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Dr. Steve Notaro, PT, DPT, CSCS | Concierge Physical Therapist

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When I was a sophomore in high school, my mom gave me a Forbes magazine with a list of careers projected to have the most growth by 2030. Physical therapy was #7 on the list.

At the time, I had no idea where that career would take me.

Fast forward a few years, after completing numerous traveling contracts, starting my own practice, and now supervising rehab at a retirement community, I’ve realized just how much I’ve grown to love this profession.

One of the greatest gifts of being a physical therapist isn’t just the ability to help people move better or recover from injury — it’s the relationships you build along the way. Getting to know my patients, hearing their stories, and being trusted to be a part of their journey is something I’ll never take for granted.

Last night, I had the opportunity to guest speak at an event for one of my patients, and it was one of those moments that made me pause and appreciate how far this career has taken me.

I’m incredibly grateful for every patient who has trusted me, every opportunity that has challenged me, and every person who has helped shape the therapist and person I am today. taken in Miami, Florida by @riverwalkwellness

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Dr. Steven Notaro, PT, DPT, CSCS
Doctor of Physical Therapy | Strength Coach
Founder of Riverwalk Wellness

I help active adults and athletes in Fort Lauderdale get out of pain and back to performing at their best.

My approach combines physical therapy, strength training, and movement analysis to identify and treat the root cause of injuries — not just the symptoms.

Common issues I work with:
• Low back pain & sciatica
• Hip, knee, and shoulder pain
• Gym & strength training injuries
• Chronic pain that hasn’t improved with traditional PT

Currently offering private sessions and gym pop-ups in Fort Lauderdale.

Move better. Train stronger. Stay pain-free.

DM to schedule an assessment. taken in Fort Lauderdale, Florida by @riverwalkwellness

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⭐️ Client Testimonial ⭐️ by @riverwalkwellness

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Grateful for the opportunity to be here supporting the pros at @thewwa Wake Park National Championship hosted by @skirixenusa !

Truly an incredible experience to be surrounded by so many talented athletes and such a passionate community. taken in Deerfield Beach, Florida by @riverwalkwellness

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A week outside the clinic while balancing a 9-5 and running my own practice.

I believe in practicing what I prescribe. A moving body is a healthier body.

Monday - @waterway.wellness
Tuesday - @baptisthealthiceplex / @vckhockey
Wednesday - @redballsocialkickball
Thursday - @justiceskatepark
Friday - Recovery @ 🏡

#physicaltherapy #skateboarding #fitness #wellness taken in Fort Lauderdale, Florida by @riverwalkwellness

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Grateful to be in a community where people challenge themselves every day. @ftlfreeworkout taken in Fort Lauderdale, Florida by @riverwalkwellness

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A Sunday Reset.
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#florida #wellness #beach #fitness #skateboarding taken in Fort Lauderdale, Florida by @riverwalkwellness

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POV: your “pickleball elbow” won’t go away 🎾

Lateral elbow pain (tennis/pickleball elbow) isn’t a stretching problem — it’s a tendon load tolerance problem.
If you only rest, massage, or brace it, the tendon never rebuilds capacity.

Here’s a simple 3-step progression I use clinically:

1️⃣ Wrist Extension Isometrics (Pain modulation phase)
• 30–45 sec holds
• 4–5 sets
• 1–2x/day
• Pain ≤ 3/10

2️⃣ Wrist Extension Eccentrics (Tendon remodeling phase)
• 3–4 sec slow lower
• 3 sets of 12–15
• 1x/day
• Mild discomfort is okay if it settles within 24 hrs

3️⃣ Heavy Slow Isotonic Wrist Extension (Capacity phase — most important)
• 3 sec up / 3 sec down
• 3–4 sets of 8–12
• 3–4x/week
• Progress load weekly

Save this if gripping, lifting, or pickleball flares your outer elbow.
Load the tendon progressively > random stretches + rest.

#pickleballinjury #tenniselbowrehab #lateralepicondylalgia #physicaltherapy #tendonitis taken in Fort Lauderdale, Florida by @riverwalkwellness

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SIJ pain = pain just below the belt line, off to one side near that bony dimple in your upper butt 🍑

That joint doesn’t really “pop out.”
It moves 1–4 degrees.

When it gets irritated, it’s usually a muscle imbalance + load issue.

Muscle Energy Technique (MET) helps by:
• Gently activating specific muscles
• Reducing guarding
• Improving pelvic symmetry
• Decreasing shear forces through the SI joint

We’re not “putting it back in.”
We’re restoring better force transfer.

Reset the muscles → calm the joint.

#physiotherapy #lowbackpain #sciatica by @riverwalkwellness

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🧎‍♂️The towel creates slight joint gapping and reduces compression, making end-range flexion more comfortable.

✅ This helps decrease guarding and allows a smoother knee bend, especially in stiff or irritated knees.

#physicaltherapy #kneepain #kneepainrelief taken in Fort Lauderdale, Florida by @riverwalkwellness

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🌀 BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) is one of the most common causes of dizziness. It happens when tiny crystals in your inner ear get displaced, sending false signals to your brain when you change head positions (like rolling in bed or looking up).

🎢 That sudden spinning sensation? That’s vertigo.

💪 The Brandt-Daroff exercise is a simple, evidence-based habituation movement that helps your brain and inner ear adapt to those positional changes. Over time, it can reduce dizziness episodes and improve tolerance to movement.

✅ Consistency > intensity.
Slow, controlled reps.
Let symptoms settle between positions.

🩺 If you feel dizzy when lying down, turning in bed, or getting up quickly, this might be worth getting assessed by a vestibular PT.

#BPPV #VestibularRehab #DizzinessRelief #Vertigo #PhysicalTherapy taken in Fort Lauderdale, Florida by @riverwalkwellness

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⚡️ Tingling, burning, or pulling down the arm? These nerve gliders help your nerves move better — without overstretching them. taken in Fort Lauderdale, Florida by @riverwalkwellness

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