Meet Todd Erbst
Todd Erbst graduated with his degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1993. As a former track and field athlete, his immediate interests included running biomechanics with special focus on foot pathomechanics and custom foot orthotic intervention. Upon moving to Colorado Springs, CO he became a skier and rock climber and treated many athletes within these disciplines. He also began to specialize in manual therapy through coursework within the North American Orthopedic Manual Therapy Institute. In 1998 Todd attended several seminars by Gary Gray and Vern Gabetta where he began to realize the potential of functional movement pattern retraining for both rehabilitation and sports performance.
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He moved to Pennsylvania in 1999 to manage an outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine physical therapy clinic. He also received his national pole vault coaching certification and began coaching men's and women's high school pole vault. Upon relocating to Raleigh in 2003, Todd worked as a PT at Progress Physical Therapy and coached the pole vault for 6 years at Broughton High School. He also organized and ran summer pole vault camps and clinics. During this same time he designed and manufactured a pole vault training device which he sold nationally and internationally from 2008 to 2013. While coaching, he worked extensively with video analysis for vaulters, runners and jumpers to maximize their efficiency. He received his Level 1 coaching certification for all track and field events through USATF in 2008.
Todd also began working with dancers at the Carolina Ballet in 2003. He quickly realized that his knowledge of biomechanics could benefit dancers within all disciplines including Highland, Irish and Modern. He uses his knowledge of foot mechanics and orthotic fabrication skills to successfully modify technique and pointe shoes to alleviate pain and maximize foot alignment/positioning. He continues to assist the Carolina Ballet dancers by working approximately 15 of their performances each season. He has led many educational workshops within the Triangle for dancers of all ages focusing on maximizing biomechanics efficiency and injury prevention.
Todd has continued to enhance his manual therapy skills through coursework in the Maitland Australian Approach and the McKenzie Method. He received certification in Trigger Point Dry Needling in 2015 and is currently taking coursework through the Postural Restoration Institute. While he enjoys treating elite and professional athletes, he also loves to work with younger athletes, weekend warriors, recreational enthusiasts and folks who simply stay active. In his free time, Todd enjoys hiking and rock climbing with his wife and daughter as well as cycling, loudspeaker design/fabrication and gardening.
Todd also began working with dancers at the Carolina Ballet in 2003. He quickly realized that his knowledge of biomechanics could benefit dancers within all disciplines including Highland, Irish and Modern. He uses his knowledge of foot mechanics and orthotic fabrication skills to successfully modify technique and pointe shoes to alleviate pain and maximize foot alignment/positioning. He continues to assist the Carolina Ballet dancers by working approximately 15 of their performances each season. He has led many educational workshops within the Triangle for dancers of all ages focusing on maximizing biomechanics efficiency and injury prevention.
Todd has continued to enhance his manual therapy skills through coursework in the Maitland Australian Approach and the McKenzie Method. He received certification in Trigger Point Dry Needling in 2015 and is currently taking coursework through the Postural Restoration Institute. While he enjoys treating elite and professional athletes, he also loves to work with younger athletes, weekend warriors, recreational enthusiasts and folks who simply stay active. In his free time, Todd enjoys hiking and rock climbing with his wife and daughter as well as cycling, loudspeaker design/fabrication and gardening.
Meet Jen Erbst
Jen grew up in Pittsburgh, PA where she developed a love of sports and was a competitive gymnast and swimmer. After completing her undergraduate degree at Miami University in Oxford, OH, she moved to NC where she continued to train and compete in triathlons, criterium road races, and a 2-mile swim across the Chesapeake Bay. She received her Physical Therapy degree from UNC in 1992 and while working as a PT, she also taught gross anatomy labs and lectures to UNC PT students. In 1994, she moved to Colorado where she enjoyed rock climbing, mountain biking and skiing. While in CO, she began her manual therapy training through NAIOMT. She returned to Raleigh with Todd in 2003 to enjoy the NC climate and lifestyle and enjoys cycling, hiking and rock climbing with her family.
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Throughout her career, her specialty and passion has been in orthopedics and sports medicine although she also has extensive experience treating vestibular dysfunction, vertigo, TMJ and Osteoporosis. She is well versed in McKenzie and Maitland techniques and also utilizes IASTM and cupping. She is Functional Dry Needling certified. She is currently pursuing Certification in Manual Physical Therapy (CMPT) through The North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT) and has begun coursework through the Postural Restoration Institute.
Having turned 50, she has been reminded of the importance of consistent strength training for injury prevention, wellness and optimal performance of daily activities. Jen’s desire is to deliver high quality, one on one treatment to active clients of all ages and fitness levels, helping them to achieve their sport and rehab goals.
Having turned 50, she has been reminded of the importance of consistent strength training for injury prevention, wellness and optimal performance of daily activities. Jen’s desire is to deliver high quality, one on one treatment to active clients of all ages and fitness levels, helping them to achieve their sport and rehab goals.
"We love what we do. We help people reduce or eliminate their pain so they can lead more productive, enjoyable lives."
-Todd and Jen Erbst,
Owners of Erbst OrthoSport
Owners of Erbst OrthoSport
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