Category Archives: Direct Access

Common Running Injuries: Try PT First

Common Running Injuries: Try PT First   By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC        Running is one of the most popular and accessible forms of exercise, offering numerous health benefits—from cardiovascular fitness to stress reduction. However, with its repetitive and high-impact nature, running can also lead to a range of overuse injuries [...]

Auto Accident Injuries

Auto Accident Injuries: Why Physical Therapy is the Best First Choice for Recovery   By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC      Every year, more than 2 million Americans are injured in car accidents, often leading to chronic pain, lost work, and long-term disability if not treated appropriately. At Mishock Physical Therapy, we specialize [...]

Spinal Changes in Young Athletes

Are Spinal Changes in Young Rotational Athletes (baseball, golf, and tennis) Good or Bad? Experts Say It Depends By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC      Rotational sports like baseball, softball, lacrosse, and golf push young athletes to develop high-level strength and power in rotational patterns and place unique demands on their spines. Many [...]

The Importance of Early Physical Therapy After Total Knee Replacement

The Importance of Early Physical Therapy After Total Knee Replacement: Improving Pain, Function and Reducing Costs By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC    Total knee replacement (TKR) is one of the most common and successful orthopedic surgeries in the United States, with over 800,000 procedures performed annually (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons [AAOS], 2023). [...]

Direct Access Physical Therapy

The Power of Direct Access Physical Therapy: Reducing Pain, Improving Function, and Saving Healthcare Dollars By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC      In today’s healthcare landscape, where costs continue to rise and patients struggle with long wait times for medical appointments, Direct Access Physical Therapy offers an effective and cost-efficient solution. At Mishock Physical [...]

Try Physical Therapy First! – Seeing a Physical Therapist First for Musculoskeletal Pain Improves Outcomes and Saves Money

By Dr. John R. Mishock, PT, DPT, DC   Why Should I See a Physical Therapist First Through Direct Access? Musculoskeletal disorders are injuries or disorders affecting the body's movement or the musculoskeletal system, secondary to pain or limited function. These disorders cost the health care system over 800 billion dollars and are the second [...]

Try Physical Therapy First! – Direct Access Improves Outcomes and SAVES MONEY

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) […]

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

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) […]

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