Eric S. Honbo, MPT, OCS
An avid hoops player and recent 2003 New York City Marathon finisher,
Eric S. Honbo, MPT, OCS completed his undergraduate education at
the University of California, Irvine with a Bachelor's Degree in
Social Sciences (1992) and received a Master's Degree in Physical
Therapy from Western University of Health Sciences (1997). In 2003,
the American Physical Therapy Association recognized him as a Board
Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, placing him in the top
2% in his field. Like all recreational athletes, Eric has suffered
from sports injuries including multiple ankle injuries and a fractured
hand. He can truly empathize with the patient's desire to get back
out on the court and return to their preferred activity as soon
as possible. Prior to joining Athletic Physical Therapy in May of
2001, Eric worked as a clinic director for a private outpatient
practice in Encino, CA and served on the staff at Encino-Tarzana
Regional Medical Center.
In
2002 Eric assisted at the National Basketball Association Summer
Camp in Long Beach, CA by providing on-site care for players. Eric's
primary interest lies in sports medicine and spinal dysfunction.
He is a National & State Member of the American Physical Therapy
Association & Orthopedic Section as well as a Member in the
American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists.
Eric is currently taking coursework in the North American Institute
of Orthopedic Manual Therapy with the goal of attaining an advanced
manual therapy certification. He completed a yearlong Manual Therapy
certification course in 2003 and has also completed postgraduate
course work in the areas of Spinal & Pelvic Pain, Neural Mobilization,
Orthotic Therapy & Lower Quarter Biomechanics, and Updated Concepts
and Treatments of the Knee & Shoulder Girdle Dysfunctions. Outside
of evaluating & treating patients at Athletic Physical Therapy's
Westlake Village location, Eric enjoys traveling, golf, basketball,
and music. He and his wife have 2 daughters and live in Newbury
Park, CA.
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