James R. Wood (J.R.)

PT, DPT, ATC
Physical Therapist, Washington Nationals

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Education & Experience

Old Dominion University (Doctorate of Physical Therapy)
Averett University (BS Athletic Training, ATC)
Began working in baseball in 2014

About J.R.

J.R. Wood is the Minor League Rehabilitation Coordinator/Physical Therapist for the Washington Nationals. He started this position in January 2023. He began his experience in baseball in 2014 where he volunteered his time as an athletic trainer and later as a Physical Therapist for the Norfolk Tides (Orioles AAA affiliate) assisting the medical staff with treatments and assessments. Before accepting a position with the Washington Nationals, J.R. worked in an outpatient orthopedic clinic in Hampton Roads where he specialized in treating the overhead throwing athlete and gymnasts. In 2014, J.R. graduated from Averett University where he received his Bachelors of Science in Athletic Training while playing 4 years for the school’s baseball team. He then went on to graduate from Old Dominion University in 2019 where he received his Doctor of Physical Therapy. He is certified in the Functional Movement Screen (FMS), Champion Performance Specialist (CP-S), and plans to further his education with dry needling, diagnostic ultrasound, and other therapeutic techniques.