About

The Author and Content Editor of MyPerformanceRehab.com:

Joel Novak PT, DPT, CSCS

Joel Novak is an orthopedic and sports medicine physical therapist with nearly 20 years of clinical experience. Joel holds a doctorate in physical therapy and is certified in strength and conditioning through the National Strength & Conditioning Association. He has advanced education in the diagnosis and treatment of movement and muscle imbalances with the Functional Movement Systems. Additionally, he is a certified instructor in Blood Flow Restriction training.

As a team Physical Therapist for the Indy Eleven USL soccer team, as well as the Indy Fuel ECHL hockey team, Joel has worked closely with the athletes and medical personnel. He also has treated and managed student-athletes from numerous surrounding school systems. Joel is an assistant professor at Quincy University in the Hybrid graduate PT program and has regularly educated graduate students as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Indianapolis for the Krannert School of Physical Therapy.

As a physical therapist, Joel is proficient as a specialist in human movement, function, and pathology. His areas of focus include throwing and overhead athletes, as well as an emphasis in ankle, knee & hip injuries. Overall, Joel enjoys working with an active population of all ages. Joel is the owner and content editor of My Performance Rehab and a physical therapist in the Northeast Indianapolis area of Hamilton and Madison counties.

For more information, contact Joel@MyPerformanceRehab.com

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