October 2022 - Mishock Physical Therapy & Associates

Total Joint Replacement: Physical Therapy “More Than Just Exercise”

Teresa Stockton | October 24, 2022

By John R. Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Our body has over 360 joints. All joints (where two bones meet) have cartilage at the bone’s ends which helps to reduce friction and provide shock absorption. With aging, this cartilage wears out, leading to pain, swelling, joint deformity, weakness, and altered function. Nearly 70 million Americans have […]

Physical Therapy and the Shoulder Joint Replacement: Returning to the highest level of function

Teresa Stockton | October 12, 2022

By Dr. John R. Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Shoulder replacement surgeries have dramatically increased in number over the past few decades. There are nearly 53,000 shoulder replacement surgeries performed in the United States annually. Over the years there have been dramatic advances in this surgical procedure and rehabilitation allowing it to enjoy a success rate […]