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Derek Ludwig, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Education:
  • University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles – Doctor of Physical Therapy
  • Willamette University (WU) in Salem, OR – Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology and Minor in Mathematics
Derek has experience with general orthopedics with specific mentoring experience for Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMD), Lymphedema management, Hand Therapy, and has a LSVT BIG® Certification for Parkinson’s disease (PD) treatment. He aspires to earn Orthopedic Clinical Specialty (OCS) certification in the next few years. He enjoys working with a wide range of patients, with a specific interest in the geriatric population.
 
Awards:
  • LSVT BIG® Certification for Parkinson’s disease (PD)
  • Academic excellence award from University of Southern California DPT program. Eagle Scout of America.
Hobbies/Interests:
Derek enjoys swimming, music (singing, playing instruments, amateur music production), woodworking, writing, reading, film/cinema, outdoor adventures with wife and dog, any athletic or fitness related activity, and board games and video games.