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Dr. Dennis Colón, DPT is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), a distinction held by fewer than 6% of physical therapists nationwide.
Representing the gold standard in orthopedic care, Dr. Colón brings elite, advanced musculoskeletal training to complex surgical recoveries like Tommy John and chronic lower back pain, ensuring you receive master-level expertise when it matters most.
Our team is trusted by professional organizations nationwide.
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Care Build Around You
Choose Your Conditions Track
From injury prevention to full recovery, we delivers care that moves with your team.
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We complete a full “red flag” screening at evaluation, before starting your program.
CERVICAL & THORACIC
Cervical radiculopathy
Cervical disc herniation
Cervical spondylosis / DDD
Cervical facet-mediated pain
Cervicogenic headache
Whiplash-associated disorder
Cervical myelopathy co-management
Thoracic outlet syndrome
LUMBAR & SACROILIAC
Lumbar radiculopathy / sciatica
Lumbar disc herniation
Spinal stenosis & neurogenic claudication
Degenerative disc disease
Facet-mediated low back pain
Spondylolysis & spondylolisthesis
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
Scoliosis — adolescent & degenerative
Vertebral compression fracture
Persistent pain after spine surgery
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Rotator cuff tendinopathy & tears
Subacromial pain syndrome
SLAP tears & labral pathology
Anterior, posterior & multidirectional instability
Adhesive capsulitis
AC joint sprain & osteoarthritis
Biceps tendinopathy
Scapular Pain
Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis
Pectoralis major rupture
Latissimus dorsi rupture
Overhead athlete GIRD
Internal Impingement
External Impingement
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UCL sprain & valgus insufficiency
Valgus extension overload
Lateral & medial epicondylalgia
Distal biceps rupture
Cubital tunnel syndrome
OCD of the capitellum
Carpal tunnel syndrome
De Quervain's tenosynovitis
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ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL & posterolateral corner
Meniscal tears including root & ramp
Patellofemoral pain syndrome
Patellar instability
Patellar & quadriceps tendinopathy
Chondral & osteochondral defects
Knee osteoarthritis
Iliotibial band syndrome
Extensor mechanism rupture
Arthrofibrosis & motion loss
Quadriceps inhibition after surgery
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Lateral ankle sprain & chronic instability
Medial ankle sprain & chronic instability
High ankle (syndesmotic) sprain
Achilles tendinopathy
Achilles rupture — operative & non-operative
Plantar fasciopathy
Compartment Syndrome
Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction
Peroneal tendinopathy & subluxation
Bone stress injuries
Osteochondral lesions of the talus
Hallux valgus & rigidus
Turf toe & Lisfranc injury
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Femoroacetabular impingement
Acetabular labral tears
Hip osteoarthritis
Gluteal tendinopathy / GTPS
Proximal hamstring tendinopathy
Adductor-related groin pain & athletic pubalgia
Femoral neck bone stress injury
Snapping hip
Deep gluteal syndrome
Pediatric Hip Conditions
SCFE
Transient Synovitis
Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease
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UPPER QUARTER
Brachial plexus traction injury
Long thoracic nerve palsy & scapular winging
Spinal accessory nerve injury
Axillary nerve injury
Suprascapular neuropathy
Radial nerve palsy & wrist drop
Ulnar & median neuropathy
LOWER QUARTER
Femoral neuropathy
Meralgia paresthetica
Sciatic neuropathy
Peroneal neuropathy & foot drop
Tarsal tunnel syndrome
Saphenous & infrapatellar branch injury
SYSTEMIC
Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy
Complex regional pain syndrome
ICU-acquired weakness
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Achilles, patellar & gluteal tendinopathy
Proximal hamstring tendinopathy
Rotator cuff tendinopathy
Lateral & medial elbow tendinopathy
Bone stress injury risk stratification
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)
Muscle strain & return-to-sprint progression
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Presentations We Manage
History of falls or near falls
Age related balance decline and sarcopenia
Gait instability and reduced walking speed
Lower extremity weakness contributing to instability
Fear of falling and activity avoidance
Balance deficits following ankle, knee or hip injury
Proprioceptive loss from peripheral neuropathy
Post-fracture loss of confidence and mobility
Post-surgical deconditioning and reduced functional reserve
Difficulty with stairs, curbs and uneven surfaces
Reduced sit to stand and floor transfer ability
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Bone responds to load and progressive resistance and impact loading, appropriately prescribed and monitored, are first line management for low bone density, alongside medical care where indicated.
