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Try Physical Therapy First: Physical Therapy Reduces Health Care Cost and Improves Quality of Life

Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC | November 22, 2024

By Dr. John R. Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Try Physical Therapy First: Physical Therapy Reduces Health Care Cost and Improves Quality of Life By Dr. John R. Mishock Physical Therapy Reduces Health Care Cost The US has one of the highest healthcare costs in the world. The cost of health care is 17% of [...]

Early Referral to Physical Therapy for Low Back Pain Reduces Cost, and Improves Outcomes

Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC | July 19, 2024

Early Referral to Physical Therapy for Low Back Pain Reduces Cost, and Improves Outcomes By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Low back pain (LBP) is a common and costly medical condition associated with significant physical pain, impaired function, and loss of productivity. LBP is the leading cause of disability in the US exceeding [...]

Spinal Joint Manipulation: An evidence-based treatment to relieve pain and improve function

Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC | July 12, 2024

Physical Therapy: Exercise Therapy and Manual Therapy the Treatment of Choice for Osteoarthritis

Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC | June 11, 2024

Physical Therapy: Exercise Therapy and Manual Therapy the Treatment of Choice for Osteoarthritis By Dr. John R. Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common disease of aging responsible for chronic disability among older adults with approximately 70 million (20% of the population) being affected currently in the United States alone. The prevalence [...]

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

Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC | May 21, 2024

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 [...]

Early Referral to Physical Therapy for Low Back Pain Reduces Cost, and Improves Outcomes

Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC | August 23, 2023

Diabetes: A Wake-Up Call! We Can Do Better – Part 1

Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC | February 7, 2023

By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Approximately 30.3 million Americans, or 9.4% of the population, have Diabetes. Globally, diabetes prevalence has climbed from 108 million in 1980 to 425 million in 2017, with 640 million expected by 2040. (Uusitupa et al. Nutrients, 2019) From 1990-2019, the incidence of type 2 diabetes among people from […]

Total Joint Replacement: Physical Therapy “More Than Just Exercise”

Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC | October 24, 2022

By John R. Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Our body has over 360 joints. All joints (where two bones meet) have cartilage at the bone’s ends which helps to reduce friction and provide shock absorption. With aging, this cartilage wears out, leading to pain, swelling, joint deformity, weakness, and altered function. Nearly 70 million Americans have […]

Physical Therapy and the Shoulder Joint Replacement: Returning to the highest level of function

Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC | October 12, 2022

By Dr. John R. Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Shoulder replacement surgeries have dramatically increased in number over the past few decades. There are nearly 53,000 shoulder replacement surgeries performed in the United States annually. Over the years there have been dramatic advances in this surgical procedure and rehabilitation allowing it to enjoy a success rate […]

Try Physical Therapy 1st: Pre-habilitation for Knee Joint Replacement Improves Outcomes and Saves Money

Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC | September 27, 2022

By John R. Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has become the third most common inpatient surgery in the United States, with 750,000 yearly procedures projected to double in the next decade. (Sloan et al. 2018) There has been a marked increase in the utilization of TKA, estimated to be 600% by 2030. […]