
Joseph Villena PT, MPT, OCS, CSCS, COMT graduated cum laude from the University of San Francisco in 1998 with a Bachelor of Art degree in Exercise and Sports Science. He received his Master of Physical Therapy degree from Mount St. Mary's College in Los Angeles, CA in 2001. In 2008, Joseph completed the yearlong course for Australian Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy and obtained his specialization as a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist. He obtained additional specializations as an APTA Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist in 2011 and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist in 2016.
Joseph was a Senior Physical Therapist for Stanford Outpatient Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy where he was recognized as an Advanced Clinician. He was a faculty instructor and primary mentor for the Stanford Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency Program, assisted physicians with patient care during clinic hours, and was involved with a Stanford wellness program for runners.
Joseph is the Physical Therapy Clinical Specialist at the Kaiser Permanente Sports Medicine Center in San Francisco, CA where he leads the development of their ACL rehab and sports injury programs. In addition to working for Kaiser Permanente, he is an adjunct instructor at Samuel Merritt University for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program where he teaches Orthopedic Management, Exercise Prescription, and Sports Medicine.
In-Person Courses Annually
A Comprehensive Approach to Sports Rehab for Training, Testing, and Performance
A Comprehensive Approach to Sports Rehab for Training, Testing, and...
Joseph Villena PT, MPT, OCS, CSCS, COMT
Orland Park, IL
Advanced Concepts for Rehabilitation of the Overhead Athlete
Advanced Concepts for Rehabilitation of the Overhead Athlete
Joseph Villena PT, MPT, OCS, CSCS, COMT
Orland Park, IL
Advanced Concepts in ACL Rehabilitation
Advanced Concepts in ACL Rehabilitation
Joseph Villena PT, MPT, OCS, CSCS, COMT
Orland Park, IL
On-Demand Video/Text Courses
A Comprehensive Approach to Sports Rehab for Training, Testing, and Performance
A Comprehensive Approach to Sports Rehab for Training, Testing, and...
Joseph Villena PT, MPT, OCS, CSCS, COMT
Strength and Conditioning Principles for Rehabilitation and Performance
Strength and Conditioning Principles for Rehabilitation and Perform...
Joseph Villena PT, MPT, OCS, CSCS, COMT
Running Biomechanics: Analysis and Evidence-Based Treatment Strategies
Running Biomechanics: Analysis and Evidence-Based Treatment Strateg...
Joseph Villena PT, MPT, OCS, CSCS, COMT
Advanced Concepts for Rehabilitation of the Overhead Athlete
Advanced Concepts for Rehabilitation of the Overhead Athlete
Joseph Villena PT, MPT, OCS, CSCS, COMT
Advanced Concepts in ACL Rehabilitation
Advanced Concepts in ACL Rehabilitation
Joseph Villena PT, MPT, OCS, CSCS, COMT
Running Biomechanics: Analysis and Evidence-Based Treatment Concepts
Running Biomechanics: Analysis and Evidence-Based Treatment Concept...
Joseph Villena PT, MPT, OCS, CSCS, COMT
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