Jim Miller, DPT, graduated from University of Richmond with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He later earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University – Medical College of Virginia. Since that time, Jim has practiced in an outpatient orthopedic setting and has developed a strong interest in treating the spine as well as the foot and ankle. Today, Jim is the Clinical Director for the Tidewater Physical Therapy Laburnum location in Richmond.

He has completed a long term continuing education series in manual therapy techniques and specializes in treating all areas through manual interventions, coupled with specific functional exercise to aid patients in accomplishing their goals. 

Initially, while at University of Richmond, Jim ran cross country competitively and then turned to cycling; racing road, mountain and cyclocross bikes. Because of these interests, Jim particularly enjoys working with injured endurance athlete of all levels. 

To help endurance athletes do what they can to prevent getting injured, Jim provides a bike-fitting service as well as video gait analysis (running analysis) for patients undergoing rehab from an injury, as well as the uninjured. He frequently speaks with regional cycling, running and triathlon groups regarding common injuries, gait mechanics and fit related issues on the bike.

“We are all different and the same holds true for our aches and pains.  Therefore, I focus my treatment to identify the specific underlying causes of your pain and integrate a combination of manual tactics and specific exercise to resolve these issues. I believe in placing a heavy emphasis on patient education so you understand your injury and have the right tools in place to keep it from coming back.”