Plantar Fasciitis: Physical Therapy relieves pain and improves function
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Acute Ankle Sprains: Key Scientific Information for Optimal Recovery and Early Return to Play
By Dr. John R. Mishock, PT, DPT, DC An acute ankle sprain is the most common lower limb injury accounting for up to 40% of all sports-related injuries. The highest incidence of injury occurs in basketball (41.1%), American football (9.3%), and soccer (7.9%). (Vuurberg et al. Br j Sports Med, 2018, (McKay et al Br […]
Aquatic Therapy: An Alternative to Pain Medication
By John R. Mishock, PT, DPT, DC; Owner of Mishock Physical Therapy & Associates Aquatic therapy is well known for its amazing effects on decreasing pain, speeding recovery and improving function. Aquatic therapy, or pool therapy, consists of an exercise program that is performed in the water. The water provides buoyancy and hydrostatic pressure. The […]
Knee ACL and Lower Extremity Injuries: Can we prevent them in our young athletes? Part I
By Dr. John R. Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Lower extremity injuries make up 66% of all sports injuries, the knee being the most commonly injured joint. (Med Sci. Sports Exerc. 2002) The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of four ligaments in the knee that holds the thigh and leg bones together. The ACL ligament […]
Plantar Fasciitis: Will Physical Therapy Help My Foot Pain?
By John R. Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Approximately 10% of the US population lives with foot pain. Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of foot and heel pain. The plantar fascia is a flat band of tissue (ligament) that connects the heel bone to the toes providing support to the arch of the foot. […]
Plantar Fasciitis: Will Physical Therapy Help My Foot Pain?
By John R. Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Approximately 10% of the US population lives with foot pain. Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of foot and heel pain. The plantar fascia is a flat band of tissue (ligament) that connects the heel bone to the toes providing support to the arch of the foot. […]
Common Running Injuries treated in Physical Therapy
By Dr. John R. Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Running is one of the most popular and accessible sport activities worldwide. In the US, more than 40,000,000 people run. (Sports med, 2015) Running provides excellent health benefits, however, injuries due to running can arise with even a few miles per week can. Running injuries occur in […]
Plantar Fasciitis and Tendonitis Treatment Video
Dr. John Mishock Demonstrates Fascial Manipulation on Patient with Plantar Fasciitis & Tendonitis.
Do You Need Orthotics to Reduce Your Pain?
Foot care is one of the fastest growing, yet most neglected, areas of healthcare today. Abnormal foot function can lead to ankle, leg, knee, hip and even lower back problems. Orthotic therapy (custom inserts worn in shoes) is in the midst of major technological advancement. Metascan™, a computerized gait and pressure analysis system from Footmaxx […]
Plantar Fasciitis: Will Physical Therapy Help My Foot Pain?
Approximately 10% of the US population lives with foot pain. Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of foot and heel pain. The plantar fascia is a flat band of tissue (ligament) that connects the heel bone to the toes providing support to the arch of the foot. Plantar fasciitis presents with a deep ache […]
