Authentic Patient-Centered Approach: Dr. Mark's Commitment is You!
Dr. Mark's services are tailored to your needs. Manual techniques are utilized based on your individual dysfunctions. Exercises provided are not standard PT exercises, they are based on what you need from a thorough hands-on evaluation.
Specialized Neck and Back Care
Dr. Mark graduated with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Minnesota in 2016. He has clinical experience treating in specialized spine programs from 2016-2024. From 2019 to 2024 he continued his education by attending further coursework on the human spine at Michigan State University through the College of Osteopathic Medicine. This Manual Medicine CME series is recognized worldwide as the “Gold Standard” of Manual Medicine continuing medical education[1].
Evidence-Based Hands-on Approach to Physical Therapy
- Often, the site of pain is a symptom of a combination of faulty mechanics of the cranium, ribs, spine, hips, pelvis, and lower extremities. Gradually improving mobility of these areas of faulty mechanics with a specialized hands-on manual approach takes stress off of painful areas thus improving symptoms and overall functional mobility.
- A systematic literature review published in July of 2023 (the highest level of evidence) supports and further recommends the use of these manual techniques to significantly reduce the amount of functional disability, improve spine range of motion, and decreases pain intensity in patients with low back pain[2].
Professional Education and Certificates
Doctorate in Physical Therapy
University of Minnesota
Program in Physical Therapy
Medical School
Graduated with Honors
June, 2016
Bachelor of Arts in Physiology
University of Minnesota
May, 2012
National Physical Therapy Examination
Passed 794/800
April, 2016
Principles of Manual Medicine
Michigan State University
Muscle Energy Technique 1
Michigan State University
Advanced Muscle Energy with Clinical Correlation
Michigan State University
Integrated Neuromuscular and Myofascial Release
Michigan State University
Manual Medicine Related to Sports & Occupational Injuries to the Extremities
Michigan State University
Cranial Technique 1
Michigan State University
Cranial Technique with Clinical Correlation
Michigan State University
Exercise Prescription as a Complement to Manual Medicine
Michigan State University
The Lumbar Spine: Manipulation to Stabilization and Everything In-Between
Orthopedic Physical Therapy Specialists, LLC
Trigger Point Dry Needling Level 1
Myopain Seminars
References
1. https://www.scs.msu.edu/manual-medicine.html
2. Al Matif, S., Alfageer, G., ALNasser, N. et al. Effectiveness of muscle energy technique on pain intensity and disability in chronic low back patients: a systematic review. Bull Fac Phys Ther 28, 24 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1186/s43161-023-00135-w
