Andrew Shea, PT, DPT, CSCS, Cert. DN

Experience

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  South County Physical Therapy

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Physical Therapy Clinical Rotation I

  Performed and documented initial examinations, re-evaluations, discharges, and daily notes for patients in an outpatient clinic with orthopedic dysfunction.Instructed patients in the safe and effective use of pulleys, free weights, inclined surfaces, and other equipment. Created individualized home exercise programs for outpatient therapy clients to help reinforce therapeutic gains.Applied manual therapy techniques (soft tissue massage, myofascial release, PNF stretching, joint mobilization) and modalities (ultrasound, electrical stimulation, cryotherapies) to improve soft tissue and joint mobility, decrease pain and improve patient’s function. Show less

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  American International College (Track and Field Team)

  Sept 2012 - Dec 2012

  Strength and Conditioning Coach

  Designed comprehensive strength and conditioning programs for men’s and women’s varsity track and field team. Instructed athletes in proper lifting techniques for compound and Olympic lifts. Lead team lifts in the varsity weight room while assessing athlete’s technique.Determined appropriate weight and progressions for each athlete.

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  Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness

  May 2013 - Dec 2013

  Personal Trainer

  Worked floor hours setting up the trainer assisted circuit and sold appropriate session packages to personal training clients.Promoted Healthtrax at various public events.Provided quality customer service and created individualized fitness programs.

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  Renaissance Manor

  May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Physical Therapy Clinical Rotation II

  Performed initial examinations, re-evaluations, discharges, and provided comprehensive physical therapy for patients in the geriatric population with orthopedic and neurologic dysfunction.Worked collaboratively with nurses, doctors, and occupational therapists to improve patient’s functional mobility and quality of life.Provided consultation for appropriate and necessary medical equipment and home modification to improve safety of discharge location.

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  Harvard University

  Jan 2014 - May 2014

  Performed initial examinations, evaluations, and rehabilitation of varsity athletes. Designed individual therapeutic exercise programs and instructed athletes in proper technique and progressions for return to sport.Initiated physician referrals and attended consultations with Orthopedic & Internal Medical Doctors, Chiropractors, Physiatrist, and Osteopathic doctors.Reviewed imaging studies and formulated appropriate therapy. Utilized manual therapy interventions, when applicable, to resolve athletes pain, dysfunction, and help return to sport.Presented an in-service regarding hip strengthening for chronic running injuries to the Sports Medicine staff. Show less

  • Personal Trainer

    Feb 2014 - May 2014

  • Physical Therapy Clinical Rotation III

    Jan 2014 - Apr 2014
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  CHI ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL

  Aug 2016 - Dec 2021

  Supervisor/Lead Therapist
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  Ropin and Ridin Health and Performance

  May 2020 - now

  Founder, owner, and coach
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  Shea Competitive Edge LLC

  Dec 2021 - now

  Founder