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Luis A. Lizardi Ramírez, PT, DPT, ATRIC
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
401 Street #135-9 Villa Carolina
Carolina, PR
00985
Telephone: 787-550-1367 / e-mail: luis.lizardi@ymail
EDUCATION
2010-2012 Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA-USA Degree: Doctor in Physical Therapy
1995-1997 University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences Campus
San Juan, PR School of Health Professions
Río Piedras, Puerto Rico
Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in Sciences of Physical Therapy
1991-1995 University of Puerto Rico Rio-Piedras Campus
Rio Piedras, PR Pre-Physical Therapy
LICENSURE INFORMATION/REGISTRATION NUMBER
Puerto Rico Physical Therapy License number: 1125
Registration of Health Professional number: 91617
Expiration Date: April 17, 2017
PRIVATE PRACTICE
Jan 2004/ at present Fisio-Med - Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Clinic
Carolina, PR
President - physical therapist and supervisor – full time (40hrs/week)
*Interpret doctor’s prescriptions and referrals for the evaluation/re-
evaluation of patients assessing actual conditions by performing tests and
measures to identify potential and existing problems, establish diagnoses,
prognoses, and plans of care*
*Maintain constant communication with the referring doctor of the progress
of the rehabilitation and give my recommendations as a physical therapist*
*Discuss with the patient the home program based on evidence and their
goals*
*Educate patients for injury prevention*
*Supervise the PTA and the PTAs and DPTs that practice (train) in the
clinic*
*Responsible for the maintenance of the physical therapy equipment, and
ordering the materials needed for the physical therapy area*
*Keep up with the new technology and new treatments available*

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EMPLOYMENT AND POSITIONS HELD
Aug 2014/ at present Physical Therapy Program-UPR-Medical Sciences Campus, School of
Health Professions -Physical Therapy Program
San Juan, PR.
Associate Professor
Oct 2014/at present Physical Therapy Program, School of Health
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA - USA
Physical Therapy Instructor
Mar 2013/ at present Physical Therapy Associate Program, Huertas College
Caguas, PR
Physical Therapy Instructor
Jan 2013/ at present Physical Therapy Associate Program, Huertas College
Caguas, PR
Adjunct Professor
Jan 2007/ at present Physical Therapy Program-UPR-Medical Sciences Campus, School of
Health Professions -Physical Therapy Program
San Juan, PR
Physical Therapy Instructor
July 2015 XVII Pan American Games
Toronto, Canada
Medical services – physical therapy
Aug 2014 XXII Central American and Caribbean Games
Veracruz, Mexico
Medical services – physical therapy
Sept 2013 Artistic Gymnastics Pan Championships
San Juan, PR
Physical therapist and medical services director
Oct 2012 “Caguas” Olympics
Caguas, PR
Physical Therapy and athletic trainers’ director
July 2012 Boxing Federation of PR – training for the Olympic Games London 2012
Belfast, Ireland
Medical services - physical therapist
Nov 2011 XVI Pan American Games
Guadalajara, Mexico
Medical services – physical therapy

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Jul 2010 XXI Central American and Caribbean Games
Mayaguez, PR
Medical services – physical therapy
July 2008 Boxing Federation of PR – training for the Olympic Games Beijing 2008
Seoul, South Korea
Medical services – physical therapist
May 2007/ at present Athletics (track & field) - Ponce Grand Prix
Paquito Montaner Stadium
Ponce, PR
Medical services – physical therapy
Jul 2007 XV Pan American Games
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Medical services –physical therapy
May 2007 Puerto Rico International Cup (gymnastics)
Manuel Carrasquillo Herpen Coliseum
Carolina, PR
Medical services director
Jul 2006 XX Central American and Caribbean Games
Cartagena, Colombia
Medical services – physical therapy
Jun 2006 FIG (International federation of gymnastics) Gala
Rubén Rodríguez Coliseum
Bayamon, PR
Medical services co-director
Apr 2006 XII Iberoamerican Athletics (track & field) Championship
Paquito Montaner Stadium
Ponce, PR
Medical services – physical therapy
Nov1998/ May 2006 Azucareros de Yabucoa, AA Baseball
Yabucoa, PR
Physical therapist
Jun 1998/ Sept 2004 PR Gymnastics National Team, PR Olympic Committee
Carolina, PR
Physical therapist and medical services director
Jul 2003 XIV Pan American Games
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Medical services – physical therapy

