NAIOMT

Dr. Lehr currently holds the faculty rank of associate professor at Messiah University, where he teaches human movement and musculoskeletal management in their entry level DPT program. His research interests include clinical reasoning for musculoskeletal management, foot and ankle management and injury risk, and has 29 peer reviewed scholarly products over his career. He has been primary investigator on over 70% of the studies he has been involved in and has incorporated his findings into his teachings within the curriculum and continuing education events. In addition, he has been lead instructor for 41 post-professional continuing education events at the state, regional, national, and international level. Most recently, He was recognized as a Fellow in Manual Therapy by AAOMPT in October 2021, In August 2020, he graduated with his Doctor of Science with a concentration in orthopedic manual therapy from Andrew’s University after defending his dissertation titled: “Comparison of Two Manual Therapy Techniques on the Short-term Impact on Ankle Dorsiflexion and Single limb Balance Performance: Clinical Implications on Injury Risk for Lateral Ankle Sprains in Collegiate Athletes”. In 2019 and 2017, he earned manual therapy certifications through NAIOMT. He was also appointed to the Specialty Academy of Content Experts in 2009, where he served for two terms. In 2006, the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties recognized him as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist. From 2009-2014, he served as an orthopedic residency instructor and mentor. In 2008, Temple University awarded him the Doctor of Physical Therapy. He earned his entry-level Master’s in Physical Therapy in 1999, after completing his Bachelor’s in Health Science from Lock Haven University in 1995. He has been a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the NSCA since 1999. In addition to an extensive orthopedic and sports medicine background in a variety of patient populations, Mike has had experience providing physical therapy on the PGA and LPGA Tours. In March of 2012, he worked with a Major League Baseball (MLB) organization by administering fundamental movement tests as part of an injury prevention initiative at spring training. Dr. Lehr has served in the capacity of consultant to individual professional athletes and performing artists, including the Rockettes medical staff, and a quarterback from the NFL. He has served as primary investigator in the area of fundamental movement testing and injury prediction, where he spear-headed a collaborative research project with the Olympic USA Field Hockey team." His mission is built upon a commitment to lifelong learning and serving his students and the patients they serve.