Patrick Hoban, PT, MS, ATC, FF-CIMT

Patrick holds a master's degree in physical therapy from Grand Valley State University and has been a physical therapist for 17 years. He has been a Certified Athletic Trainer for 18 years, through the National Athletic Trainers Association. He is also the Founding Father of the Certified Integrated Manual Therapy program through Great Lakes Seminars.

For 15 years, Patrick has created and taught seminars nationwide on physical therapy techniques, with an emphasis on manual therapy. He founded a program to certify therapists and has taught over 4,000 PT's and PTA's all over the country. In addition, he has taught therapy-related topics at the college and university level as well as being invited to speak at national conferences on musculoskeletal issues.

He has conducted independent medical examinations for physical therapy and served as a consultant and speaker for insurance company claims review departments. He has also worked as a peer reviewer for physical therapy and served as an expert witness for multiple court cases.

He has taken over 30 continuing education courses and has special expertise in the area of manual therapy for the neck, back and peripheral joints as well as advanced sport-specific training and rehabilitation. His focus is on looking throughout the entire system to find the true origin of pain, in order to allow a quick resolution of dysfunction. He also focuses on progression to an exercise program and discharge of the patient when patients meet their goals.

Continuing Education

Great Lakes Seminars

• The Basics of Sacroiliac Mobilization
• Treatment of the Lumbar Complex
• Mobilization of the Cervical and Thoracic Spine and Ribs
• Comprehensive Treatment of the Shoulder
• Comprehensive Treatment of the Knee
• Comprehensive Treatment of the Foot and Ankle
• Treatment of Common Extremity Dysfunctions through Mobilizations
• A Clinic Approach to Myofascial Release
• Functional Anatomy: The Bridge Between Symptoms and Treatment
• Synthesis – Manual Therapy Certification – CIMT

Other

• Advanced Diagnosis & Treatment for Neck and Back Pain – Speaker – American Back Society
• Kinesiotaping Fundamentals (KT1) – Kinesiotaping Association
• Kinesiotaping – Advanced (KT2) – Kinesiotaping Association
• Principles of Manual Medicine – Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Muscle Energy 1 – Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Direct Action Thrust - Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Integrative Manual Approach to Low Back / Pelvic Pain and Dysfunction – Jay Sandweiss, D.O.
• Applied Kinesiology – Jay Sandweiss, D.O.
• Myofasical Release & Strain / Counterstrain – Jay Sandweiss, D.O.
• Back Education Training – Institute of Physical Art
• Cervical-Thoracic Integration - Institute of Physical Art
• Lumbo-Pelvic Integration - Institute of Physical Art
• Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation - Institute of Physical Art
• Orthopedics - Institute of Physical Art
• High-Velocity Low-Amplitude Thrust Manipulation of the Spine, Pelvis and Thorax – Spinal Manipulation Institute
• Intro to the Mulligan Concept – Brian Mulligan / NE Seminars
• Introduction to Spinal and Peripheral Manual Therapy – Brian Mulligan
• Mulligan Concept - Upper Quadrant, Mobilization with Movement, NAGS, SNAGS & MORE – Brian Mulligan
• Mulligan Concept – Follow Up Course – Brian Mulligan / NE Seminars
• Myofascial Release I – John Barnes
• Craniosacral Therapy Level I Workshop – Upledger Institute
• Integrating Pilates into the Clinic – Seminar Solutions
• A Biomechanical Model for evaluation and Treatment of the Lumbar Spine and Pelvis – Mark Bookhout, P.T.
• Basic Spinal Seminar – Maitland-Australian Physiotherapy Seminars
• S2 – Advanced Evaluation and Manipulation of Pelvic, Lumbar and Thoracic Spine, Including Thrust – University of St Augustine
• S4 – Functional Analysis and Management of the Lumbo-pelvic-hip Complex – University of St Augustine
• Locomotor Biomechanics and Applied Orthotic Therapy – Practical Programs for Applied Biomechanics
• When the Feet Hit the Ground, Everything Changes – American Physical Rehabilitation Network
• Sling Therapy – Neurac 1 – Redcord Education Program

Glossary of Credentials

PT – Physical Therapist
CIMT – Certified Integrated Manual Therapist
FF-CIMT – Founding Father, Certified Integrated Manual Therapy program
DPT – Doctorate of Physical Therapy
MPT – Masters in Physical Therapy
MSPT – Masters of Science in Physical Therapy
OMPT – Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapist
ATC – Certified Athletic Trainer
CSCS – Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
OCS – Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
PTA – Physical Therapy Assistant