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Ryan J. Rushton

Ryan J. Rushton, PT, DPT

Languages spoken: English
  • Dr. Rushton specializes in the rehabilitation of patients with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders. He utilizes comprehensive evaluation and examination techniques as well as ultrasound to visualize joint bleeding for these patients. This allows him to work with his colleagues (Hematologists, Social work, Nursing, and Pharmacy) in the Utah Center for Bleeding & Clotting Disorders at U of U Health to formulate appropriate treatment plans for bleeding events. In an effort supported by CDC and MCHB and in conjunction with Primary Children's Hospital, he along with those colleagues listed, provide comprehensive clinic to support adults with Hemophilia and bleeding disorders age gracefully.

    Dr. Rushton has in his career worked closely with patients experiencing a bone marrow transplant (BMT) at the University of Utah’s Huntsman Cancer Hospital. As the lead physical therapist on the BMT team he spearheaded the rehabilitation program that accompanies patients through their pre-transplant phase, the acute hospital stay and the post-acute outpatient follow-up period. Previously in 2007 at Oregon Health and Sciences University--Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, Dr. Rushton created automatic physical therapy referrals for play and age appropriate exercise to address the issue of young children entering the hospital running and playing, but leaving weeks later in a wheelchair following BMT. At Huntsman Cancer Hospital, Dr. Rushton developed the clinically-integrated physical therapy program that ensures each patient admitted to the hospital receives personalized exercise programing during all transplant periods. In 2016 Dr. Rushton teamed up with Dr. Catherine Lee, MD and Dr. Daniel Couriel, MD from the Blood and Marrow Transplant Program at Huntsman Cancer Institute to provide physical therapy services within the BMT clinic while alongside the physicians. This has allowed physicians, physical therapists, and patients to document their pre- and post-transplant functional status, strength, and walking ability and intervene where appropriate. Exercise in patients undergoing bone marrow transplant has been shown to increase mood, decrease fatigue, and most importantly make one stronger. Working closely with the patient to understand their needs, desires, and goals for activity, Dr Rushton and his team of physical therapy rehabilitation specialists helps the patient pragmatically implement exercises to fit their needs. Dr. Rushton’s goal for each patient is to “do something” for themselves and to feel accomplished and invigorated through the very challenging BMT period of their life.

    In October 2017 Dr. Rushton transitioned his primary field of practice to patients with Hemophilia and other bleeding and clotting disorders. He is the Program Administrator/Coordinator for the Utah Center for Bleeding & Clotting Disorders at Huntsman Cancer Institute. He works along side Dr. George Rodgers, MD and a multidisiplinary team to provide these patients a smooth transition from childhood to adulthood treatment. In 2017 the Utah Center for Bleeding & Clotting Disorders at Huntsman Cancer Institute was created as sister program to the already developed and thriving Intermountain Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center at Primary Children's Hospital. This partnership allows patients the ability to transition their care from pediatric providers to adult providers which in turn allows the adult providers to provide the patients quality care throughout their liftime.

    Utah Center for Bleeding & Clotting Disorders at U of U Health see patients in the Hematology Clinic at the Sugar House Health Center for the University of Utah.

  • Dr. Rushton specializes in the rehabilitation of patients with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders. He utilizes comprehensive evaluation and examination techniques as well as ultrasound to visualize joint bleeding for these patients. This allows him to work with his colleagues (Hematologists, Social work, Nursing, and Pharmacy) in the Utah Center for Bleeding & Clotting Disorders at U of U Health to formulate appropriate treatment plans for bleeding events. In an effort supported by CDC and MCHB and in conjunction with Primary Children's Hospital, he along with those colleagues listed, provide comprehensive clinic to support adults with Hemophilia and bleeding disorders age gracefully.

    Dr. Rushton has in his career worked closely with patients experiencing a bone marrow transplant (BMT) at the University of Utah’s Huntsman Cancer Hospital. As the lead physical therapist on the BMT team he spearheaded the rehabilitation program that accompanies patients through their pre-transplant phase, the acute hospital stay and the post-acute outpatient follow-up period. Previously in 2007 at Oregon Health and Sciences University--Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, Dr. Rushton created automatic physical therapy referrals for play and age appropriate exercise to address the issue of young children entering the hospital running and playing, but leaving weeks later in a wheelchair following BMT. At Huntsman Cancer Hospital, Dr. Rushton developed the clinically-integrated physical therapy program that ensures each patient admitted to the hospital receives personalized exercise programing during all transplant periods. In 2016 Dr. Rushton teamed up with Dr. Catherine Lee, MD and Dr. Daniel Couriel, MD from the Blood and Marrow Transplant Program at Huntsman Cancer Institute to provide physical therapy services within the BMT clinic while alongside the physicians. This has allowed physicians, physical therapists, and patients to document their pre- and post-transplant functional status, strength, and walking ability and intervene where appropriate. Exercise in patients undergoing bone marrow transplant has been shown to increase mood, decrease fatigue, and most importantly make one stronger. Working closely with the patient to understand their needs, desires, and goals for activity, Dr Rushton and his team of physical therapy rehabilitation specialists helps the patient pragmatically implement exercises to fit their needs. Dr. Rushton’s goal for each patient is to “do something” for themselves and to feel accomplished and invigorated through the very challenging BMT period of their life.

    In October 2017 Dr. Rushton transitioned his primary field of practice to patients with Hemophilia and other bleeding and clotting disorders. He is the Program Administrator/Coordinator for the Utah Center for Bleeding & Clotting Disorders at Huntsman Cancer Institute. He works along side Dr. George Rodgers, MD and a multidisiplinary team to provide these patients a smooth transition from childhood to adulthood treatment. In 2017 the Utah Center for Bleeding & Clotting Disorders at Huntsman Cancer Institute was created as sister program to the already developed and thriving Intermountain Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center at Primary Children's Hospital. This partnership allows patients the ability to transition their care from pediatric providers to adult providers which in turn allows the adult providers to provide the patients quality care throughout their liftime.

    Utah Center for Bleeding & Clotting Disorders at U of U Health see patients in the Hematology Clinic at the Sugar House Health Center for the University of Utah.

    Education history

    Doctoral Training Doctor of Physical Therapy - University of Utah DPT
    Physical Therapy Studies - University of Utah B.S.
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