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Joseph Signorino

PT, DPT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT

Musculoskeletal

Bio

Dr. Joseph Signorino is a physical therapist, an Assistant Profession 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 is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist, and is fellowship trained in orthopaedic manual physical therapy through Evidence in Motion. He received his Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy from Bellin College.

He continues to practice weekly at the George Washington University Outpatient Rehabilitation Department in Washington, DC. His primary area of practice is in orthopaedics with special interests in conservative hip pathology management and persistent pain. His research interests align with orthopaedic physical therapy practice including conservative care for individuals with ligamentous laxity conditions.

Current Roles:

Lumbopelvic Management Course Faculty

Research:

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
  • Persistent pain

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