Ian Ekery

Dr. Ian Ekery is an Assistant Professor at the Mayborn College of Health Sciences, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (UMHB). He joined UMHB as a full-time faculty member in Summer 2022 after working as an adjunct instructor. A UMHB alumnus, he earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy (2017) and Bachelor's of Science (2015) from the same institution. His clinical experience includes three years as a full-time clinician and clinical instructor at TMI Sports Medicine and Orthopedics in Arlington, Texas, where he worked with professional sports teams like the Texas Rangers and Dallas Stars.

Educational Background:

• Doctorate of Physical Therapy - UMHB, 2017
• Bachelor's of Science - UMHB, 2015

Research Interests:

• Orthopedic shoulder conditions
• Treatment of overhead athletes
• Postoperative knee and hip rehabilitation in athletic populations

Professional Memberships:

• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Sports and Orthopedic sections
• Texas Physical Therapy Association (TPTA)
• National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)

Scientific Recognition:

• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) since 2016