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Inova Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Program

The next resident class is set to commence September of 2024 and will run for 18 months

The program includes over 2,800 program hours, including treatment of cervical spine, thoracic spine and ribcage, lumbar spine, pelvis and SI joint, TMJ, hip, knee, ankle, foot, shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. 

Several written tests and practical exams will be executed throughout the program.

  • Program tuition cost: $4,500
  • 300 educational hours, which includes 12 laboratory based weekend courses  
  • Weekend Course Schedule
  • Example Weekly Schedule
  • Graduation Requirements
  • 50-70 hours of self-study
  • >2500 patient care clinic hours
  • 100 co-treat hours where the resident treats under mentor direction  
  • 70 hours of patient rounds time 1:1 with mentor
  • 70 hours of 1:1 mentoring/technique training

Curriculum

Our curriculum integrates clinical reasoning and evidence based practice to expose and train the clinician in all aspects of high level orthopedic care. The didactic portion of our Orthopedic Residency program is based upon the American Physical Therapy Association’s Orthopedic section monoliths. We combine the knowledge level and varied training of our dynamic faculty as we utilize the monoliths as a foundation for course creation. Each course is designed to seamlessly progress from the spine to the extremities with an emphasis on biomechanical evaluation and treatment and incorporates joint and region- specific advanced theoretical and clinical experience. The program features in-depth, laboratory-based courses to strengthen your knowledge and skills in orthopedic physical therapy and is supplemented by mentor led independent study opportunities.

Residents will be exposed to opportunities in the didactic portion of the program that will help significantly advance their areas of clinical orthopedic skills: 

  • Examination
  • Evaluation
  • Diagnosis
  • Prognosis
  • Intervention
  • Prevention
  • Return to Activity

Our Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Includes:

  • One-to-one clinical mentoring, including shadowing and/or co-treating with a wide range of content experts in orthopedic physical therapy.
  • Didactic clinical education modules covering the full spectrum of content areas found within an orthopedic specialty practice.
  • Skill development in orthopedic clinical practice areas, including examination, treatment interventions and clinical decision making.
  • Advanced training in manual therapy for the spine and extremities, including mobilization and manipulation techniques.
  • Skill development in the use of evidence-based practice, best practice guidelines and clinical prediction rules.
  • Dedicated time and supportive resources for research and community service projects.
  • Orthopedic surgical shadowing and clinical practice/surgery observation.
  • Preparation for taking Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) board exam.