DR . ERIC S . MIZUBA D . C ., DACBSP
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FASTER STRONGER LONGER
Keeping You in the Game
From the Athletic Arena to the Flower Garden
DR . ERIC S . MIZUBA D . C ., DACBSP
Injuries caused by sports-related activities are a substantial concern among players , coaches and parents alike . As pain and inflammation play primary roles with respect to recovery , hyperbaric oxygen therapy ( HBOT ) has been shown to reduce inflammation , pain , and reduce swelling . Five-time NFL MVP Peyton Manning is no stranger to injury , and he has benefited from usage of hyperbarics during his 18 seasons in the NFL . Joe Namath , another NFL Hall of Famer , uses hyperbarics to ameliorate the effects of multiple concussions sustained from years of play . He has publicly been an advocate of hyperbarics , showing through his brain scans the new blood vessel growth to the left side of his brain following several sessions of hyperbarics .
Hyperbarics is not just good science , but also used in the practical world by athletes to accelerate healing , and to prolong careers . Research has demonstrated stem cell production and availability after using hyperbarics . The stem cells have the remarkable potential to develop into numerous different cell types and serve as the body ’ s primary internal repair system . By increasing blood plasma oxygen levels , bone-derived stem cells were shown to proliferate . This evidence plays a key role in regenerative medicine , as the increased number of stem cells in the body have the ability to provide enhanced and accelerated repair to athletic injury .
In childhood we become familiar with visible signs of injury and the changes that take place as these injuries heal . We take the signs for granted , even accepting that the pain serves a useful purpose . An ankle sprain hurts enough to keep us from putting weight on the injured leg and damaging it further . Inflammation can continue to occur over a period of time from these injuries , and the inflammatory response can perpetuate throughout the entire body . This response , if left unchecked , can lead to further degradation in a person ’ s movement patterns and cause sustained tissue damage , affecting the person / athlete for months , even years .
Dr . Eric Mizuba D . C ., DACBSP was recently named Doctor of the Year at the PGA US Open in Oakmont .
Injuries are the bane of professional athletes . Pro teams have groups of doctors and trainers to access every available therapy to keep their players healthy and accelerate healing when injuries occur . Proper treatment is paramount for athletes to continue successfully in their athletic careers .
Dr . Mizuba specializes in the area of sports injury , hyperbarics , and concussion management . He enjoys working with professional athletes , and was named Doctor of the Year at the U . S . Open for the PGA this year , which took place in Oakmont . He is board certified in concussion management , and is a diplomate with the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians . From the athletic arena to the flower garden , let Dr . Mizuba keep you in your game .
Healthways Chiropractic is located at 4125 West Ridge Road in Millcreek . For more information visit www . drmizuba . com or call 814.833.9355 .
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