Chris Poirier

PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, CSCS

WellesleyPerformance Physical Therapist

Chris Poirier

PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, CSCS•Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)

Chris received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Boston University and completed his Orthopaedic Residency at the MGH Institute of Health Professions (IHP). He serves as a lab instructor for the MGH IHP physical therapy program and a lecturer for both the sports and orthopaedic residencies. Chris is double Board-Certified in Orthopedics and Sports Physical Therapy as well as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist with extensive experience helping athletes recover from sports-related concussion, ACL injury, knee injuries, and post-operative procedures.

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Education

Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Boston University
Orthopaedic Residency, MGH Institute of Health Professions

Certifications

Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)
Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS)
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

Experience

Lab instructor, MGH IHP physical therapy program
Lecturer, MGH IHP sports and orthopaedic residencies
Developed return-to-sport protocols for sports-related concussion and ACL injury

Expertise

Chris understands the importance of beginning your rehab as soon as possible to optimize recovery from any concussion or ACL injury. He has extensive training and experience in concussion management for athletes experiencing neck pain, headaches, dizziness, and exercise intolerance. He has also developed return to sport protocols and exercise guidelines in both the sports-related concussion and ACL field. He understands the need to prepare athletes for the physical demands of sports as well as harnessing mental resiliencies to feel confident when getting back into competition.

Chris bridges the gap from rehabilitation to performance to maximize athletic potential. If you are seeking evidence-based treatments and individualized care, then Chris can help get you back on the field, ice, platform, or enter the ring.

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