Chris Driedric PT, DPT, OCS, PhD

I am a physical therapist with 9+ years of work experience in the outpatient orthopedic/sports rehab and orthopedic inpatient acute care settings. In addition to being a licensed physical therapist and earning my doctorate degree in physical therapy, I have successfully completed and earned my board certified clinical specialty in orthopedic physical therapy (OCS) as well as maintaining my certified strength and conditioning specialty (CSCS).

University of Central Arkansas Physical Therapy Program 2022 – present

• Guest Lecturer
• Therapeutic Modalities and Physical Agents

Functional Movement Systems Clinician 2020 – present

• Functional Movement Systems (FMS)
• Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA)

Kinesio Taping Association 2020 – present

• Certified Kinesiotaping Practitioner (CKTP)

American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) 2019 – present

• Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy (OCS)

American Academy of Manipulative Therapy (AAMT) 2019 – present

• Certified Dry Needling Physical Therapist (Cert-DN)

National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) 2016 - present

• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) 2012 - present

• Member of the Arkansas, Orthopedic, and Sports Sections of APTA

University of the Ozarks, NCAA Division III Varsity Baseball Team 2008 - 2012

University of the Ozarks

· Academic Dean's List and Presidential Scholar (every semester) 2008 - 2012

· Baseball Academic All-Conference 2009 - 2012

· Baseball Athletic All-Conference Second Team 2010

Traveling

• Enjoy hiking, camping, and learning about different cultures

Animal Rescue

• Local animal shelter volunteer and yearly charitable donations to rescue organizations