About the Webinar

In Partnership with PBPTS

When treating elite athletes from the recovery all the way to performance, modalities become essential tools in the training room of professional sports.  In this special webinar discussion session, LightForce® is joined by Atlanta Braves physical therapist, Nick Valencia, PT, DPT, OCS, and Seattle Mariners physical therapist, Ryan Bitzel, MPT, as they examine the go-to modalities used to treat the professional athlete.

Walking through treatment methods for the acute and subacute phases of injuries on to prehab, post workout, and performance, this webinar examines the use of current modalities for a variety of treatment applications.

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Speakers

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Dr. Nick Valencia, PT, DPT, OCS

Performance Therapist, Phoenix Suns

Dr. Nick Valencia, PT, DPT, OCS, received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from The University of Texas at El Paso. He worked as a physical therapist for the Atlanta Braves for 8 years before moving to the Phoenix Suns in 2025.

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Dr. Ryan Bitzel, MPT

Former Physical Therapist for the Seattle Mariners

Dr. Ryan Bitzel received his bachelor’s degree in Biology-Pre-Physical Therapy from Walsh University in 2004. He then went on to earn a masters degree in Physical Therapy from the Walsh University in 2006.

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Dr. Mark Callanen, PT, DPT, OCS

Director of Clinical Education at Enovis

Dr. Mark Callanen has been with Chattanooga since 2020, serving as the Director of Clinical Education. He has been a PT since 1999 and board certified OCS by the APTA since 2003.