Chris Gettle, DPT, OCS
Specialization: General orthopedics, Spine, Hip/Knee total joint replacements, Shoulder, Balance disorders, Sports injuries
Chris grew up in rural central Pennsylvania and attended Penn State University for his undergraduate degree majoring in Kinesiology (movement science) and minoring in biology in 2013. He moved to Virginia to earn his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University in 2016. Chris loved Virginia so much he decided to stay after graduation and has worked in outpatient orthopedics for the previous 5 years. Chris furthered his education, obtaining his board certification in Orthopedics (OCS) through the American Physical Therapy Association in 2019. He also has interests in clinical education previously serving as the Site Coordinator of Clinical Education for the rehabilitation department at UVA Culpeper Hospital and is currently an APTA certified clinical instructor.
Chris uses an evidence-based approach to treatment sessions to achieve individualized patient goals and improve quality of life. Chris’s treatment interests include injury prevention, movement retraining, spinal pathologies, joint replacements, hip, knee, and shoulder injuries.
Chris resides in Charlottesville and enjoys exercising, being actively involved at his church, traveling, watching Penn State Football, and spending time with his wife and son.
Email: chrisg@acacpt.com