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About Catherine Burgess, DPT, OCS

Cathy Burgess, DPT, is a licensed physical therapist and board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist (OCS). She often works with cyclists and is experienced in bicycling biomechanics and treating bicycling-related injuries.

Her other areas of expertise include gait analysis; shoulder, knee, and hip pathology; temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD); and treating headaches caused by other illness or physical issues (cervicogenic headaches).

Burgess earned her doctoral degree in physical therapy from University of Nevada, Las Vegas and a bachelor's degree in kinesiology from San Diego State University.

Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, biking, reading and gardening. Burgess also likes to explore San Diego's foodie hotspots.

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Insurance Information
UC San Diego Health accepts most major health insurance plans, but you should verify that your plan covers this provider and all services and locations. The information in the link below does not apply to affiliate providers, who are not employed by UC San Diego Health.
Health Insurance Plans Accepted

Degree

  • University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV

Gender

  • Female

Date Joined Staff

  • 2016-06-21

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties: Orthopaedics

Conditions and Treatments

  • Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD)
  • Gait Analysis
  • Bike Fit
  • Shoulder Pathology
  • Knee Pathology
  • Hip Pathology
  • Cervicogenic Headaches
  • Rehabilitation for Head and Neck Cancer Patients
Insurance Information
UC San Diego Health accepts most major health insurance plans, but you should verify that your plan covers this provider and all services and locations. The information in the link below does not apply to affiliate providers, who are not employed by UC San Diego Health.
Health Insurance Plans Accepted