An Introduction Kinesio tape, first introduced to the world during the 1988 Summer Olympics, has steadily gained popularity over the years. Its initial introduction to the U.S. occurred in March…
04 Sep
Author: Ian McVay
Ian McVay graduated PTA school in 2015 with Honors, and has since treated a variety of patient populations in Colorado, California, and Oregon. Working as a Director of Rehab for multiple facilities in Colorado, Ian developed his skill with outpatient, neurologic, dementia, post op and subacute populations. While working hand in hand with therapists and spinal surgeons in San Diego, Ian worked with his patients to exhaust all avenues of conservative care prior to surgery or other invasive options such as injections. Ian served in the US Navy submarine force as a torpedoman for 5 years where he developed the drive for excellence which is seen in each treatment and patient interaction. Ian began working at IPA Physio Portland in 2021, and dove headfirst into the world of Functional Manual Therapy® (FMT). Ian successfully passed with the first group of PTAs testing for CAFMT, achieving a cumulative score of 95.875% (Distinction). He has additional certifications used extensively at IPA Physio Portland including Certified Laser Therapist, Myofascial Decompression Certified, Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner, Credentialed Clinical Instructor, and Certified Assistant in Functional Manual Therapy.
