A Science-Based Look at When to Worry and When to Rest By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Arm pain after throwing is a common complaint among baseball players at all levels-from Little League to the Major Leagues. But is all post-throwing pain a red flag? Or can some soreness be part [...]
Baseball Injury Prevention: Is In-season Shoulder and Elbow Exercise Important to Prevent Arm Injury in Overhead Throwing Athletes? By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Overhead athletes, such as baseball and softball players, place significant demands on their shoulders and elbows, making them susceptible to injuries. Understanding the biomechanics and implementing preventive strategies are […]
The Relationship Between Baseball Velocity, Spin Rate, and Injury Risk: Prevention Through Training By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Baseball has evolved into a game of velocity and spin rate, with pitchers and hitters alike striving for maximum performance. However, as velocity and spin rates increase, so does the risk of [...]
How Physical Therapy Can Improve Your Quality of Life By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Low back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical treatment and is a leading cause of disability worldwide. For many, the pain can be debilitating, affecting their daily routines, work, and quality [...]
Baseball Sports Performance: Run Fast, Throw Hard, and Hit Far with Combination Training By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC The Science Behind Power-to-Strength Training for Baseball Players When observing a Major League Baseball player, we are often astounded by their ability to effortlessly hit a baseball over 400 feet, throw it at [...]
Baseball Injury Prevention: Why is Tommy John Surgery on the Rise? By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Fifty years ago, Tommy John, a pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, had a career-saving experimental elbow surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) by Dr. Frank Jobe. As of 2024, 36% of all […]
Growth-Plate Injuries of the Shoulder and Elbow in Baseball and Softball Players By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Are Growth-plate injuries common in youth and adolescent baseball and softball players? Growth-plate shoulder and elbow injuries are common in youth and adolescent baseball and softball players. The growth plate (epiphyseal plate or physis) is [...]
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Baseball Pitching: What Causes a Baseball Pitcher to Throw Hard? By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC In baseball, it is often said that the pitcher has a strong arm. However, this phrase is a misnomer. Research clearly shows that the arm musculature (hand, forearm, and arm) contributes only about 20-25% of throwing velocity. (Gretchen […]
Knee ACL injuries: Can we prevent them in our athletes? Part 1 By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Knee injuries account for up to 40% of all sports injuries, commonly occurring in soccer, basketball, lacrosse, skiing, football, and gymnastics (Nessier et al. 2017). Knee injuries are the most common cause of surgery in [...]
