Lukas L. Tvedt PT, DPT, OCS

Dr. Tvedt received his Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with a minor in Psychology from California Polytechnic State University, in San Luis Obispo, CA, and his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the #1 rated Physical Therapy program in the US ,at The University of Southern California in Los Angeles, CA. As a licensed physical therapist Dr. Tvedt graduated from an American Physical Therapy Association accredited Orthopaedic Clinical Residency, and has earned a board certification in the specialty of orthopaedics (OCS) through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties.

He continues to be an active member of The American Physical Therapy Association, and APTA’s Orthopaedic Section. While attending Cal Poly, SLO, Lukas conducted independent published research on the topic of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy titled “Clinical Effectiveness of Monochromatic Infrared Energy and Therapeutic Exercises on Balance, Gait, & Protective Sensation in Patients with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy”, and he assisted research in the Motor Behavior/Learning Lab at USC.

Dr. Tvedt continues to instruct other clinicians locally and nationally on the topics of manual therapy for the spine & sacroiliac joint, as well as the hip/lower extremity. Lukas developed an anatomy & physiology based curriculum utilized internationally by a renowned Pilates organization for certification of its instructors. He currently serves as a clinical mentor within an APTA accredited orthopaedic residency for licensed physical therapists seeking advanced clinical practice with Team Movement for Life, & The University of Southern California.

Dr. Tvedt has over 10 years clinical experience in the outpatient realm, and is the clinic director of Athlon Physical Therapy at Ft. Lowell treating athletes ranging from weekend warriors to Major League Baseball, Mixed Martial Arts, ballet dancers, golfers, football, tennis and volleyball players. He holds an adjunct faculty position with Northern Arizona University’s Department of Physical Therapy & Athletic Training. He also sits on the Clinical Advisory Board for NAU’s entry level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, which is in place to further support their mission and continue efforts to enhance clinical education for tomorrow’s leading clinicians.