Pittsburgh, PA

David Skamai, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Diagnose. A thorough examination is performed to determine the source of the problem.

Treat. Interventions are hand-picked to address your specific diagnosis and goals.

Re-assess. Movement is re-assessed after each intervention to make sure the intended change has been achieved.

Progress. Once the benefit of a current treatment is maximized, you will be progressed to the next step.

Services Offered

Physical Therapy

Personal Training

Running Analysis

Physical Therapy

Each session is 1 hour of 1-on-1 direct care. David utilizes a combination of hands-on treatment and exercise. You will receive continuous assessment and progression of treatment as your symptoms evolve.

Specialities:

• Neck Pain
  
• Back Pain
• Headaches
• Running Injuries
• Cycling Injuries
• Weight-lifting injuries
• Sports-related injuries
  

Personal Training

Personal training sessions are designed for your specific activity-related goals. Each session is 1-on-1 and 1 hour in length.

Specialities:

• Injury Prevention
  
• Strength Training
• Speed/Agility Training
• Mobility Exercise
• Barbell training
• Runners
• Cyclists
• Youth Athletics
• Longevity
  

Running Analysis

Slow-motion video analysis is used to analyze your running mechanics and detect where strengthening and mobility interventions are needed the most. This is beneficial for runners rehabilitating from an injury, or those aiming to prevent injury and improve performance. You will receive a recorded copy the analysis, as well as exercises to address mechanical abnormalities.

Areas analyzed:

• Stride length
  
• Cadence
• Forward Trunk Lean
• Hip, Knee, and Ankle Positioning
• Foot pronation/supination
• Stance Width
• Pelvic Stability
  

Educational Resources