Dr. Alberto segura, jr, Pt, clinic director
physical therapist · cyclist · musician
I thought I’d left bike racing behind but continue getting myself into trouble with duathlons, triathlons, and the odd marathon. The people I love to help range from the runner or cyclist freaking out because their event is coming up to the injured worker trying to return to baseline.
I direct my care towards helping people live the lives they want to live, and educating them on how to maintain their bodies. If that sound like the care you’re looking for, work with me in the East Village.
Dr. Alberto earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Illinois - Chicago.
He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Kinesiology from Occidental College, along with a Minor in Music. While at Oxy, he also played NCAA Division III football and helped resurrect the jazz big band, playing trombone and arranging charts for the group.
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Dr Alberto is an experienced therapist treating orthopedic and sport related complaints since 2011. As our Clinic Director, he oversees office operations, maintains relationships with sports medicine doctors, and develops partnerships with local businesses for our patients. He is an active member of the East Village Merchants Association EVIMA
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Joint mobilization, IASTM/Graston, Dry Needling, Blood-Flow Restriction, and Bike Fit
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Institute of Physical Arts: Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) effectively combines motor control theory and advanced manual skills to restore proprioceptive and kinesthetic awareness and facilitate CoreFirst® Strategies of posture and movement.
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2024 James A. Nicholas Sports Medicine Symposium: The Athletic Hip
This symposium addresses the healthcare team’s gaps in diagnosing, preventing, and treating hip injuries among athletes. It focuses on updating clinicians with the latest advancements in biomechanics, injury prevention strategies, and both surgical and non-surgical treatment options. Additionally, it aims to enhance skills in rehabilitation protocols and performance optimization, providing a multidisciplinary approach from orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, and other specialists. The goal is to improve patient outcomes and ensure the safest, most effective care for athletes.
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Blood Flow Restriction rehabilitation (BFR) is a powerful tool for improving strength, hypertrophy, and endurance changes while using very light load within a small space.
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Graston Technique (GT) therapy is an advanced form of instrument-assisted, soft tissue mobilization, which incorporates the use of six specially designed stainless steel instruments. GT therapy enables clinicians to effectively treat the adverse effects of scar tissue and fascial restrictions as well as improve and maintain optimal range of motion.
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(1) The Foot’s Connected Too…: A clinical course to help improve your knowledge of foot function and how it affects movements and forces throughout the lower half of the body.
(2) When The Feet Hits the Ground….: 2-day lab-based course designed to teach basic foot and ankle biomechanics and determine how those relationships affect lower extremity function from the great toe to the spine.
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Using Dartfish Motion Analysis software to assess patient gait patterns
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(1) Addresses specifically how to adjust the contact points of the bike to the individual variation seen within a patient.
(2) BikeFit: The Foot/Pedal Interface: In-depth, step by step, graphical process of fitting the most important contact point on the bicycle, the foot-pedal interface.
(3) Bike Fit U: Bike Fit U, the “free university” for Bike Fitters, hosted by the Philly Bike Expo: Conceived as an education program to facilitate discussions for working bike fitters as both presenters and participants through presentations, panels, and breakout sessions. Fill-in presenter for “Bike Fitting: not just for bike racers” Seminar.
https://phillybikeexpo.com/bike-fitting-not-just-for-bike-racers/
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This evidence-based symposium will bring together top clinical researchers in the field of biomechanics to discuss and debate contemporary topics related to running biomechanics, running-related injuries, and the rehabilitation of the injured runner.
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The Endurance Athlete: This program brings together an outstanding faculty of leaders in sports medicine to discuss some of the most challenging topics facing those working with athletes at all levels.
https://depaulbluedemons.com/sports/2018/7/27/sports-med-sports-medicine-home-html
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The Matheson FCE Certification Program takes place over 4 full days with 3 days of lecture combined with practice and documentation experience and culminates in students performing FCE’s in small groups with the clinical support of Internationally recognized instructors to help participants realize skills at a higher level.
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Three-day training designed for professionals who are looking to implement a workers' comp/return-to-work rehab program.
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Comprehensive training in dry needling via lab, group and self-study, and didactic discussions throughout upper extremities, lower extremities, and spine; In accordance with State of Illinois certification guidelines.
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(1) Dissection of Upper Limb and Back An in-depth review of clinically relevant anatomy of the upper extremity and back by participating in active cadaveric dissection, review of prosected specimens and focused case-centered discussion.
(2) Dissection of Lower Limb and Pelvis An in-depth review of clinically relevant anatomy of the lower extremity and pelvis by participating in active cadaveric dissection, review of prosected specimens and focused case-centered discussion.
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A comprehensive and in-depth approach to manual therapy for the cervical and thoracic spines in addition to the upper extremity.
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Dr Alberto joined us in 2023 as a lead physical therapist taking over the care for the patients and office operations of our clinic director ahead of her family leave.
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I always knew I wanted to do something in health care, but I growing up I thought it would be as an MD. I envisioned myself spending time with my patients, helping them through whatever ailed them. As I grew older and got into sports (and found various ways to get injured!), I found more and more that it wasn’t the MD’s that gave me the experience I was looking to give others, but primarily physical therapists and practitioners like them. So I pivoted and got myself on the path that led me here!
Along the way, I’ve seen quite a few different sides of physical therapy and loved almost all of it, whether it be sports injuries, work injuries, wound care (chronic and post-surgical), joint replacements, pediatrics, or finally getting rid of that pain that just keeps coming back. I love helping people understand what’s going on with their bodies, and avoid future issues.
I try to direct my care towards helping people live the lives they want to live, and educating them on how to maintain their bodies. Sometimes it’s the runner or cyclist freaking out because their event is coming up and don’t know if they can do it, or high school athlete not wanting to miss out. Sometimes it’s older folks wondering how they’re going to get around and keep living on their own. Sometimes it’s the injured worker trying to rediscover their new normal. We all end up with our own challenges, and I love helping people meet those challenges.
I look forward to helping you get back on your path!
- Dr. Alberto Segura, Jr.
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