Ron Wood, PT, DPT, OCS, GCS, Cert. MDT

Licensed physical therapist, New York

Board Certified Clinical Specialist:

• Orthopedic physical therapy
• Geriatric physical therapy

Professional Training

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, minor in Biology, Daemen College
• Doctor of Physical Therapy, Boston University
• Certified in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy, McKenzie approach

Professional Activity

• Adjunct Professor, Nazareth College Physical Therapy Department
• Presentations on balance, back pain and joint replacement at local and state professional meetings
• Editorial Board Member Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
• Past co-investigator for research on lower back pain. Grant funded through the New York Physical Therapy Association
• Research publication, and poster presentations at state/national conferences

Professional Membership

• American Physical Therapy Association, orthopedic section
• New York Physical Therapy Association
• Physical Therapy First Alliance

Ron’s primary focus is providing patient centered care that engages the patient in their recovery and sets the stage for a higher quality of life through optimal movement.

Ron graduated with honors receiving a Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy with a minor in biology from Daemen College, and went on to receive his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Boston University. His work experience has been in both the hospital and outpatient settings. Beyond his traditional education, he has taken graduate course work in exercise physiology, and biomechanics. Ron is a diplomat of the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties in both orthopaedic and geriatric physical therapy. He is also Certified in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy, which is the credentialing program for the McKenzie approach to the spine. Ron is a member of the Orthopaedic section of the APTA, NYPTA and Physical Therapy First Alliance.  Beyond his clinical practice, Ron is an adjunct professor in the physical therapy department at Nazareth College and has been involved in research on lower back pain. He was the co-investigator and recipient of a grant from the New York Physical Therapy Association for this work. Some of their findings have been presented at both the state and national levels.  Ron enjoys sports and exercise, but the focus of his life is his family.