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Dr. Michael Fink serves as Chair and tenured Professor of Physical Therapy at Lebanon Valley College, with expertise spanning orthopedics, sports, and primary care physical therapy. He holds dual board certifications in Sports and Orthopedics Physical Therapy and serves on the Faculty Policies and Budget Committee.
His educational background includes:
- B.S. in Physical Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University
- M.S. in Physical Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University
- D.Sc. from Baylor University
Dr. Fink's research centers on manual therapy interventions and public perception within physical therapy practice. He investigates efficacy of manual techniques for musculoskeletal conditions, particularly ankle dorsiflexion limitations and hamstring flexibility in athletes, while also exploring health behaviors of physical therapy professionals and interprofessional education through simulation activities.
His publication trends (2014-2021) reveal consistent focus on manual therapy applications in sports rehabilitation, with increasing emphasis on biomechanical analysis of movement patterns and interprofessional educational models. Recent work integrates clinical outcomes with practitioner behavior studies.
His professional recognitions include:
- Board Certified Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy (ABPTS, 2006)
- Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedics Physical Therapy (ABPTS, 2007)
- Certified Manual Physical Therapist (NAIOMT, 2017)
- Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (2020)
As an educator and mentor, Dr. Fink supervises student research culminating in conference presentations and publications. His scholarly output demonstrates sustained engagement with the American Physical Therapy Association, including platform presentations on occupational health competencies and poster presentations on manual therapy integration. While specific grant funding isn't detailed, his residency background and ongoing research indicate substantial clinical-academic collaboration.
His collaborative research approach involves multi-institutional teams, particularly evident in interprofessional education initiatives and biomechanics studies, though no dedicated laboratory is specified in available materials.
