Dr. Pablo Estrada, DPT, OCS

Biography

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Dr. Estrada is originally from El Paso, Texas and studied at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), obtaining degree in Microbiology and Chemistry. He later returned to UTEP to pursue a doctorate in physical therapy.  His work and contribution as a physical therapy student was honored by the UTEP Doctor of Physical Therapy program with the Outstanding Leadership Award, honored by the Greater El Paso District (GEPD) with the Most Valuable Physical Therapy Student Award, and honored by the Texas Physical Therapy Association (TPTA) with the Rex Nutt Outstanding Physical Therapy Student Award.

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Since graduating with his doctorate in physical therapy, Dr. Estrada was accepted and completed the highly esteemed and competitive Harris Health System, Clinical Orthopaedic Residency located in Houston, TX.  Dr. Estrada is currently one of the few local physical therapists in El Paso who are board certified in orthopedics and currently sits as a board-certified orthopedic specialist (OCS).  This honor and designation bestowed upon Dr. Estrada exemplifies his ability to evaluate and treat orthopedic and sport injuries as a clinical expert.

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Dr. Estrada has continued to advance and promote the physical therapy profession in the TPTA and American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).  Contributions include serving as an advisory member to Senator Jose Rodriguez’s Health Care Advisory Committee and implementing the “Move Right” campaign, geared toward ensuring caregiver and professional transfer safety training.  Dr. Estrada transitioned this experience into a professorship at UTEP, teaching fall prevention and wellness training courses.

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Current interests include the performing arts, working as a backstage physical therapist for Broadway on shows Les Miserables, Hamilton, Come Away From Home, Book of Mormon, Jesus Christ Superstar, and others.  Dr. Estrada assists the orthopedic and sport athlete, triathlon athletes, and cyclists in completing a first race to completing ultra distance races.  Dr. Estrada is an endurance enthusiast and has completed over 15+ races in running, cycling, mountain biking, and triathlons.  Dr. Estrada is married to his lovely wife.  Together for 15+ years, they have two daughters, enjoy play time with their two dogs, Huggy Bear and Besos, attending the El Paso performing arts, and discovering all the fabulous restaurants in El Paso.