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W. Zach Smith, PT, DPT
Founder | Doctor Of Physical Therapy
I founded HIDEF In 2019 with my partner Mitch Harb to bring a higher level sports physical therapy experience to the greater Seattle area.Â
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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.Â
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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.
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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.
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My approach is simple. I use a combination of manual therapy, corrective exercise, and resistance training to get people back to 100%. Â I have a passion for educating people and helping them to understand and take control of their injury.Â
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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 Â 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



Certifications and Training
Licensed Physical Therapist
Rehab 2 Perform Blueprints
Train Harder and Smarter Gabbett Performance
ICE Dry Needle Lower
AAMT Dry needle Upper
Kineticore Dry Needle
Moment Education Foundations
Selective Functional Movement Assessment Certified (SFMA)
Functional Movement Assessment (FMS)
Y-Balance
Smarttools Blood Flow Restriction (BFR)
Applied Performance Jumping With Forceplates