“Since 2010, our clinics have hosted over 96 educational events. This is a critical part of who we are as a team, we are lifetime learners, curious practitioners, and enjoy reaching out in our community.”
— Benjamin Wobker, Founder

Foot & Ankle

It was great to have one of our favorite foot and ankle surgeons ProOrtho’s Dr. Jonathan Hall, MD onto our webinar. Dr. Hall has a unique background as a former high school standout football player at Garfield High School and later as a football player a Yale University. He took a small detour in technology prior to heading back to campus as UW Medical School. 

Why did Dr. Hall focus on the Foot & Ankle?

Dr. Hall was trained in all areas of the body but now has a focus on the foot and ankle as it became his passion. The complexity of the foot is what drove his interest into this speciality. If he has concerns about other areas of the body he will typically lean on his orthopedic colleagues or his trusted physical therapists in the field. 


Covered in the Webinar

  • What is an Ankle Sprain?

    • Grade I, Grade II, Grade III

    • Anterior Talo Fibular Ligament vs Deltoid Ligament

  • How Do Osetochondral Lesions Occur?

    • When do you need an X-ray?

  • What are the symptoms and treatment for Ankle Fractures?

    • Instability and Osteoarthritis discussed

  • How Does Foot & Ankle Arthritis Develop?

  • What are the Best Ways to manage Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (Shin Splints)?

  • What is Compartment Syndrome and how Does Dr. Hall Manage it?

  • Achilles Tendinitis vs Tendinosis

    • Insertional Tenidinosis vs Mid Substance Tendinosis

  • What are the different approaches for Achilles Tendon Ruptures?

  • How do you best tackle Plantar Fasciitis?

  • What are the symptoms of Stress Fractures of the Metatarsals?

  • What is a Lisfranc Injury?

  • Dr. Hall’s approach to 5th Metatarsal Fractures

  • Flat Foot Syndrome, What are the best approaches conservative and surgical?

  • What is a Bunion and How to differentiate from Hallux Rigidus?

  • What is a Hammertoe?

  • How do orthopedists and physical therapists handle Neuromas?


2021 Lectures

Dr. Troy Henning

We were excited to have Dr. Troy Henning in for our 11th Webinar in the past 12 months. Dr. Henning’s webinar brings a high level of expertise and experience in treating sports injuries but especially working with hikers, climbers, and runners experiencing chronic and nagging tendinopathies.

Dr. Troy T. Henning, D.O.

Dr. Dayne Mickelson

Lake Washington Physical Therapy was excited to have Dr. Dayne Mickelson, MD from Proliance Surgeons join our founder Ben Wobker to discuss all the injuries that he commonly sees during basketball season. Dr. Mickelson brings a wealth of knowledge not only as a accomplished sports medicine physician & surgeon but also as a former college division one basketball player who played in the NCAA tournament with Lehigh University and as a physician covering Duke.

Dr. Samuel Koo

LWPT was excited to have 2 guest hosts for our March 2nd free Total Shoulder Webinar. Dr. Samuel Koo from ProOrtho joined shoulder expert and PT, Shawn Brenneman to discuss the process of deciding on a total shoulder replacement. If you do make that choice then which options are best for your particular situation.


Dr. Yung Lee

We were excited to welcome Dr. Yung Lee, from Evergreen Sport & Spine. Dr. Lee’s webinar helped explain different treatment techniques and options for long-term back pain.

Dr. Lauren Vernese

We were excited to welcome Swedish Sport & Spine’s Dr. Lauren Vernese, DO for a webinar on Sacroiliac Pain. Dr. Vernese and LWPT’s Kerri Smith do a deep dive into the anatomy of the SI Joint, Mechanics, Treatment Options, and Outcomes. She also does a case study presentation.

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Dr. Adam Rinde

We are excited to welcome longtime friend of LWPT Dr. Adams Rinde, ND, CSCS to talk about what exactly the Mircobiome is and how does it effect our health, performance, and rehabilitation.


