Christina Bentrewicz, PT, DPT, OCS emeritus, is the Director of Clinical Excellence at Ivy Rehab, where she also oversees the organization’s residency and fellowship programs. With more than 20 years of experience, Bentrewicz has dedicated the last 10 years to clinical quality, continuing education, and clinician development. She previously served as the Director of the Ivy HSS Orthopedic Residency for three years, leading it through accreditation and establishing it as a premier training ground for specialists. Bentrewicz remains a passionate advocate for advancing the profession through mentorship and high-standard clinical education, and she is dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence and empowering clinicians to deliver superior patient outcomes.
Christina Bentrewicz, PT, DPT, OCS
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Running Injury Prevention Starts With Gait Mechanics
Most running injuries don’t start with one dramatic misstep. They tend to build quietly over… [READ MORE]
Common Sports Injuries From Overuse & How PT Helps
Most sports injuries don’t arrive with fireworks and a dramatic slow‑motion replay. They show up… [READ MORE]
How Physical Therapy Improves Mobility Without Pain
Pain and stiffness have a subtle way of shrinking your world. One day, you are… [READ MORE]
Dynamic Stretching for Injury Prevention at Any Age
If your body feels stiff before you even start moving, your warm-up may be missing… [READ MORE]
Physical Therapy After Surgery: Recover Safely
Surgery is a big milestone, but it is not the finish line. It is the… [READ MORE]
Why Joint Alignment Matters for Injury Prevention
Your body is remarkably good at adapting. The downside? It will also adapt to poor… [READ MORE]
Anti-Gravity Treadmill Therapy: Who It Helps
When every step feels like a negotiation with your knee, hip, or ankle, recovery can… [READ MORE]
Setting Movement Goals With Help From Physical Therapy
Most fitness goals fail for one simple reason: they ignore how the body actually moves. … [READ MORE]
How Physical Therapy Improves Balance and Stability
Balance problems have a way of sneaking into daily life. One moment you’re walking confidently… [READ MORE]
TMJ Disorder: Signs, Causes & PT Treatment Options
Jaw pain has a way of showing up at the worst possible moments. A simple… [READ MORE]
Cervicogenic Headaches: When Neck Dysfunction Is the Cause
Headaches can come from many sources, but sometimes the real troublemaker is a stiff or… [READ MORE]
Forward Head Posture and Chronic Neck Tension
Neck tension rarely shows up overnight. More often, it sneaks in quietly. A little stiffness… [READ MORE]
Manual Therapy for Cervical Spine Dysfunction
Neck pain and stiffness are incredibly common, especially for active adults, desk workers, athletes, and… [READ MORE]
Dry Needling for Jaw and Neck Muscle Tension
Jaw clenching, neck tightness, and postural strain have a way of sneaking into daily life.… [READ MORE]
TMJ Headache vs. Migraine: How to Tell the Difference
Headaches that show up in the temples, face, or jaw can be surprisingly tricky. One… [READ MORE]
What Is a Running Gait Analysis? What Runners Should Expect
Running seems simple. One foot in front of the other, a little fresh air, maybe… [READ MORE]
Overstriding in Running: How It Affects Your Hips and Knees
Running should feel smooth, efficient, and maybe even a little effortless on a good day.… [READ MORE]
Hip Stability vs. Hip Strength: What Runners Really Need
Strong hips matter for runners. That part isn’t controversial. But here’s where things get interesting:… [READ MORE]
Glute Strengthening with PT
The glutes do a lot of heavy lifting, literally and figuratively. They power your steps,… [READ MORE]
Is Being a Quad-Dominant Runner a Bad Thing?
Many runners notice their quads hurt after running or feel unusually sore compared to the… [READ MORE]
6 Signs of a Weak Core & How to Fix It
A weak core can affect much more than ab strength. It can quietly influence posture,… [READ MORE]
Why Are My Hamstrings So Tight?
Tight hamstrings are common, but they’re not always just a flexibility issue. If stretching were… [READ MORE]
Scapular Dyskinesis: The Hidden Cause of Shoulder Pain
Scapular dyskinesis is a change in how the shoulder blade moves or rests during arm… [READ MORE]
Foot Pronation vs. Supination: What It Means for Your Body
When we talk about foot pronation vs. supination, we’re really describing how your foot rolls… [READ MORE]
Muscle Compensation Patterns After Injury
After an injury, the body gets a little… creative—and it does so for a good… [READ MORE]
Mobility vs. Stability: Why You Need to Train Both
Mobility and stability are both essential for healthy movement, but they play very different roles… [READ MORE]
From Clinic to Paralympics: One Physical Therapy Volunteer’s Unforgettable Journey
Most physical therapy volunteer work happens close to home. Ivy Rehab therapist Jenny Duong took… [READ MORE]