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Apr 2000/ May 2002 Centro Fisiátrico de Bayamón (PM&R clinic)
Bayamón, PR
Physical therapist and supervisor – full time (40hrs)
Jul 2002 XIX Central American and Caribbean Games
El Salvador, San Salvador
Medical services – physical therapy
May 2002 XII Gymnastics International Puerto Rico Cup
San Juan, PR
Physical therapist and medical services director
Apr 2000/ May 2002 Grupo Fisiátrico de Bayamón (PM&R group), San Pablo Medical Center
Bayamón, PR
Physical therapist – part-time (10 hrs)
Sept 1997/ Apr 2000 Dr. Ramón Ruiz Arnau Hospital
Bayamon, PR
Physical therapist – full time (40hrs)
Jun 2000 World Tenpin Team Cup 2000
Carolina Bowling
Carolina, PR
Medical services – physical therapy
Jul 1999 XIII Pan American Games
Winnipeg, Canada
Medical services – physical therapy
Jun 1999 Tianjin Artistic Gymnastics World Championships
Tianjin, China
Medical services - physical therapist
Aug 1998 XVIII Central American and Caribbean Games
Maracaibo, Venezuela
Medical services – physical therapy
RESEARCH ACTIVITY
Jan / Mar 2014 Title: Program Validity of Stabilization Exercise Program for the Trunk in
Patients with Low Back Pain
Fisio-Med, Carolina, PR
Collaborator
Sept 2012 Title: “The non-instrumental care in physical therapy throughout the
clinical encounter: the significance from the patient’s perspective”
Fisio-Med, Carolina PR
Collaborator

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CONTINUING EDUCATION WORKSHOPS CONDUCTED
Apr 2011/ at present Title: Low Level Laser Therapy & the Evidence
Continuous throughout the year around the island
Sept 2015 Title: Rehabilitation in OA patients: From the evidence to the practice
MSK: Grand Round
Osteoarthritis Evaluation & Management
San Juan, PR VA Medical Center
Oct 2015/Jun 2015 Title: The importance of CORE stabilization
University of PR, Humacao campus
Oct 2014 Title: Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation: from theory to practice
Masters’ of Exercise Physiology Program
University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus
May 2014 Title: Injury Prevention towards Veracruz, Mexico
Olympic Committee
Salinas, PR
Apr 2014 Workshop Title: Eccentric Exercises in Tendinopathy
27
th
Annual Conference of Sport Medicine
Continued Education Course endorsed by various Boards of Examiners in
Puerto Rico.
Nov 2013 The CORE and Its importance
Master of Exercise Physiology Program
University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus
Oct 2013 CORE Stabilization & Proprioception Exercise
Dr. Carlos Seda & Dr. Luis Lizardi
EDP College
San Sebastian, PR
Apr 2013 Title: The Difference between Athletic Tape, McConnell Tape & Kinesio
Tape
Dr. Carlos Seda, Ángel Ginorio ATC & Dr. Luis Lizardi
Sponsor: Sport Medicine Federation of Puerto Rico
Caguas, PR
Continued Education Course endorsed by various Boards of Examiners in
Puerto Rico.
Sept 2011 Title: Sport Injuries
IV Training & Sports Development Symposium PIVE
Sponsor: Department of sports & recreation of PR
San Juan, PR

