Northwest Physical Therapy

At Northwest PT you will have a consistent relationship with one of our therapists and will not be shuffled around or treated by an aide or assistant. We pride ourselves in running on-time and working with a laser focus to help bring you the best results in the shortest amount of time possible. If you are in need of long term treatment, we will be in communication with your doctor and will regularly evaluate your progress to make sure we are on target with your plan of care. Whatever your physical therapy needs may be (recovery from an injury, strengthening after a surgery or re-training yourself from bad habits that are causing chronic pain), rest assured that our team of caring therapists will be right by your side helping you toward your personal recovery goals.

Our Staff

John Lockard, PT

John's main interests are Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and Vestibular Rehabilitation (balance problems). John is a certified WorkWell provider performing job analysis, functional capacity exams and ergonomic assessments through Atlas Ergonomics but is most passionate about collaborating with his patients’ physician to maximize their potential recovery after a tough injury. John was the proud recipient of the Government Affairs leadership award in 2013.

• B.S. Drexel University, 1970
• Certificate in Physical Therapy, University of Penn, 1974
• Orthopaedic Clinical Specialization, 1995
• Certification in Vestibular Therapy, 2005
• PT - Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital, 1974 - 1978
• Director of PT - Germantown Hospital, 1978 - 1982
• Owner, Northwest Physical Therapy, 1982 - Present

Mike Braun, MPT

Mike has treated a wide variety of orthopaedic, sport and work related injuries and believes physical therapy is an essential component in returning patients safely back to work and to daily activities. He is certified in the Graston Technique, a soft tissue massage which is a very effective treatment for chronic muscular issues such as Achilles tendonitis or tennis elbow. Mike is a Certified WorkWell provider and performs job analysis, functional capacity exams and pre employment work screens.

• B.S. in Exercise Science, University of Delaware, 1992
• Masters in Physical Therapy, Slippery Rock University, 1995
• Graston Technique certification, 2010
• Senior Staff Physical Therapist, Northwest Physical Therapy, 1998 - Present

Shawn Vogel, MPT

Shawn’s is a certified WorkWell provider. His strengths include orthopedics, sports rehabilitation and developing / performing pre-work screens.

• B.S. in Exercise Science, Temple University, 1998
• Masters in Physical Therapy, Temple University, 2002
• Certification in Vestibular Therapy, 2013
• Northwest Physical Therapy Staff PT, 2002 – Present

Susan Duff, PT, OT, CHT, EdD

Susan V. Duff, EdD, PT, OTR/L, CHT is a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) with extensive experience in pediatric and adult hand and upper quarter rehabilitation. She has held positions at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Duff is affiliated with the Philadelphia Hand Center and has contributed chapters to Rehabilitation of the Hand and Upper Extremity, 2011 and The Pediatric Upper Extremity, 2015. She teaches courses on evidence-based practice and development in the Physical Therapy Department at Thomas Jefferson University and conducts research on the assessment, acquisition and recovery of pretension.

• B.S. in Occupational Therapy, Eastern Michigan University
• Masters in Physical Therapy, Hahnemann/Drexel University
• Doctorate in Movement Science, Teacher’s College/Columbia University
• Post-Doctoral Training in Motor Control, Penn State University
• Fellowship “Training in Efficacy and Effectiveness Trials”, University of Southern California