Jody Essick PT, DPT
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
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Sit at a Desk? Five Tips to Prevent Neck & Back Pain at Work, School or Home
Spending long hours at a desk can strain your body and lead to orthopedic issues if your workspace isn’t set up correctly. Studies have shown that poor posture at work is linked to a significant increase in the likelihood of experiencing musculoskeletal disorders. ...
Observing National Spine Health Awareness Month – Your Backbone for a Healthy Life
The month of October makes most people think of pumpkin spice lattes, vibrant leaves, and Halloween costumes. But here at Premier Orthopaedics, we have something else we keep an eye out for, too, because it's also the time of year known as National Spine Health...
September is National Vascular Disease Awareness Month
As September starts, it's National Vascular Disease Awareness Month. This is a great time to learn about the health of our veins and arteries. Vascular diseases include problems like deep vein thrombosis and peripheral arterial disease. Read on to learn how to keep...
SPECIALTIES
Jody earned his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from Penn State in 2012, and his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Neumann University in 2017. Jody enjoys the diversity of patients that he sees at Premier, from geriatrics to young athletes. He expresses special interest in working with the geriatric population, broadening their view of their own physical limits. During his spare time, Jody does woodworking. He loves the challenge and freedom to create something out of nothing.