John O Watson MD
Neuromuscular Medicine, Pain Medicine, Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical)
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1301 S. Koke Mill RdSpringfield, IL 62711
Phone+1 217-547-9100
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Summary
- Dr. John Watson is a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist based in Springfield, IL, with subspecialties in neuromuscular medicine, pain medicine, and non-surgical sports medicine. He completed his medical education at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, followed by a residency at the University of Colorado and an internship at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine. Additionally, he completed a fellowship in sports medicine at Washington University/B-JH/SLCH/ Consortium. Dr. Watson has expertise in electromyography, sciatica, cervical radiculopathy, back pain, and lumbar radiculopathy. He has published research on various topics, including hamstring stretching techniques and nonoperative management of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures. His work has been cited multiple times, reflecting its impact in the field.
Education & Training
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumFellowship, Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation), 2005 - 2006
University of ColoradoResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2002 - 2005
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 2001 - 2002
Southern Illinois University School of MedicineClass of 2001
Certifications & Licensure
IL State Medical License 2007 - 2026
SC State Medical License 2006 - 2009
MO State Medical License 2005 - 2007
CO State Medical License 2002 - 2005
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation- American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Sports Medicine
American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 40 citationsA Randomized Controlled Trial of Hamstring Stretching: Comparison of Four TechniquesJo M Fasen, Annie M O'Connor, Susan L Schwartz, John O Watson, Chris Plastaras
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 2009-03-01 - 41 citationsNonoperative management of osteoporotic vertebral compression fracturesHeidi Prather, John O. Watson, Louis A. Gilula
Injury. 2007-09-01 - 27 citationsConservative care for patients with osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures.Heidi Prather, Devyani Hunt, John O. Watson, Louis A. Gilula
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America. 2007-08-01
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