Email: jzazworskey@excelphysicaltherapy.com
Joe began his career as at Excel as a physical therapy aide at the Rothman Institute in King of Prussia in the summer of 2005. He continued to work as an aide over the next 4 years while completing his Bachelor’s degree in Health at Saint Joseph’s University and his Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Arcadia University. In February of 2009, he was hired as a staff Physical Therapist at the Rothman Institute in Center City Philadelphia. In May 2010, Joe transferred to our Center City location and in March of 2011 he was promoted to his current position as the Clinic Manager of our Society Hill location.
While attending Saint Joseph’s University, Joe was actively involved in the campus community. He served as a Peer Health Advisor, advising other students on healthy living, and completed an independent study researching the effects of exercise overweight college students. He was also a staff writer for Saint Joseph’s Student Newspaper, Health Section. While attending Arcadia University for graduate school, Joe was elected President of the Student Physical Therapy Association by his fellow class representatives and served for two years. He also completed independent research testing the effects of a two week, intensive locomotor training program in individuals with Multiple Sclerosis.
Joe’s interests in Physical Therapy are varied. He is very interested in orthopaedic physical therapy, but also enjoys treating high level patients with neuro-muscular diseases. He has an interest in mechanical diagnosing and has taken 4 out of the 5 McKenzie classes towards becoming McKenzie Certified. His interest in treating athletes has led him to become certified in Functional Movement Screens and also in Active Release Treatment for the lower body. He is currently Direct Access certified, allowing him to legally treat patients without a physician’s prescription.
He is focused on providing individualized experiences for each of his patients, curtailing his efforts to their specific needs. He also aims to help his patients gain overall knowledge of health and wellness to help them in their daily lives.
In his spare time Joe enjoys exercising, the beach, reading, writing, and playing music.
Contact Joe
To schedule an appointment with Joe, or to learn more about the Center City clinic, please call 215-545-8717.
To reach Joe by email, click here: jzazworskey@excelphysicaltherapy.com
