Deborah B. Riczo

PT, DPT, MEd

Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist (PT)

Member Since: 1978

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Professional Bio

Deborah is the developer of “The Pelvic Girdle Musculoskeletal MethodSM (the PGM MethodSM) which provides a simple step-by-step approach to treating sacroiliac and pelvic girdle pain. Since 2011, Deborah has educated other practitioners on the PGM MethodSM through physical therapy continuing education courses and presentations at state, national and international conferences, as well as physical therapy doctoral programs. Deborah has written two self-help books based on this method: “Sacroiliac Pain” and “Back and Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy and Postpartum,” and has published “What You Need to Know About Sacroiliac Dysfunction” Orthopaedic Nursing 2023. She has extensive clinical experience during her 30 years as a practicing physical therapist at MetroHealth Medical Center, a large urban county hospital, and now is dedicated to health education through her company Riczo Health Education. She provides ongoing consumer education through social media (@RiczoHealthEducation on Instagram and YouTube) and does limited virtual consults.

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Education

Cleveland State University 1980

Bachelor of Science, Physical Therapy

Cleveland State University 1991

Masters in Education

Marymount University 2009

Doctor of Physical Therapy, transitional

Awards

2022 OPTA Meritorious Service Award

Volunteer Work

WomanKind Cleveland

Cleveland State University Alumni Board

Nickname

Deborah

Preferred Pronouns

She/Her/Hers

Practice Name

Riczo Health Education

Practice Website

Practice Description

Continuing Education Provider, Guest Lecturer University DPT, Virtual Consults. Pelvic Girdle Dysfunction. Author of "Sacroiliac Pain" and "Back and Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy & Postpartum"

Areas of Expertise

Pregnancy & Postpartum, Breast Cancer, Urinary Incontinence, Orthopedics, Sacroiliac Dysfunction, Pelvic Pain, Pelvic Girdle Pain

Populations Treated

Women

Patient Lifestyles and Occupations

Recreational Athletes, High-Stress Professions, Sedentary Individuals, Physical Laborers

Home Visits

Yes

Telehealth Offered

Yes

Languages Spoken

English

Payment Accepted

Cash-Based Services

University / College

Cleveland State University [OH] (PT-00028)

Other Certifications

Masters in Education, 1991
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Marymount University 2009