Staff

Ian A. Novotny PT, DPT

Ian A. Novotny, PT, DPT received his Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Whittier College in Whittier, California and his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His research on health policy and cost for the treatment of low back dysfunction has been presented nationally and received recognition as the most outstanding platform presentation for the Health Policy Section at the American Physical Therapy Association’s annual conference in 2004.

He has participated in National Institutes of Health research grant projects for Shoulder Dysfunction in Patients with Spinal Cord Injuries Who Use a Manual Wheelchair at Magee Rehabilitation Hospital and Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center. Ian has taught advanced practitioner certification courses in physical agents and modalities. He has practiced in numerous settings including outpatient orthopedics, in-patient spinal cord injury, acute care, pathokinesiology research, and is the current co-owner of BACK 2 HEALTH PHYSICAL THERAPY.

Vladislav Shut PT, DPT, MS, ATC, CSCS

Vladislav Shut, PT, DPT, MS, ATC, CSCS received his Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training/Sports Medicine from Westchester University in Westchester, Pennsylvania, his Master of Science in Athletic Training/Sports Medicine from California University of Pennsylvania in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was the director of Strength Training Incorporated (STI), an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Vladislav has worked with professional athletes for the Arizona Rattlers (Arena Football), Arizona Diamondbacks, and Arizona Cardinals as well as the elderly in home health, military personnel in the United States Coast Guard, and children with orthopedic and neurological conditions. Through his clinical residencies, didactic studies, and experience in orthopedics, sports medicine, strength and conditioning, neurology, acute care, and manual therapy he has developed his style of eclectic physical therapy. He is the current co-owner of BACK 2 HEALTH PHYSICAL THERAPY.

Michael S. Rose, PT, DPT

Michael S. Rose, PT, DPT received his Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology, Bachelors of Arts in Biology, and his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California. Through his clinical residencies, Michael has worked in numerous out-patient physical therapy practices and pediatric clinics as well as working at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center with patients suffering from spinal cord injury and California Medical Center working with patients following motor vehicle accidents, gunshot wounds, various surgeries and other acute trauma. Michael has worked with collegiate athletes as an Athletic Trainer for the USC Men’s Basketball team as well as with teenagers in the NBA All-Star Jam Session Invitational and women in the Lingerie Football League. Additionally, as a Patient Liaison for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Michael was responsible for speaking with pancreatic cancer patients and providing them with information ranging from diet and nutrition and pain management to end-of-life care. Michael is now currently a full-time physical therapist for BACK 2 HEALTH PHYSICAL THERAPY.