Professional Bio

Tom Boeke, PT has been working for the past 18 years with The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics (CAO) in Washington, DC, where he managed their outpatient physical therapy program while treating a broad range of active patients.

Tom grew up in rural Ohio and earned his Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from The Ohio State University in 1981. He began his career in Florida working in a hospital setting and outpatient clinic. He became a certified Athletic Trainer in 1982 and achieved board certification as a Sports Clinical Specialist through the American Physical Therapy Association in 1992. Over his 45‑year career, Tom has specialized in outpatient orthopedics and sports rehabilitation for active adults. He has treated patients ranging from preteen competitors to Olympic and professional athletes.

In 1986, Tom became affiliated with the U.S. Olympic Committee, and in 1988 he was selected to serve on the medical staff for the U.S. Olympic Team during the Winter Games in Calgary, Canada. From 1986 to 1988, he taught full‑time in a Physical Therapist Assistant program, sharing his expertise with the next generation of clinicians. Throughout his career, he has been a clinical affiliation instructor for numerous PT students and mentored many PT’s early in their careers.

Tom moved from Florida to Charlottesville, Virginia in 1988 and founded a private practice dedicated to orthopedic and sports medicine care. Over the next 17 years, he expanded the practice into six outpatient clinics and his company provided home‑health rehabilitation services across 15 counties. In 2006, he relocated to Washington, D.C., and in 2008 started his employment with CAO.

Outside his professional work, Tom is passionate about staying active. Over the past 40 years, he has completed more than 20 marathons, participated in multiple triathlons, and continues to enjoy swimming, cycling, and Spin classes.

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