Joe Alexander, PT, DPT

Position Senior I Physical Therapist

About Me

About Me

Dr. Alexander received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from The University of Findlay’s PTA-DPT Bridge program in 2018. He completed a one-year residency in orthopedic physical therapy at Mercy Health-Cincinnati in 2020 and was board-certified as an orthopedic clinical specialist in 2021. He is a 2022 graduate of the Northwestern University Fellowship in Advanced Orthopedic Physical Therapy Practice, Research, and Education and is recognized as a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists. Dr. Alexander has clinical interests in the management of spine related disorders, knee/hip osteoarthritis, and running-related injuries. Dr. Alexander also serves as a clinic mentor and lecturer in the Northwestern University Advanced Orthopedic Fellowship.

Location

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

355 East Erie Street

Chicago, IL 60611

Education & Training

  • Education

    2016 – 2018

    The University of Findlay, Doctor of Physical Therapy

  • Residency

    2019 – 2020

    Merch Health Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Residency in Orthopedic Physical Therapy

  • Fellowship

    2021 – 2022

    Northwestern University Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences, Fellowship in Advanced Orthopedic Physical Therapy Practice, Research, and Education

Affiliations

  • American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
  • Illinois Chapter
  • Orthopedic Section Member
  • American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT)