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Luke's Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency is an American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE) accredited post graduate program. The dual cohort (January and July) year long program is designed to enhance orthopaedic physical therapy clinical practice through academic coursework, one on one mentoring time, and interprofessional collaboration. We strive to creat

e leaders in the field and deliver the highest quality, patient-centered care to help patients live more productive lives and be the provider of choice in the communities we serve.

Our Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residents are learning about the diagnosis and management of cervical pain. Pictured her...
09/01/2026

Our Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residents are learning about the diagnosis and management of cervical pain. Pictured here is Nikol Tews, DPT demonstrating a manual technique for the treatment of cervicogenic headaches.

During mentoring, Tara Escueta, OPTA director and Megan Yourey, OPTA student practiced posterior talocural glides with m...
08/31/2026

During mentoring, Tara Escueta, OPTA director and Megan Yourey, OPTA student practiced posterior talocural glides with movement. We discussed the concept of ankle biomechanics in relation to clinical reasoning for manual techniques to restore ROM and mobility with patients.

Check out this upcoming Mulligan course!
08/26/2026

Check out this upcoming Mulligan course!

Pictured here is OPTA student, Megan Yourey, demonstrating safe and proper body mechanics to her patient recovering from...
08/25/2026

Pictured here is OPTA student, Megan Yourey, demonstrating safe and proper body mechanics to her patient recovering from an ACL reconstruction. During the later stages of recovery, hill training is a great way to take rehabilitation outside. Walking backward up a hill can place a unique demand on the quadriceps while encouraging controlled knee motion and building the strength needed for functional activities.

This week our Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residents learned a variety of manual techniques targeted at the cervical spi...
08/24/2026

This week our Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residents learned a variety of manual techniques targeted at the cervical spine. Pictured here is Alex Stiverson, DPT, performing a cervical lateral glide to address upper limb neural tension.

Check out our latest grand rounds on eeds for continuing education credit!
08/20/2026

Check out our latest grand rounds on eeds for continuing education credit!

Pictured here is our Pediatric Physical Therapy Resident, Michael Robinson, DPT, at the Cerebral Palsy lecture taught by...
08/19/2026

Pictured here is our Pediatric Physical Therapy Resident, Michael Robinson, DPT, at the Cerebral Palsy lecture taught by Dr. Kristin Carnell. This evidence-based lecture reviewed clinical presentations, standardized testing, and hands-on application of handling techniques. Throughout the rest of the residency year, concepts from this lecture will carry forward into additional learning opportunities when our resident spends time in the NICU, at seating and positioning clinics, and with orthopedic physicians addressing the needs of children with cerebral palsy.

Hip distraction is a manual therapy technique that gently creates space within the hip joint by applying traction to the...
08/18/2026

Hip distraction is a manual therapy technique that gently creates space within the hip joint by applying traction to the femur. This can help decrease joint compression, improve mobility, and reduce pain with movement.
Pictured here is Megan Yourey, OPTA student, using a mobilization belt to provide hip distraction as part of her patient’s treatment, helping to promote pain free movement so he can return to the outdoor activities he enjoys.

This past week, our Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residents learned about the anatomy and biomechanics of the cervical sp...
08/17/2026

This past week, our Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residents learned about the anatomy and biomechanics of the cervical spine, red flag screening, and classifications of neck pain. Pictured here is Jeff Bays, DPT, OCS demonstrating the alar ligament test, which is used to assess upper cervical spine instability.

This week our Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residents continued learning about evaluation and treatment of thoracic and r...
08/10/2026

This week our Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residents continued learning about evaluation and treatment of thoracic and rib related issues. Pictured here is Dr. Matthew Kosar DPT, OCS instructing on how to perform a Muscle Energy Technique to address an anterior rib dysfunction on one of our residents, Dr. Bobby Kitchen DPT.

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