Body Parts
Back & Neck
Elbow
Foot & Ankle
Hip
Knee
Shoulder
Sports Medicine
Blood Flow Restriction (BFR)
Cupping
Dry Needling
Kinesio-taping
Manual Therapy
Pediatric Orthopedics
Baseball / Softball
Basketball
Football and Rugby
Golf
Gymnastics
Running
Skating / Hockey
Soccer
Strength Training
Swimming
Tennis / Pickleball
Nikolas is a sports residency-trained physical therapist at the Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush Chicago location. He serves as faculty and mentor in the sports and orthopedic residency programs, directs the Shoulder Special Interest Program, and is a clinical instructor for students. Nikolas's comprehensive approach to rehabilitation centers on the patient’s goals and promotes a healthy lifestyle beyond recovery.
He earned his Bachelor of Science in Physiological Sciences and Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Marquette University. Nikolas furthered his education with a sports residency program at Ochsner Health in New Orleans, LA. He has a special interest in treating overhead throwing athletes, particularly those with complex shoulder and elbow conditions.
Nikolas enjoys working with all patients and athletes, striving to support their long-term health and performance goals.
Chicago
1611 W. Harrison St., Chicago, IL 60612
Undergraduate Degree
Physiological Sciences, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI
Doctorate
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI
Residency
Sports Physical Therapy Residency,
Ochsner Health, New Orleans, LA
Professional Certifications
Board Certified Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy
APTA, TPI