What we Treat

At Resiliency PT, we help active adults and athletes recover from pain, improve movement, and return to the activities they love. Our approach is personalized and hands-on, always focused on identifying and addressing the root cause of your symptoms.

Back Pain

How to Alleviate Back Pain and Stiffness Naturally:

No Medications, Surgery, or Waiting for a Doctor's Appointment!

You don’t have to sacrifice your desired lifestyle due to manageable issues. That’s why we’ve crafted this for you. At Resiliency Physical Therapy in Odessa, FL, we understand the challenges of back pain and stiffness. Under the guidance of Dr. Joshua Cabrera, DPT, our dedicated team specializes in comprehensive treatment to effectively address your back issues.

Typical Back Conditions We Address:

• Herniated Disc

• Sciatica

• Muscle Strains

• Spinal Stenosis

• Degenerative Disc Disease

• Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

• Facet Joint Syndrome

• Pre/Post-Op Spinal Surgery

Common Causes of Back Pain:

Impaired Mechanics: Stiffness in the spine or reduced muscle flexibility leading to limited range of motion, muscle weakness, and imbalance.

Injury: Sudden impact or excessive strain on the back tissue.

Chronic Compensations: Previous injuries or fear of reinjury causing avoidance of certain activities and overuse of other muscle groups.

Resiliency Physical Therapy Approach:

Break the Pain Cycle: Educate, apply manual therapy, and enhance tissue mobility to alleviate discomfort.

Improve Spinal Mechanics: Enhance joint, muscle, and nerve function during daily tasks and specific exercises.

Strengthening and Endurance: Build muscle strength, power, and endurance to prevent reinjury and enhance performance.

Back-Specific Treatments at Resiliency Physical Therapy:

• Correct Posture and Body Mechanics

• Enhance Spinal Joint Nutrition and Fluid Exchange

•Strengthen Core Muscles for Stability

• Improve Tissue Mobility through Various Techniques like Massage, Mobilization, Cupping, Dry Needling, and Stretching

• Reduce Nerve Sensitivity through Targeted Exercises

• Progress Functional Activities for Improved Functionality

Key Points to Understand:

 Tissues Heal: The body has innate repair mechanisms, but sometimes assistance is needed to transition from inflammation to recovery.

⚠ Pain Correlation: Pain may not always correlate with imaging results, highlighting the complex nature of back issues.

⚠ Soreness Indicators: Soreness post-exercise indicates tissue adaptation but should be monitored to avoid overloading.

⚠ Return to Activities: With proper education, mechanics, and progressive loading, returning to desired activities is achievable.

Ready to address your back pain and regain your active lifestyle? Contact us at Resiliency Physical Therapy in Odessa, FL, to start your journey toward pain relief and improved mobility.

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Neck Pain

Are you struggling to sleep, lift weights, reach into overhead cabinets, drive comfortably, or perform daily tasks due to neck pain and headaches?

Does this sound familiar?:

• You anticipated the discomfort to fade away in a few days or weeks, but it lingers.

• You've tried various home remedies like heating pads, ice, and TENS devices, but found no relief.

• Even after getting massages, the discomfort resurfaces after a few days.

• You consulted medical professionals, received injections or medication, but the relief was short-lived.

• Past attempts at physical therapy yielded no success.

• You've resorted to avoiding certain activities to manage the pain, right?

At Resiliency Physical Therapy in Odessa, FL, under the guidance of Joshua Cabrera, DPT, we’re here to offer lasting solutions.

Common Neck Disorders We Address:

• Headaches

• Joint Stiffness

• Muscle Strains and Tension

• Degenerative Disc Disease & Injuries

Typical Causes:

⚠ Impaired Mechanics: Weakness and muscle imbalance leading to reduced range of motion, along with joint stiffness and muscle inflexibility compromising posture.

⚠ Sudden load or impact causing tissue injury.

⚠ Chronic compensatory mechanisms, such as avoiding certain activities due to past injuries or fear of future ones, leading to overuse of certain tissues.

Resiliency Physical Therapy's Approach:

✔ Improve neck and thoracic posture.