2020 Lectures

Nutrition & Life Style Wellness Experiment
Angela Klein & KB Afshar

We were excited to bring you two of our favorite local experts on Wellness. Angela Klein and KB Afshar sit down with our audience to talk about the best ways to tackle your diet, organization, and life to boost immunity and stay healthy this winter. More about WE : (click here)

Dr. Geoff Lecovin


It was great having longtime colleague of LWPT Dr. Geoff Lecovin, ND, L.Ac, DC, CSCS talk about the role that nutrition plays in sports injuries and the rehabilitation process.

Geoff has spoken all over the world and worked with athletes from all backgrounds. He was generous to sit down with us during our Lunch & Learn series in December.

Dr. Jamie Antoine

Please join us for our webinar by ProOrtho's Dr. Jamie Antoine, MD as he guides attendees through the latest break throughs and advances in taking care of the weightlifting and CrossFit athletes. Dr. Antoine will outline anatomy, conservative options, and innovative repair techniques.



Dr. Samuel Koo

Please join us for our webinar by ProOrtho's Dr. Samuel Koo, MD as he guides attendees through the latest break throughs and advances in rotator cuff care. He will outline anatomy, conservative options, and innovative repair techniques.

Dr. Jamie Antione

We are excited to welcome ProOrtho's Dr. Jaimie Antione, MD. He presented the latest in care for the runner experiencing a chronic Tendinopathy. Dr. Antione will did a deep dive into minimally invasive treatment options for runner’s knee and chronic achilles tendon pain. There will also be time for questions.

Katie Hutchins, PT
Regenerative Medicine

Our fantastic 3rd year UW doctorate student (at the time now staff PT) Katie Hutchins takes our staff and audience through the new and emerging world of regenerative medicine.


Nicole Ver Kuilen
Documentary

Nicole Ver Kuilen gave us a sneak peak of her documentary and her advocacy work in Olympia and Capitol hill. She give us a break down of Forest Stump and more.


2019 Lectures

Dr. Samuel Koo, MD

Dr. Koo returns to LWPT for his 4th lecture in the past 10 years. The lecture consisted of the latest innovations in shoulder surgery and conservative care.

More on Dr. Koo:
https://drsamuelkoo.com

Tommy Hackenbruck
CrossFit Champion

Tommy Hackenbruck was gracious enough to come to our Kenmore location and talk with PTs and local CrossFit coaches about his path and philosophy in workouts and prepping for big completion.

Steven Angles, JD &
Jacob Dent, JD

Two of Seattles top attorneys take our team and the public through the do’s and don’ts of the legal world when recovering from an injury. More on Steven and Jacob.


Gavin Woody
Ultra Marathoner

Gavin Woody takes us through his toughest races he has had over the years from Iditarod Trail Invitational, The Barkley Marathons, Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run, Badwater 135, and more….

Dr. Gary Chimes
Diagnostic Ultrasound

Dr. Gary Chimes of Lake Washington Sport and Spine shows us the ins and outs of diagnostic ultrasound with his team.

Terry Phillips, PT
Driveline Baseball

Terry Phillips the head PT of Driveline Baseball talks about return to play, season training, and pre-hab prevention.


Dr. Heidi Biehl, PT

Heidi Biehl talks about the phases, success, and possible setbacks as you return to soccer after ACL repair or knee injury.

Dr. Steven Anderson

Dr. Anderson specializes in sports medicine with a special interest in problems unique to the pediatric athlete. He is a physician with Orthopedic Physician Associates at the Laurelhurst location. His education includes Stanford University-Pre-Medical, University of Washington Medical School, Chief Resident at Children's Orthopedic Hospitial/ UW and Fellowship at Sports, Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Medicine Associates in Portola Valley, CA.

More on Dr. Anderson: https://www.opaortho.com/anderson


2018 Lectures

Dr. Bim Makinde, MD

Thanks to Dr. Abimbolu S. Makinde M.D. for the great lecture last week. in cased you missed it we have it archived on our lecture page.
LWPT lectures: https://www.lakewashingtonpt.com/lectures/
More on Dr. Makinde:
https://www.maksportsmd.com

Ashton Griffen, CN

Transforming your relationship with food was a great lecture by Certified Nutritionist Ashton Griffen and took place at our Houghton location.

