Category Archives: injury recovery

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 [...]

Baseball Injury Prevention

Baseball Injury Prevention: Is In-season Shoulder and Elbow Exercise Important to Prevent Arm Injury in Overhead Throwing Athletes? By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC    Overhead athletes, such as baseball and softball players, place significant demands on their shoulders and elbows, making them susceptible to injuries. Understanding the biomechanics and implementing preventive strategies are […]

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 [...]

Prevention Through Training

The Relationship Between Baseball Velocity, Spin Rate, and Injury Risk: Prevention Through Training By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC        Baseball has evolved into a game of velocity and spin rate, with pitchers and hitters alike striving for maximum performance. However, as velocity and spin rates increase, so does the risk of [...]

Effective Solutions for Low Back Pain

How Physical Therapy Can Improve Your Quality of Life By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC        Low back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical treatment and is a leading cause of disability worldwide. For many, the pain can be debilitating, affecting their daily routines, work, and quality [...]

Baseball Injury Prevention: Why is Tommy John Surgery on the Rise?

Baseball Injury Prevention: Why is Tommy John Surgery on the Rise? By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC    Fifty years ago, Tommy John, a pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, had a career-saving experimental elbow surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) by Dr. Frank Jobe. As of 2024, 36% of all […]

Ice or Heat: What does the science say about their use for acute injury?

Ice or Heat: What does the science say about their use for acute injury? By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC  Approximately 70-90% of people use ice or cryotherapy (ice packs, ice towels, ice massage, gel packs, refrigerant gases, ice baths) following an injury or to enhance recovery. Dr. Gabe Mirkin first coined the term [...]
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