Matthew E. Alheim, PT

EDUCATION

9/91 - 5/95 - Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT

Bachelor of Science and Degree in Physical Therapy with Distinction

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

4/97 – Present - Repsher & Associates Physical Therapy, Albany, NY

2/96 – 4/97 - Amsterdam Memorial Hospital, Amsterdam, NY

Focuses on inpatient, outpatient, sports medicine, sub-acute, acute rehabilitation and nursing home care. Emphasis on Orthopedic and Sports medicine.

 

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

10/95 – 12/95 - Alaska Native Medical Center, Anchorage, AK

Eight week affiliation working with multi-diagnosed inpatients and orthopedic outpatients. Also observed and participated in wound care assessments and treatments. The Physical Therapy Department provided direct access of care to Native and Eskimo outpatients.

9/95 – 10/95 - HealthSouth Rehabilitation Center, Sarasota, FL

Six week affiliation focusing on neurological involved pediatrics, young adult and geriatric inpatients and outpatients. Involved in co-treatment of lower level patient with speech, psych, nursing and O.T. staff.

7/95 – 8/95 - Good Samaritan Hospital, Puyallup, WA

Eight week affiliation providing care to multi-diagnosed inpatients and orthopedic outpatients. Observed and participated in wound care assessment and treatments. Worked with inpatients and outpatients developing aquatic physical therapy treatment plans. Participated in hydrokinetic decompression therapy pertaining to LBP patients.

 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

MT-ST: Stabilization Training and Functional Rehabilitation

Maitland - Australian Physiotherapy Seminar, Rensselaer, NY

September 25 - September 27, 2015

Advances in Treating Spinal Instability: The Kinetic Chain Impact

Cross Country Education, Albany, NY

June 4, 2015

Hip Symposium – Clinical Medicine, Functional Science and Applications to the Hip and Trunk

Northeast Seminar, Philadelphia, PA

November 19 – November 20, 2014

How to Comply with Medicare Documentation Requirements For Outpatient Therapy Services

Albany, NY

October 17, 2013

Geriatric Rehab: A Functional Testing Approach

Summit Professional Education, Albany, NY

April 11, 2013

Advances in Joint Arthroplasty

Core Seminars, LLC, Albany, NY

October 12, 2012

McKenzie Course “E” The Human Extremities

The McKenzie Institute, Somerville, NJ

February 11 – February 12, 2012

McKenzie Course MDT Clinical Skills Update

The McKenzie Institute

April 16 – April 17, 2011

Rotator Cuff Syndrome: From Impingement to Post – Operative Rehab

Cross Country Education, Albany, NY

November 11, 2010

MT-2 Basic Spinal Course

Maitland-Australian Physiotherapy Seminars, White Plains, NY

April 30 – May 2, 2010

Recent Advances in the Evaluation and Treatment of the Knee and Shoulder by Kevin Wilk

Hyannis, MA

August 7 – August 9, 2009

Clinical Analysis of 24 Adult Foot Types: A Comprehensive Approach to Determining Orthotic Intervention

Albany, NY

April 14 – April 16, 2008

When Feet Hit The Ground...Everything Changes

Boston, MA

December 1 – December 3, 2006

Geriatric Orthopedics

Motivations, Inc., Syracuse, NY

October 14 – October 15, 2005

Lumbar Functional Stabilization Training

Education Resources, INC., Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, White Plains, NY

January 28 – January 29, 2005

Mulligan Concept – An Introductory Course on Mobilizations with Movement, “Nags”, “Snags” and More

Northeast Seminars, Syracuse, NY

November 1 – November 2, 2003

MT-1 Basic Peripheral Seminar

Maitland-Australian Physiotherapy Seminars, Ellis Hospital, Schenectady, NY

April 26 – April 28, 2003

Conservative and Operative Approach to Cervical Disc Disease

The Bone and Joint Center, Albany, NY

November 24, 2002

Arthroscopic Treatment of Athletic Shoulder Injuries

The Bone and Joint Center, Albany, NY

November 17, 2002

McKenzie Course “D”

The McKenzie Institue

April 4 – April 7, 2002

David Butler Mobilization of the Nervous System

Ellis Hospital, Schenectady, NY

June 10 – June 11, 2001

McKenzie Problem Solving: Application & Technique Workshop “C”

The McKenzie Institute

March 3 – March 5, 2001

McConnell Knee Evaluation & Taping Techniques

November 14, 2000

Functional Knee Rehabilitation

Mark Albert

October 16 – October 17, 2000

McKenzie Course “B”: Cervical & Thoracic

The McKenzie Institute, West Orange, NJ

November 5 – November 7, 1999

S1 Intro to Spinal Evaluation & Manipulation

University of St. Augustine, Albany, NY

June 9 – June 13, 1999

McKenzie Course “A”: Lumbar Spine Mechanical & Diagnosis Therapy

The McKenzie Institute, Passaic, NJ

November 5 – November 8, 1998

Functional Manual Therapy & Movement Reeducation

Braintree, MA

June 25 – June 28, 1998

Back to Golf

Palm Springs, CA

December 12 – December 14, 1997

Evaluation and Treatment of the Shoulder

Lyn Wastson, GDMT, PT, Ellis Hospital, Schenectady, NY

June 2 – June 4, 1997

Sports Medicine Conference/Basic Course in Research Techniques

University of Vermont, Burlington, VT

October 2 – October 4 1996

TBI Conference

Sarasota, FL

October 2 – October 4, 1995

 

LECTURES AND PRESENTATIONS

May 2015 - Presented a talk on Low Back Pain

Focus: Low Back Pain, Degenerative Disc Disease, Degenerative Joint Disease, Piriformis Syndrome, Facet Joint Pain, SI Joint Pain

Rudy A. Ciccotti Center, Albany, NY

July 2014 - Co-Presented a talk with Corey Kruse, MPT on Injury Prevention in the Golfer

Focus: Proper mechanics, Medial/Lateral Epicondylitis, Shoulder Pain, Carpel Tunnel Syndrome, DeQuervain’s Tendonitis, Hip Pain, Knee

Pain, Plantar Fasciitis

Rudy A. Ciccotti Center, Albany, NY

May 2014 - Presented a talk on Injury Prevention for Runners

Focus: Iiliotibial Band Friction Syndrome, Hip Bursitis/Tenonditis Rudy A. Ciccotti Center, Albany, NY

February 2010 - Presented a two part series on Injury Prevention for Runners

Focus: Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendonitis, Hip and Knee Overuse Conditions in conjunction with different foot types and orthotic

intervention

Fleet Feet Sports, Albany, NY

February 2009 - Presented a four part series on Injury Prevention for Runners

Focus: Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendonitis, Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome, Shin Splints

Fleet Feet Sports, Albany, NY

February 2008 - Presented a four part series on Injury Prevention for Runners

Focus: Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendonitis, Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome, Shin Splints

Fleet Feet Sports, Albany, NY

 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member NYPTA and APTA

Member of Rudy A. Ciccotti Center Medical Advisory Committee