Christopher Ivey
Dr. Christopher J. Ivey, PT, MPT, OCS, SCS, ATC, MS, EdD, is a board-certified orthopaedic and sports physical therapist, educator, and clinician. He currently serves as the Director of the Orthopaedic Residency Program at California State University, Long Beach, where he focuses on advancing excellence in orthopaedic physical therapy.
With more than two decades of clinical experience, Dr. Ivey continues to practice in outpatient orthopaedics and sports rehabilitation, integrating evidence-based methods to optimize functional outcomes and performance for patients and athletes alike. His professional and research interests include musculoskeletal assessment, injury prevention, rehabilitation science, and innovation in health-professions education.
- University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK, EdD—Higher Education and Leadership, 2020
- Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA, MS, Kinesiology, 2004
- Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA, MPT, Physical Therapy, 2000
- Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA, BA, Physical Education, 1996
- Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), initial certification in 2007 with recertification in 2016
- Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS), initial certification in 2007 with recertification in 2016
- Certified Athletic Trainer
