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ABOUT
W. Zach SmitH, PT, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy | Exercise Scientist
Co-Founder
I founded HIDEF In 2019 with my partner Mitch Harb to bring a higher level sports physical therapy experience to the greater Seattle area.
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As a lifelong competitive athlete and active person I saw the need for a place where active people can come for rehab.
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Thats why we created HIDEF.
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HIDEF where active people come to get better.
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Now a little about me.
I specialize in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation and injury prevention as well as sports performance. I work with all levels of athletes including professional football, baseball, and basketball players as well as a variety of collegiate and high school athletes.
My approach is simple. I use a combination of manual therapy, corrective exercise, and resistance training to get people back to 100%. I have a passion for educating people and helping them to understand and take control of their injury.
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I grew up with a passion for movement, fitness, and athletics. I competed at a national level in track and field and was a multi-sport athlete through his childhood. I received a scholarship for track and field from the University of New Mexico, and specialized in long jump, triple jump, and short sprints.
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Through my athletic journey I personally overcome several serious injuries that required physical therapy for long periods. From these experiences I developed a strong passion for helping others return to and maintain peak physical health.
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Your comeback starts here.
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Areas of Specialty
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Postoperative Care
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Acute Injury
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Sports Injury
Certifications and Training
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Licensed Physical Therapist
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Rehab 2 Perform Blueprints
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Train Harder and Smarter Gabbett Performance
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ICE Dry Needle Lower
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AAMT Dry needle Upper
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Kineticore Dry Needle
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Moment Education Foundations