Alex Peters, PT, DPT, ATC is the owner of Impulse Physical Therapy. Alex is the only publicly available board certified sports physical therapist and sports residency trained PT in the Buffalo area. He received his Bachelor’s in Athletic Training at Canisius College and earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at D’Youville University. Wanting to sub-specialize in pediatric sports physical therapy, Alex was accepted to the renowned Sports Physical Therapy Residency Program at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, Texas. There, he spent 13 months in a rigorous training program where he became well-versed in a variety of orthopedic conditions in adults and children, such as rehabilitation from ACL reconstruction, Tommy John (UCL) surgery, shoulder injuries in athletes, as well as in the field of concussion rehabilitation. While in his residency program, he treated active individuals from age 6 to 85. Away from his practice, Alex can be found adventuring around Western New York with his wife, Delia, and their two dogs.

Alex Peters, PT, DPT, ATC is the owner of Impulse Physical Therapy. Alex is the only publicly ava... Read More

Kathryn Piraino, PT, DPT, OCS is a board certified orthopedic clinical specialist, and Performance Physical Therapist at Impulse PT. She earned both her Bachelor’s in Exercise and Sports Studies and her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at D’Youville University. Her diverse background includes working in hospitals, nursing homes, and outpatient physical therapy settings. Driven by her experiences, Kathryn decided to sub-specialize in orthopedic care. She completed the Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Program at the University of Rochester Medical Center, where she completed a 12-month intensive training program focusing on the treatment of orthopedic conditions in pediatric, adolescent and adult populations. Following the completion of her residency program, Kathryn was employed at the Cleveland Clinic to further her education and collaborate with leading clinicians. She has a particular interest in working with endurance athletes, including runners. Outside of her professional life, Kathryn enjoys long distance running, hiking, cycling and playing pickle ball.

Kathryn Piraino, PT, DPT, OCS is a board certified orthopedic clinical specialist, and Performanc... Read More