Articles Archives - Mishock Physical Therapy & Associates

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

julieadmin | November 18, 2024

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 […]

BFR Exercise Part III: Knee Osteoarthritis Reducing Pain and Improving Function through Physical Therapy

julieadmin | August 28, 2024

BFR Exercise Part III: Knee Osteoarthritis Reducing Pain and Improving Function through Physical Therapy By Dr. John R. Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Approximately 14 million people in the US have knee osteoarthritis (OA). By the age of 60, about 10% of men and 13% of women are affected by symptomatic [...]

Plantar Fasciitis: Physical Therapy relieves pain and improves function

julieadmin | August 14, 2024

Manual Therapy: An evidence-based treatment to relieve pain and improve function

julieadmin | July 19, 2024

Manual Therapy: An evidence-based treatment to relieve pain and improve function By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Manual therapy is one of the most widely used therapeutic solutions by physical therapists and chiropractors to treat pain and musculoskeletal disorders. Manual therapy is a specialized form of physical therapy or chiropractic delivered by the clinicians' [...]

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

julieadmin | 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

julieadmin | July 12, 2024

Growth-Plate Injuries of the Shoulder and Elbow in Baseball and Softball Players

julieadmin | July 1, 2024

Growth-Plate Injuries of the Shoulder and Elbow in Baseball and Softball Players By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Are Growth-plate injuries common in youth and adolescent baseball and softball players? Growth-plate shoulder and elbow injuries are common in youth and adolescent baseball and softball players. The growth plate (epiphyseal plate or physis) is [...]

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

julieadmin | 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 [...]

Baseball Performance: What can I expect during Rehabilitation following Tommy John Internal Brace Surgery?

julieadmin | May 15, 2024

We can help! Schedule your visit by visiting this link: https://mishockpt.com/request-appointment/ Gilbertsville – Skippack – Phoenixville – Boyertown – Limerick Visit our website to read informative articles, meet our physical therapy staff, and learn about our treatment philosophy. Email your questions to mishockpt@comcast.net

Baseball Pitching: What Causes a Baseball Pitcher to Throw Hard?

julieadmin | March 18, 2024

Baseball Pitching: What Causes a Baseball Pitcher to Throw Hard? By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC In baseball, it is often said that the pitcher has a strong arm. However, this phrase is a misnomer. Research clearly shows that the arm musculature (hand, forearm, and arm) contributes only about 20-25% of throwing velocity. (Gretchen […]