1. Joel Massuda, DPT
joelmassuda@gmail.com
(408) 425-4260
EDUCATION_____________________________________________________________________________
Doctorate of Physical Therapy A.T. Still University
August 2016
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE__________________________________________________________________
Elevate Performance & Physical Therapy (8 weeks), Student Physical Therapist 2016
Outpatient Orthopedics
Palo Alto Subacute & Rehabilitation Center (8 weeks), Student Physical Therapist 2016
Inpatient Rehabilitation
St. Joseph’s Medical Center (8 weeks), Student Physical Therapist 2015
Acute Neuro Rehabilitation
Foothills Sports Medicine Physical Therapy (8 weeks), Student Physical Therapist 2015
Outpatient Orthopedics
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE____________________________________________________________
Lead Physical Therapy Aide, Silver Creek Physical Therapy 2011-2016
Outpatient Orthopedics
Peer Tutor, A.T. Still University 2014-2015
Learning sessions for physical therapy courses. therapeutic exercise, anatomy,
physiology, and cardiopulmonary conditions
Assistant Track Coach, Leland High School 2013
Coached and officiated pole vault and other track and field events
RESEARCH______________________________________________________________________________
Capstone Project 2014-2016
A Comparison of the Developmental Eye Movement test to the King-Devick test
in High School Aged Athletes
-Received Honorable Mention Award from A.T. Still University
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES________________________________________________________________
Mesa Fire Service Learning Project & OUCH clinic 2013-2015
Monitor biomechanics of firefighter recruits and suggest improvements. Provide
physical therapy to recruits for preventative and post-injury care
Free Family Health & Wellness Day 2014-2015
Educate families on bike helmet safety and proper fitting
Give Kids a Smile 2015
Educate over 250 kids and families on proper backpack use
Special Olympics 2014
Test athlete’s flexibility and strength to educate and enhance performance
ATSU Soccer Club President/Team Captain 2014-2015
Facilitate indoor soccer team into league, schedule practices, conduct meetings,
and manage club budget
Saratoga Retirement Community 2012-2013
Assisted in patient exercises and organized exercise facilities