Amanda Swearingen
About Amanda Swearingen
Amanda Swearingen is a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in postpartum and pregnancy corrective exercise. She currently works at Hinge Health and has extensive experience in holistic treatment approaches, particularly in pelvic floor dysfunction.
Work at Hinge Health
Amanda Swearingen has been employed at Hinge Health as a Doctor of Physical Therapy since 2023. In this role, she focuses on providing specialized care and treatment to patients, utilizing her expertise in postpartum and pregnancy corrective exercise. Her work involves implementing holistic treatment approaches that address various physical health aspects.
Previous Experience in Physical Therapy
Prior to her current position, Amanda worked at West Portland Physical Therapy Clinic from 2015 to 2021, where she served as a Doctor of Physical Therapy and later as Clinical Services Manager from 2018 to 2021. She also worked at Balanced Physical Therapy for one year from 2021 to 2022. These roles contributed to her extensive experience in the field of physical therapy.
Education and Expertise
Amanda earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, and Health Promotion from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, completing her studies from 2006 to 2010. She furthered her education at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, where she obtained her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from 2012 to 2014. Amanda also holds the Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification, earned in 2016.
Specialization in Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Amanda specializes in treating pelvic floor dysfunction and serves a diverse patient population, including women, men, and children. Her expertise includes holistic treatment approaches that consider the viscera/GI system, nervous system, fascia, and scar tissue. She is also involved in education as a lab teaching assistant for the Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitative Institute.
Current Professional Development
Amanda is currently pursuing the Orthopedic Certified Specialist certification from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). This ongoing professional development reflects her commitment to enhancing her skills and knowledge in the field of physical therapy.