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Mar 2011 Title: Low Frequency Laser and scientific evidence as Alternative
Treatment
Annual Convention of the PR Physical Therapy Association
Continued Education Course endorsed by various Boards of Examiners in
Puerto Rico.
ADVANCE COURSES
1997/ at present 11
th
– 27
th
Annual Conference of Sport Medicine
San Juan, PR
Dec 2014 Seminar: Bone & Joint Disorders: Orthopedic Rehabilitation Symposium
San Juan, PR
Jun 2011 6
th
Annual Congress of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
San Juan, PR
May 2010 XXXI FIMS World Congress
San Juan, PR
Nov 2009 Sport Medicine Seminar: Pan American Sports Confederation
Guadalajara, Mexico
Sept 2009 Seminar: Movement System Impairment Syndrome Courses-
Introduction to Concepts and Application
St. Louis, Missouri- USA
May 2000 Seminar: “Evaluation & Treatment of the sacroiliac Joint” A manipulative/
Manual Therapy Approach
San Juan, PR
Dec 1999 6
th
Workshop of Athletic injuries and Clinical Correlations in lower
extremities
San Juan, PR
May 1999 Advanced Myofascial Pain Workshop: Lower back, Pelvic & Hip Pain
Maryland, USA
Dec 1999 5
th
Workshop of Athletic injuries and Clinical Correlations in upper
extremities
San Juan, PR
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
1997/at present PR Sport Medicine Federation
Member and part of the accreditation committee
1995/1997- 2010/2012 American Physical Therapy Association
Member

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1995/1997 Puerto Rican Physical Therapy Association
Member
CONSULTATIVE & ADVISORY POSITIONS
Oct 2014/at present Evaluating Committee of the PR Board of Education
for the PT-DPT Program of Loma Linda University
Consulting Member
Aug 2015 Evaluating Committee of the Physical Therapy Board of Examiners
for the PTA National Exam
Consulting Member
Nov 2012 Judicial Courts of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Expert
CERTIFICATIONS
May 2007 Clinical Instructor Certification of the American Physical Therapy
Association
Apr 2004 Aquatic Therapy and Rehabilitation Industry Certification
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Aug 2006 Egida de la Enfermera (senior living community)
Falls prevention Conference
San Juan, PR
Speaker
Apr 1998 PR Inter-University Athletics League
Paquito Montaner Stadium
Ponce, PR
Medical services volunteer
Sept 1998 Center American & Caribbean Handball Championships
Mario Jimenez Coliseum
Guaynabo, PR
Medical services volunteer
Ago 1998 XVI Center American & Caribbean Athletics Championship
Sixto Escobar Stadium
San Juan, PR
Medical services volunteer

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Sept 1997 Norceca Volleyball
Sola Bezares Coliseum
Caguas, PR
Medical services volunteer
Aug 1997 IV Caribbean Taekwondo Championships
Sola Bezares Coliseum
Caguas, PR
Medical services volunteer
Jul 1997 X International Gymnastic Puerto Rico Cup
Sola Bezares Coliseum
Caguas, PR
Medical services volunteer
May 1997 XIII Pan-American Olympic Wrestling Championship
Pedrín Zorrilla Coliseum
San Juan, PR
Medical services volunteer
Apr1997 PR Inter-University Athletics League
Paquito Montaner Stadium
Ponce, PR
Medical services volunteer
HONORS AND AWARDS
1994/1995 National Dean’s Honor List
University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus
1995/1997 National Dean’s Honor List
University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus
May 1997 Magna cum laude
University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus
School of Public Health
May 1997 Distinguished student of the Physical Therapy Program
University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus
School of Public Health
PERSONAL DATA
DATE OF BIRTH:
 April 5, 1973
PLACE OF BIRTH
 San Juan, PR

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LANGUAGES
 Spanish/ English
MARITAL STATUS
 Married
REFERENCES
Dr. William Micheo
Physiatrist
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Medical Sciences Campus
University of Puerto Rico
787-758-7910
Dr. Carlos Seda
Physical Therapist
Salud Deportiva y Ciencias del Ejercicio (Sports Health and Exercise Science)
Albergue Olímpico (Olympic hostel), Salinas, PR
787-824-2200 ext. 256
Dr. Maria Benedetto
Faculty Professor
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA-USA
215-762-3886
Dr. Lourdes Reuss
Associate Professor
Physical Therapy Program-Medical Sciences Campus,
School of Health Professions -Physical Therapy San Juan, PR
787-430-8886
Dr. Wilitza Martinez
Director
PTA Program Huertas College
Caguas, PR
787-445-3071