Sarah Kaiser

Sarah Kaiser, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Washington. With 15 years of clinical experience, she specializes in treating complex spine conditions and clinical instability, while also focusing on pelvic health. She holds prestigious certifications, including the Board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) and Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapists (FAAOMPT).

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Washington University in St. Louis (2008)
• BS in General Science, Seattle University (2004)
• Fellow in Manual Therapy and Clinical Diagnostics, International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine (2016)

Research Interests: Dr. Kaiser's work focuses on diagnosis and intervention for hypermobility syndromes and clinical instability in musculoskeletal/spine rehabilitation. She integrates advanced musculoskeletal knowledge into entry-level physical therapy education.

Scientific Awards and Recognitions:

• Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapists (FAAOMPT)
• Board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)

Teaching and Clinical Contributions: Dr. Kaiser teaches foundational and advanced musculoskeletal courses in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, aiming to train clinically competent physical therapists. Her clinical expertise in complex spine conditions informs her pedagogical approach.