Dr. Russ Overy

Dr. Russ Overy is a Colorado native and fellowship-trained physical therapist with extensive experience treating orthopedic injuries, spine conditions, sports injuries, and post-surgical rehabilitation. He is dedicated to helping active individuals throughout Boulder, Denver, and the Front Range return to the activities they love through personalized, evidence-based physical therapy.

Throughout his career, Russ has worked with athletes at every level, including Olympic, professional, collegiate, recreational, and youth competitors. His clinical expertise includes the evaluation and treatment of overuse injuries, sports-related conditions, and complex orthopedic disorders affecting the spine, hip, knee, ankle, and foot.

Russ has a special interest in helping cyclists, runners, overhead athletes, and active adults recover from injury, improve performance, and prevent future problems. Whether working with a competitive athlete preparing for a return to sport or an individual seeking to stay active and pain-free, he believes successful outcomes begin with understanding each patient’s goals and creating a collaborative treatment plan tailored to their needs.

As the father of two athletes, Russ is passionate about youth sports participation and injury prevention. He enjoys helping young athletes safely return to competition while educating families on strategies to reduce injury risk and support long-term athletic development.

Committed to advancing the physical therapy profession, Russ has served on the faculty of Regis University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program since 2014. He was recognized as Affiliate Faculty Member of the Year in 2020 and specializes in teaching orthopedic manual therapy, clinical reasoning, and hands-on treatment techniques. He has mentored numerous Doctor of Physical Therapy students, residents, and fellows, many of whom continue to seek his guidance throughout their careers.

Russ is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT), a distinction earned by physical therapists with advanced training and expertise in orthopedic manual therapy.

Outside the clinic and classroom, Russ enjoys mountain biking, amateur bike racing, fly fishing, and skiing throughout Colorado. His personal experience as an athlete and outdoor enthusiast provides valuable insight into the unique demands faced by active individuals recovering from injury and striving to perform at their best.

Areas of Expertise

• Orthopedic Physical Therapy
• Sports Injury Rehabilitation
• Manual Therapy
• Functional Dry Needling
• Spine and Back Pain Treatment
• Hip Pain and Hip Rehabilitation
• Knee Pain and Knee Injury Rehabilitation
• Foot and Ankle Rehabilitation
• Cycling Injuries
• Running Injuries
• Overhead Athlete Injuries
• Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
• Youth Sports Injury Prevention
• Return-to-Sport Testing and Rehabilitation

Russ sees patients at the Mend location in Boulder.