✔ Reduce upper neck muscle tension.

✔ Enhance flexibility of chest and neck muscles.

✔ Utilize manipulation, manual joint mobilization, and traction to enhance joint mobility.

✔ Strengthen neck and shoulder blade flexor muscles.

✔ Employ massage, instrument-assisted mobilization, and cupping to increase tissue mobility.

✔ Incorporate specific nerve exercises to reduce nerve sensitivity.

✔ Develop functional and plyometric exercises to enhance overall function.

Important Facts to Remember:

• Tissues recover, but sometimes assistance is needed to progress from inflammation to recovery.

• MRI and x-ray results may not always correlate with the actual cause of pain.

• Soreness after exercise isn't always alarming; it can indicate tissue adaptation.

• With proper guidance and progressive loading, returning to desired activities is achievable.

Ready to take the first step towards relief? Speak with a PT at Resiliency Physical Therapy in Odessa, FL today.

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Shoulder Pain

Are you frustrated that shoulder pain is hindering your active lifestyle? Are you tired of feeling limited by your shoulder discomfort? If this resonates with you, keep reading to discover why Resiliency Physical Therapy is the ideal solution for you.

At Resiliency Physical Therapy in Odessa, FL, under the guidance of Joshua Cabrera, DPT, we specialize in offering lasting solutions for shoulder pain.

Common Shoulder Disorders We Address:

✔ Rotator Cuff Injuries

✔ Shoulder Impingement

✔ Frozen Shoulder

✔ Tendonitis

Typical Causes:

• Muscle Weakness: Weakness and imbalances in shoulder muscles leading to reduced range of motion and compromised posture.

• Overuse or sudden impact causing tissue injury.

• Chronic avoidance of certain activities due to past injuries or fear of future ones, leading to overuse of certain tissues.

Resiliency Physical Therapy's Approach:

✔ Improve shoulder mechanics and posture.

✔ Reduce tension in shoulder muscles.

✔ Enhance flexibility of chest, shoulder, and upper back muscles.

✔ Utilize manipulation, manual therapy, and traction to enhance joint mobility.

✔ Strengthen shoulder and scapular muscles.

✔ Employ massage, instrument-assisted mobilization, and other techniques to increase tissue mobility.

✔ Incorporate specific exercises to reduce nerve sensitivity.

✔ Develop functional exercises to enhance overall shoulder function.

Important Facts to Remember:

• Assistance may be needed to progress from inflammation to recovery.

• MRI and x-ray results may not always reflect the actual cause of pain.

• Soreness after exercise can indicate tissue adaptation and isn't always alarming.

• With proper guidance and progressive loading, returning to desired activities is achievable.

Ready to take the first step towards relief? Speak with a PT at Resiliency Physical Therapy in Odessa, FL today.

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Knee Pain

Are you experiencing difficulty with activities like walking, climbing stairs, or bending due to knee pain?

At Resiliency Physical Therapy in Odessa, FL, under the guidance of Joshua Cabrera, DPT, we specialize in offering lasting solutions for knee pain.

Common Knee Disorders We Address:

✔ Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

✔ Meniscus Tears

✔ ACL or PCL Injuries

✔ Osteoarthritis

Typical Causes:

• Muscle Weakness: Weakness and imbalances in the muscles surrounding the knee leading to instability and compromised movement.

• Overuse or sudden impact causing tissue injury.

• Chronic avoidance of certain activities due to past injuries or fear of future ones, leading to overuse of certain tissues.

Resiliency Physical Therapy's Approach:

✔ Improve knee mechanics and alignment.

✔ Strengthen the muscles surrounding the knee joint.

✔ Enhance flexibility of the muscles in the thigh and lower leg.

✔ Utilize manual therapy techniques to improve joint mobility.

✔ Employ modalities like ultrasound and electrical stimulation for pain relief.

Important Facts to Remember:

• Assistance may be needed to progress from inflammation to recovery.

• MRI and x-ray results may not always reflect the actual cause of pain.

