Karl Kleinpeter
(PT, DPT, CEO)
Personal Statement
“The healthcare system can be overwhelming and patients can feel like a number that is lost in the shuffle. One of the best aspects of our practice is the personal attention we provide to our patients. We listen to them. We take time to get to know them. We make sure we understand their concerns and we work with them to achieve their goals so they can get back to loving their life. These interactions help us to provide an even higher level of care and I feel that it gives patients a real sense of compassion that we feel for them.”
Education
Doctorate of Physical Therapy – EIM Institute of Health Professions
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy – Louisiana State University Medical Center, School of Allied Health Professions (New Orleans, LA)
Member
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
APTA Louisiana Chapter (Current President)
Governmental Affairs Committee (Baton Rouge District Representative)
APTA Orthopedic and Private Practice Sections Member
Past Chairman of the Louisiana Physical Therapy Board
Past President of the Zachary Chamber of Commerce
Certification
Licensed Physical Therapist in Louisiana
ASTYM Certified
Trigger Dry Point Needling Certified (Levels 1 and 2)
APTA Certified Clinical Instructor
Special Interest
Primary emphasis on orthopedic injuries, diagnoses, and conditions.
Special interests include manual therapy and treatment of spinal conditions, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, upper and lower extremity orthopedic sports-related injuries.
Continued Education
Extensive post-graduate training in the treatment of orthopedic conditions of all types:
Evaluation and Management of the Lumbar Spine
Lumbar Functional Stabilization Training
Spine Clinical Specialization Courses, Level I,II & III
Shoulder Clinical Specialization Course
Musculoskeletal Evaluation and Treatment with Emphasis on Standardizing Muscle Length and Strength Tests
McKenzie Approach to:
• Mechanical Therapy of the Lumbar
• Cervical and Thoracic Spine
Clinical Approach to Knee
Biomechanical Analysis of the Shoulder Complex
Biomechanical Approach to the Assessment and Treatment of the Pelvic Girdle
Shoulder and Knee Biomechanics/Evaluation and Treatment
Aquatic Rehabilitation Systems
An Integrated Manual Approach by Mulligan
Trigger Point Therapy & Dry Needling
The Pelvic Girdle, An Evidence Based Approach to Evaluating and Improving Function in the Older Adult
Manual Physical Therapy Management of the Spine, Pelvic and Thorax
The Balance System – Evaluation and Treatment of Balance and Dizziness.
Community Involvement
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
Knights of Columbus
Zachary Chamber of Commerce
Family & Hobbies
Karl Kleinpeter and his wife Stacey, have four children, Alyssa, Kalyn, Andrew and Kristopher and recently welcomed their first Grandson, Willem. In addition to spending time with his family and friends, Karl is an avid LSU sports fan and enjoys staying active in outdoor activities.