Diane Ornoski

Diane Ornoski

Specialty

I take a “hands on” approach to treatment. I like to treat my patients as a “whole person”, not just as an affected body part.

Education

Children’s Hospital, Los Angeles School of Physical Therapy
Post Baccalaureate Certificate: Physical Therapy

California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology

Professional Associations

American Physical Therapy Association California Chapter A.P.T.A. Orthopedic and Sports Therapy Section Private Practice Section

I became a Physical Therapist because…

“I became a Physical Therapist because of an experience in my early youth. I made the choice at age 16 and never regretted it since. I love people and enjoy helping them.”

What’s most exciting about my job?

“The challenge of the human puzzle. I am motivated by the satisfaction of helping someone return to function or relieve pain.”

Interests

“I enjoy family, friends, art, gardening, and laughing.”

Continuing Education

  • Muscle Energy of Cervical and Thoracic Spine
  • Chain Reaction Explosion
  • Introduction to Pilates
  • Balance and Falling in the Elderly
  • Orthotic Reaction
  • Chain Reaction Festival
  • Review of Functional Anatomy
  • The McConnell Patellofemoral Treatment Plan
  • Improving Scapular Stability
  • Functional Orthopedics
  • Integrating Function
  • Snag’s, Nag’s, and PRP’s
  • Cervical Thoracic Integration
  • Pathophysiology and Mechanics of the Lower Kinetic Chain
  • Introduction to the Feldenkrais Technique
  • Back Stabilization: The Swiss Ball Technique
  • Evaluation and Treatment of the Thoracic Cage- Direct and Indirect Technique
  • Evaluation and Treatment of the Cervical Spine- Direct and Indirect Technique
  • Fundamentals of Manual Therapy
  • Locomotor Biomechanics and Applied Orthotic Therapy
  • Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Exercise in Motion
  • The Low Back Dilemma: An Eclectic Approach to Evaluation and Treatment
  • Southern California Rehabilitation Lectures: Shoulder Rehabilitation
  • Introduction to Muscle Energy: An Osteopathic Approach to Treatment of the Lumbar Spine and Pelvis
  • Aggressive Rehabilitation of Back and Neck Pain in Athletes
  • Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment of the Spine using the McKenzie Approach
  • Back School of Atlanta: Back School Training
  • Examination and Treatment of the Upper Extremity Joints using the Maitland Approach
  • Examination and Treatment of the Lower Extremity Joints using the Maitland Approach
  • Examination and Treatment of the Cervical and Lumbar Spine Extremity Joints using the Maitland Approach
  • John Barnes: Myofascial Mobilization
  • California Worker’s Compensation Update 2005
  • Applied Techniques of Manual Therapy: Treatment of the Cervical & Thoracic Spine
  • Applied Techniques of Manual Therapy: Treatment of the Lumbar Complex
  • Total Motion Release
  • ASTYM System
  • Back Education Training
  • Law and Ethics
  • A Master Clinician Approach to Advanced Concepts in Exam and Treatment of the Shoulder Complex
  • Functional Manual Therapy for the Upper Quarter