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Kyle Buckham

Credentials:
  • Physical Therapist
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy
  • Sports Manual Therapist
  • Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists
pronouns: He | Him | His
locations: First Hill
year joined mti team: 2019
languages: English
offering telehealth? Yes

What Patients Think About Kyle Buckham

"helped improve the injury "

I’ve seen Kyle Buckham for over a year and he’s provided therapy for two separate injuries. In each case he has helped improved the injury and takes the time to explain the process and answer my questions. In addition, the support staff has been very friendly and helpful with appointments and billing.

- RR B

"my condition has improved greatly."

Staff is super knowledgeable and very thorough. They took the time to evaluate my condition prior to setting a treatment plan. By following the plan, my condition has improved greatly.

- Paul R

"I feel like I am well taken care of here at MTI PT First Hill!"

The staff are kind, helpful, and were able to get me on the schedule right away! The therapists are all very knowledgable about treatment modalities and movement and strength required for different sports and athletic pursuits. I feel like I am well taken care of here at MTI PT First Hill!

- Manbir S

Kyle, I cannot wait to come back and see him again now that I have had my hip replacement.

- Timothy M

Great Experience!

- Peter C

"the pain in my left shoulder is almost completely gone."

Kyle Buckham has been a pleasure to work with. His diagnosis and training program have been excellent, and the pain in my left shoulder is almost completely gone. I’m well on track to a full recovery and in fairly short order. Highly recommend!

- Schuyler C

About Kyle Buckham

Kyle is originally from Bellingham, WA and completed his undergraduate degree at Whitman College. While at Whitman, he played varsity baseball and earned a Bachelors in Biology. During his time at Whitman, Kyle yearned to find a career that combined his appreciation and aptitude for the hard sciences, with his lifelong love of sports and being active. Physical therapy proved to be a perfect match! Kyle completed the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Emory University, where he graduated in 2019 with highest honors.

Kyle strives to provide an individualized, eclectic approach to treating patients, which takes into account the unique bio-psychosocial factors that shape each patient’s life experience. His treatment approach involves utilizing advanced manual therapy techniques including soft tissue mobilization, joint mobilization, and joint manipulation to help his patient experience less pain and move better. His favorite part of therapy is providing an individualized exercise program that addresses a patient’s weaknesses and helps them reach their full physical potential. While Kyle enjoys treating patients of all activity levels and physical abilities, he is especially interested in Sport’s Rehabilitation and athletic performance. In 2020, he finished a post-graduate training program in sports physical therapy with MTI, followed by a Fellowship program in orthopedic manual physical therapy in 2021.

In his free time, Kyle enjoys playing all types of sports, lifting weights, hiking/backpacking, skiing, and biking.

Specialties
  • Sports Rehabilitation - particular interest in baseball, basketball, football, tennis, soccer, rugby, volleyball, running, hiking, Crossfit and weight lifting.
Kyle Buckham works with…
Kyle Buckham, PT, DPT, SCS
Kyle Buckham, PT, DPT, SCS
Kyle Buckham, PT, DPT, SCS
Education
  • Orthopedic Manual Therapy Fellowship, Ola Grimsby Institute, Seattle WA (2021)
  • MTI Physical Therapy Sports Residency, MTI Physical Therapy, Seattle, WA (2021)
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy, Emory University, Atlanta, GA (2019)
  • Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Whitman College, Walla Walla, WA (2014)
Certifications / Additional Training
  • Emergency Response for the Athlete (ERA) Certified
  • Immediate Care in Rugby (ICIR) Certified
  • BFR - Owen's Recovery Certified Blood Flow Restriction Therapy Practitioner
  • Cert. DN - Dry Needling Certified
  • Spinal Manipulation Endorsement
Research
  • "Effects of Open Kinetic Chain versus Closed Kinetic Chain Accessory Lifts on Lower Extremity Strength”, B. Rogozinski, K. Buckham, E. Simmons, R. Gehr, S. Geisslinger, T. Kesar, B. Reynolds.
Credentials
  • PT - Physical Therapist
  • DPT - Doctor of Physical Therapy
  • SMT - Sports Manual Therapist
  • FAAOMPT - Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists
Professional Affiliations
  • American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) - Member
    • Orthopedic section member
    • Sport section member
Favorites
  • Physical Therapy Interests: areas to treat: shoulder, knee, ankle; treatment techniques: joint manipulations, Blood Flow Restriction Training
  • Sports: basketball, flag football, tennis, spikeball, softball, skiing, hiking
  • Northwest Recreation Spot: Snoqualmie pass, Mount Baker, Mount Rainier