Category Archives: Neurological Disorders

Football and Concussions: The Physical Therapists Role

By John R. Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Despite COVID-19 the NFL, college, high school, and youth football is being played. Beyond the concern for prevention of COVID-19, concussion prevention and management are at the forefront of health providers’ concerns. According to NFL injury data, 224 reported concussions were reported in 2019, up 4.7 % from […]

What is Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation, and how can it help me?

Mishock PT & Associates is now offering Pelvic Floor Rehab in our Boyertown clinic, and Phoenixville. In the United States, individuals are led to believe that pelvic pain, urinary leakage, prolapse, sexual dysfunction, and the feelings of “damage” to their body after pregnancy are the “norm.” These outdated ideas can make a huge impact on […]

Football and Concussions: The Physical Therapist’s Role

By John R. Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Despite COVID-19 the NFL, college, high school, and youth football is being played. Beyond the concern for prevention of COVID-19, concussion prevention and management are at the forefront of health providers’ concerns. According to NFL injury data, 224 reported concussions were reported in 2019, up 4.7 % from […]

PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP HEADACHES

By Ann R. Miller, PT, DPT, ATC, CKTP Clinical Director, Stowe (Pottstown) Headache pain is the third most common pain complaint worldwide. Some people suffer from the occasional headache, but others suffer from daily, chronic headaches which can be disabling, interfere with one’s ability to work and result in decreased quality of life. Headaches are […]

Understanding Bell’s Palsy

By Monica Hallman, PTA, CKTP, LSVT BIG certified Clinical Director, Barto Bell’s palsy is a condition that affects the nerves and muscles of the face causing the affected side to sag or droop. This is similar to the weakness of the facial muscles of a CVA or stroke. Most Bell’s palsy patients initially believe that […]

Recognizing a Concussion: Signs and Symptoms

By John R. Mishock, PT, DPT, DC There are more than 4 million concussions during competitive sports with up to 50% going unreported or undiagnosed. A concussion is a traumatic brain injury caused by bump, blow, or jolt to the head. It also can be caused by quick movements of the head back and forth. In […]

Concussion and Brain Injury: Are we putting our youth football players at risk?

By John R. Mishock, PT, DPT, DC   Approximately 3,500,000 young athletes (7-18 years-of-age) play organized tackle football in the United States. Recently there has been much scrutiny placed on youth tackle football due to the recent research on the potential long term effects of repeated head contacts leading to the development of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy […]

There is Hope for patients who suffer with Parkinson’s Disease, Stroke, Brain Injury, and Other Movement Disorders

Mishock Physical Therapy & Associates now offers LSVT BIG, a research based program for those patients who suffer with Parkinson’s disease, stroke, brain injury, and other movement disorders. LSVT BIG is a standardized exercise program which has documented improved ratings on tests of motor functioning in people with Parkinson’s disease, are available in our clinics […]

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