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Dr. Matthew Shihab, DPT

Latest Posts

  • Diaphragmatic BreathingJun 22

    What is diaphragmatic breathing? The diaphragm is a large muscle that separates the abdominal and thoracic cavities and it plays…

  • Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC) TherapyJun 22

    What is compression therapy? Compression therapy increases blood flow in a given area by applying controlled pressure. Pressure can be…

  • Graston Technique: What is it and how can it help you?Jun 17

    Graston Technique is a form of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization or better known as IASTM. It is the utilization…

  • Pickleball: Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)Jun 17

    What is Lateral Epicondylitis? “Tennis Elbow” is caused by overuse of the forearm muscles due to poor body mechanics and…

  • Pickleball: What You Need To Know About Knee PainJun 13

    There are many types of injuries associated with pickleball, one of the most common being Knee Pain. Knee pain/stiffness and…

Dr. Matthew Shihab, DPT

Physical Therapist & Clinical Director

Matthew Shihab grew up in Southern California in the heart of Orange County.  He began his collegiate career at the California State University of Long Beach, where he majored in Kinesiology – Exercise Science.  During his time at CSULB, Matthew worked on various research projects regarding optimal feedback cues to enhance the professional athletes biomechanics, effects of fatigue on foot arthrokinematics for track and field athletes, and assessing the validity and accuracy of various heart rate monitors amongst a diverse range of collegiate athletes.  Additionally, he is a professional musician specialized in classical and flamenco guitar with a new found passion in classical and jazz piano.  During his free time, Matthew enjoys writing his own music and you may find him performing at local open mic nights within the Newport and Costa Mesa area.
During his years at CSULB, Matthew was on track of becoming a sports med student, but his career path changed when his grandmother suffered a broken hip due to a fall.  After taking her to a physical therapist for 2 months, he fell in love with the level of compassion, care, and change a physical therapist could make in an individuals life.  As such, he changed his career path and set out to earn his doctorate in physical therapy.  He graduated amongst the top of his class at CSULB with the various honors – Magna cum laude, President’s and Dean’s list, and was inducted into the Golden Key and Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society.
He was later accepted into the number one physical therapy program in the nation at the University of Southern California (USC) and graduated in 2018.  During this time, his emphasis was in orthopedic rehabilitation of the athlete and post surgical patient and completed a majority of his rotations at sport/orthopedic rehabilitation clinics.  He utilizes a functional approach with his patients, breaking down movement mechanics into individualized components, addressing the necessary faults, and reconstructing the movement with advanced motor control and neuromuscular reeducation principles.  He believes that all patients require an individualized treatment plan, and places a strong emphasis on patient education.  In addition, he utilizes several manual therapy techniques including including joint manipulations, mobilizations, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, instruments assisted techniques, neurodynamic techniques, and much more.

Premier sports and orthopedic rehabilitation center in Newport Beach and Irvine. Our commitment is to provide the most professional and expert care to ensure a quick, comfortable recovery from injury or pain.

Tel: 949-759-1840 | Fax: 949-759-1847

info@coreperformancept.com

15 Corporate Plaza Suite 130, Newport Beach CA 92660

Our second location in Irvine

Tel: 949-861-3416 | Fax: 949-861-3525

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33 Creek Road Suite 190, Irvine CA 92604

Latest News

  • Diaphragmatic Breathing Jun 22

    What is diaphragmatic breathing? The diaphragm is a large muscle...

  • Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC) Therapy Jun 22

    What is compression therapy? Compression therapy increases blood flow in...

  • Graston Technique: What is it and how can it help you? Jun 17

    Graston Technique is a form of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue...

  • Pickleball: Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) Jun 17

    What is Lateral Epicondylitis? “Tennis Elbow” is caused by overuse...

  • Pickleball: What You Need To Know About Knee Pain Jun 13

    There are many types of injuries associated with pickleball, one...

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