Joshua Grahlman, PT, DPT, FAFS

Physical Therapist & Entrepreneur

Dr. Joshua Grahlman, PT, DPT, FAFS, is the Founder and Chief Athlete Mechanic of Clutch PT + Performance, a private physical therapy clinic specializing in sports and orthopedics in New York City. With more than a decade of experience, Dr. Grahlman specializes in treating acute and chronic pain and injuries, sports performance optimization and post-operative rehabilitation. Dr. Grahlman earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He is one of just a few DPTs in New York City recognized as a Fellow in Applied Functional Science through the Gray Institute for Functional Transformation (GIFT). He is certified in Active Release Technique and Spinal Manipulation and is a TRX Suspension Training Specialist. Dr. Grahlman has spent his career treating athletes of all levels, from Ironman Champions and Olympians to marathoner moms. He consults for Triathlete, Men’s Health, My Fitness Pal and CBS News.

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How to

Place Electrodes for a Tens Unit

A complete guide to safe, effective TENS Unit electrode placement If you’ve recently brought home a TENS Unit to help with your muscle pain, you’re probably wondering where exactly to place the electrode pads. Gettin...

How to

Wrap a Wrist for Carpal Tunnel

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a wrist injury that can develop due to a number of reasons, including: trauma or injury to your wrist, an overactive pituitary gland, hypothyroidism, rheumatoid arthritis, repetitive use of vibr...

How to

Wrap a Sprained Ankle

Ankle sprains are very common. A sprain occurs when you roll or twist your ankle in an odd way, stretching or even tearing a ligament on the outside of your ankle. If left untreated, an ankle sprain can lead to long-term...

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Beat Piriformis Syndrome

The piriformis muscle is a small, flat and triangular muscle located deep in the buttock. Piriformis syndrome is a neuromuscular condition that affects the sciatic nerve and causes hip and buttock pain. The cause of piri...

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Treat a Pinched Nerve

A pinched nerve can be painful, and it can also prevent you from taking part in normal everyday activities. They occur when surrounding tissues get trapped or press abnormally against a nerve. This wikiHow will show you ...

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Treat a Sprained Ankle

Spraining an ankle might be a common injury, but that doesn't make it any less painful if it happens to you. Fortunately, minor sprains can typically be treated at home. Apply basic first aid and rest as much as possible...

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Improve Balance

Have you ever seen an Olympian on a balance beam? All those flips, jumps, and twists are possible because they have terrific balance. But good balance isn’t just helpful if you’re an Olympic athlete. It can actually ...

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Sleep with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome While Pregnant

The carpal tunnel is a passageway in your wrist that contains connective tissue, muscle tendons, and the median nerve. The median nerve supplies feeling and motor movement to most of your fingers and parts of your hand. ...

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Treat Tennis Elbow

Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is an injury that results from using the muscles and tendons in your forearm too much or too intensely. It causes pain around your elbow and when you extend your arm. Mo...

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Quickly Regain Your Balance

We've all been there: You're casually strolling down a hallway or sidewalk when suddenly, for no apparent reason, you forget how to walk and go plummeting toward the ground. Although most falls don't give you much time t...