Leslie Russek

Leslie Russek, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, is Professor Emeritus in the Clarkson University Doctor of Physical Therapy program. She is an Orthopedic Certified Specialist with a sub-specialization in hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, headaches, fibromyalgia, and other causes of chronic pain. She has published in the areas of hypermobility, fibromyalgia and chronic pain, and was one of the first physical therapists to publish on hypermobility syndrome in the United States. Her current research is looking at prevalence and management of hypermobility. She continues to treat patients in her specialty areas through the Canton-Potsdam Hospital Physical Rehabilitation clinic. She frequently gives professional and patient lectures on hypermobility and contributes to several international committees striving to improve knowledge about and management of hypermobility related health problems.