Category Archives: Youth Sports
Baseball Injury Prevention: Is Arm Pain After Throwing Always Bad?
Baseball Injury Prevention
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 […]
Prevention Through Training
Effective Solutions for Low Back Pain
Baseball Sports Performance: Run Fast, Throw Hard, and Hit Far with Combination Training
Baseball Injury Prevention: Why is Tommy John Surgery on the Rise?
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 […]
Knee Injuries in Sports: How does Early Physical Therapy Help?
By Dr. John R. Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Knee Injuries in Sports: How does Early Physical Therapy Help? By Dr. John R. Mishock In the US, 7 million knee injuries present to emergency rooms every year following sports-related injuries. Studies show that 15-40% of sports-related injuries occur at the knee. Anterior Cruciate ligament […]
Growth-Plate Injuries of the Shoulder and Elbow in Baseball and Softball Players
Baseball Performance: What can I expect during Rehabilitation following Tommy John Internal Brace Surgery?
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