Dr. Larry Balle
Sports Medicine Physician
15 Podcasts on BackTable
Dr. Larry Balle is a sports medicine physician practicing at Houston Methodist in Houston, Texas.
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Episode # 117 • 06 Oct 2026
Upper Extremity Rehab: Key Concepts & Techniques
Why is rehab for the overhead athlete so nuanced, and how much of the answer is hidden below the shoulder? On this episode of BackTable Bone & Sports, Dr. Larry Balle welcomes Corbin Hedt, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS, to explore upper extremity rehabilitation, fellowship training in sports physical therapy, and the evidence behind advanced throwing programs. Hedt breaks down the kinetic chain from the ground up, explains why only a few accredited fellowships exist for upper extremity athletes, and shares why modern rehab is all about proximal stability leading to distal performance.
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About
Dr. Balle is a double board-certified physician in sports medicine and family medicine, dedicated to caring for active individuals and athletes of all levels. A Katy, Texas native, he graduated from Katy High School, Texas A&M, and completed his residency at Baylor College of Medicine.
He currently serves as a team physician for Rice University, Houston Ballet, and St. Pius High School, and has worked with elite athletes from the NFL, NBA, MLB, Olympic teams, and major sporting events like the Houston Marathon. Dr. Balle specializes in non-surgical orthopedics, regenerative medicine (including stem cell therapies), and ultrasound-guided procedures to help the body heal naturally. He’s passionate about helping patients recover from injuries and improve performance through personalized care and biomechanical adjustments.
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