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Dr. Joe Derkits PT, DPT is an Illinois licensed Physical Therapist who received his BA in Physiology at Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI. He completed his professional training at Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ where he earned a Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2017. He’s a certified professional in both Functional Movement Screens (FMS) and Selective Functional Movement Assessments (SFMA). Dr. Derkits has clinical experience in general orthopedics, industrial rehab. pre and post- surgical care, performance enhancement, return to sport, wellness training, and injury prevention. He works with clients of all ages and across all activity levels; from sedentary to highly active populations.

Dr. Derkits evaluates and treats with a whole body approach that combines knowledge and understanding of localized anatomy within the context of structure, function, and movement. He aims to restore compromised mobility, flexibility, motor control, overall strength, and movement patterns through a myriad of passive and active modalities, customized exercise programs, and client-centered education. He enjoys building and maintaining rapport with clients, as well as, clinical problem-solving to promote the individual’s progress toward their safe return to salient activities.