Ian Leahy, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, CSCS, FAAOMPT
Areas of expertise: Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization, Manual treatment of spinal issues, Overuse injuries to lower quarter, Throwing analysis of UE related injuries
Locations: Specialty Care, King of Prussia
About Ian Leahy, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, CSCS, FAAOMPT
Ian Leahy joined the Sports Medicine and Performance Center physical therapy team in 2013 and works at CHOP's Specialty Care Center in King of Prussia.
Ian is board certified in Sports and Orthopedic Physical Therapy and holds advanced certification in Scoliosis Rehabilitation through the Schroth Barcelona Institute. Outside of clinical work, he is an adjunct faculty at The University of Southern California, Thomas Jefferson University and Arcadia University.
His clinical interests include treatment of the throwing athlete, ACL and MPFL reconstruction, adolescent spine in sports medicine, and the management of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
Titles
Sports Medicine Physical Therapist
Certifications
APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Medicine Physical Therapy
Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
Leadership and Memberships
Memberships in Professional Organizations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy, Fellow (FAAOMPT)
Research Interests
Recurrent hamstring strains
ACL rehabilitation / prevention
Education & training
Undergraduate Degree
BS in Biology/Pre-Med - Delaware Valley College, Doylestown, PA
Graduate Degree
DPT - Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
Residency
Orthopedic Residency - University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Fellowship
Sports Medicine - Kaiser Permanente, Oakland, CA
Additional Training
Certified Scoliosis Rehab Provider - Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapist School (BSPTS). Successfully completed both C1 and C2 certification.