The Throwing Athlete
Throughout his extensive training, Dr. Nelson gained specific training and expertise in the treatment of shoulder and elbow injuries amongst athletes. His training at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic in Los Angeles alongside world renowned surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache exposed him to the highest level of shoulder and elbow surgical training, research and care for professional athletes including the Los Angeles Dodgers, Rams and the Los Angeles Angels.
Today, Dr. Nelson continues to focus on shoulder and elbow injury prevention, education and treatment to help athletes return to the field, and life as quickly and safely as possible. Dr. Nelson uses advanced surgical procedures to restore flexibility, movement and comfort to athletes of all ages and skill levels.
In 2021, Dr. Nelson founded the Oklahoma Throwing Athlete Association (OTAA) as a complete resource for players, coaches, trainers, clinicians and parents for information regarding injuries in the throwing athlete. Dr. Nelson works closely with therapists, trainers and other clinicians throughout Oklahoma to provide credible, scientific information and education to aid in the prevention and rehabilitation of injuries in the throwing athlete.
To learn more visit: www.okthrowingathlete.com
Dr. Nelson’s expertise includes the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of many shoulder and elbow conditions common to the athlete including:
- Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury (Tommy John Surgery/UCL Repair)
- Medial Epicondyle Avulsion Fracture/Little Leaguer’s Elbow
- Capitellar OCD
- Olecranon Stress Fracture
- Ulnar Nerve Subluxation
- Snapping Triceps Syndrome
- Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
- Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
- Distal Biceps Rupture
- Valgus Extension Overload
- Elbow Arthroscopy in the Throwing Athlete
- Throwing Elbow Physical Exam
- Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Elbow
- Injury Prevention
