Joseph Signorino
PT, DPT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT
Musculoskeletal
Bio
Dr. Joseph Signorino is a physical therapist, an Assistant Professor at Shenandoah University within the Physical Therapy Division, and faculty with Evidence in Motion. He graduated with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from The MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston, MA. He received his Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy from Bellin College. He is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist, and is fellowship trained in orthopaedic manual physical therapy through Evidence in Motion. He continues to practice weekly at the George Washington University Outpatient Rehabilitation Department in Washington, DC. His primary area of practice is conservative care management for musculoskeletal related issues and persistent pain. His research interests align with orthopaedic physical therapy practice including conservative care for individuals with hypermobility spectrum disorders.
Current Roles:
Lumbopelvic Management Course Faculty
Research:
Jayaseelan D, Signorino J, Brindle K. Integrating manual therapy into conservative management
of a patient with bilateral femoral head avascular necrosis: A case report with a 2-year follow up.
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024;40:326-331. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.04.004
Signorino J, Bikkers SJ, Divine K. An evidenced-based clinical commentary for treating
patietns with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome or a hypermobility spectrum disorder.
Orthopaedic Practice. 2023;35(3):28-36.
Jonely H, Jayaseelan D, Costello E, Signorino J, Wooten L, Murray D, Woolstenhulme J.
Changes in pulmonary function following thoracic spine manipulation in a healthy inactive older
adult population – a pilot study. J Phys Ther Sci. 2023;35(7):491-496. doi: 10.1589/jpts.35.492
Subialka JA, Smith K, Signorino JA, Young JL, Rhon DI, Rentmeester C. What do patients
referred to physical therapy for a musculoskeletal condition expect? A qualitative assessment.
Musculoskelet Sci Pract. 2022;59:102543. doi.org/10.1016/j.msksp.2022.102543
Barnet K, Barker M, Signorino J. Clinical Reasoning Considerations for the “Flexible” Patient:
A Ligamentous Laxity Overview. Orthopaedic Practice. 2020;32(3): 137-141.
Signorino J, Jayaseelan D, Brindle K. Atypical Clinical Presentation of Rapidly Progressing
Femoral Head Avascular Necrosis. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2017;47(3):217.
Areas of Interests:
- Conservative physical therapy care
- Hypermobility spectrum disorders