Ainsley Rossi D.P.T., PT, OCS, is a board-certified clinical specialist in orthopedic physical therapy with certifications in advanced manual therapy techniques and dry needling. Originally trained in Australia, Dr. Rossi has 30 years of physical therapy experience in a variety of clinical settings and countries, including Australia, the United Kingdom and the USA. Dr. Rossi has also worked in academia for 15 years. Her scholarly interests include interprofessional education as part of the DPT curriculum, and the translation of foundational clinical measurement skills into contemporary practice. 

Areas of Expertise

• Orthopedics and Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy

Education

• D.P.T., Daemen University

• B.S., Physiotherapy, University of Queensland, Australia

Publications

• Rossi A, Blaustein S, Brown J, et. al. "SPINAL AND PERIPHERAL DRY NEEDLING VERSUS PERIPHERAL DRY NEEDLING ALONE AMONG INDIVIDUALS WITH A HISTORY OF LATERAL ANKLE SPRAIN: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL." International journal of sports physical therapy, 12(7), (2017) 1034-1047.
• Geist K, Bradley C, Hofman A, et. al. "Clinical Effects of Dry Needling Among Asymptomatic Individuals With Hamstring Tightness: A Randomized Controlled Trial." Journal of sport rehabilitation, 26(6), (2017) 507-517. doi: 10.1123/jsr.2016-0095

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Professional Service

• CT APTA- Nominating Committee, Chair

Memberships and Affiliations

• Member, American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
• Orthopedics Section Member, APTA

Teaching Responsibilities

• Foundational PT Skills
• Therapeutic Modalities
• Musculoskeletal I and III