2021
THE
HEALTHY LIVING NEWSLETTER
FEELING GOOD PALM BEACH
You’ve got questions? We’ve got answers! Meet Joshua Davis, PT, DPT, our Center Director and Partner in the FYZICAL Delray Beach location. Josh earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and received
Josh: Depending on the severity of the symptoms, we should see progress within two weeks. This allows us to begin progressing core stability training and specific strengthening. FYZICAL: Once a patient is feeling better, will they be able to stop doing the exercises you give them? Josh: I recommend that my patients continue to follow the exercise regimens we provide, and are welcome to return or call me to have a programupdated. Unfortunately, we do see repeat patients that are progressing at first and regress after stopping their home routines. FYZICAL: Do you encourage avoiding exercise programs if you have a history of low back pain? Josh: It is important to know what restrictions should be placed based on pathology and personal history. Once this is determined, I encourage all of my patients to find an exercise program that fits those needs. FYZICAL: If a patient has a herniated disc, should they expect to be in pain for the rest of their life? Josh: There is a huge percent of the population that actively have a herniated disc with little to no symptoms. Once guided through safe exercises and education on proper lifting techniques andposture, themajority of our patients are able to progress to active lifestyles and continue recreational activities. FYZICAL: Is it normal for physical therapy to cause a flare-up of my symptoms? Josh: It is not common, but it is possible to have flare-ups after initial treatment sessions as that tissue begins entering the healing phase. Also, it is important to take into consideration that if you have not been exercising recently, any new movement can create soreness.
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his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Miami. While at UM, he took an interest in amputee rehabilitation. Josh accepted a position at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC where he rehabilitated catastrophically injured soldiers returning home fromwar. Following his time in DC, Dr. Davis worked at an outpatient PT clinic in Gainesville, FL, where he strengthened his manual therapy, general orthopedic and neurological condition skills. He moved back to South Florida in 2011 to become a clinic director and owner. We asked Josh a few questions about low back pain. Although 80%of the adult population will experience low back pain, it is important to know that it is NOT normal to live with chronic low back pain!! FYZICAL: What are some common interventions you utilize to improve your patient’s pain levels? Josh: There is no one cookie cutter method that works with low back pain patients. I try to tailor individual programs based on presentation; I often will incorporate stretching, core stability, lower extremity strengthening, and soft tissue mobilization. FYZICAL: For a patient who follows your treatment plan, about how long will it take to start to feel less discomfort?
Joshua Davis, PT, DPT Director/Partner, FYZICAL Delray Beach
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