Your Physical Therapist
Vincent Castoro PT, DPT
Vincent Castoro is a board-certified orthopedic physical therapist based in the Bay Area. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from UCSF/SFSU and completed a year-long orthopedic residency through Kaiser Permanente.
Vincent uses applied biomechanics to streamline assessment and treatment, helping patients recover faster and move more efficiently. He specializes in all stages of post-operative rehabilitation, ensuring safe and effective progress from early recovery to full functional return.
At Focused Physical Therapy, Vincent bridges the gap between traditional healthcare and optimized movement performance, delivering personalized care designed to achieve lasting, positive outcomes.
Education:
Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the UCSF/SFSU Graduate Program in Physical Therapy, 2019
Kaiser Permanente Orthopedic Residency Program, 2020
Credentials and Certifications:
Board Certified Physical Therapist
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedics
The Focused PT Method
Engage
Engagement begins with active listening. We start by exploring your movement history to identify limitations and clarify your goals. Next, we assess your movement performance to design a targeted, actionable plan for improvement.
Educate
Education is a key step in improving movement. Everyday and recreational movements are habits that shape how you move. We help you understand and recognize these patterns so you can make meaningful, lasting changes.
Empower
Empowerment drives lasting movement change. Through targeted exercise and hands-on therapy, we help you build confidence and the skills needed to achieve your movement goals.
We specialize in treating…
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Common Diagnoses:
Ankle sprains
Achilles tendinopathy
Plantar fasciitis
Ankle instability
Osteoarthritis
Shin splints
Post-operative Surgeries:
Achilles repair
Ankle arthroscopy
Ankle ligament repair
Fracture with stabilization
Total ankle arthroplasty
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Common Diagnoses:
Ligament injury
Meniscal tears
Patellofemoral pain syndrome
Osteoarthritis
Tendinopathy
Knee instability
Muscle strains
Post-operative Surgeries:
ACL/PCL reconstruction
Meniscectomy or meniscal repair
Knee replacement
Patellar realignment procedures
Cartilage restoration procedures
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Common Diagnoses:
Hip osteoarthritis
Labral tears
Impingement
Gluteal tendinopathy
Muscle strains
Post-operative Surgeries:
Total hip arthroplasty
Hip arthroscopy
Hip fracture fixation
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Common Diagnoses:
Herniated discs
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
Muscle strains
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Common Diagnoses:
Rotator cuff tear
Shoulder impingement
Frozen shoulder
Glenohumeral instability
Labral tears
AC joint osteoarthritis
Biceps tendinopathy
Shoulder osteoarthritis
Post-operative Surgeries:
Rotator cuff repair
Labral repair
Shoulder arthroscopy
Shoulder stabilization surgery
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Tennis elbow
Golfer’s elbow
Osteoarthritis
Elbow instability
Post-operative Surgeries:
Tendon repair
Ligament reconstruction
Fracture with and without stabilization
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Common Diagnoses:
Muscle strains
Tendinitis
Overuse injuries
Work related injuries