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Alberto Giardini, DO, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
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Alberto Giardini, DO

Sports Medicine Specialist | Sports Medicine

4170 City Ave Philadelphia PA, 19131

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Alberto Giardini, DO '19, is a dedicated osteopathic physician, home-grown at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he completed both medical school and later residency, specializing in osteopathic neuromusculoskeletal medicine (ONMM). Dr. Giardini firmly believes and practices patient-centered care and the osteopathic approach to health. He teaches these principles and skills to the students of PCOM as an assistant clinical professor and mentor.

Within his osteopathic approach to treating patients, Dr. Giardini has years of experience and training in the many techniques of osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM), including cranial osteopathy and biodynamics.

Dr. Giardini also has had extensive training in musculoskeletal ultrasound diagnostics and interventions, where he regularly uses it to evaluate and treat patients in the office setting.

Wishing to better serve his patients suffering from headache disorders, Dr. Giardini earned additional certification in Advanced Headache Diagnosis & Management from Thomas Jefferson University Headache Center.

His passion for hands-on treatment stems from his many interests and hobbies since childhood, including fixing motorcycles and classic cars, playing music, martial arts, blacksmithing, and ax throwing, to name a few.

Education and Training

Philadelphia College of Medicine 2019

Board Certification

American Osteopathic Board of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

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Alberto Giardini, DO's Expert Contributions
  • Bio

    Alberto Giardini, DO '19, is a dedicated osteopathic physician, home-grown at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he completed both medical school and later residency, specializing in osteopathic neuromusculoskeletal medicine (ONMM). Dr. Giardini firmly believes and practices...

  • How can manipulation help severe menstrual pain?

    There are some common patterns of somatic dysfunction, especially of the pelvis and sacrum, that can be found in patients with more severe menstrual cramps. Depending on the patient, osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) might be helpful in decreasing the severity of symptoms. There are some easy techniques that can be taught to partners or roommates that can be implemented at home too. READ MORE

  • Can OMT help in strengthening internal muscles of the body?

    OMT cannot strengthen muscles. However, they can help reduce tensions in muscles so they have less pain and function better. Physical therapy is usually the treatment doctors prescribe for strengthening muscles. OMT can certainly be done in combination with physical therapy too. READ MORE

  • Does Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment also include medication?

    Osteopathic Manipulative treatment (OMT) is performed by DOs who are licensed physicians in the US like MDs. Since only DOs learn OMT, it is the primary difference between MDs and DOs. Both DOs and MDs can write for physical therapy and medications. DOs who perform OMT may find that medications and physical therapy may be appropriate treatments for certain conditions and are usually beneficial to be completed in combination with each other and OMT. READ MORE

  • Can chronic low back pain be treated without surgery?

    Not all back pain requires surgery. Treatment strategies should be tailored to individual patients, some patients need surgery and some don't. Sometimes osteopathic manipulative medicine can be a useful tool in treating low back pain, especially in pregnant patients. If you would like another opinion on this matter, I would be happy to review your records and evaluate you. Hope this helps! READ MORE

  • Can chronic low back pain be treated without surgery?

    Not all back pain requires surgery. Treatment strategies should be tailored to individual patients, some patients need surgery and some don't. Sometimes osteopathic manipulative medicine can be a useful tool in treating low back pain, especially in pregnant patients. If you would like another opinion on this matter, I would be happy to review your records and evaluate you. Hope this helps! READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

osteopathic neuromusculoskeletal medicine

Professional Memberships

  • Association of Ringside Physicians  
  • New Jersey Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation  
  • American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine  
  • American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine  

Professional Society Memberships

  • Association of Ringside Physicians, New Jersey Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine, American Academy of Osteopathy, American Osteopathic Association, Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association

Alberto Giardini, DO's Practice location

Philadelphia College of Medicine

4170 City Ave -
Philadelphia, PA 19131
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Get to know OMM Physician Dr. Alberto Giardini, who serves patients in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Giardini is a dedicated osteopathic physician specializing in osteopathic neuromusculoskeletal medicine. He firmly believes and practices patient-centered care and the osteopathic approach to health. 

Teaching these principles and skills to students, he is an Assistant Clinical Professor and Mentor at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM).

Within his osteopathic approach to treating patients at PCOM, he has years of experience and training in the many techniques of osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM), including cranial osteopathy and biodynamics. He has also had extensive training in musculoskeletal ultrasound diagnostics and interventions, where he regularly uses it to evaluate and treat patients in the office setting.

Home-grown at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Giardini completed both medical school and residency training there.

Wishing to better serve his patients suffering from headache disorders, he earned additional certification in Advanced Headache Diagnosis & Management from Thomas Jefferson University Headache Center.

On a professional level, Dr. Giardini is an active member of the Association of Ringside Physicians, the New Jersey Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, the American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine, the National Undergraduate Fellows Association, the American Academy of Osteopathy, the American Osteopathic Association, and the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association.

Dr. Giardini also practices sports medicine. Sports medicine is a branch of medicine that deals with physical fitness and the treatment and prevention of injuries related to sports and exercise. The role of a sports medicine physician is to aid athletes of all ages when they suffer an injury doing any type of physical activity. Their goal is to get the patient back in action as quickly and safely as possible.

An authority in his field, Dr. Giardini’s many accolades include: National Undergraduate Fellows Association Honor; Jessie Young Memorial Scholarship; Anthony Girard Leone Memorial Scholarship; Nicholas S. Nicholas Memorial Scholarship; and A.T. Still Osteopathic Skills and Knowledge Scholarship.

His passion for hands-on treatment stems from his many interests and hobbies since childhood, including fixing motorcycles and classic cars, playing music, doing martial arts, blacksmithing, and ax throwing, to name a few.

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