Category Archives: Arm and Shoulder Pain
Baseball and Softball Arm Injuries: How do I return to throwing?
Throwing Program Guideline: Return from Injury
Baseball Arm Throwing Injuries: A possible solution?
Throwing Program Guideline: Return from injury
Baseball Sports Performance and Injury Prevention: Interval Throwing Programing Following Arm Injury
Baseball Related Arm Injuries: A Possible Solution
Physical Therapy and the Shoulder Joint Replacement: Returning to the highest level of function
By Dr. John R. Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Shoulder replacement surgeries have dramatically increased in number over the past few decades. There are nearly 53,000 shoulder replacement surgeries performed in the United States annually. Over the years there have been dramatic advances in this surgical procedure and rehabilitation allowing it to enjoy a success rate […]
Baseball Sports performance and Injury Prevention: Short Arm vs Long Arm Action in Baseball Pitching
By Dr. John R. Mishock, PT, DPT, DC The baseball pitcher is the most vital position in baseball. The success of the baseball pitcher not only requires high-level ability but also requires durability and prevention of injury. Science has also shown that in elite baseball pitchers, 85% of throwing velocity comes from leg drive (push-off […]
Golf Sports Performance: Will resistance exercise training negatively impact my Golf Swing? What’s the benefit?
By Dr. John R. Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Golf is a popular sport in the US, with over 32 million participants annually (National Golf Foundation, 2020). The most critical determinant of golf performance is the resulting combination of ball accuracy and driving distance. A significant amount of skill and deliberate practice is needed to hit […]