Meet Gordon R. Estlack DPT
Dr. Gordon Estlack is a Physical Therapist and a board-certified clinical specialist in Orthopaedics and Geriatrics. He also is 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 bachelors degrees from Kent State University, he received his master of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Findlay and his doctorate in Physical Therapy through A.T. Still University. He completed clinical rotations with Health South in Cleveland, OH, the Cleveland Clinic, St. Rita’s Hospital in Lima, OH, and Pro-Medica 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 of the upper and lower extremities. He has extensive post-operative rehabilitation experience and uses manual techniques, exercise, modalities and dry needling in his practice. He strives to maintain a caring relationship with his patients 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.
Education & Experience
Associate Degree
Physical Therapy Assistant Technology
Kent State University
Ashtabula, Ohio
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science in Integrated Health Studies
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio
Graduate
Master of Physical Therapy
University of Findlay
Findlay, Ohio
Doctor of Physical Therapy
A.T. Still University
Mesa, Arizona
Certification
Board-certified clinical specialist in Orthopaedics
American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
Board-certified clinical specialist in Geriatrics
American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
Certified in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy
McKenzie Institute USA
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
Membership
American Physical Therapy Association
Ohio Physical Therapy Association
Geriatric Special Section
Orthopaedic Special Section
Sports Special Section
McKenzie Institute USA
Specialty
Conditions of the spine
Sports injuries
Post-operative rehabilitation
Integrative dry needling
