Name:

Julie Alecusan, PT, DPT

Position:

Staff Physical Therapist

Education and Background:

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Ohio State University, 2003

Years Practicing:

Since 2007

Clinical Interests:

Orthopedics, Sports medicine

Practice Location:

OSU Sports Medicine Center

Name:

Matt Briggs, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC, CSCS

Position:

Staff Physical Therapist
Coordinator, Sports Physical Therapy Residency

Education and Background:

Bachelor Exercise Science (emphasis: Athletic Training)

Certificate in Health Services Administration

Certified Athletic Trainer

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Years Practicing:

Physical therapist since 2005; ATC since 2002

Clinical Interests:

Sports Medicine Residency Program

Practice Location:

OSU Sports Medicine Center

Name:

Kari Brown, PT, DPT

Position:

Staff Physical Therapist
Sports Physical Therapy Resident

Education and Background:

Bachelor's of Science in Health Science, Grand Valley State University, MI, 2004

Doctor of Physical Therapy, Grand Valley State University, MI, 2007

Years Practicing:

Since 2007

Clinical Interests:

Sports Medicine/Sports Physical Therapy Residency Programs, Lower Extremity Injuries and Sports Performance

Practice Location:

OSU Sports Medicine Center

Name:

Chris Colligan, PTA

Position:

Physical Therapy Assistant

Education and Background:

Associate of Applied Science, Zane State, 1998

Years Practicing:

Since 1998

Clinical Interests:

Orthopaedics

Practice Location:

OSU Sports Medicine Center

Name:

Melissa Converse, PT, ATC

Position:

Staff Physical Therapist

Education and Background:

Bachelor of Science from Ohio University, 1999

Master Physical Therapy degree, 2001

Athletic Training Certification (internship), 2004

Years Practicing:

Physical therapist since 2001; ATC since 2004

Clinical Interests:

Orthopaedics, sports medicine, rehabilitation with a focus on running injuries, 2006 member of Run Wild Racing Running Team

Practice Location:

OSU Sports Medicine Center

Name:

Amy Davison, PT

Position:

Staff Physical Therapist

Education and Background:

Certificate in Physical Therapy, University of Iowa, 1986

Years Practicing:

Since 1986

Clinical Interests:

Orthopedics, sports medicine, shoulder rehabilitation

Practice Location:

OSU Sports Medicine Center

Name:

Robin Dobler, PTA

Position:

Physical Therapist Assistant

Education and Background:

Associate of Applied Science, Odessa College, 1995

Years Practicing:

Since 1995

Clinical Interests:

Orthopedics and sports medicine

Practice Location:

OSU Sports Medicine Center

Name:

Stephanie Durbin, PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS

Position:

Staff Physical Therapist

Education and Background:

Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training, Ohio University, 2006

Years Practicing:

Since 2009

Clinical Interests:

Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation

Practice Location:

OSU Sports Medicine Center

Name:

Wesley Eberlin, PT, MPT, CSCS

Position:

Staff Physical Therapist
Sports Physical Therapy Resident

Education and Background:

Bachelor of Health Science, University of Missouri, 2004

Master of Physical Therapy, University of Missouri, 2004

Years Practicing:

Since 2005

Clinical Interests:

Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Sports Performance

Practice Location:

OSU Sports Medicine Center

Name:

Tom Evans, ATC

Position:

Certified Athletic Trainer

Education and Background:

Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training, Marietta College, 1999

Master of Science in Exercise Physiology, Marshall University, 2001

Years Practicing:

Since 1999

Clinical Interests:

Practice Location:

OSU Sports Medicine Center and Columbus Public Schools

Name:

Christopher A. Garcia, PT, DPT, CSCS

Position:

Staff Physical Therapist
Sports Physical Therapy Resident

Education and Background:

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, San Diego State University, CA, 2005

Years Practicing:

Since 2008

Clinical Interests:

Restoring movement dysfunction of the lower extremities for sport-specific performance enhancement

Practice Location:

OSU Sports Medicine Center

Name:

