About

Ryan Yelle, PT, DPT, OCS is a board-certified Orthopedic Specialist, having received his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Ithaca College and completed advanced training in motion analysis at the University of Rochester School of Medicine. He spent the first 13 years of his career in New York City with Professional Physical Therapy, where he was a partner and served in several clinical and operational leadership roles.

Ryan’s clinical practice is focused on both post-operative and non-surgical rehabilitation of the shoulder, hip, knee, ankle, and foot.  His special interests and training include dry needling, blood flow restriction (BFR) training, and golf medicine with advanced credentialing from the Titleist Performance Institute.

A native western New Yorker, Ryan is a lifelong Buffalo Bills and Sabres fan.  Beyond his professional life, Ryan finds enjoyment in outdoor pursuits including golf and skiing as well as traveling and spending time with his wife and two young boys.

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Ithaca College
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Clinical Science, Ithaca College

Professional Certifications

Board-Certified Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS), American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS)
Titleist Performance Institute Medical III Certified (TPI-M3)
Titleist Performance Institute Fitness III Certified (TPI-F3)
Certification in Dry Needling (Cert. DN), American Academy of Manipulative Therapy (AAMT)
Certified in Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Rehabilitation, Owens Recovery Science
Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA)

Professional Affiliations

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (AOPT)
Titleist Performance Institute (TPI)