St. Luke's Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency

We got a little hands-on today in lab. Thank you to Heather, OT, CHT for sharing her knowledge and skills with us. #splinting

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Our residents are just trying to stay on tract with their curriculum Today’s class reviewed upper extremity nerve injuries and an overview of the wrist and hand.

A graduate of our residency from the July 2019 class, Mike Elban, will be presenting his research poster at the 2021 CSM! His topic, Comprehensive Spine Program Utilizing Physical Therapists As First Contact Providers an Administrative Case Report, is one that has been promoted throughout the residency curriculum. Congratulations Mike!

Our residents mentor PT students as clinical instructors. Gabby Savite’, a 2nd year DPT student from DeSales, finished her 1st clinical experience today with Rachel Stitt, a resident from the January 2020 cohort.

Residency adds to our movement expertise! Happy Physical Therapy Month!

Many of our former residents, current resident, and residency faculty participated in continuing education on blood flow restriction this weekend.

Technology is allowing learning to continue despite all the changes due to COVID. Some of our residents have been joining the orthopedic surgery residents for virtual radiology rounds. Today, we joined the dental residents for a lecture on TMD. All this collaboration is beneficial for inter- professional development.

Learning has continued through these unprecedented times with our orthopedic residency, but we are happy to see DPT students getting to continue their education now as well. Today 3 students sat in on our residency class. Pictured are: Colby Kulig from Desales, Eddie Milisits from Desales, and Jess Attieh from Lebanon Valley College. Colby and Jess are at our SLPT West End clinic and Eddie is at our Nazareth clinic.

Our program is strong despite the pandemic thanks to our fantastic network administration! We are pleased to welcome Dr. Cody Brenneman to the program! New cohorts begin every 6 months. Your future begins now!

Congratulations to these Physical Therapists for obtaining their board certifications! Board certification through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specia...lties demonstrates advanced clinical knowledge and skills in physical therapy specialty areas. Physical Therapy at St. Luke’s now has 61 board certified physical therapists. See more

Recently, outgoing Chief Resident, Dr. Stephen Betz, passed the torch to the new Chief Resident, Dr. Rachel Stitt. Congrats on being voted chief resident Dr. Stitt!

A long awaited congratulations is extended to 3 residency alumni on obtaining their OCS! Ines Miller, Sharif Elnaggar, and Liz Ballard are now Board-Certified Clinical Specialists in Orthopedic Physical Therapy!