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About Kenneth Rutkowski, DPT
Kenneth Rutkowski, DPT, is a licensed physical therapist who specializes in treating patients with orthopedic injuries. He is a lead outpatient therapist and his clinical areas of expertise are manual therapy and orthopedics. For treatment, he incorporates his knowledge and experience in physical therapy methods, such as strain counterstrain, muscle energy techniques, differential diagnosis, Kinesio Taping and Pilates-based exercise rehabilitation.
With twenty-two years of experience as a licensed physical therapist, Mr. Rutkowski works with each patient individually to personalize their care and assist them in the optimal manner while working through the rehabilitation program.
Mr. Rutkowski earned his doctoral degree in physical therapy from University of Montana and his bachelor's degree in physical therapy from State University of New York. He was credentialed by the McKenzie Institute in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (Cert. MDT), received Certification in Orthopedic Manual Therapy (COMT) by the Ola Grimsby Institute and is an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Credentialed Clinical Instructor.
Outside of work, Mr. Rutkowski enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, and being active in all types of water sports, running, volleyball and hockey.
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