Michael Obert

Michael Obert serves as Assistant Professor in Physical Therapy at Mount St. Joseph University, transitioning from adjunct faculty in 2013 to full-time faculty in 2014.

• Education: D.H.Sc. (in progress) from University of Indianapolis; M.P.T. and B.S. from Saint Louis University

His clinical and academic work focuses on orthopedic physical therapy with specialized expertise in sports medicine, industrial rehabilitation, and vestibular disorders. He teaches Applied Orthopedics, Manual Therapy, and Therapeutic Exercise while integrating advanced techniques like Functional Dry Needling and Graston Technique into practice.

Professional certifications include:

• Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist (OCS)
• Functional Dry Needling Certification
• Graston Technique Certification
• Vestibular Rehabilitation Certification

He maintains active clinical practice at NovaCare Rehabilitation in Cincinnati, directly applying his orthopedic specialization to patient care while informing his academic instruction.