Function First Physical Therapy

Specialties

Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy clinic treating all post surgical cases, shoulders, knees, spine, lower extremity injuries. We have special interest in shouders, knees, running injuries, overhead athletes, and pediatric sport injuries.

History

Established in 2005.

Function First Physical Therapy is a privately owned outpatient clinic founded by James Hawley, PT, Cert. MDT on January 31, 2005. We started as a small clinic with two rooms in a local fitness center. We quadrupled our size during the next 4 years as our reputation grew as a première facility serving the Cape Cod community. On January 6, 2009, we moved to our current location on Main Street Hyannis. The 3100 sq ft modern facility offers private treatment rooms for confidentiality and privacy for treatment, ample space for treatment of functional exercises, and an open 1000 sq ft turf room to practice sport drills. We are located adjacent to Fitness 500 and have complete access to their facility to further advance treatment for cardiovascular status and weight training. Discounted gym rates are available to all patients.

Meet the Business Owner

James H.

Business Owner

James Hawley, PT, Cert. MDT received his degree from Quinnipiac University in 1992. He went on to complete his certification of mechanical diagnosis and therapy from the McKenzie Institute of America. He has worked in multiple clinical environments but specializes in orthopaedics and sports physical therapy.

James’ skills as the «athlete’s physical therapist» have treated Olympians, professional sport figures, and the common weekend warrior. He is a member of the APTA, McKenzie Institute of America, and APTA of MA shoulder SIG (special interest group). He has practiced on Cape Cod since 1998. He founded Function First Physical Therapy, Inc. in 2005.

James is an avid runner and triathlete having completed multiple triathlons and marathons. His ultimate accomplishment was finishing the Lake Placid Ironman in 2012.