Derek Vraa
DPT, OCS, OSCS
“My objective for each patient is to give them the best possible care, using the best available practices helping them recover and reach their goals. Each patient is very different and because of this, every patient is treated individually to improve their unique problems”
Education
- Masters of Physical Therapy, Carroll College, Wisconsin, 1998
- Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse, 1995
- Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Regis University in Denver, Colorado, 2012
Specialized Training and Certifications
- Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist, 2007
- Extensive Post-graduate education from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) 1998
- Currently enrolled in a Fellowship training program at Regis University
Professional Memberships
- American Physical Therapy Association
- National Strength and Conditioning Association
Areas of Specialty
- Mechanical Link
- Orthopaedic Conditions
- Spinal Conditions
- Craniosacral Therapy
- Myofascial Release
- Orthotics
- TMJ
- Extremities
- Sports Programs
- Running Program
- Golf Program
- B.I.D Intensive Therapy
- Work Conditioning
- Medical Exercise
Joined PTOSI:
- 2005
Clinic Location(s)
Our Goals
Return you to function with the confidence to live an active lifestyle and to be able to control flare ups of pain with specific exercise program and other self care measures is our desired goal.
We will do our best to provide you manual therapy treatment, education and instruction in a specific exercise program to give you the tools to responsibly and confidently manage your condition.
Our Patients
“My therapist really helped me understand the nature of my injury and exactly what is wrong with my back. No other tests or doctors had done that before.”