Cassidy Sports Physical Therapy, Inc.

Daniel T. Cassidy, Physical Therapist, A.S., A.A.S.

Sports Injury Specialist including: Shoulder, Elbow, Spine and Orthotic Therapy, and Personal Training.

Inventor of the AB & BACK 2000 Torso Trainer, used by the San Diego Padres, St. Louis Cardinals and University of San Diego baseball teams.

Education

Northwestern University Medical School, B.S., Physical Therapy, 1987

Southern Illinois University, A.A.S., Physical Therapy Assistant, 1985

Thornton Community College, A.S., Mechanical Engineering, 1984

Southern Illinois University, Mechanical Engineering Major, 1982-1984

Acknowledgments

USA Olympic Baseball Team, Consultant, Sydney, Australia, 2000

St. Louis Cardinals Baseball Team, Rehabilitation and Strength Conditioning Consultant, 1999

San Diego Padres Baseball Team, Rehabilitation and Strength Conditioning Consultant, 1999

Work Experience

Oakland Athletics Baseball Team, Team Physical Therapist, 1993-1996

Developed pitchers in-season strength conditioning program for shoulder and elbow
A version of the Cassidy Program is used by the Oakland Athletics, Arizona Diamondbacks, Toronto Blue Jays, Arizona State and USD Baseball teams
Organized research study for the shoulder with Lewis Yocum, M.D., Anaheim Angels

Shiley Sports and Health Center, Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, California.

Senior Orthopedic Physical Therapist 1989-1993
Consultant for the San Diego Padres 1990-1993

Baseball Experience

Coaching

Barona Stars, Amateur Baseball Team, Grand Forks International Tournament Champions 2004

Mesa Community College, 2003-2004

Volunteer, University of San Diego, 2001-2002

Professional

New York Mets, Minor League, Infielder, 1986

College

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, 1983-1984; Missouri Valley Conference Division I Champions

Amateur

San Diego Stars, 1989; National Baseball Congress National Tournament, 5th Place.

Lectures

National Strength Conditioning Association (NSCA) Sport Specific Conference. Evaluation of the Baseball Shoulder and Inseason Pitching Program. 2004

Professional Baseball Athletic Training Seminar (PBATS), Annual baseball injury seminar, shoulder rehabilitation and in-season pitching program

PT/ATC Seminar with Padres Team Physician Jan Fronek, shoulder throwing injuries and rehabilitation.

Seminar on shoulder throwing injuries for Japanese Orthopedic Surgeons and Japanese Baseball Teams, Daiei Hawks and Kintetsu Buffaloes.

Cassidy Sports Professional Pitching Program

Based on 20 years experience rehabilitating baseball players and his experience as physical therapist for the Oakland A's and San Diego Padres Dan Cassidy has created the first in-season pitching program ever that includes a safe exercise routine for both amateur and professional pitchers...more