Research Scientist

Joel has over 14 years of clinical experience, primarily in orthopedic and musculoskeletal physical therapy. He is a Board-certified clinical specialist in Orthopedics and a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists. He received a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from Ithaca College in 1990 and a master’s degree in musculoskeletal physical therapy from the University of Pittsburgh in 1998. He graduated from the University of Florida with a PhD in Rehabilitation Science in 2008, with his research interests focused on the mechanisms of manual therapy in the treatment of musculoskeletal pain.

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