William Grote, PT

Position:

Staff Physical Therapist

Education and Background:

Bachelor of Science in Social Work, OSU, 1976

Years Practicing:

Since 1989

Clinical Interests:

Sports, Shoulder Rehabilitation

Practice Location:

OSU Sports Medicine Center

Name:

Julie Hall, ATC

Position:

Certified Athletic Trainer

Education and Background:

Associate of Applied Science (Personal Training) Columbus State Community College

Bachelor Of Arts in Athletic Training, Capital University

Years Practicing:

Since 2000

Clinical Interests:

Practice Location:

OSU Sports Medicine Center and Columbus Public Schools

Name:

Kristy High, PT, Cert. MDT

Position:

Staff Physical Therapist

Education and Background:

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Kent State University

Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from Columbia University

Years Practicing:

Since 2002

Clinical Interests:

Sport specific rehabilitation and treatment of the spine

Practice Location:

OSU Sports Medicine Center

Name:

Kristin Holbrook, PT, DPT, CSCS

Position:

Staff Physical Therapist
Sports Physical Therapy Resident

Education and Background:

Bachelor's of Science in Health Science, The Ohio State University, OH, 2006

Doctor of Physical Therapy, The Ohio State University, OH, 2009

Years Practicing:

Since 2009

Clinical Interests:

Sports Medicine/Sports Physical Therapy Residency Programs, Lower Extremity Injuries and Sports Performance

Practice Location:

OSU Sports Medicine Center

Name:

Melissa Kidder, PT, DPT, OCS

Position:

Staff Physical Therapist
Coordinator, Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency

Education and Background:

Bachelor of Biological Sciences, Ohio University, 1997

Doctor of Physical Therapy, Belmont University, 2000

Years Practicing:

Since 2000

Clinical Interests:

Orthopedics, Sports Medicine

Practice Location:

OSU Sports Medicine Center

Name:

Jodi Kuri, PT

Position:

Staff Physical Therapist

Education and Background:

Bachelor of Biological Sciences, Ohio University, 1996

Masters of Physical Therapy, Ohio University, 1998

Years Practicing:

Since 1998

Clinical Interests:

Orthopedics, Sports Medicine

Practice Location:

OSU Sports Medicine Center

Name:

Michael Martin, PT

Position:

Staff Physical Therapist

Education and Background:

Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences Ohio University, 2000

Masters of Physical Therapy from Ohio University. 2003

Years Practicing:

Since 2003

Clinical Interests:

Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Vestibular Rehabilitation

Practice Location:

OSU Sports Medicine Center

Name:

Angela Miller, ATC

Position:

Certified Athletic Trainer

Education and Background:

Bachelor of Science in Allied Health/ Community Health Education, Clark Atlanta University

Master of Science in Sport Health Science with a concentration in Sports Injury Management, Life University

Years Practicing:

Since 2002

Clinical Interests:

Practice Location:

Columbus State Community College

Name:

Bettina Schroeder, PT, DPT

Position:

Staff Physical Therapist

Education and Background:

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science OSU, PT OSU, 2004

Years Practicing:

Since 2004

Clinical Interests:

Sports Medicine, specifically Soccer and Basketball, ACL

Injury Prevention, Returning Athletes to Sport. Played college soccer at Ohio State University, Women’s Varsity 1997-2000

Practice Location:

OSU Sports Medicine Center

Name:

Andrew Sweeny, PT

Position:

Staff Physical Therapist

Education and Background:

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Saint Louis University, 2007

Years Practicing:

Since 2009

Clinical Interests:

Orthopedics, Sports medicine and rehabilitation of the shoulder

Practice Location:

OSU Sports Medicine Center

Name:

John Taylor, PT

Position:

Staff Physical Therapist

Education and Background:

Bachelor of Sciences in Allied Medicine, Physical Therapy, The Ohio State University 1995

Years Practicing:

Since 1995

Clinical Interests:

Foot and ankle biomechanics, acute and congenital shoulder instability

Practice Location:

OSU Sports Medicine Center