Phillies’ Zack Wheeler Thoracic Outlet Surgery the Role of Physical Therapy By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Philadelphia — In a move that has given Phillies fans pause, ace pitcher Zack Wheeler was recently diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) and is slated for season-ending decompression surgery. What does this condition mean [...]
Can I Play Sports Again After a Knee or Hip Replacement? The Answer Might Surprise You! By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Why Have a Joint Replacement in the First Place? Total hip and knee replacements relieve debilitating pain and reclaim mobility lost to osteoarthritis, helping patients regain the ability to swing [...]
Play Better, Hurt Less: Mid-Summer Golf Injuries and How to Prevent Them By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC As summer rounds heat up, so do the aches and pains that come with repetitive swings, long days on the course, and limited recovery time. For many golfers, mid-season becomes the tipping point where minor [...]
Chronic Low-Grade Inflammation: The Silent Spark Behind Pain and Disease By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC We often think of inflammation as something visible, like the swelling after an ankle sprain or the redness around a cut. But there’s another, quieter form of inflammation that may be the true villain behind chronic pain, [...]
A Science-Based Look at When to Worry and When to Rest By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Arm pain after throwing is a common complaint among baseball players at all levels-from Little League to the Major Leagues. But is all post-throwing pain a red flag? Or can some soreness be part [...]
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 [...]
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 […]
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 […]
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 [...]
