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Christopher Lybarger's Biography — Dr. Chris Lybarger is a native of Burlington County, New Jersey. He went on to graduate with both his Bachelor's degree in Sports and Exercise Science degree in 2005 and Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree in 2008 from Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania. There, he was also a member of the Division II collegiate soccer team from 2001-2005. Chris also participated in high level club soccer as well as hockey, golf, and track and field growing up. Following graduation from Gannon, he spent 6 years in Phoenix, AZ and Pittsburgh, PA where he gained extensive experience working with a wide range of active patients ranging from general orthopedic and weekend warriors to high level high school, collegiate, and professional athletes. This experience spans a wide range of sports including soccer, football, hockey, baseball, volleyball, basketball, golf, tennis, dancers, as well as runners and triathletes. Chris also has extensive post-graduate continuing education in a variety of areas including: foot/ankle biomechanics, functional movement analysis and treatment with Gary Gray, sport specific training including soccer, MULLIGAN TECHNIQUE training (manual approach addressing musculoskeletal disorders with pain free manual joint "repositioning" techniques for restoration of function and elimination of pain), ASTYM (Augmented Soft Tissue Mobilization - a therapy that regenerates healthy soft tissue [muscles, tendons, etc.] and eliminates or reduces unwanted scar tissue that may be causing pain or movement restrictions), DRY NEEDLING (skilled intervention that uses a thin filiform needle to penetrate the skin and stimulate underlying myofascial trigger points, muscular, and connective tissues for the management of neuro-musculoskeletal pain and movement impairments), as well as various other manual technique certifications that assist him in his treatment of patients and helping them meet their goals. Chris returns to New Jersey provide the people with a level of care not typically seen in today's medical model, with a whole body wellness approach. He is excited to raise his family around this type of organization and instill in them the sense of reward gained by helping their fellow man/woman. Outside of work Chris is still active in soccer, as well as resistance training and any form of exercise. He is also an avid fan of professional soccer and hockey as well as collegiate football.

Dr. Cush's Biography — Dr. Cush earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Temple University and his Bachelors of Science degree in Kinesiology. He participated in intramural soccer, softball and basketball while during his days at Temple. He lived in Manayunk, PA where he participated in many intramural sports offered, such as soccer, volleyball, flag football and dodgeball. During his spare time, Dr. Cush enjoys watching and attending all Philadelphia sports events. Giving back to the community is a priority in his life, where he remains involved in several charity events. One charity in particular that Dr. Cush participates in is ‘Cradles to Crayons’, which collects clothes and toys to underprivileged children. As a physical fitness enthusiast, he has run several charity 5k races, and more recently, the Broad street run in 2013.

Dr. Emhof's Biography — Dr. Marguerite Emhof joined the PSSM team June 2015.She received her BS in Human Science from George town University where she rowed for the women's lightweight varsity crew team for four years. She then went on to earn her clinical doctorate of physical therapy from Arcadia University. Marguerite (Margi for short)has worked in sub-acute rehab and has experience in aquatic, cardiopulmonary, orthopedic and neurological therapy. Margi enjoys staying active, primarily through running, erging on the rowing machine, and walking her dog. One of Margi's goals is to run a half marathon in all 50 states!