Osteopenia and osteoporosis
Post-fragility fracture of the hip, wrist or spine
Vertebral compression fracture
Postmenopausal bone loss
Bone stress injuries at high risk and low risk sites
Corticosteroid associated bone loss
Aromatase inhibitor related bone loss and arthralgia
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)
Fracture risk reduction in older adults
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Cancer related fatigue is real, and supervised movement is the best evidence based intervention you need.
Care is delivered clinically by a Doctor of Physical Therapy in coordination with your oncology team, with oncology emergency screening built into every session.
Cancer related fatigue (CRF)
Deconditioning during and after treatment
Prehabilitation before cancer surgery
Post-mastectomy and reconstruction shoulder mobility
Axillary web syndrome (cording)
Chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy and fall risk
Aromatase inhibitor related arthralgia
Radiation associated fibrosis affecting mobility
Safe loading with bone metastases, with oncology clearance
Survivorship return to work and activity
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Return to sport is a decision made on data and clinical experience.
Baseball Athlete Program: throwing assessment, arm care and return to throw progression
Barbell Athlete Program: squat, deadlift and press mechanics under load
Runner Athlete Program: gait analysis, load management and return to run progression
Golf Athlete Program: mobility screening and swing related injury.
Return to sport clearance testing battery
Early guideline-adherent PT for low back pain is associated with 60% lower total LBP-related costs — across 753,450 patients in the Military Health System.
PT-first care reduces opioid prescriptions by 89.4%, advanced imaging by 27.9%, and ER visits by 38.3% — eliminating the highest-waste services from the care pathway.
Early PT is cost-effective at $32,058 per QALY — well below the standard willingness-to-pay threshold — with better quality of life at 1 year.
Higher inpatient rehabilitation is associated with up to 90% higher odds of community discharge after joint replacement — a key quality metric in bundled payment models.
Preoperative PT reduces post-acute care utilization by 29% after total joint replacement — saving $871 per episode in skilled nursing and rehab costs.
PT in the emergency department reduces imaging by 25%, opioid administration by 47%, and ED length of stay by 35% — delivering immediate value at the point of entry.
Direct-access PT in the ED produces lower pain, better function, and fewer return visits at 1 and 3 months — with less opioid and prescription medication use.
Early PT after an ER visit cuts surgery risk by 53%, long-term opioid use by 55%, and total costs by 56% — the highest-value intervention at the post-ED transition point.
PT-led orthopedic triage achieves equivalent diagnostic accuracy, higher surgery conversion rates (55–91% vs. 22–38%), shorter wait times, and lower costs than surgeon-led triage.
Samsson KS et al. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2020;21(1):673 ↗
Guideline-adherent PT — active over passive treatments — is associated with decreased healthcare utilization and overall cost savings for patients with low back pain.
Physical therapy is cost-effective or cost-saving in 9 of 19 comparisons — with improved health outcomes in almost all studies across MSK, neurological, and cardiopulmonary conditions.
Supervised exercise PT for hip/knee OA is cost-effective and cost-saving at 2 years — with a net benefit of NZ$6,312 from a societal perspective.
Abbott JH et al. Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2019;27(3):424–434 ↗
PT vs. glucocorticoid injection for knee OA is cost-effective at greater than 95% probability — supporting PT as the higher-value first-line treatment.
A core set of 6 patient-reported outcome-based quality indicators for PT in LBP has been validated — enabling value-based benchmarking across 219 practices.
Post-acute care costs after total hip arthroplasty declined by 41% nationally ($5,903 → $3,485) following Medicare bundled payment programs incentivizing PT-led rehabilitation pathways.
Featured ProgramOur fast-track recovery program designed to get you results quickly and safely with 1:1 support from your very own Doctor of Physical Therapy.
Movement Essentials Program
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Initial Consultation
10 One-on-One Physical Therapy Visits with a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) Doctor of Physical Therapy (50–60 Min, Undivided Attention)
All Modalities Included (No Add-ons)
Communication With Your Providers & Direct Messaging Access
Collaborative Planning & Customized Rehabilitation Program
Home Corrective Exercise Program
Advanced Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) & App-Based Tracking
Actionable Self-Management Recommendations
Regular Pricing on Supplements
Access to MOVE+ For 1 Year FREE
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The Movement Essentials Program: 6-Week Schedule
Phase 1
In-Clinic (2 Sessions): We begin with a complete evaluation to identify the source of your symptoms.
