Dr. Mishock received his Bachelor’s degree from Slippery Rock University, his Master’s in Physical Therapy from the University of Pittsburgh, his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Temple University, and his Doctorate in Chiropractic from the National College of Chiropractic in 1996.
Following his passion and dream, John Mishock opened his first physical therapy practice in Gilbertsville in 2005. Over the next several years 6 clinics were opened; Skippack in 2006, Barto in 2007, Phoenixville in 2011, Limerick Spring Valley YMCA in 2012, Pottstown (Stowe), 2014.
Over the years, Dr. Mishock has co-authored research articles on orthopaedic physical therapy and rehabilitation. He has written two books, “The Rubber Arm: Using Science to Increase Pitch Control, Improve Velocity, and Prevent Elbow and Shoulder Injury” and “Fundamental Training Principles: Essential Knowledge for Building the Elite Athlete”, available at (train2 playsports.com).
John Mishock is active in providing post graduate teaching seminars to physical therapists on a variety of orthopaedic/sports medicine topics at Arcadia University and DeSales University Physical Therapy Schools. He is also on the external advisory committee at DeSales University.
Dr. Mishock has been blessed with a lovely wife and four children. His wife Michelle is both a partner in life and in business. They are dedicated to helping the underserved youth in the area, providing foster parenting through Montgomery County Children and Youth Services.
Outside of work, John Mishock’s passion is to spend quality time with his family and coaching his kid’s sports teams (baseball and basketball). He also enjoys playing sports (adult baseball and YMCA basketball), and being active in his community and church.
Before the MRI, Injection, or Surgery: Try Physical Therapy First By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC When back, neck, shoulder, or knee pain develops, most people want one thing: to get better as quickly as possible. For years, the traditional healthcare pathway often looked something like this: Pain → medication → X-ray or [...]
Weekend-Warrior Injuries: Soreness or Something More? By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Americans experience approximately 8.6 million sports- and recreation-related injuries annually—about 34 injuries for every 1,000 people. (Yahtyng et al. National Health Statistics Reports in 2016) Those numbers do not include every adult who wakes up after a weekend of basketball, pickleball, [...]
The Final Out Is Not the Finish Line: Evidence-Based Recovery for Pitchers and Position Players How to Protect Arm Health and Sustain Performance Through Travel Baseball Season By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Travel baseball places unusual demands on young athletes. Players may compete in several games over a weekend, throw repeatedly in [...]
Before the MRI, Injection, or Surgery: What Physical Therapy Can Do? By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC When pain shows up, many people immediately wonder if they need an MRI, an injection, medication, or even surgery. That reaction is understandable. Pain can be frustrating, scary, and disruptive. It can affect how you sleep, […]
On Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro? Don’t Just Lose Weight — Protect Your Muscle, Back, Knees, and Metabolism By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Weight-loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro have changed the conversation around obesity, diabetes, and long-term health. For many people, these medications can be life-changing. They can help [...]
Pitching Spin Rate: Why It Matters, Why It Can Be Dangerous, and How to Protect the Arm By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC In modern baseball, spin rate stands out among pitching metrics, but its true value lies in its effects on performance and injury risk. Spin rate—the speed of baseball rotation in revolutions [...]
Baseball Sports Performance: Early-Season Arm Injury Prevention: What Youth, College, and Pro Players Need to Know By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Every spring, baseball players ramp up throwing, bullpens, long toss, batting practice, and games—often all at once. That is exactly when elbow and shoulder injuries start to spike. Whether the athlete [...]
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Try PT first! Why it works without Surgery By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Lumbar spinal stenosis is one of the most common drivers of back-and-leg pain in adults over 50, and it’s the top reason older Americans end up in spine surgery pipelines. But here’s the real talk: most [...]
Neck Pain and Headaches: Hands-On Care, Exercise, and Laser Decrease Pain and Improve Function By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Neck pain and headaches are a package deal for many people. Sometimes the headache is primarily a migraine or tension-type headache, but the neck can still amplify symptoms through muscle guarding, joint irritation, [...]
Why Chronic Low Back Pain: Manual Therapy, Exercise, & Laser: Why the Combination Works Best! By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Low back pain is nearly universal. About 80% of adults will experience it at some point in their lives. For many, symptoms resolve within weeks. For a significant minority, they do not—and [...]
