Understanding Low Back Pain Low back pain can disrupt your daily life, but with a few practical steps, you can prevent it and keep your back healthy. Causes & Risk Factors Common Causes of Low Back Pain Low back pain can arise from several sources: Muscle Strains: Often caused by overuse or incorrect lifting techniques. […]
Traveling can be a harsh reminder that the spine was not designed for long hours of sitting. Do you get back pain while traveling? Likely, especially if you travel frequently. You’ve probably felt the pain and stiffness that come with extended periods of sitting down in a car or airplane. However, there’s good news! By […]
What is Sciatica? While many of us have experienced its symptoms (lower back pain that radiates through the hips and down the legs), you may wonder “What IS Sciatica?” and why does it affect so many people every year? Sciatica is a significant health issue, distinguished by discomfort, numbness, and a tingling sensation that follows […]
Understanding Spondylolysis What is Spondylolysis? Five is an unlucky number for many people with spondylolysis (spon-dee-low-LYE-sis) because this condition—a weakness or stress fracture of a spinal bone—is most often found near the fifth lumbar vertebra in the lower back. It may, however, occur in other lumbar vertebrae, as well as in the chest area. Spondylolysis […]
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Dr. John van Koetsveld, PT, DPT, OCS, CCI, Cert. DN, Cert. SMT, Dip. Osteopractic®
Physical Therapist
Education: Dr. John earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota in 2018. Prior to that, he pursued an Advanced Master’s in Orthopedic Physical Therapy at Quinnipiac College (now Quinnipiac University) in Connecticut in 1996. His journey in physiotherapy began with a Bachelor’s degree from Hogeschool Midden Nederland (Central Netherlands Polytechnic, The Netherlands) in 1993. He is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, a Board Certified Direct Access Provider, and a Certified Clinical Instructor through the American Physical Therapy Association.
Specialties: With over 30 years of experience, John has a profound interest in various orthopedic areas. His expertise extends to treating a diverse range of post-operative, traumatic, overuse, and sports injuries. He has honed his skills in spinal manipulation and dry needling through various institutions. John holds certifications in Spinal Manipulative Therapy (Cert. SMT) and Dry Needling (Cert. DN) from the Spinal Manipulation Institute & Dry Needling Institute, both under the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy (AAMT). His commitment to advancing his knowledge recently led him to complete his Diploma Osteopractic® through the AAMT, a comprehensive post-graduate training program in the use of high-velocity low-amplitude thrust manipulation, dry needling, instrument-assisted manual therapies, and differential diagnostics for neuromusculoskeletal condition management. After completing training in dry needling under ultrasound guidance, He is currently pursuing certification as a Registered in Musculoskeletal® (MSK®) sonographer.
Fun Facts: John used to compete and teach ballroom and Latin dance, even owned, and operated a dance studio at one point. He holds a private pilot certificate, and on weekends can be found flying his Mooney to various airfields in search of the perfect hamburger.
Michael Glindmeyer, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC
Physical Therapist
Michael graduated from Eastern Kentucky University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training. Followed by completion of a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at The University of Kentucky in 2011. He became board certified as a clinical specialist in Sports Physical Therapy in 2014. Followed by completion of The Upper Extremity Athlete Sports Physical Therapy Fellowship program through The Jackson Clinics in 2017. Michael is a current member of The American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists. He has remained as a faculty member in The Upper Extremity Sports Physical Therapy Fellowship to continue to provide education and mentoring to fellows-in-training.