Erik Wolpert, PT
Erik is a Partner and Regional Director of Vargo Physical Therapy and the director at the Valencia Vargo PT clinic. A licensed Physical Therapist, Erik has been with Vargo PT since the Valencia clinic opened its doors in 2002 and fostered continued growth and the eventual move to its current location at Granary Square. He enjoys the daily challenge and process of helping each of client work toward their rehabilitation goals and highest quality of physical capability. As a sports and orthopedic trained physical therapist, he has worked with a wide variety of clients including youth to the elderly and has done a significant amount of work with multiple sports clubs, and local high school, collegiate, and professional athletes.
Mr. Wolpert earned his B.S. and Certificate in Health Science, Physical Therapy from California State University, Northridge. Prior to Vargo PT, Mr. Wolpert worked at the UCLA Medical Center and thereafter traveled the United States as a contract Physical Therapist. Erik authored an article “A Rite of Passage: Surviving Initiation to the ICU” which appeared in Acute Care Perspectives. Additionally, he co-authored a rehabilitation chapter in a medical textbook, Hip and Pelvis Injuries in Sports Medicine. Mr. Wolpert has observed most orthopedic surgery procedures firsthand and used those experiences to aide his clients to maximize recovery post operatively. He enjoys working with post-operative cases and has extensive experience in non-operative and post-operative shoulders, elbows, wrist, knees, hips, ankle and foot, and spine cases and likes to collaborate with physicians on the client’s care. Erik is ASTYM certified and holds a certificate in CPR.
Mr. Wolpert resides in Valencia and has two daughters in college. His hobbies are traveling, golf, running, hiking, court sports, and exercise.
Specialties:
- Orthopedic injuries
- Sports rehabilitation
- Work related injuries
- Certified ASTYM clinician
- CPR certified
- Outpatient physical therapy
- KAATSU certified