomous recall that fits the environment and task at hand. As discussed in [a previous blog post], motor learning can be influenced and driven through the correct steps of the teacher and learner.

The Basics of Motor Learning: How Athletes Learn New Sport Skills & Movements

The Basics of Motor Learning: How Athletes Learn New Sport Skills & Movements

Motor learning is an evolving and emerging area of sports science. In physical therapy education, there is a broad focus on motor learning strategies and skill acquisition as it pertains to neuro-rehabilitation (i.e. post-CVA). More recently, sports science has picked up the concepts of scientifically-informed motor learning strategies and