Jacob Flathers, PT, DPT

Education

• BS, Exercise Biology and a minor in Psychology, University of California, Davis, 2016
• Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of California, San Francisco and San Francisco State University, 2021
• Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency, Johns Hopkins Hospital and George Washington University, 2023

Board Certifications

Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)

Clinical and Research Interests

• Athletic development and physical preparation
• Return to sports/recreational performance and injury mitigation
• Physical literacy and movement competency across the lifespan
• Long-term rehabilitation and reconditioning (following ACL reconstruction, Achilles tendon repair, etc.)
• Multi-disciplinary collaboration and strengths-based approach
• Psychosocial considerations for care, motivational interviewing, and self-efficacy