Facebook Live Link

Dr. Eric Foch
Iliotibial Band Syndrome


Dr. Adrielle Fry, MD
Concussion Lecture

Alexis Christensen
Weekday Warrior

Dr. Philip Shaw, DPM, Runner, & Coach
Distance Running


2017 Lectures

Dr. Addison Stone
Lower Back Pain

Dr. Stone gave a great lecture on lower back pain and the best non-surgical and surgical methods for back care and lumbar pain.

Dr. Geoff Lecovin
Nutrition Lecture

Dr. Jonathan Hall, MD
Ankle Lecture


Dr. Gary Chimes &
Dr. Garret Hyman
Health Optimization

Dr. Camille Clinton, MD
Patella Lecture


Dr. Vickie Otto, PT
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Dr. Camille Clinton
Patella:
Lunch & Learn



2016 Lectures

Holly Tanner, PT, LMP
Postpartum Rehab

Doug Walsh, Author
Two Far Gone Lecture


2015 Lectures

Dr. Camille Clinton, MD
ACL Lecture

Dr. Robin Fuchs
Total Knee Replacement

Dr. Robin Fuchs joined us for a lecture on the latest updates and breakthroughs in total joint replacement. For more on Dr. Fuchs (click here)


2014 Lectures

Dr. Bruce Rolfe

Makoplasty Lecture

Great lecture on the lasest in Makoplasty for more bout Dr. Rolfe (click here)

Dr. Gary Chimes
Tendon Injuries

Dr. Chimes lectured on the effects of chronic tendonitis, tendinosis, & repetitive stress. He also touched on PRP, Diagnostic Ultrasound, and quality time with your physician. More on Dr. Chimes (click here)

Dr. Christopher Boone
Disorders of the Hip

Dr. Boone had a great lecture on the difficulties of FAI and hip dysplasia. For more on Dr. Boone (Click here)


2013 Lectures

OrthoEd Symposium
The Overhead Athlete

This event was hosted by Jessica Pare', Ben Wobker, Mitch Owens, Maureen Madden, and Joe Nance. With Special guests Kyle Boddy from DriveLine Baseball, Dr. Vincent Santoro, and Christopher Johnson. You can visit OrthoEd's FB Page (click here)

Dr. Jonah Hulst
Total Hip Arthroplasty

Dr. Hulst lecture on total hip replacements. For more on Dr. Hulst (click here)

Dr. Jason Landry, LAc
Acupuncture for Athletes

Dr. Landry lectured on the team approach and the most effective way to integrate acupuncture into the clinical team. For more on Dr. Landry (click here)


2012 Lectures

Dr. Maurer
Barefoot Running

More on Dr. Maurer (click here)

Dr. Michael Battaglia
ACL Grafts

MOre on Dr. Battaglia (click Here)

Dr. Robin Fuchs
Total Knee Replacement

More on Dr. Fuchs (click here)


Dr. Ghislaine Robert
World Cup Soccer

More on Dr. Robert (click here)

Dr. Bob Adams
The London Olympics

More on Dr. Adams (Click here)

Dr. Samuel Koo
Rotator Cuff Repairs

More on Dr. Koo (Click here)


Dr. Lew Estabrook & Dr. Tim Clanton
Chriopractics & PT

More on Tim and Lew (Click here)


2011 Lectures

Dr. Bob Adams
Olympic Athlete

More on Dr. Adams (Click here)

Dr. Peter Vincent
Management of Tibial Stress Synrome

More on Dr. Peter Vincent (click here)

Dr. Vincent Santoro
Rotator Cuff Tears

More on Dr. Santoro (Click here)


Dr. Chris Peterson
ACL Repairs

More on Dr. Chris Peterson (Click here)

Dr. Samuel Koo
Rotator Cuff Rehabilitation

More on Dr. Koo (Click here)

Dr. Maurer
Barefoot Running Update

More on Dr. Maurer (click here)