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Physical Therapist:
Dr. Joe CamoRATTO, PT, CF-L1
Meet Dr. Joe Camoratto, PT
Dr. Joseph Camoratto is a Doctor of Physical Therapy currently located in Eastampton, New Jersey.
He attended a 6 year accelerated DPT program at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania achieving bachelor’s degrees in both Biology and Health Sciences along with his Doctorate of Physical Therapy.
He took his talents in physical therapy to the United States Air Force for 2 years as a civilian contractor aiding in mission readiness as well as aiding airmen to get back to and keep their training status while stateside.
Currently passionate about powerlifting, he aspires to compete locally and possibly nationally with the right mix of training stimulus, free time, and determination.
Within the last two years, he has achieved a CrossFit Level 1 certification that has helped in rehabbing athletes and those looking to return to competition.
His self-education interests include pain literature, cognitive science, strength application in rehabilitation, and psychology.
In his free time, he enjoys hiking, offroading, rebuilding a V8 engine in his garage spending time with his wife Eve.
Physical Therapy & Training Resources By Dr. Joe Camoratto, PT
“I Think I Hurt My ___”: You Aren’t Feeling What You Think You’re Feeling
“Seeing is believing” but should you believe just because you feel? Unfortunately, research shows that palpation can be unreliable.
Understanding Pain And Working Out: “Should I Continue To Exercise?”
There are a few things that we need to address when speaking on pain while working out; the association of pain with damage, form, expectations, and when not to train.
Low Back Imaging: What It Doesn’t Tell Us
Almost everyone owns a car. Due to the commonality of this occurring in our culture, there is a comparison between our own bodies and these machines, or any machines, in that 1) when something is wrong, we will feel, see, or hear it and 2) once the source of those symptoms are found, replacing the source will fix the problem. It just makes sense, right? Well, there is a problem with this way of thinking.
Shoulder Pain: A New Outlook On Treating Impingement
Research is showing that we need to change how we view and treat shoulder pain. Historically, it’s been looked at from a structural and mechanical perspective.
Nocebo Effect Vs. Placebo Effect: Language Can Affect Outcomes
Nocebo is the anti-placebo. The nocebo effect is a negative effect or outcome due to a negative expectation. A negative outcome, or nocebo effect, can be a greater perception of pain. Negative information can make patients experience greater pain.
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