Sean Petersen, PT, DPT, CSCS
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Carrying Extra Pounds: How Weight Affects Your Bones, Joints, and Mobility
Carrying extra body weight can have a profound impact on your orthopedic health, leading to painful conditions, reduced mobility, and an increased risk of injuries. Understanding how those additional pounds can affect your musculoskeletal system is the first step...
Sit at a Desk? Five Tips to Prevent Neck & Back Pain at Work, School or Home
Spending long hours at a desk can strain your body and lead to orthopedic issues if your workspace isn’t set up correctly. Studies have shown that poor posture at work is linked to a significant increase in the likelihood of experiencing musculoskeletal disorders. ...
Observing National Spine Health Awareness Month – Your Backbone for a Healthy Life
The month of October makes most people think of pumpkin spice lattes, vibrant leaves, and Halloween costumes. But here at Premier Orthopaedics, we have something else we keep an eye out for, too, because it's also the time of year known as National Spine Health...
SPECIALTIES
Sean Graduated from Wayne State College in 2019 with a B.S. in Biology and a minor in Cognitive Rehabilitation in Healthcare. Following graduation, Sean attended The University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, where he graduated as a Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2022.
As a physical therapist, Sean offers a detail-oriented, logical approach coupled with sincerity, empathy, and patient-centered values. Sean is a lifelong learner achieving certifications in Functional Dry Needling (FDN) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) while currently working to achieve his Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS). Sean employs current research and innovative approaches to his treatment sessions while maintaining evidence-based practice. Having grown up in the Midwest, Sean values interpersonal relationships and open communication with his patients.
When not working, Sean enjoys traveling to national parks, hiking, and is a landscape, wildlife, and portrait photographer. He is active and is often found playing hockey or exercising. However, Sean is a foodie at heart and loves trying new restaurants and breweries. Mostly, Sean enjoys spending time with his family and friends and centers his life around faith.