Kaarthick Mani

Dr. Kaarthick K. Mani is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT), an honor so distinguished that less than 1% practicing physical therapists in the state of Illinois can claim it.

It means he is a physical therapist who has demonstrated advanced clinical, analytic and hands-on skill in the treatment of musculoskeletal (orthopedic) disorders and is internationally recognized for his competence in the practice of manual therapy.

He is a clinical specialist in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy, specializing in the treatment of neck, thoracic and low back issues including  chronic SI joint  pain. He is also highly experienced in the treatment of hip, knee, ankle and shoulder disorders.

Today Kaarthick relies on the latest research to develop evidence-based treatment programs for each patient.

He uses a combination of joint-specific manual therapy techniques couples with therapeutic exercises and patient education to help patients achieve optimum recovery from their injury.

In addition to his career helping patients, Kaathick is involved in the advanced training of future physical therapists specializing in orthopaedic physical therapy. He mentors post-doctoral fellows through his association with Regis University and was as a clinical instructor for entry-level doctoral students from area university physical therapy programs.

Kaathick also conducts lectures and workshops in manual therapy for post-graduate physical therapists in India, UAE, and the United States. Also, he works as a visiting consultant for the Emirates Health Services (EHS), Dubai, UAE.

He is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Orthopaedic Section, the Illinois chapter of the APTA, as well as Fellow Member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT).