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Parley Anderson, D.P.T

Education
University of Nevada, Reno, Bachelor in Education
University of Nevada, Reno, Master in Fitness Management
University of the Pacific, Master in the Science of Physical Therapy
University of the Pacific, Doctorate of Physical Therapy

Memberships
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Nevada Physical Therapy Association (NPTA)

Interests
Parley Anderson specializes in rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries, post surgical knee, back and shoulder as well as workers compensation injuries. He is currently working on his board certification as an orthopedic clinical specialist as well as his certification in mechanical diagnosis therapy, a specialty in lumbar and cervical injury.

Parley Anderson is the President of the Nevada Physical Therapy. Anderson serves as a Chief Delegate of Nevada to the House of Delegates, the legislative division of the APTA. He used to teach at the University of Nevada, Reno. Parley currently teaches Kinesiology at the University of Nevada, Reno.

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Boyd Etter, P.T., Cert. M.D.T., O.C.S.

Education
College of St. Scholastica, Bachelor of Physical Therapy
Board Certified in Mechanical Diagnostic Therapy of the Spine through the McKenzie Institute
Orthopedics, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties

Memberships
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Nevada Physical Therapy Association (NPTA)
McKenzie Institute International
North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy

Interests
Boyd Etter specializes in spine care and orthopedics with a focus on a mechanical diagnostic model of manual therapy. He is currently pursuing a Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy as well as his Diploma in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy through the McKenzie Institute International. Boyd Etter’s educational pursuits also include Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapy (COMT). Boyd Etter is heavily involved with the APTA and NPTA.

Boyd enjoys spending time with his wife and three beautiful children. His interests include: clinical effectiveness, politics, economies, outdoor activities from camping to skiing and photography. Click here to view Boyd's Photo Gallery >>

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Michael Spevak, D.P.T., O.C.S.

Education
University of California, San Diego, Bachelor of Science in Physiology and Neuroscience
Pennsylvania State University, Slippery Rock, Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Orthopedics, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties

Memberships
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Nevada Physical Therapy Association (NPTA)

Interests
Michael Spevak specializes in orthopedics, spine, biomechanics and athletics. He has given numerous presentations to the APTA and NPTA. He is a consultant for the Cross Country Team at Galena High School. Spevak has also been a guest speaker on “Ask the Doctor” for Channel 2 News. Michael is currently teaching Kinesiology at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Michael enjoys running, basketball, nature and reading non-fiction.

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Steven Hallan, P.T., Cert. M.D.T.

Education
Royal Scottish Academy of Music, Glasgow UK, Bachelor of Art in Music Performance
University of East London, London UK, Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
Board Certified in Mechanical Diagnostic Therapy of the Spine through the McKenzie Institute

Memberships
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
McKenzie Institute International

Interests
Steven Hallan specializes in injuries and disorders of the spine. Hallan ‘s professional background includes being a Director of Physical Therapy and a Regional Services Director. He has experience with many different types of physical therapy patients: outpatient, acute, sub-acute, neurological, home health and long term residents of a SNF.

Steven enjoys hiking, running, biking and swimming as well as music of all types. He enjoys spending time with his wife and 2 dogs and 2 cats.

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Amanda Backlund, PT, DPT

  • Email: amanda@ptpnv.com

    Education
    University of Nevada, Reno, Bachelor in Health Ecology
    University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Doctor of Physical Therapy

    Memberships
    American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
    Nevada Physical Therapy Association (NTPA)

    Publications
    Landers M, Backlund A, Davenport J, et al. Postural instability in idiopathic Parkinson’s disease: discriminating fallers from non-fallers based on standardized clinical measures. Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy, 2008.

    Interests
    Amanda Backlund specializes in neurological and orthopedic physical therapy. Amanda was recently published in the Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy. Amanda is currently working on her certification in mechanical diagnosis therapy.

    Amanda is currently the Membership Chair of the Nevada Physical Therapy Association. In her free time, Amanda enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with her husband and puppy.

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