Peter Frank Clain
M.P.T., B.S., B.A., C.P.T., A.R.T.

Peter's many years of education, certification, publication, speaking, and hospital experience give him an expanded view clinically and didactically. His background as a gymnast has lead Peter to have a very focused technique with regard to the athletic patient and to sports injuries.


EDUCATION

Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science, Philadelphia, PA.

  • Master of Physical Therapy, Magna Cum Laude, Alpha Chi National Honor Society, May 1988.
  • Bachelor of Science in Health Science, May 1988.

Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA.

  • Bachelor of Arts in Biology, August 1977.


CONTINUING EDUCATION

11/09 – present
Osteopathic Health and Wellness Institute – completed  the Osteopathic Certificate Program of Manipulative Theory and Practice

09/03
N.Y. Chiropractic College – Active Release Techniques; Upper Extremity Certification

03/03
N.Y. Chiropractic College – Active Release Techniques; Lower Extremity Certification

12/02
N.Y. Chiropractic College - Active Release Techniques; Spine Certification

09/02
Pilates Certification for Healthcare Professionals

12/01
University of St. Augustine - Advanced Evaluation and Manipulation of the Cranio-Facial Region, Cervical and Upper Thoracic Spine

04/01
University of St. Augustine -  Functional Analysis and Management of the Lumbar-Pelvic-Hip Complex

05/00
University of St. Augustine - Advanced Evaluation and Manipulation of Pelvic, Lumbar and Thoracic Spine

02/99
N.S.C.A. - Certified Personal Trainer

04/97
University of St. Augustine - Spinal Evaluation and Manipulation

11/89
West Virginia University - Certificate in Clinical Electromyography


WORK EXPERIENCE

02/95 – present
Specialized Clinician – Center for Therapy and Sports Medicine, Delaware County Memorial Hospital, Drexel Hill, PA.

1998 – present
Attending faculty for Crozer-Keystone Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship Program.

1992 – present
Recognized by the American Academy of Family Physicians as an active teacher in family medicine in orthopaedics and rehabilitation as an attending with the Crozer-Keystone Family Practice Residency Program.

06/91 – 02/95
Manager of Outpatient Rehab Services – Delaware County Memorial Hospital, Drexel Hill, PA.
Managed multidiscipline staff of twenty. Responsible for all clinical and financial operations. Helped design new six thousand square foot multidiscipline outpatient rehab facility. Negotiate yearly contracts and provide comprehensive sports medicine services to five area schools.  Develop and instruct back school and aquatic therapy programs.

08/88 – 06/91
Staff Physical Therapist – Orthopaedic Rehabilitation and Sports Center, Inc., Paoli, PA.
Developed staff in-service program and isokinetic back testing program.  Instituted pre-operative patient orientation.  Worked with orthopedists and orthotists in expanding post-surgical treatment and orthotic design modification.


RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Lecturer
98 – present
Sports Medicine Lecture Series – Sports Medicine Institute, CKHS.

91 – 11
Monthly in-services on injury prevention and body mechanics, Delaware County Memorial Hospital, CKHS.

88 – present
Coaches seminars covering sports first aid, injury prevention and performance enhancement.

93 – 98
Pennsylvania state conference and school district in-services for PSAPHERD.

Positions
06 – 10
Strength and Conditioning Coach – AJS Pancott National Gymnastics Training Center.

88 – present
Orthopaedic Consultant - Pancott National Gymnastics Training Centers

90 – 94
Seminar Lab Instructor
“Orthopaedic Evaluation and Mobilization of the Upper Extremity” – Current Clinical Concepts, Inc.   

  

10/82 – 05/83
Faculty – Department of Health and Physical Education, Gettysburg College.

09/77 – 06/83
Owner/Director – South Central Gymnastics Center, Hanover, PA.
Responsible for all business management. Head coach and trainer for all classes and competitive teams.


PUBLICATIONS

03
Co-author  “Stretching for the Martial Arts”
BLACK BELT MAGAZINE.

96
“In Case of Emergency”
SAFETY BASICS EVERY GYMNASTICS INSTRUCTOR SHOULD KNOW by Rik Feeney. Richardson Publishing.

92
“Care and Rehabilitation of Injuries” and “Conditioning for Gymnastics”
GYMNASTICS: A GUIDE FOR PARENTS AND ATHLETES by Rik Feeney.
Masters Press.