Michael Nieraeth

Michael Nieraeth

Michael received his B.A. in Integrative Biology from UC Berkeley and Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from NYU.  He is a board certified Orthopedic Specialist and Sports Specialist.  He did his orthopedic residency at Kaiser Permanente and sports residency at USC.  He currently teaches 1st year students in the USC physical therapy department and is a lead mentor for the USC Sports Residency.  In free time he is usually with family, playing soccer or traveling.  He likes treating and analyzing movement for athletes of all levels.

Share 3 fun facts about you! :)

1. Big family- Mom is 1 of 11 and dad 1 of 5

2. 6 different nationalities

3. I have traveled to the last 2 mens soccer world cups

What's your physical therapy philosophy?

I like to analyze peoples movement patterns, work on deficit and then continue to reload their bodies