About Us
The President of StrideMatthew N. Contino
DPT/Owner
Matthew N. Contino, DPT, owner/president of Stride Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, graduated with honors from
Sacred Heart University with a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology and a Master of Science degree in physical
therapy. He received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health
Professions graduating at Harvard. In addition, Dr. Contino completed his orthopedic clinical affiliation at the
prestigious Alabama Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center headed by the world renowned James Andrews, MD and Kevin
Wilk, DPT.
As well as a physical therapist, Matt is also an A.C.E. certified personal trainer and has traveled to numerous
facilities throughout the country as a guest lecturer on topics such as post-rehabilitation and kinesiology. He has
also spoken on the national stage at major fitness conferences such as IHRSA and Club Industry.
In his physical therapy practice, he works with a wide spectrum of individuals ranging from professional athletes to
geriatrics. Dr. Contino specializes in post-operative rehabilitation and sports injuries of the knee, shoulder and
elbow as well as possessing a strong interest in manual physical therapy techniques for the lumbar and cervical spine.
Dr. Contino is an active member of the Orthopedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association.
Justin Cooper
PTA
Justin Cooper, PTA earned his Physical Therapist Assistant degree from Seminole State college of Florida in 2015 graduation magna cum laude.
Justin takes special interest in treating various orthopedic and sports related injuries, specializing in shoulder, knee and low back pain. Justin completed his neurological clinical affiliation at a brain injury rehabilitation center in which he also shows interest in treating multiple neurological conditions. In practice he focuses his treatment on a current research based approach. Justin enjoys helping patients return to a level at which exceeds their expectations.
Justin is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association.