Lindsay Lavato, DPT - Clinical Director, Lusby

Education:

  • Daemen College
    Amherst, NY
    Physical Therapy
    Doctorate of Physical Therapy
    2005-2007
  • Daemen College
    Amherst, NY
    Bachelor of Natural Science
    Physical Therapy
    2001-2005

Licensure Information:

  • State of Maryland
    Board of Physical Therapy Examiners #22300

Employment and Positions Held:

  • 2009-Present: Lead Physical Therapist
    Gateau Physical Therapy
  • 2007-2009: Staff Physical Therapist
    Gateau Physical Therapy
  • 2005-2007: Physical Therapy Technician
  • Buffalo Medical Group
    Williamsville, NY

Non-Peer-Reviewed Presentations:

  • 2006: Back (Lavato), L., Kraft, M. Correlation Between Performance on the Standardized Walking Obstacle Course (SWOC) and Established Measures of Lower Extremity Range of Motion and the Quality of Life for Children/Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy. Daemen College
  • 2006: Back (Lavato), L., Bhaidani, T. Physical Therapy Rehabilitation for Bell's Palsy. Poster Presentation, Daemen College

Research Activity:

  • 2006: Back (Lavato), L., Kraft, M. Correlation Between Performance on the Standardized Walking Obstacle Course (SWOC) and Established Measures of Lower Extremity Range of Motion and the Quality of Life for Children/Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy. Daemen College. Dissertation

Other Scholarly Products:

  • 2004: Book Contributor. Delmar Cengage Learning. Writing for the Health Professions. (Terryberry, K)

Professional and Community Involvement:

  • 2007-Present: Member American Physical Therapy Association, Orthopedics and Women's Health sections
  • 2007-Present: Member Maryland Physical Therapy Association
  • 2004-2007: Member Student American Physical Therapy Association

Continuing Education:

  • January 27-28, 2018: Applied Techniques of Manual Therapy: Building Better Balance, Great Lakes Seminars, Patrick Hoban, PT, MS, ATC, FF-CIMT, Baltimore, MD.
  • October 21, 2017: Emerging Concepts in Orthopedic Surgery, AAMC, Jeffrey Gelfand, MD and Daniel Radziniak, MD. Annapolis, MD.
  • May 18 ,2017: Strength Training & Exercise Prescription for Older Adults: Successfully Manage Orthopedic and Chronic Diseases, PESI Rehab, Jamie Miner, PT, DPT, GCS, Silver Spring, MD.
  • February 18, 2017: Manual Therapy Approach to Treatment of Headache, Great Lakes Seminars, Patrick Hoban, PT, MS, ATC, FF-CIMT, Baltimore, MD.
  • December 2015: Rehab of Post-Surgical Orthopedic Patient - Procedures of the Spine.
  • December 17, 2015: Kinesiotaping Redefined. Baltimore, MD.
  • September 20-21, 2014: Functional Strength: An Updated Approach to Exercising Our Patients, Great Lakes Seminars, Patrick Hoban, PT, MS, ATC, FF-CIMT, Baltimore, MD.
  • January 25-26, 2014: Differential Diagnosis and Medical Screening Made Easy, Great Lakes Seminars, Patrick Hoban, PT, MS, ATC, FF-CIMT, Washington D.C.
  • November 9, 2012: Functional Testing and Skilled Documentation in Geriatric Therapy: Cross Country Education, Andrea Perrea, PT, MPT, DHS, DCS, CSCS
  • November 3-4, 2012: Applied Techniques of Manual Therapy: Treatment of Common Extremity Dysfunction through Mobilization, Great Lakes Seminars - Patrick Hoban, PT, MS, ATC, FF-CIMT, Baltimore, MD
  • September 29-30, 2012: Comprehensive Treatment of the Foot and Ankle: Great Lakes Seminars - Brandon Lorenz, PT, MPT, CIMT, Catonsville, MD
  • January 19-22, 2012:Visceral Manipulation: Abdomen I, Barrell Institute, Ron Mariotti, NI, BI-D, Washington, D.C.
  • December 8, 2011: Therapeutic Yoga:Bridging Ancient Practices with Traditional Therapy Techniques, Cross Country Education, Julie Whitmeck, OTR/L, CYT, Baltimore, MD
  • January, 22-23, 2011: Comprehensive Treatment of the Knee, Scott Braje, PT, MPT, CIMT, CSCS, Great Lake Seminars, Glen Burnie, MD
  • October 9-10 2010: Applied Techniques of Manual Therapy - Treatment of the Lumbar Complex (Great Lakes Seminars - Cheryl Hancock PT, DPT, MSPT, CSTS, AT) Washington, DC
  • September 22 2010: Documentation and the PTA (APTA of Maryland - Linda Horn, PT, DScPT, MHS, NCS) Arnold, MD
  • September 11-12 2010: Applied Techniques of Manual Therapy - Mobilization of the Cervical and Thoracic Spine and Ribs (Great Lakes Seminars - Patrick Hoban PT, MS, ATC, FF-CIMT) Annapolis, MD
  • March 5-6 2010: APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program (Laura Schmitt PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, ATC) University of Delaware
  • November 21-22 2009: Applied Techniques of Manual Therapy - A Clinical Approach to Myofascial Technique (Great Lakes Seminars - Martin Systema PT, MSPT, OMPT, FAAOMPT, CIMT) Baltimore, MD
  • October 8, 2009: Assessing and Treating Progressive Neurological Diseases (Cross Country Education - Stuart Blatt MA, PT, PhD) Baltimore, MD
  • September 9 2009: Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation: From Diagnosis to Treatment (APTA of Maryland - Karla Trotta, PT) Leonardtown, MD
  • April 18-19, 2009: Pregnancy and Post-partum: Clinical Highlights (Prometheus Group - Hollis Herman DPT, PT, OCS, BCIA-PMDB) Annapolis, MD
  • Feb 28-March 1 2009: Applied Techniques of Manual Therapy - The Basics of Sacroiliac Mobilization (Great Lakes Seminars - David Myers PT, DPT, OCS, ATC, CIMT) Baltimore, MD
  • March 7-9 2008: Female Pelvic Floor Function, Dysfunction, and Treatment - Level 1 (Prometheus Group - Hollis Herman DPT, PT, OCS, BCIA-PMDB and Kathe Wallace PT, BCIA-PMDB) New York, NY