Kai Mithoefer, MD

11/25/2025

This season, we’re most thankful for you — our patients! 🧡 We’re celebrating gratitude, healing, and the amazing patients we serve.

11/20/2025

Your ACL recovery depends on more than physical therapy — your habits matter too. 🚭 Discover how smoking impacts graft healing and why it’s a bigger threat to your comeback than you might think.

Recovering from an ACL injury is a major milestone for any athlete or active individual. While surgical techniques and rehabilitation protocols have advanced dramatically, one lifestyle factor continues to undermine success—smoking.

11/17/2025

🎿 Planning your next ski trip? Let’s make sure your winter adventure is unforgettable for all the right reasons—not a knee injury! ⛷️Before you hit the slopes, check out our blog on how skiing impacts knee health.

Skiing is one of the most beloved winter sports, but like any sport, it comes with the risk of injuries. Knee injuries account for one-third of all ski-related injuries.1 The knee is a complex joint consisting of bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons; each part plays a significant role in providing...

11/14/2025

How to protect young athletes from ACL tears, other knee injuries.

The season ending knee injuries of top South Florida professional athletes Tyreek Hill and Alexander Barkov have many thinking about how to protect younger athletes from suffering similar ailments.

11/13/2025

Did you know you have access to dozens of FREE patient education videos through our website? 💻 Take charge of your health and learn more about your body, conditions, and procedures.

11/12/2025

Work-related orthopedic injuries can occur from an unexpected injury or from overuse and repetitive motion. Dr. Mithoefer has over 15 years of experience in the treatment of acute and chronic musculoskeletal work-related injuries of the joint, tendon, ligament, cartilage, and muscle.

11/07/2025

What Happens to Your Body When You Play Tennis Regularly.

Research shows tennis may extend lifespan and improve heart health, bone strength, mobility, and social connection. While injuries, cost, and access can be drawbacks, experts agree that tennis provides broad health benefits.

11/06/2025

Playing through pain isn’t the answer to sports pain. ❌
Dr. Mithoefer provides personalized treatment to restore movement and get you safely back in the game.

10/31/2025

Shoulder Impingement Pain Syndrome: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and a Review of Current Treatment Strategies.

The shoulder is an intricate joint, capable of a wide range of movements for both daily activities and physical exercise. This intricate joint is susceptible to various injuries and conditions due to its design. Shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS), also clinically recognized as subacromial impingeme...

10/28/2025

Did you know that cold weather can have effects on your joints? ❄️ As the weather gets colder, it is important to maintain good joint health to avoid any potential knee injuries. If your knee is already injured, there are ways to combat the increased pain and swelling associated with the cold.

10/28/2025

🌟 We truly appreciate your kind words and trust! Dr. Mithoefer and our team are honored to provide attentive, professional care for you and your family.

10/24/2025

What to know about deltoid pain.

The deltoid is a large muscle responsible for lifting the arm and giving the shoulder its range of motion. Pain in this area may be due to issues like overuse or injury.