EP 103 "Gigantic Potential" feat. NY Giants Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist Michael Dunne, PT, DPT, ATC, SCS

03/10/2022 38 min Temporada 3 Episodio 103

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Episode Synopsis

October is Physical Therapy Appreciation month and we are kicking off this week with Michael R. Dunne PT, DPT, ATC, Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS).  
After graduating from The University of the Sciences in Philadelphia with a Master of Physical Therapy and a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences in 2001, Mike went on to receive his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Scranton in 2009. Prior to receiving his doctorate, in 2003 Mike completed his Athletic Training Certification, via the internship route, with well-rounded clinical experience at Saint Joseph’s University PA, Hasbrouck Heights High School, and Montclair State University.   
Since 2004, Mike has been a Physical Therapy/Athletic Trainer consultant with the New York Football Giants. His career reaches beyond the field as a well-established physical therapist at Jag-One Physical Therapy in Hackensack. Mike’s dedication has earned him the title of Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS) through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties of the American Physical Therapy Association.  Mike currently serves as Vice Chair for the American Physical Therapy Association of New Jersey Sports PT Special Interest Group.  
In addition to being a member of APTA and NATA (National Athletic Trainer Association), Mike also continues to expand his knowledge by attending continuing education courses, including Hospital for Special Surgery’s Advanced Hip Clinician, dry needling, blood flow restriction, Graston Technique, cupping/myofascial decompression and various manual based courses.  He assists with Jag-One Physical Therapy’s Mentorship Program for new graduates and is also a Clinical Instructor for physical therapy students.    Having played basketball at the University of the Sciences, Mike continues to follow college basketball and enjoys attending and watching games with his family, as well as coaching his children's’ teams. Mike, along with his wife and kids, developed a passion for lacrosse and whenever possible, Mike can be found on the lacrosse field coaching boys and girls lacrosse as a US Lacrosse Certified Level 1 Coach.  
Mike’s unique experience, working simultaneously in out-patient sports medicine physical therapy clinics while also providing treatment for the New York Football Giants for the past 19 seasons, has enable him to assist patients and physical therapists under a wide umbrella of sports physical therapy.   
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