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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.

09/05/2025

Our recent Residency and Fellowship graduates recently received their diplomas and as an added bonus, St Luke’s framed each one of them for the graduates! Congratulations on your accomplishments, we are so proud of you!

09/04/2025

Students use the evidence-based lectures and articles provided in the OPTA program to determine the best interventions and exercises to treat a variety of different hip and knee diagnoses, including osteoarthritis. Travis Miller, OPTA student, is prescribing exercises to strengthen the lower extremity. There is strong evidence supporting the use of exercise to increase function and decrease pain for a patient with osteoarthritis.

09/03/2025

Our Pediatric Physical Therapy Resident, Dr. Grather, spent time at Cranial Technologies as part of her experiential learning here at St. Luke’s. Dr. Grather was able to observe evaluations and learn more about the evidence-based research guiding current treatment timelines for cranial remodeling devices. She will be able to directly apply this information to her clinical practice while treating infants with torticollis and plagiocephaly.

09/02/2025

Pictured here is Betsy McCormick, DPT reviewing the Near Point of Convergence test with the Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residents, which is a clinical assessment tool used to measure the closest point at which the eyes can maintain convergence while focusing on a near target. Dr. McCormick spoke about this clinical assessment tool, as well as the role of physical therapists in evaluating and treating patients post-concussion through evidence-based practice.

09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day from SLPT Education!🇺🇸

08/25/2025

Pictured here is Matthew Kosar, DPT showing our Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residents a first rib mobilization which our clinicians utilize to provide multiple benefits but particularly for patients with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. First rib mobilization is associated with relief of neurogenic or vascular compression helping patients reduce pain, paresthesia, and functional disability of the upper extremity.

08/19/2025

Check out what our therapists are saying about our Spine Fellowship!

“The level of mentoring I have experienced throughout the fellowship to date has far exceeded that of prior experiences and has challenged me to develop a more advanced skill set and grow not only as a clinician but also as a facility director.” ~ Dr. Steven Clemson

08/18/2025

Last week, the Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residents received instruction in thoracic spine manual therapy techniques from Rachel Stitt, DPT. Pictured here, Dr. Stitt demonstrates a high velocity low amplitude thrust to improve spinal range of motion and decrease pain in the neck and upper back. The residents learned how thoracic mobilizations can positively impact the sympathetic nervous system to modulate pain and restore mobility. These techniques coupled with exercise interventions guided by a thorough clinical exam can optimize care for patients with upper back pain.

08/15/2025

Travis Miller, OPTA Student, and his patient, Josh, are working on scapulothoracic neuromuscular control and strength. Josh sustained an elbow injury followed by an ORIF and is currently 3 months post op. With the use of evidence-based knowledge learned within the OPTA curriculum, Travis is applying his skills within the clinic with Josh in order to regain his function and improve quality of life.

08/14/2025

Our St. Luke’s Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residents learned techniques for assessing mobility of upper cervical spine last week. Pictured is Stephen Kareha, DPT performing cervical flexion rotation test, a technique used to assess atlantoaxial joint mobility from which approximately 50% of cervical rotation comes. This isolation of the upper cervical spine is crucial for identifying dysfunction that may contribute to neck pain and cervicogenic headaches.

08/13/2025

In case you missed our Rehabilitation & Movement Science Grand Rounds today on Cognitive Hearing Loss, you can log in to eeds to watch the recording and receive continuing education credit!

08/06/2025

Residents from our Pediatric and Neurological Physical Therapy Programs recently attended a seminar on Emotional Intelligence. They discussed skills involving self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management. In order to be an effective clinician, we feel it is important to identify and build upon emotional intelligence skills!

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501 Cetronia Rd.
Allentown, PA
18104

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https://stlukesphysicaltherapy.com/residencies/, https://stlukesphysicaltherapy.com/spine-fellowship/, https://stlukesph

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