San Fransisco Giants Physical Therapist- Dr. Tom Battaglia PT, DPT, SCS

About this episode

Tom Battaglia discusses his expertise in sports physical therapy and his experiences with professional baseball athletes.

Today’s guest brings a wealth of expertise at the intersection of sports physical therapy, professional baseball, and academic instruction. Please welcome Tom Battaglia, PT, DPT, SCS , a seasoned Minor League Physical Therapist with the San Francisco Giants , where he serves athletes navigating the physical demands of pro baseball. Tom also shares his passion for teaching as an Adjunct Faculty member at Midwestern University , instructing musculoskeletal and therapeutic exercise. His foundational training includes a Sports Physical Therapy Residency at M Health Fairview , where he refined his skills in high-performance rehabilitation. In today’s episode, we'll explore Tom’s genuine insights from the field—working with elite athletes—as well as how his experiences in both clinical and academic settings shape his approach to injury prevention, movement optimization, and performance excellence.”

People in this episode

Host: Ziggy Zeigler

Guest: Tom Battaglia

Topics covered

• sports physical therapy
• professional baseball
• injury prevention
• movement optimization
• performance excellence

Keywords

• physical therapy
• baseball
• rehabilitation
• athlete performance
• musculoskeletal
• therapeutic exercise

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: San Francisco Giants, Midwestern University, M Health Fairview