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, [...]
