Joseph Hribick ’09, DPT ’11

Dr. Joseph Hribick is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy at Lebanon Valley College. He is an alumnus of Lebanon Valley College and received his Bachelor of Health Science (B.S.) in 2009 and Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) in 2011. He earned his Certified Manual Physical Therapist (CMPT) designation in 2017 and his Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT) designation from NAIOMT in 2020. In 2021, he earned the designation as a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy. His research interests include investigating the utilization and perception of manual physical therapy, effects of manual therapy on shoulder pain, and reducing fall risk in the older adult population.

Peer Reviewed Presentations:

Hribick JR, Behm J, Fink ML. Manual Therapy for the Upper Extremity for Occupational Therapists. Session presented at the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, September 2024; Erie, PA.

Hribick JR, Fink ML, Bloch A, Clouser R, Noga A, Strawser B, Weltner E. General Public’s Understanding and Perceptions of Manual Therapy across Professions. Poster presented at the American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, February 2023; San Diego, CA. (Orthopaedics/Health Services Section)

Hribick JR, Fink ML Instant Results: Manual Therapy for the Upper Extremity.  Educational Session (3 hours) presented at the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, November 2014; King of Prussia, PA.

Hribick JR, Fink ML, Lehr ME, Cummings BK, Pipkin MA, Szigethy JT. Evaluation of a Manual Scapular Mobilization Technique: A Reliability Study. Poster presented at the APTA of Maryland Fall Chapter Meeting, November 2012; Baltimore, MD.

Hribick JR, Fink ML, Lehr ME, Cummings BE, Pipkin MA, Szigethy JT. Evaluation of a Manual Therapy Technique versus Clinical Device for Scapular Mobilization: A Reliability and Validity Study. Poster presented at the Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, October 2011; Valley Forge, PA.

Hribick JR, Fink ML, Lehr ME, Cummings BE, Hribick JR, Pipkin MA, Szigethy JT. Evaluation of a Manual Therapy Technique versus Clinical Device for Scapular Mobilization: A Reliability and Validity Study. Poster presented at the Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association meeting, Lebanon Valley College, January 2011; Annville, PA.

Book:

Hribick JR, Madden C, Hinnerschitz DT, Dulak A. Back to Normal. North Charleston, SC: CreateSpace, 2016. Print.

Recent Non-Peer Reviewed Presentations and Educational Courses:

Hribick JR, Prall J. We’ve Got Your Back: How to Apply the Most Current Low Back Pain Clinical Practice Guidelines to Improve Your Patient Outcomes. Educational Presentation at the American Physical Therapy Association Pennsylvania South Central District Meeting. September 2024; Annville, PA

Hribick JR. The Role of Physical Therapists in the Current Healthcare Environment. Educational Presentation at Elizabethtown College’s Physician Assistant Program. September 2024; Elizabethtown, PA

Hribick JR. United States Armed Forces Combat Medic Training . June 2024. Fort Indiantown Gap, PA

Hribick JR. Upper Quadrant Integration for Physical Therapists. Pearl Institute of Manual Therapy. June 2024; Fresno, CA.

Hribick JR. The 5 Minute Miracle: Manual Therapy to Achieve Instant Results for PTs & Private Practice Owners. Breakthrough Manual Therapy Courses, May 2024; Harrisburg, PA

Hribick JR. Knee Pain Workshop, March 2024; Harrisburg, PA.

Hribick JR. Manual Therapy for the Lumbopelvic Region for Physical Therapists. Pearl Institute of Manual Therapy. May 2024; Harrisburg, PA.

Hribick JR. Upper Quadrant Integration for Physical Therapists. Pearl Institute of Manual Therapy. January 2024; Harrisburg, PA.

Hribick JR, Frenick JF, Benson AC, Strock AN, Venios Z, Malay O. Immediate Effects of Thoracic Mobilization on TUG Scores in Community Dwelling Older Adults. Poster presented at the Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association meeting, Lebanon Valley College, December 2023; Annville, PA.

Hribick JR. Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Pain Workshop, December 2023; Harrisburg, PA.

Hribick JR. Manual Therapy for the Lumbopelvic Region for Physical Therapists. Pearl Institute of Manual Therapy. November 2023; Fresno, CA.

Hribick JR. Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Pain Workshop, October 2023; Harrisburg, PA.

Hribick JR. Advanced Manual Therapy for the Lower Quadrant. Pearl Institute of Manual Therapy. September 2023; Harrisburg, PA.

Hribick JR. Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Pain Workshop, September 2023; Harrisburg, PA.

Hribick JR. Low Back Pain and Sciatica Workshop, August 2023; Harrisburg, PA.

Hribick JR. Knee Pain Workshop, July 2023; Harrisburg, PA.

Hribick JR. Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Pain Workshop, June 2023; Harrisburg, PA.

Hribick JR. Manual Therapy for the Lumbopelvic Region for Physical Therapists. Pearl Institute of Manual Therapy. May 2023; Harrisburg, PA.

Hribick JR. Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Pain Workshop, May 2023; Harrisburg, PA.

Hribick JR. Low Back Pain and Sciatica Seminar, March 2023; Jonestown, PA.

Hribick JR. Fall Screen and Prevention Workshop, March 2023; Harrisburg, PA.

Hribick JR. Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Pain Workshop, March 2023; Harrisburg, PA.

Hribick JR. Manual Therapy for the Cervicothoracic Region for Physical Therapists. Pearl Institute of Manual Therapy. February 2023; Harrisburg, PA

Hribick JR. Knee Pain Workshop, February 2023; Harrisburg, PA.

Hribick JR. Low Back Pain and Sciatica Workshop, January 2023; Harrisburg, PA.

• PHT 716 Health Promotion for Self and Society (SP22-Present)
• PHT 850 Evidenced Based/Critical Inquiry IV – Clinical Research (FA/22 – Present)
• PHT 732 Musculoskeletal II (January 2022-Present)
• PHT 632 Clinical Examination (January 2022-Present)
• PHT 840 Clinical Readiness and Review (November 2021-Present)
• PHT 728 Musculoskeletal I (August 2021-Present)
• Manual Therapy Symposium (March 2021)
• PHT 732 Musculoskeletal II (January-March 2020)
• PHT 802 Physical Therapy Administration and Management (2019-Present)
• PHT 835-01 Manual Therapy Elective (FA/15 –FA/21)
• PHT 834 Selected PT Practice Topics, Module: High Velocity Low Amplitude Thrust (FA/12 – FA/21)
• PHT 730 Professional Issue of PT Practice: G-Code Lecture (2016-Present)