July 2021 - Mishock Physical Therapy & Associates

Hydration during Exercise and Competition: Improving Sports Performance and Reducing the Potential for Serious Illness or Death

Teresa Stockton | July 28, 2021

By John R. Mishock, PT, DPT, DC, Owner, Mishock Physical Therapy & Associates Each year there are numerous deaths of youth and adolescent athletes connected to dehydration related illness, while playing sports, especially pre-season football camps. There was a time when drinking water during practices and games was seen by coaches as a weakness or […]

Try Physical Therapy First! – Direct Access Improves Outcomes and Saves Money

Teresa Stockton | July 7, 2021

By Dr. John R. Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Studies show that seeing a physical therapist first through direct access can: improve musculoskeletal pain faster; reduce or remove the need for some types of musculoskeletal surgery; reduce opioid use; improve patient satisfaction; reduce expensive medical testing; and help patients get needed treatment faster. (Physical Therapy, 2017) […]