Abigail Misenheimer, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC

Physical Therapy

Director of Sports Physical Therapy Residency , Director of Special Interest Programs

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About Abigail Misenheimer

Body Parts

Foot & Ankle

Knee

Shoulder

Sports Medicine

Specializations

Active Release Technique

Blood Flow Restriction (BFR)

Cupping

Dry Needling

Graston

Kinesio-taping

Manual Therapy

Pediatric Orthopedics

Activity Expertise

Basketball

CrossFit

Cycling

Dancing

Football and Rugby

Gymnastics

Running

Soccer

Strength Training

Swimming

Biography

Abbey Misenheimer is the Sports Physical Therapy Residency Director at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and leads the Special Interest Program for in-house continuing education. 

A North Carolina native, Abbey earned her undergraduate degree in Exercise and Sports Science with a concentration in Athletic Training from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She earned a postgraduate degree to become a Doctor of Physical Therapy at Emory University, with advanced training in Pilates, Dry Needling (Level I), Strength and Conditioning, and Manual Therapy. Abbey's experience includes an internship at the Atlanta Ballet and a Sports Physical Therapy Residency at the University of Miami (FL), where she worked with the Miami Hurricanes Football team and in the Lennar Foundation Medical Center PT department.  

Abbey is always excited to share her passion for evidence-based practice with residents and patients. In her free time, she enjoys exploring new restaurants, running by the water, and attending White Sox games. 

Office Locations

Chicago

1611 W. Harrison St., Chicago, IL 60612

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Education / Certifications

Undergraduate Degree
Bachelors in Exercise Science – Athletic Training, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC  

Doctorate
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 

Residency or Fellowship
Sports Physical Therapy Residency, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL 

Professional Certifications

Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy 

APTA Clinical Instructor 

Pilates Mat Level I Certified through Polestar      

Professional Affiliations

American Physical Therapy Association  

American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy   

  • CSM Content Programming Committee Member 

  • Social Media, Education Subcommittee Lead within the Specialization Committee 

National Athletic Trainers’ Association   

Performing Arts Medicine Association