About

Chee Vang, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse and then completed an orthopedic residency program through Fairview Institute for Athletic Medicine. He implements an evidence-based approach combining physical therapy interventions and sport performance concepts to treat individuals with musculoskeletal conditions with special interest in management of the knee and hip. Additional interests include management of weightlifters and the fitness athlete. In addition to physical therapy, he enjoys resistance training, coaching and personal training, the outdoors, playing the guitar, and values spending time with friends and family.

Education

Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency, Fairview, Institute for Athletic Medicine (2019)
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), University of Wisconsin, La Crosse (2017)
Bachelor of Science (BS), University of Wisconsin, La Crosse (2014)

Professional Certifications

Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
Certified in Blood Flow Restriction Rehabilitation by Owens Recovery Science

Professional Affiliations

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
USA – Weightlifting (USAW)

Publications

Vang, Chee, & Niznik. Alexander. (2020). The Effectiveness of Isometric Contractions Compared With Isotonic Contractions in Reducing Pain For In-Season Athletes With Patellar Tendinopathy. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1123/jsr.2019-0376