About

Dr. Steven McFetridge, PT, DPT, CSCS, FAAOMPT, Dip. Osteopractic, Cert. DN, Cert. SMT

Dr. Steven mcFetridge is a fellow of the American academy of orthopedic manual physical therapists. His treatment focuses on orthopedic rehabilitation and sports medicine. Dr. McFetridge is certified in intramuscular and perineural dry needling, spinal manipulative therapy, and instrument assisted soft tissue massage.  He is highly specialized in manual treatment including joint mobilization, joint manipulation and muscle energy techniques.  Movement analysis and joint by joint kinetics are stressed in his treatment approach.  Injury prevention and wellness are a cornerstone of his treatment belief.

• D.P.T. (Doctor of physical therapy)
  • Dr. McFetridge received his doctoral degree of physical therapy in 2021 from wheeling university.
• FAAOMPT (fellow of american academy of orthopedic manual physical therapists)
  • Dr. McFetridge earned the fellow (FAAOMPT) credential in 2025 after completing a Fellowship with the american academy of manipulative therapy.
  • The program involves extensive, hands-on training, mentorship, and coursework to develop advanced clinical reasoning, hands-on skills, and leadership in treating musculoskeletal disorders. After completing a program, a therapist becomes a FAAOMPT, recognized for their advanced expertise in the field. 
• C.S.C.S. (Certified strength & conditioning specialist through national strength & conditioning association)
• Dip. Osteopractic (diploma of osteopractic)
  • Dr. McFetridge attained this credential after completing a fellowship with training in dry needling, spinal manipulative therapy, as well as concussion and vestibular rehab.
• Cert. SMT (Certified in spinal manipulative therapy)
  • dr. McFetridge is certified in spinal manipulative therapy through the american academy of manipulatvie therapy. He is highly specialized in adjusting the joints within the spine and extremities.
• Cert. DN (certified dry needling specialist)
  • dr. McFetridge is a certified dry needling specialist through the american academy of manipulative therapy. He is highly specialized in treating many musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and sports-related injuries.
• TPI Medical Level 2 (Titleist performance institute)
• FMS/ functional movement system certified