• Soreness after exercise can indicate tissue adaptation and isn't always alarming.

• With proper guidance and progressive loading, returning to desired activities is achievable.

Ready to take the first step towards relief? Speak with a PT at Resiliency Physical Therapy in Odessa, FL today.

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Elbow Pain

Discover natural solutions for alleviating elbow pain and stiffness without relying on medications, surgery, or lengthy wait times for doctor appointments!

At Resiliency Physical Therapy in Odessa, FL, we understand the challenges associated with elbow discomfort. Led by Dr. Joshua Cabrera, DPT, our expert team specializes in comprehensive treatment to effectively address your elbow issues.

Common Elbow Conditions We Address:

• Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)

• Elbow Tendonitis

• Elbow Bursitis

• Elbow Sprains and Strains

• Post-Operative Elbow Surgery Recovery

Typical Causes of Elbow Pain:

⚠ Impaired Mechanics: Limited range of motion, muscle weakness, and imbalance contributing to stiffness and discomfort.

⚠ Injury: Overuse, sudden impact, or excessive strain on the elbow joint and surrounding tissues.

⚠ Chronic Compensations: Previous injuries or fear of reinjury leading to altered movement patterns and overuse of certain muscle groups.

Resiliency Physical Therapy Approach:

Break the Pain Cycle: Educate, apply manual therapy, and enhance tissue mobility to alleviate discomfort and promote healing.

Improve Spinal Mechanics: Enhance joint, muscle, and nerve function during daily activities and targeted exercises.

Strengthening and Endurance: Build muscle strength, power, and endurance to prevent reinjury and enhance elbow function.

Elbow-Specific Treatments at Resiliency Physical Therapy:

• Correct Movement Patterns

• Enhance Joint Nutrition and Fluid Exchange

• Strengthen Forearm Muscles for Stability

• Improve Tissue Mobility through Techniques like Massage, Mobilization, Cupping, Dry Needling, and Stretching

• Reduce Nerve Sensitivity through Targeted Exercises

• Progress Functional Activities for Enhanced Functionality

Ready to address your elbow pain and regain function? Contact Resiliency Physical Therapy in Odessa, FL, to begin your journey towards pain relief and improved mobility.

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Other Conditions

Regardless of the location of your injury, be it your elbow, ankle, fingers, or hips, our therapists have likely treated a case similar to yours.

With our unique approach of one-on-one, 60-minute treatments, our therapists can dedicate the necessary time to deeply understand and assist our clients. Our business structure prioritizes each patient’s health and treatment results. We empower our therapists with the tools and freedom to investigate cutting-edge research, ensuring they’re equipped to efficiently adapt and deliver top-tier care leading to improved patient outcomes.

By taking the time to understand each patient’s injury while keeping up with the research, we are able to get you better, faster, with less chance of reinjury. And we’re willing to pull out all the stops to do so.

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Meet the Team of Professionals

Dr. Joshua A. Cabrera

Joshua was born in New Jersey and moved at a young age to Tampa, Florida.

He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Allied Health with a concentration

in Physical Therapy sciences from the University of Tampa. Joshua continued

his studies and graduated from the University of Florida

receiving his Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree.

As a Veteran of the US Navy, where he served as a Hospital Corpsman,

he traveled the world allowing him to experience many situations and

treat a variety of injuries during his service. As a veteran, he was able to

practice at Walter Reed Medical Center during his clinical rotations

providing physical therapy to active duty military.

PT, DPT, licensed physical therapist

Why Choose Dr. Cabrera

In this video, you’ll see how he goes beyond surface-level

treatments to uncover the root cause of your pain, and

build customized recovery plans designed not only to

heal but to prevent future injuries. Whether you're an athlete,

weekend warrior, or simply ready to move better and live pain-free—

Dr. Cabrera empowers you to take control of your health.

Medical Disclaimer

All information on this website is intended for instruction and informational purposes only. The authors are not responsible for any harm or injury that may result. Significant injury risk is possible if you do not follow due diligence and seek suitable professional advice about your injury. No guarantees of specific results are expressly made or implied on this website.

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