Jesse H. Ham, MPT, CMP
Jesse joined Black Hills Orthopedic and Spine Center in 2004. A native of Rapid City and graduate of Rapid City Central High School, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and his Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy from the University of South Dakota.
Jesse trained in the treatment and splinting of upper extremity injuries and co-developed the BHOSC Golf Program "Take 15 for 18." He is a practitioner trained in the Postural Restoration Institute
http://posturalrestoration.com/ and Mulligan Concepts
(http://www.bmulligan.com) for individualized treatment of neuro-musculoskeletal injuries of the spine, joints, and soft tissue.
Clinical Interests
- Multiple-joint movement patterns focused on treating root vs. symptoms of pain and dysfunction in the:
- Cervical Spine
- Thoracic Spine
- Lumbar Spine
- SI joint
- Upper and Lower extremities
- Multi-disciplinary, integrated approach to treatment of head, neck, and upper quarter pain and dysfunction
- Mobilization with functional movement focus
- Golf, basketball, and other recreational activity injury or post-surgical rehabilitation
- Weight lifting and weight management strategies incorporated into rehabilitation processes
Education & Specialized Training
- Master of Science – Physical Therapy, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD
- Bachelor of Science – Interdisciplinary Science, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, Rapid City, SD
- Specialized Training
- Cervico-Cranio-Mandibular Restoration - Ron Hruska, MPA, PT, Postural Restoration Institute
- Advanced Integration - Ron Hruska, MPA, PT, Postural Restoration Institute
- Impingement and Instability - Ron Hruska, MPA, PT, Postural Restoration Institute
- Postural Respiration - Ron Hruska, MPA, PT, Postural Restoration Institute
- Myokinematic Restoration - Ron Hruska, MPA, PT, Postural Restoration Institute
- CMP-Certified Mulligan Practitioner - Mulligan Concept
- Concept Mobilization with Movement Advanced Course - Mulligan
- Concept Mobilization with Movement Upper Quadrant - Mulligan
- Concept Mobilization with Movement Lower Quadrant - Mulligan
- Concept Mobilization with Movement Introductory Course - Mulligan Concept
- Focus on Splinting - Barry Poole, OTR/L, C.H.T
- Hypermobility and Instability - Stanley Paris-PhD, PT
State Licensure