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.
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 [...]
The Smarter Way to Diagnosis and Treat Low Back Pain: Exam, Hands-On Care, and Targeted Injections By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Low back pain is one of the most common health problems in America. Nearly 80% of adults will experience significant back pain at some point, and up to 30% of those [...]
Phillies’ Zack Wheeler Thoracic Outlet Surgery the Role of Physical Therapy By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Philadelphia — In a move that has given Phillies fans pause, ace pitcher Zack Wheeler was recently diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) and is slated for season-ending decompression surgery. What does this condition mean [...]
Can I Play Sports Again After a Knee or Hip Replacement? The Answer Might Surprise You! By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Why Have a Joint Replacement in the First Place? Total hip and knee replacements relieve debilitating pain and reclaim mobility lost to osteoarthritis, helping patients regain the ability to swing [...]
Play Better, Hurt Less: Mid-Summer Golf Injuries and How to Prevent Them By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC As summer rounds heat up, so do the aches and pains that come with repetitive swings, long days on the course, and limited recovery time. For many golfers, mid-season becomes the tipping point where minor [...]
Chronic Low-Grade Inflammation: The Silent Spark Behind Pain and Disease By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC We often think of inflammation as something visible, like the swelling after an ankle sprain or the redness around a cut. But there’s another, quieter form of inflammation that may be the true villain behind chronic pain, [...]
