Rehabilitation philosophy
Whether you are a professional athlete, a weekend warrior, or a patient recovering from a joint replacement, Justin gives everyone the same care that he would give to a family member. He treats the individual, not the injury. Not only does he expect a lot of himself as a therapist, he expects a lot from his patients as well. Justin believes therapy is only as successful as the work one puts into it. Therapy is a combined effort between the patient and therapist. Justin will do everything possible to help you obtain your goals. Whether it’s playing with your grandchildren, winning the club championship on the tennis court, or winning a World Cup, he will help you get there.
Movement Dysfunction
Normal movement patterns are critical in rehabilitation. One needs to be able to assess movement for dysfunction and target interventions to correct any abnormal patterns. Movement needs to be assessed globally and not just locally to the injured area. Justin incorporates different philosophies that complement one another in order to get to the root of the problem and correct any movement dysfunction.
ACL reconstruction/lower extremity rehabilitation
Justin’s ACL rehabilitation is based on an objective based progression. Unlike typical ACL rehabilitation programs that follow a protocol based on time frames, he basis his progression on specific measurable goals. Patients must meet these goals before progressing to the next phase. He has also developed a strict return to play testing protocol that focuses on assessing side to side differences in determining practice and play progression. Allowing players to go back to sports based on an arbitrary time frames puts the athlete at risk for re-injury as well as decreased performance. With lower extremity injuries, rehabilitation programs are based on structured, progressive programs focusing on strength, flexibility, neuromuscular control, core stability, and cardiovascular fitness.
Upper extremity rehabilitation
Justin’s upper extremity rehabilitation is based on the kinetic chain concept. Elbow pain in a tennis player could actually be coming from somewhere else in the body such as the hip. He believes that when treating athletes one must go beyond the problem area and look at the entire person. Strength, flexibility, neuromuscular control, core stability, and cardiovascular fitness are once again key components to any athlete's rehabilitation program.
Athletic hip and core injuries
Hip and groin injuries are very common in sports requiring cutting and pivoting. New research is providing greater understanding of how to treat these problems. Just as shoulders and knees require specific knowledge to treat them effectively, so do athletic hip and groin injuries. Justin has significant experience treating these injuries, working with some of the most renowned surgeons in the field.
Movement Dysfunction
Normal movement patterns are critical in rehabilitation. One needs to be able to assess movement for dysfunction and target interventions to correct any abnormal patterns. Movement needs to be assessed globally and not just locally to the injured area. Justin incorporates different philosophies that complement one another in order to get to the root of the problem and correct any movement dysfunction.
ACL reconstruction/lower extremity rehabilitation
Justin’s ACL rehabilitation is based on an objective based progression. Unlike typical ACL rehabilitation programs that follow a protocol based on time frames, he basis his progression on specific measurable goals. Patients must meet these goals before progressing to the next phase. He has also developed a strict return to play testing protocol that focuses on assessing side to side differences in determining practice and play progression. Allowing players to go back to sports based on an arbitrary time frames puts the athlete at risk for re-injury as well as decreased performance. With lower extremity injuries, rehabilitation programs are based on structured, progressive programs focusing on strength, flexibility, neuromuscular control, core stability, and cardiovascular fitness.
Upper extremity rehabilitation
Justin’s upper extremity rehabilitation is based on the kinetic chain concept. Elbow pain in a tennis player could actually be coming from somewhere else in the body such as the hip. He believes that when treating athletes one must go beyond the problem area and look at the entire person. Strength, flexibility, neuromuscular control, core stability, and cardiovascular fitness are once again key components to any athlete's rehabilitation program.
Athletic hip and core injuries
Hip and groin injuries are very common in sports requiring cutting and pivoting. New research is providing greater understanding of how to treat these problems. Just as shoulders and knees require specific knowledge to treat them effectively, so do athletic hip and groin injuries. Justin has significant experience treating these injuries, working with some of the most renowned surgeons in the field.
