off-season training Archives - Mishock Physical Therapy & Associates

Baseball Pitchers – Shutdown or De-load?

jennaadmin | October 14, 2025

Baseball Pitchers - Shutdown or De-Load? By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC As baseball season winds down, pitchers face an important decision: should they take a complete break (“shutdown”) or follow a gradual “de-load” period to protect their arm health and maintain performance? Research over the past decade has begun to reshape [...]

Baseball Injury Prevention

jennaadmin | May 5, 2025

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 […]

Baseball Sports Performance: Run Fast, Throw Hard, and Hit Far with Combination Training

kevinadmin | December 9, 2024

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 [...]