Michael Wilson, PT, DPT, OCS, ART Certified
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How Long Does Achilles Tendonitis Take To Heal?
Are you a fitness enthusiast or a dedicated athlete who has suddenly been sidelined by a nagging, persistent pain in your calf and ankle? That sharp or aching sensation that flares up during or after activity could be the result of Achilles tendonitis. The Achilles...
Soccer Injuries to Avoid This Fall Season
We’ve all seen soccer players sidelined by common but painful injuries like ankle sprains, knee ligament tears, and muscle strains. The combination of running, sudden stops, quick cuts, and potential physical contact makes the body, particularly the lower extremities,...
How Long Does a Spinal Injury Take to Heal?
Spinal cord injuries are among the most serious and life-altering injuries a person can sustain. The spinal cord, a complex bundle of nerves, is the primary pathway for communication between the brain and the rest of the body. When it’s damaged, a patient could be...
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Mike received his Masters of Science degree from Ithaca College in 2003 where he played inter-collegiate basketball. He earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Temple University in 2008. Mike has been full-body certified in Active Release Technique (ART) since 2005 and obtained his Orthopedic Clinical Specialist certification in 2009. Additional certifications include Functional Movement Based Taping (FMT), Functional Movement Screening (FMS), Selective Functional Movement Analysis (SFMA), and Post Offer Employment Testing (POET).
Mike actively participates in community outreach programs and professional development. He serves as adjunct faculty in Widener University’s Doctorate of Physical Therapy program, mentors physical therapy students, and conducts professional education in-services to therapists and fitness/performance professionals in the community.
Mike’s treatment philosophy incorporates holistic functional movement and neuromuscular training along with a broad spectrum of manual skills to provide the foundation for efficient and long lasting orthopedic healing.
In addition to patient-care, Mike is Premier Orthopaedic’s Regional Clinical Director for the Chester and Montgomery County area clinics and manages the West Chester location.
Areas of professional interest: functional breathing and movement, sports performance, skilled running, surgical rehabilitation, spine rehabilitation (including thorax, pelvis and hip), manual therapy.
Personal interests: activities with family/kids, basketball, golf, mountain biking, skiing, running, adventure
Mike offers direct access physical therapy.
Direct access allows patients with an injury to see a Premier Orthopaedics physical therapist for 30 days without a physician referral. Direct access is not for Medicare, WC or MVA patients. To set up an appointment, please call 484.356.9401.