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Jonny Diercks, MS, ATC

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About

Jonny Diercks, MS, ATC, has been a certified Athletic Trainer since 2012 and has been practicing in the Twin Cities since 2014. He studied athletic training at the University of Northern Iowa, during which he successfully completed an internship with the Waterloo Bucks of the Northwoods League and the PBATS internship with the Double-A Chicago Cubs affiliate. He continued his academic journey at the University of Memphis, where he earned his Master of Science in Health Sports Science and simultaneously fulfilled a graduate assistantship role with the baseball and golf teams at the university. While he has developed rehabilitation strategies for injury prevention and recovery across various age groups and sports, his primary focus centers on providing specialized care to overhead athletes. Outside of professional endeavors, Jonny enjoys spending time with his family, engaging in outdoor activities around the lakes, and indulging in music and film.

Education

Master of Science in Health and Sports Science, University of Memphis (2014)
Bachelor of Art in Athletic Training, University of Northern Iowa (2012)

Professional Certifications

Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), Board of Certification
Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT), Minnesota Board of Medical Practice

Achievements & Awards

Purple and Old Gold Award, University of Northern Iowa (2012)

Publications

“The Clinical Utility of the Seated Wall Angel as a Test with Scoring”

Kofoed C, Palmsten A, Diercks J, Obermeier M, Tompkins M, Chmielewski TL. The Clinical Utility of the Seated Wall Angel as a Test with Scoring. IJSPT. Published online October 2, 2024:1228-1237. doi:10.26603/001c.123512