By John R. Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Approximately 10% of the US population lives with foot pain. Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of foot and heel pain. The plantar fascia is a flat band of tissue (ligament) that connects the heel bone to the toes providing support to the arch of the foot. […]
By Monica Hallman, PTA, CKTP, LSVT BIG certified Clinical Director, Barto Bell’s palsy is a condition that affects the nerves and muscles of the face causing the affected side to sag or droop. This is similar to the weakness of the facial muscles of a CVA or stroke. Most Bell’s palsy patients initially believe that […]
By Dr. John R. Mishock Stretching has been performed as a warm up and recovery modality in exercise and sports for many decades, if not centuries. The current body of research demonstrates that stretching can have several beneficial effects if used appropriately. What is Stretching? Stretching has been defined as: “the application of force to musculotendinous […]
