Michael Utt, PT, DPT, OCS

Friendly physical therapist smiling in front of brick wall at North Platte PT.

When I was a junior in high school I decided on physical therapy as my future career. I initially chose PT because I thought it would be fun to work with athletes. As I went through school I realized that I enjoyed working with all types of individuals with a variety of orthopedic-related ailments. I lived the majority of my life in eastern North Dakota and am now here in Wyoming to explore what else is out here in the country and grow as an individual.

Education:

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of North Dakota
  • Bachelor of Science in General Studies with a Health Sub-Plan, University of North Dakota 

Certification/Specialized Training:

  • Advanced Topics in the Examination, Evaluation, and Treatment of the Shoulder and Knee
  • IAOM: Differential Diagnosis and Musculoskeletal Management of the Cervical Spine
  • Orthopedic Certified Specialist
  • Vestibular Certification
  • Practical Blood Flow Restriction
  • A/B VR
  • Kinetacore Dry Needling-Level 1
  • Rock Taping Certification
  • Gray Institue, CAFS 
  • Kevin Wilkes: Online and Live Certificate
  • Kinetacore Functional Dry Needling Level 2
  • Diagnosis and Management of the Thoracic Spine
  • Modern Management of the Older Adult
  • Differential Diagnosis and Musculoskeletal Management of the Foot and Ankle

Professional Membership: 

  • American Physical Therapy Association – Orthopedic Section

Hometown: Casselton, ND

Hobbies: Basketball, golf, weightlifting, hiking, and the occasional jog