Gordon Estlack, DPT

Meet Gordon Estlack DPT

Dr. Gordon Estlack, DPT, OCS, GCS, Cert MDT is a physical therapist and a board-certified clinical specialist in orthopaedics and geriatrics. He is also certified by the McKenzie Institute USA in Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment for conditions of the spine. He is originally from Southington, OH. After receiving his associate and bachelor’s degrees from Kent State University, he earned his Master of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Findlay and his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree through A.T. Still University. He completed clinical rotations with HealthSouth in Cleveland, OH; the Cleveland Clinic; St. Rita’s Hospital in Lima, OH; and ProMedica at Spring Meadows, OH. He is an adjunct professor of Physical Therapy at the University of Findlay.

He treats various spinal disorders and sports injuries, as well as common conditions affecting the upper and lower extremities. He has extensive post-operative rehabilitation experience and utilizes manual techniques, exercise, modalities, and dry needling in his practice. He strives to maintain a caring relationship with his patients in order to provide individualized, optimal care.

He enjoys spending time with his wife, Mary, on their hobby farm, weight training, biking, and spending time with their family. Together, they are active in the local church community and pro-life movement.

Specialties

  • Conditions of the spine
  • Sports injuries
  • Post-operative rehabilitation
  • Integrative dry needling

Certifications

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy
  • Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist
  • Board-Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist
  • Certified in Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy (McKenzie Method®)
  • Dry Needling

Memberships

  • American Physical Therapy Association
  • Ohio Physical Therapy Association: Orthopaedic, Geriatric, and Sports Special Sections
  • McKenzie Institute USA

Education

Graduate Degree
Doctor of Physical Therapy
A.T. Still University | Mesa, Arizona

Master of Physical Therapy
University of Findlay | Findlay, Ohio

Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science in Integrated Health Studies
Kent State University | Kent, Ohio

Associates in Physical Therapy Assistant Technology
Kent State University | Ashtabula, Ohio

Clinicals

  • Health South | Cleveland, Ohio
  • Cleveland Clinic | Cleveland, Ohio
  • Kent State University DeWeese Health Center | Kent, Ohio
  • St. Rita’s Hospital | Lima, Ohio
  • ProMedica | Spring Meadows, Ohio

Where to find me

Findlay Office

1501 Bright Rd
Findlay, OH 45840

Map & Directions

Phone: 419-424-0131


Fax: 419-424-5595

Patient Testimonials

Summer Sports Clinic Hours:

Closed on Saturdays: June 6th – August 1st
Saturdays Resume: August 8th