Ryan Monti

Ryan Monti is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the Graduate College of Health Sciences, Hawai'i Pacific University, Las Vegas Campus. He holds a PhD in Physical Therapy from Nova Southeastern University, a DPT from Youngstown State University, and a BA in Exercise Science from John Carroll University.

• PhD, Physical Therapy – Nova Southeastern University
• DPT, Physical Therapy – Youngstown State University
• BA, Exercise Science – John Carroll University

Dr. Monti is a board-certified Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS) with a strong focus on upper extremity rehabilitation in pediatric and adolescent overhead athletes, particularly in baseball. His research interests span sports biomechanics, injury prevention, clinical outcome measures, and the integration of instructional technology in physical therapy education. He has contributed significantly to post-professional training through residencies and fellowships.

His recent scholarly work centers on youth baseball injury mechanisms, including medial elbow stress related to pitching biomechanics, strength ratio assessments, and return-to-hitting protocols. He has also explored the validity of patient-reported outcome tools like the Kerlan-Jobe Score in young athletes.

Dr. Monti has published in peer-reviewed journals such as the International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy and Distance Learning, and contributed multiple chapters to the 7th edition of O’Sullivan & Siegelman’s PTA Examination Review & Study Guide (2024), covering musculoskeletal therapy, teaching methods, and evidence-based practice.

• Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy (SCS, ABPTS)

He has served as core faculty in Doctor of Physical Therapy and Physical Therapist Assistant programs since 2020 and completed an accredited Physical Therapy Faculty Residency using blended learning frameworks. He has been actively involved in orthopedic and sports physical therapy residency education since 2017, particularly in upper extremity content. While no formal advisees are listed, his educational leadership suggests mentorship roles. There is no mention of external grants, but his curriculum development and publication record indicate scholarly productivity.

Dr. Monti is actively engaged in advancing clinical education and rehabilitation science, with no indication of lab or team leadership beyond his academic and clinical teaching roles.