Specialties -
- Comprehensive Spinal Program
- Specialized Work and Auto Injury
- Sports Physical Therapy
- Pre and Post Surgical Conditions
- Sports Injury Clinic
- Chronic Pain
Staff: Matthew Austin (joint ownership with Rodney and Amy Goble)
Matthew Austin graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in secondary education. He was a three year letter winner at Michigan State University in fencing and served as a graduate assistant coach for two years. After a brief career teaching in Nevada he returned to Michigan and obtained his graduate degree in physical therapy from Central Michigan University.
Matt has had the fortune to work in a spine clinic specializing in chronic neck and back pain and has managed several outpatient orthopedic clinics. He also has nine years of experience treating a wide of variety of orthopedic conditions from sports injuries, chronic neck and back pain to pre and post operative rehabilitation. He has extensive experience in manual therapy and has experience in developing performance enhancement programs for amateur athletes including gymnastics and golf. He was a developer and a presenter of a lecture on cervical spine headaches. Matt has also served on the Back Pain Management Taskforce for the Greater Flint Health Coalition in Genessee County.
Matt is a firm believer in evidence-based practice and the need to address the cause of a persons problem and not just the symptoms. For Matt, treatment should be as eclectic and individualized to meet the unique needs of his patients. He combines a manual therapy with a strong emphasis on functional exercise to help patients achieve their best possible outcome.
Matt is also a member of the following organizations:
- Michigan Physical Therapy Association
- American Physical Therapy Association
- Orthopaedic Section of the APTA
- Sports Physical Therapy Section of the APTA
- National Strength and Conditioning Association