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Creekside Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation · One-on-one care · Cedar Mill · Tigard · Milwaukie, Portland
Mike Scotto

Mike Scotto, PT, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy — Orthopedic Rehabilitation & Strength
  • Orthopedic rehabilitation
  • Manual therapy
  • Strength & conditioning
  • Post-surgical rehab
Philosophy of care

Mike is passionate about helping his patients achieve meaningful goals so they can live their lives to the fullest. He is inspired by his patients every day as he helps them traverse the physical challenges of life.

Meet the full team
Key takeaways
  • Doctorate in Physical Therapy — Franklin Pierce University
  • Undergraduate study in Exercise Physiology — Marquette University
  • Advanced training in manual therapy and strength and conditioning
  • Primary clinic: our Tigard office
  • One-on-one care from evaluation through discharge
Expertise

About Mike Scotto

Mike Scotto holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Franklin Pierce University in Goodyear, Arizona and studied Exercise Physiology as an undergraduate at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A believer in lifelong learning, he has advanced training in manual therapy and strength and conditioning.

Mike believes in lifelong learning and has pursued advanced training in manual therapy and strength and conditioning. He works across the full range of orthopedic conditions — back, neck, shoulder, knee, and hip — and guides patients through recovery after surgery, centering his care on rebuilding the strength and movement that return people to the activities and demands of their daily lives. He is inspired by his patients every day and is passionate about helping them achieve meaningful goals in order to live their lives to the fullest.

Background

Training & education

  • Doctorate in Physical Therapy
    Franklin Pierce University
    Goodyear, AZ
  • Undergraduate studies, Exercise Physiology
    Marquette University
    Milwaukee, WI
Certifications
  • Advanced training in manual therapy
  • Advanced training in strength and conditioning
Areas of expertise

What we treat in clinic

Orthopedic rehabilitation
Manual therapy
Strength and conditioning
Post-surgical recovery
Back, neck, shoulder, knee, and hip conditions
Individualized, evidence-based programming
Return-to-activity planning
Treatments

Techniques & services Scotto provides

One-on-one orthopedic physical therapy evaluations
Post-surgical rehabilitation following surgeon protocols
Manual therapy and range-of-motion restoration
Progressive strengthening and mobility programs
Gait, balance, and functional training
Blood flow restriction (BFR) training
What I see

Conditions and patients Scotto sees

  • Post-surgical orthopedic recovery
  • Back, neck, shoulder, knee, and hip conditions
  • Sports injuries
  • Strength and mobility deficits
  • General orthopedic rehabilitation
Important

What this provider does not treat

Set expectations up front — these conditions or patient groups fall outside Scotto's physical therapy practice. Call our office and we will route you to the right Creekside therapist or help you find the right provider.

  • ×Surgical procedures (we coordinate with your surgeon)
  • ×Diagnostic imaging or injections
Insurance

Insurance Scotto accepts

MedicareVA & militaryWorkers' compensation & auto injury

See the full insurance list for every plan we accept, or call 503-245-5710 to verify your specific plan and provider.

Languages
English
Outside the clinic

Personal interests

Mike’s hobbies include weightlifting, reading history, and spending time with his wife and two young children.

Office locations

Scotto practices at 2 offices

Southwest
Tigard
9115 SW Oleson Rd, Ste 206, Portland, OR 97223
8a–5p Mon–Thu
Westside
Cedar Mill
12400 NW Cornell Rd, Ste 200, Portland, OR 97229
7a–5p Mon–Thu · 8a–12p Fri
FAQ

Mike Scotto, PT, DPT — FAQ

Ready when you are

Request a visit with Mike Scotto

Most new patients are seen within a few days at our Cedar Mill, Tigard, or Milwaukie clinic. Oregon is a direct-access state, so you can usually start without a referral.

Call 503-245-5710