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Expert Profile: Dr. John H. Park, DC, CSCS

Expertise: Dr. Park is the founder of clinic director of Progressive Spinal and Sports Rehabilitation in Rockville, MD. As an athlete and former competitor in Tae Kwon Do and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Dr. Park has extensive knowledge in treating sports-related injuries. He has been featured in Men's Fitness Magazine and has lectured on topics related to ergonomics, exercise, health, and fitness. With his knowledge as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA, he has helped professional athletes including players in the NFL and NBA, professionals on the PGA tour, and several of the nation's best Mixed Martial Arts and Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) competitors. He has also worked with some of the top NCAA athletes in the Midwest rehabilitate injuries and return them to competition. Whether you are a professional athlete or a weekend warrior, you can be sure Dr. Park and his staff will get you back to doing the things you enjoy the most. For more info visit www.ProSpineRehab.com or www.yourMMAdoctor.com

Experience in the area
Nine years of clinical experience in private practice and group practice along with post-graduate training in orthopedics, rehabilitation, and sports injuries. Dr. Park has lectured and written on various topics in health, exercise, ergonomics, and fitness and has treated amateur and professional athletes throughout the country

Organizations
ACA, MCA, NSCA

Publications
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1608/is_5_20/ai_n6011840
Elbow Pain: Anatomy of an Armbar Injury (August 2008 FIGHT! magazine)
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/31/sports/othersports/31ears.html
Back Pain in MMA (April 2008 FIGHT! magazine) http://www.onthemat.com/articles/Shoulder_Pain_and_Mixed_Martial_Arts_10_30_2007.html http://www.onthemat.com/articles/The_ART_of_Pain_Relief_11_07_2007.html http://www.onthemat.com/articles/When_Its_More_Than_Just_a_Pain_in_the_Neck_11_30_2007.html http://www.onthemat.com/articles/Knee_Injuries__Part_1_12_12_2007.html http://www.onthemat.com/articles/Knee_Injuries__Part_2_01_10_2008.html http://www.onthemat.com/articles/Back_Pain_in_MMA_01_29_2008.html http://www.onthemat.com/articles/Elbow_Injuries_Part_1_03_06_2008.html http://www.onthemat.com/articles/Elbow_Injuries_Part_2_04_01_2008.html http://www.onthemat.com/articles/Prolotherapy_Injections_to_Build_Healthy_Tissue_05_06_2008.html http://www.onthemat.com/articles/Supplements_for_MMA_Athletes_07_02_2008.html

Education/Credentials
Doctor of Chiropractic (National University of Health Sciences) B.S., Biology (National University of Health Sciences) B.S., Biology (University of Maryland) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with NSCA Certified Active Release Techniques Provider

Past/Present Clients
Amateur athletes, non-athletes, and professional athletes in the UFC, NFL, NBA, and PGA.

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 570
Knowledge	9.89 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	10.0 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.89 Best of the best
Politeness	9.94 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		1
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		36

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
9	10	10	10	08/24/08
10	10	10	10	08/24/08
10	10	10	10	07/20/08
10	10	10	10	06/16/08
9	10	10	9	06/14/08

User Comments

Thank you for getting back to me so quickly.
(Elena on 08/24/08)

thank you.
(vicki on 08/24/08)

awesome answers, super quick response. class act, this guy knows his stuff
(Lukas on 07/20/08)

excellent reply, fast and very helpful. thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(Ron on 06/16/08)

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Recent Answers from Dr. John H. Park, DC, CSCS

2008-08-24 knee pain: In short, get it checked out by a physician, physical therapist, or chiropractor. It could be a number of different causes, but one of the most common causes of knee pain in women is what is referred to...

2008-08-23 right shoulder / upper back injury: It sounds like you might have a peripheral nerve entrapment - possibly from scar tissue formation post injury. I'm assuming you've had an MRI done to rule out any rotator cuff tears, cervical disc herniations...

2008-07-19 making a come back: How did you find the time to exercise while working 70+ hours per week - that's pretty impressive. I don't know what kind of shape your knees are in, but as far as the running is concerned you're absolutely...

2008-07-17 swollen knee: Swelling always means inflammation, and lots of things can cause it. Blunt traumas from a fall may cause bone bruising and in more serious cases, something known as osteochondritis dessicans where the...

2008-06-12 muscle strain: I'm not sure what you mean by "muscle swelling", but in any case it is something that would warrant a physical examination by a physician. If it is truly "swollen" without any frank traumas, you may have...