{"id":182,"date":"2018-12-05T20:49:33","date_gmt":"2018-12-05T20:49:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pt-residencies.rehab.washington.edu\/orthopedic\/?p=182"},"modified":"2026-02-20T22:58:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T22:58:22","slug":"clinical-partners","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pt-residencies.rehab.washington.edu\/orthopedic\/clinical-partners\/","title":{"rendered":"Clinical Partners"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irgpt.com\/locations\/seattle-ballard\"><span style=\"color: #000080\">\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-474\" src=\"https:\/\/pt-residencies.rehab.washington.edu\/orthopedic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/IRG-LOGO-300x129.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pt-residencies.rehab.washington.edu\/orthopedic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/IRG-LOGO-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/pt-residencies.rehab.washington.edu\/orthopedic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/IRG-LOGO-375x161.png 375w, https:\/\/pt-residencies.rehab.washington.edu\/orthopedic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/IRG-LOGO.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-237 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/pt-residencies.rehab.washington.edu\/orthopedic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/03\/208069_201102763262860_7336608_n-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"334\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pt-residencies.rehab.washington.edu\/orthopedic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/03\/208069_201102763262860_7336608_n-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pt-residencies.rehab.washington.edu\/orthopedic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/03\/208069_201102763262860_7336608_n-375x251.jpg 375w, https:\/\/pt-residencies.rehab.washington.edu\/orthopedic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/03\/208069_201102763262860_7336608_n.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 334px) 100vw, 334px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-245\" src=\"https:\/\/pt-residencies.rehab.washington.edu\/orthopedic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/03\/52592407_2310045115701937_2594390246577668096_n-300x141.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"440\" height=\"207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pt-residencies.rehab.washington.edu\/orthopedic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/03\/52592407_2310045115701937_2594390246577668096_n-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pt-residencies.rehab.washington.edu\/orthopedic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/03\/52592407_2310045115701937_2594390246577668096_n-768x361.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pt-residencies.rehab.washington.edu\/orthopedic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/03\/52592407_2310045115701937_2594390246577668096_n-375x176.jpg 375w, https:\/\/pt-residencies.rehab.washington.edu\/orthopedic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/03\/52592407_2310045115701937_2594390246577668096_n-750x353.jpg 750w, https:\/\/pt-residencies.rehab.washington.edu\/orthopedic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/03\/52592407_2310045115701937_2594390246577668096_n.jpg 782w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"Z26q7c UK95Uc\" data-content-feature=\"1\" data-sokoban-feature=\"nke7rc\">\n<div class=\"VwiC3b yXK7lf MUxGbd yDYNvb lyLwlc lEBKkf\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>At IRG Physical &amp; Hand Therapy \u2013 Ballard, you will find a unique approach to physical and hand therapy, melding sports medicine with mindfulness-based therapy practice. In addition to manual therapy and exercise prescription, we provide alternative therapies and approaches that help to bridge the gap between traditional medicine and total mind-body healing with the basis of conventional medical science.<\/p>\n<p>We focus on treating the cause, not the symptom, and employ a team approach whenever possible. Our therapists start by identifying the specific tissue that is the problem and then creates progressive, individualized treatment plans to help that tissue heal to its maximum potential. Our clinic\u2019s mission is to practice patient-centered physical and occupational therapy that facilitates a person\u2019s innate healing power.<\/p>\n<p>Therapists at IRG Physical &amp; Hand Therapy \u2013 Ballard are endorsed for spinal manipulation with advanced training in respiration, postural balance, and more.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/mtipt.com\"><span style=\"color: #000080\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-473\" src=\"https:\/\/pt-residencies.rehab.washington.edu\/orthopedic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/MTI-logo-300x65.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"65\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pt-residencies.rehab.washington.edu\/orthopedic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/MTI-logo-300x65.png 300w, https:\/\/pt-residencies.rehab.washington.edu\/orthopedic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/MTI-logo.png 344w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">MTI was built on a foundation of teaching and mentorship, partnering with internationally recognized educators (including the Ola Grimsby Institute) to create a top\u2011tier environment for advancing orthopedic manual therapy skills. Their clinicians are actively involved in teaching courses locally, nationally, and internationally, continually elevating the profession through high\u2011level instruction.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\">\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">A True 1:1 Patient Care Model<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">MTI pioneered the 45\u2011minute, therapist\u2011only treatment model, intentionally avoiding high\u2011volume scheduling and the use of assistants to preserve clinical quality\u2014providing residents with the ideal environment for mastering advanced orthopedic therapy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\">\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">A Culture Driven by Mentorship &amp; Lifelong Learning<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">MTI therapists engage in ongoing professional development through specialty courses, seminars, and trainings such as Blood Flow Restriction, supported by a culture that values continuous growth<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0\u00a0 At IRG Physical &amp; Hand Therapy \u2013 Ballard, you will find a unique approach to physical and hand therapy, melding sports medicine with mindfulness-based therapy practice. 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