Mark joined the Summit team in December of 2020. He’s been a physical therapist in Spokane for 11 years and earned his doctorate from Eastern Washington University in 2013. Mark has done advanced training in orthopedics and manual therapy; he is a board certified orthopedic clinical specialist (OCS) and a certified orthopedic manipulative therapist (COMT). Mark completed his fellowship with the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy and serves as a volunteer physical therapist for Team USA. His clinical interests include complex orthopedic conditions, sports injury rehabilitation, headaches, post-surgical care, overuse injuries, balance/fall prevention.
Specialties
- Complex Orthopedics
- Overuse Injuries
- Headaches
- Post-surgical Rehabilitation and Sports Injuries
- Ankle
- Shoulder
- Spinal Dysfunction Rehabilitation
- Work Injury Management Programs
- Functional Capacity Evaluations
- Balance and Fall Prevention
Education and Professional Certifications
- Bachelor of Science-Pre Physical Therapy, Montana State University-2008
- Doctor of Physical Therapy, Eastern Washington University-2013
- ASTYM Certified-2014
- Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)-2016
- Certified Manual Physical Therapist (CMPT)-2017
- Certified Functional Capacity Evaluator (CFCE)-2022
- Certified Orthopedic Manipulative Therapist (COMT) – 2024
- Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT) – 2024
Professional Affiliations
- American Physical Therapy Association
- Washington Physical Therapy Association
- American Physical Therapy Association, Orthopaedic Section
- Team USA Sports Medicine
Personal Interests
In their free time, Mark and his wife Karen enjoy hiking, traveling, and spending time at the lake with friends and family.
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