Dr. Emily Busch
PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
Emily is a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University in 2022, and Bachelors degree in Kinesiology at George Mason University in 2019 where she established a strong foundation in strength and conditioning principles.
Emily values individualized treatment that incorporates manual therapy and strongly focuses on a movement-based approach to keep patients active, get them back to what they love doing, and empower them to be a part of their recovery and excel in their performance.
Emily’s experience includes completing an internship at the George Mason University Sports Medicine Assessment Research & Testing lab, gaining experience with performance and fitness assessments, including gait analysis testing, along with an internship in a powerlifting gym building a foundation with strengthening principles. She has experience working with active patients including endurance athletes, weightlifters, climbers and recreational athletes of different ability levels and ages. She also has experience herself as an endurance athlete and has completed an Ironman, Ironman 70.3 races, full and half marathons.
Outside of the clinic, Emily enjoys a lot of outdoor activities including running, weightlifting, skiing, climbing, biking, hiking, camping and backpacking with her partner Enric and dog Cass Cass.
Education
Bachelors in Science in Kinesiology - George Mason University - George Mason, Virginia
Undergraduate:
Graduate:
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Shenandoah University - Winchester, Virginia
Residency Trained in Orthopedic Physical Therapy - Residency trained in orthopedic physical therapy - Virginia Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Institute
Residency:
Functional Dry Needling Certified
USA Weightlifting Certified
Management of the Rock Climbing Athlete
Barbell Rehab Method Certified
Barbell Rehab Sports Performance Certified
Certifications:
Specialties
Sports Physical Therapy & Return to Sport
Mountain Athletes: Hiking, Skiing, Snowboarding, Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking, Backpacking
Weightlifting Athletes
Trail Runners & Endurance Athletes
Chronic and Complex Pain
Post-Operative Care & Recovery
Manual Therapy and Mobilization
Blood Flow Restriction
Functional Dry Needling
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