Katherine Zisk, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT

Katherine Zisk, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT

Position Senior II Physical Therapist

About Me

About Me

Katherine ("Katie") Zisk earned her Bachelor of Science in Education in Kinesiology - Sports Medicine from the University of Virginia. She then earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at The George Washington University in Washington, DC. Katie is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists after completing the Northwestern University Fellowship in Advanced Orthopedic Physical Therapy Practice, Research and Education in 2020-2021. She currently practices at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab at their Adaptive Sports & Fitness and Outpatient Physical Therapy Center. She treats all musculoskeletal conditions and has a special interest in treating performing artists.

Location

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

541 N Fairbanks Ct

Chicago, IL 60611

Education & Training

  • Education

    2008 – 2012

    University of Virginia, Bachelor of Science in Education in Kinesiology - Sports Medicine

    2013 – 2016

    The George Washington University, Doctor of Physical Therapy

    2020 – 2021

    Northwestern University, Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists

Honors & Awards

  • Taylor Grant
    Bridging the Gap: Improving Continuum of Care for Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapy, 2022
  • Brown Fellowship
    The Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Exercise-Induced Hypoalgesia in the Upper Extremity: a Pilot Study, 2023