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 [...]
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: 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). [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
