Dimitry Polyakov PT, DPT, Cert. MDT

The founder of Total Physical Therapy in 2002, Dimitry Polyakov PT, DPT, Cert. MDT is an orthopedic and sports medicine trained physical therapist.  He has over 19 years of clinical orthopedic experience including treatment of amateur, Olympic and professional athletes from the NCAA, NBA to the NFL and MLB in all clinical settings.  Dr. Polyakov is internationally certified in the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy of the Spine (Cert. MDT) with focus on mechanical reduction of spinal-based dysfunction through dynamic motion in conjunction with advanced manual techniques for all musculo-skeletal injuries.  Dr. Polyakov is also a Graston Technique Certified Practitioner which incorporates high-caliber instrument assisted deep tissue mobilization.

Dr. Polyakov received his Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from The University of Connecticut in 1994 and his International Credentials in Spinal Mechanical Therapy from The McKenzie Institute International, New Zealand in 1999.  Dr. Polyakov has also recieved his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey in May of 2010.