You will work 1:1 with your Doctor of Physical Therapy to establish your baseline and learn your first exercises.
At-Home (Daily): Complete a brief, daily routine prescribed by your DPT focused on your specific needs.
Phase 2
In-Clinic (2 Sessions): We progress your exercises and utilize our evidence-based therapeutic techniques and equipments to accelerate your progress.
At-Home (Daily): Continue your guided home program, focusing strictly on your instructions from your DPT with the new movements learned in the clinic.
Phase 3
In-Clinic (2 Sessions): We shift our focus toward safely loading the joints and building muscular strength to support your body.
At-Home (3-4 Sessions): Your home sessions will increase in difficulty as you progress.
Your DPT remains available for guidance day-to-day if you need adjustments.
Phase 4
In-Clinic (2 Sessions): Under the direct supervision of your DPT, we introduce movements that simulate your specific daily activities (such as lifting, reaching, or twisting) to improve your functional capacity.
At-Home (3-4 Sessions): Your home and gym routine will incorporate these functional movements to reinforce the strength and stability you are building in the clinic.
Phase 5
In-Clinic (1 Session): As your mechanics improve, your in-clinic time reduces to one session.
We will assess your progress and adjust your protocol as needed.
At-Home (3-4 Sessions): Execute your targeted home exercises following the updated guidelines and progressions from your DPT.
Complete Your Program
In-Clinic (1 Session): During your final session, we measure your overall progress and establish your long-term maintenance plan.
At-Home (Ongoing): You will transition to a customized exercise routine designed to help you maintain your progress and manage your condition moving forward.
MLB and MiLB players missed 1,280,887 days over 13 years. Hamstring strains were most common; upper extremity injuries accounted for 46% of all cases.
Pitchers account for 39.1% of all professional baseball injuries. UCL injuries are the most season-ending diagnosis at 60%, and surgery was required in 6.5% of all cases.
Novice runners face more than double the injury risk of recreational runners — 17.8 vs. 7.7 injuries per 1,000 hours of running.
73.5% of professional golfers sustain a musculoskeletal injury over their career — significantly higher than the 56.6% seen in amateur golfers.
The shoulder is the #1 injured body part in CrossFit at 25%, followed by the spine (14%) and knee (13%). Injury rates are comparable to Olympic weightlifting.
At the 2023 MLB Combine, 95% of prospects had no pain — yet over 80% of pitchers had UCL abnormalities on MRI, and 95% had rotator cuff findings.
32% of recreational runners sustained at least one injury over 24 weeks, with a median recovery time of 56 days. Shin splints had the longest recovery at 70 days.
Medial tibial stress syndrome is the most common running injury, followed by Achilles tendinopathy (9.1–10.9%) and plantar fasciitis (4.5–10%). The knee is the most affected region.
Over 10,700 golf-related ER visits analyzed from 2011–2021. Most common: sprains (15.9%), lacerations (14.4%), and fractures (12.5%). Alcohol significantly increased fracture and head injury risk.
25.8% of CrossFit athletes sustained at least one injury in a 9-month prospective study. Male sex, competitive participation, and higher training volume were consistent risk factors.
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How It Works
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Your first visit is a full evaluation: history intake, movement screen, and objective testing of range of motion, strength, and joint mechanics, plus the orthopedic and neuromuscular tests relevant to your injury.
Then we’ll walk you through the findings and discuss your plan of care, together.
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From those findings, your Doctor of Physical Therapy will build an individualized plan of care with clear progression criteria for each phase.
Interventions are dosed deliberately (load, volume, tempo) and paired with a home program so the work continues between visits.
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Progression is criteria-based, NOT timeline-based.
Before you progress to a maintenance plan, you're formally reassessed and you only move to a lower frequency once you've met the criteria to maintain your progress.
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Every visit is one-on-one with a Doctor of Physical Therapy.
You get the same clinician, start to finish.
We don’t double-book slots.
Your evaluation, your progressions, and your reassessments are all handled by the same person.
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Once you've hit your goals, you choose how much support you keep.
Some people take their home program and go; others prefer to keep a standing check-in so small issues get caught early.
If that's you, ongoing visits cost less per session than one-off care — you'll only be paying for what you actually need at that stage.
