Ron Bybee, DPT, OCS, Dip MDT
Director of Professional Development and Research
Ron is a licensed physical therapist and advanced McKenzie
practitioner. Ron was the first physical therapist in the country
to earn a McKenzie Diploma while studying directly under Robin
McKenzie in New Zealand. Ron is retired faculty from UTEP,
SWTS and the McKenzie Institute and directs the clinical
residency program.
Specialties
McKenzie certification in orthopedic care for the spine and extremities.
Credentialed in Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment of Spine and Extremities
APTA Clinical Instructor
Clinical Coordinator for Clinical Education (CCCE)
Education & Professional Certification
University of Southern California Los Angeles, California, Physical Therapy B.S. June 1968
University of Southern California Los Angeles, California, Certificate in Physical Therapy June 1968
University of Southern California Los Angeles, California, Physical Therapy M.S. August 1980
University of Southern California Los Angeles, California, Certificate of Specialization in Musculoskeletal Disorders August 1980
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions Provo, Utah, Doctor of Physical Therapy, August 2002
Professional Affiliations
Diplomate, McKenzie Institute International-December 1990
Faculty, US and International McKenzie Institutes-December 1990-present
Diplomate, American Board of Physical Therapy-June 2001
Specialties, Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Fluent in Spanish, certified by US Government-1970 testing at the diplomatic level
Personal Interest
I enjoy spending time with my family (wife, three children, and ten grandchildren) and serving in church-related activities. My wife, Ricki, and I enjoy collecting Mexican and American Indian pottery.
Personal Quote/Philosophy
Learning is a life-long process which must never cease if we are to remain relevant and effective in our various roles. I chose healthcare as a profession to serve others which relates closely to my religious beliefs that we should be about caring for others in every aspect of our lives.
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