About OA: Southern Maine orthopedic specialists for foot pain, ankle pain, hand pain, shoulder pain, back pain, bone fractures, MRI, physical therapy, and sports medicine.

Eric S. Bouchard, MPT
Eric received his Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from American International College in Springfield, Massachusetts in the fall of 2000. While at AIC, he completed internships in orthopaedics in the outpatient/inpatient setting. Eric joined the OA Physical Therapy Center in Windham in May 2010 as a staff physical therapist. He was previously employed by an orthopaedic clinic in southern Maine where he treated a variety of musculoskeletal injuries and post-surgical patients. He also performs per diem work at a local facility providing sub-acute skilled rehabilitation services.

Eric has attended various courses in the management of musculoskeletal disorders of the shoulder, knee, foot and ankle. Eric has a special interest in lower extremity biomechanics and in providing post-surgical rehabilitation for the shoulder and knee. He believes in an exercise-based approach while incorporating manual techniques and concepts from Maitland, McKenzie, and Mulligan.

Eric currently resides in Buxton with his wife Erin. He enjoys mountain biking, road cycling, and basketball.

Continuing Education Units :

Seminar	Dates
National Pitching Association Coaches Certification Course, Tom House	2012
Graston Technique M1, Michael Arnolt, Jacqueline Shakar	2012
When The Feet Hit The Ground…”Take The Next Step”, Advanced Biomechanics/Clinical Concepts, Keith Larson, MSPT, MTC & Suzie Lefever, PT, ATC, C.Ped	2011
Recent Advances in the Treatment of the Shoulder & Knee, Kevin Wilk, DPT	2011
Perform Better Summit-Functional Training Series	2011
SFMA: Selective Functional Movement Assessment: An Evidence-Based Clinical Model to Address Regional Interdependence, Level 1, Steve Smith, DPT	2011
Examination & Treatment of Running Injuries, Bryan Heiderscheit, DPT	2011
FMS & Corrective Exercise Training, Lee Burton, ATC	2011
When The Feet Hit The Ground…Everything Changes, David Nolan, DPT & Patrick Tarnowski, PT	2010
Mulligan Concept-Lower Quadrant, Mobilizations with Movement, ‘SNAGS’, ‘SMWLM’ & More, Brian Folk, PT, FAAOMPT	2010
Dizziness & Balance Disorders, Julie A. Neal, OTR/L	2009
Functional Foot Mechanics: Evaluation & Treatment Beyond the Rearfoot, Andrew Nelson, PT	2008
Differential Diagnosis: Assessment & Treatment of Compression Neuropathies of the Upper Extremity, Ann Lucado, PT, CHT	2005
Physical Therapy Management of the Knee, Terry Malone, PT, ATC	2003
Core Stability: The Foundation for Successful Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Rehabilitation, Marjorie A. King, ATC, PT	2003
Functional Rehabilitation of the Shoulder, Sandy Burkart, PT	2002
Advanced Course: Patellofemoral Dysfunction: Examination & Treatment Methods, Kate Grace, PT, OPA-C	2001