Functional Rehabilitation with Dr. Joshua Forbes, DC

Restoring Movement. Reducing Pain. Rebuilding Performance.

At Rockport Physical Medicine PA and Hawkins Chiropractic, our Functional Rehabilitation program is designed to help patients move better, feel stronger, and recover more completely — not just temporarily mask symptoms.

Led by Dr. Joshua Forbes, our rehabilitation approach focuses on identifying the underlying movement dysfunctions that contribute to pain, instability, weakness, and recurring injuries.

Dr. Forbes is certified in the Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) — an advanced diagnostic system used to evaluate how the body moves as a whole. Rather than only treating the area that hurts, SFMA helps uncover the true source of dysfunction, whether it originates from mobility limitations, muscle imbalances, poor movement patterns, or compensation injuries.

Conditions We Commonly Treat

Neck and back pain
Shoulder pain and rotator cuff dysfunction
Hip and knee pain
Sciatica and nerve-related pain
Sports injuries
Chronic muscle tightness and instability
Postural dysfunction
Balance and mobility limitations
Repetitive strain injuries
Recovery after injury or surgery

Our Functional Rehab Approach

Every patient receives an individualized treatment plan that may include:

Functional movement assessment
Corrective exercise therapy
Mobility and flexibility training
Core stabilization and strengthening
Neuromuscular re-education
Dry needling therapy
Manual therapy techniques
Chiropractic care integration
Return-to-sport or activity progression

Our goal is not simply pain relief — it is helping patients regain confidence in movement, improve function, and prevent future injury.

Why Functional Rehabilitation Matters

Pain is often the result of dysfunctional movement patterns that develop over time. Without correcting those patterns, symptoms frequently return.

Functional Rehabilitation helps retrain the body to move efficiently and safely, improving:

Strength
Stability
Flexibility
Coordination
Athletic performance
Daily function and quality of life

Whether you are recovering from an injury, dealing with chronic pain, or looking to optimize performance, Dr. Forbes and our team are committed to helping you move and live at your best.