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Physical Therapy: Nutritional Considerations in Recovery from Injury or Orthopedic Surgery

Teresa Stockton | February 24, 2021

By Dr. John R. Mishock, PT, DPT, DC The economic burden of treating orthopedic injuries is estimated at $9 billion annually for those 17-44 years of age. (Harlan et al. Am J Public Health 2020) Nutritional interventions are not commonly used as the standard of care in recovery from injury or orthopedic surgery. However, it […]

Physical Therapy Helps Diabetic Patients Reduce Medication, and Improve Quality of Life

Teresa Stockton | December 11, 2018

By John R. Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Approximately 30.3 million Americans, or 9.4% of the population have diabetes mellitus. Twenty five percent of all Americans age 65 and older have diabetes. Even young people are affected by diabetes, with 193,000 Americans under the age of 20 having the disease. The cost to manage and treat […]