Category Archives: Physical Therapist

Knee Injuries in Sports: How does Early Physical Therapy Help?

By Dr. John R. Mishock, PT, DPT, DC   Knee Injuries in Sports: How does Early Physical Therapy Help? By Dr. John R. Mishock   In the US, 7 million knee injuries present to emergency rooms every year following sports-related injuries. Studies show that 15-40% of sports-related injuries occur at the knee. Anterior Cruciate ligament […]

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 [...]

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

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' [...]

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

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

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 [...]
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