Matthew Paponetti, PT, DPT, OCS
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Matthew Paponetti, PT, DPT, is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy on the Sports and Orthopedic Physical Therapy Team and within the Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition at Nationwide Children's Hospital. He is a 2020 graduate of The Ohio State University Doctor of Physical Therapy program, completing specializations in Pediatrics and Research. After graduating, he completed his Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center in 2021. Matthew has presented locally and nationally on topics including childhood obesity, physical activity, and physical literacy. He is involved in research regarding the biomechanics of obese youth and the growing concept of physical literacy. Matthew is passionate about the role of the physical therapy in treating and preventing pediatric inactivity to ensure all children become confident movers for life.
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Sports and Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Sports and Orthopedic Physical Therapy Team -
Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition
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Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery
Clinic Team -
Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency
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Primary Department
Clinical Therapies
- The Lynn Allen Wallace Scholarship in Sports Physical Therapy, The Ohio State University, 2019
- Member, American Physical Therapy Association, 2017 - Present
- Member, Ohio Physical Therapy Association, 2017 - Present
Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 08/09/2021
| Residency | Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center | Date Completed: 07/16/2021 |
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| Graduate School | The Ohio State University | Date Completed: 05/01/2020 |
| Undergraduate School | University of Cincinnati | Date Completed: 05/01/2017 |
- Sports and Orthopedic Physical Therapy; Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition; Young Athletes
- Rock Climbing; Running; Strength and Conditioning
2020 - 2021 Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Orthopedic Physical Therapy Resident