Osteoporosis Archives - Mishock Physical Therapy & Associates

Physical Therapy: Exercise Therapy and Manual Therapy the Treatment of Choice for Osteoarthritis

julieadmin | June 11, 2024

Physical Therapy: Exercise Therapy and Manual Therapy the Treatment of Choice for Osteoarthritis By Dr. John R. Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common disease of aging responsible for chronic disability among older adults with approximately 70 million (20% of the population) being affected currently in the United States alone. The prevalence [...]

Physical Therapy and Osteoarthritis

julieadmin | October 13, 2023

Exercise is as good as NSAIDs in relieving pain from Osteoarthritis! By Dr. John R. Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of joint disease and the leading cause of pain in older people. OA often begins by age 40 and can worsen as we age with twenty-four percent [...]

Physical Therapy for the Treatment of Osteoporosis

Teresa Stockton | February 13, 2019

By Ann R. Miller, PT, DPT, ATC, CKTP Clinical Director, Stowe Osteoporosis is the leading cause of fractures in the elderly. It is a disease which causes diminished bone mass and leads to a decrease in bone quality which results in increased risk for bone fractures. Fractures can lead to functional disability, chronic pain, and […]