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.
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 [...]
Skilled Hands, Expert Care: Meet Our Hand Therapy Specialist At Mishock Physical Therapy & Associates, we pride ourselves on offering specialized care that goes beyond general physical therapy. We are thrilled to introduce you to our newest team member, Jon, an Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) and Certified Hand Therapist (CHT). Jon is an established OT who […]
Sarcopenia: Rethinking Normal Aging! Why “Getting Older” Isn’t the Real Problem By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC As we age, many people accept a gradual decline in strength, balance, and mobility as inevitable. Slower walking, difficulty rising from a chair, joint pain, and fear of falling are often chalked up to “just [...]
The 10 Most Common Snow-Related Injuries —Try Physical Therapy 1st By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC When people think of winter injuries, they often picture ski slopes and snowboards. In reality, the largest volume of snow-related injuries occurs far from the mountains—on icy sidewalks, in driveways, and on winter roads. Emergency [...]
Red Light Therapy vs. Class IV Laser Used in Therapy: What the Evidence Really Says By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC As musculoskeletal rehab continues to move away from opioids and toward non-invasive pain management, photobiomodulation (PBM) has become a serious clinical tool rather than a fringe modality. At one end [...]
Low Back Pain? Why Hands-On Care and Exercise Beat Pills and Procedures By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC If you live long enough, your back will complain. Low back pain is now the most expensive health problem in the United States. In 2016, Americans spent an estimated $134.5 billion on low back and [...]
A Physical Therapy Playbook for Primary Prevention of Dementia and Alzheimer’s By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC In the U.S., ~7.2 million older adults are living with Alzheimer’s in 2025; without breakthroughs, prevalence could approach ~13–14 million within a few decades. Total annual care costs are ~$384B in 2025, trending toward ~$1T [...]
Baseball Pitchers - Shutdown or De-Load? By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC As baseball season winds down, pitchers face an important decision: should they take a complete break (“shutdown”) or follow a gradual “de-load” period to protect their arm health and maintain performance? Research over the past decade has begun to reshape [...]
Can Jump Power Predict Golf Drive Distance? What the Latest Research Means for Your Game By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Golf performance research continues to uncover what separates elite golfers from the rest of the pack. A recent study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research investigated whether explosive power—measured [...]
