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Melodie Kondratek, P.T., M.S., D.Sc.

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Title: Associate Professor - Physical Therapy
Office: 3173 Human Health Building
Phone: (248) 364-8697
Fax: (248) 364-8660
E-mail: [email protected]

Educational Background: 
DScPT (Physical Therapy); Oakland University; Physical Therapy Program
Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy certificate; Oakland University; Physical Therapy Program
MS (Physical Therapy); Oakland University; Physical Therapy Program
BS (Physical Therapy); Wayne State University

Teaching Interests:
Differential Diagnosis: Physical Therapist Screening Organ Systems for Medical Referral
Pediatric Physical Therapy: Examination and Interventions
Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Examination and Interventions: Extremities Research
Youth Mental Health First Aid

Research/Scholarship:
Dr. Kondratek has published work related to spinal mobility and children; orthopedic interventions for adults and children; and physical therapy intervention following orthopedic surgery. Her current work is focused on spinal mobility of adolescents; physical therapy management of hip dysplasia in young adults; and biking post-stroke. 


Professional Affiliations: 
American Physical Therapy Association (Member of Pediatric, Orthopedic and Education Sections)
Michigan Physical Therapy Association
Orthopedic Spine and Sports Therapy-Auburn Hill
Mental Health First Aide-USA


Personal Interests: 
Music, reading, travel 

School of Health Sciences

Academic Advising
3070 Human Health Building
433 Meadow Brook Road
Rochester, MI 48309-4452
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(248) 370-2369


Dean's Office
Human Health Building
(248) 370-3562
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