Curriculum Vitae August 27, 2013

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1 Michael J. Walker, PT, DSc Board Certified in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Lieutenant Colonel (Retired), United States Army Curriculum Vitae August 27, 2013 Work Contact Information: South College Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy Bell North Drive, Suite 2B Schertz, TX Cell Phone: (210) Home Contact Information: 2351 Oak Pebble New Braunfels, TX Home Phone: (830) Home Birth Date: 11 October 1961 Family: (wife) Wendy, married 30 years; 4 children; 6 grandchildren CIVILIAN EDUCATION: Year University Major GPA Degree 2002 US Army-Baylor University Orthopaedic and Manual 3.94 D.Sc. Fort Sam Houston, TX Physical Therapy 1995 US Army-Baylor University Physical Therapy 3.98 M.P.T Fort Sam Houston, TX Distinguished Honor Graduate 1984 Northern Arizona University Microbiology 3.27 B.S. Flagstaff, AZ MILITARY EDUCATION: 2004 U. S. Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, KS 1997 U. S. Army Combined Arms and Services Staff School, Fort Leavenworth, KS 1997 Army Medical Department Officer Advanced Course, Fort Sam Houston, TX 1989 Military Intelligence Officer Advanced Course, Fort Huachuca, AZ 1985 Military Intelligence Officer Basic Course, Fort Huachuca, AZ PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE: , 2010-Present Licensed Physical Therapist, State of Texas TX# Licensed Physical Therapist, State of Alaska AK# 1028

2 PROFESSIONAL SPECIALIZATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS & FELLOWSHIPS: 2003 Present: Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT); FAAOMPT #: FF Present: Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (OCS) 2001 Present: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS); NSCA #: Apr 2008 Present: Jul 2007 Present: Feb 2006 Present: Aug 2005 Apr 2008: Jul 2005 Apr 2008: FACULTY APPOINTMENTS: Assistant and Associate Professor, U.S. Army-Baylor University Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy Associate Professor, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions Faculty, Evidence In Motion Residency and Fellowship Programs Adjunct Faculty, US Army-Baylor University Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy Program Director / Faculty, 303-N9 Physical Therapy Specialist Program, U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Aug 2013 Present: Program Director, South College Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy, Knoxville, TN Aug 2011 Aug 2013: Vice President of Operations, Evidence In Motion, Schertz, TX Apr 2008 Present: Assistant Professor and Associate Professor, U.S. Army-Baylor University Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy, Academy of Health Sciences, Fort Sam Houston, TX May 2008 Dec 2011: Deputy Program Director and Operations Officer, U.S. Army-Baylor University Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy, Academy of Health Sciences, Fort Sam Houston, TX Jun 2009 Mar 2010: Chief, Rehabilitative Services, Task Force 14 th Medical, Camp Cropper, Baghdad, Iraq Jul 2005 Apr 2008: Program Director, 303-N9 Physical Therapy Specialty Program, U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School, Fort Sam Houston, TX June 2003 Jun 2005: Assistant Chief and Chief, Physical Therapy Service, General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital, Fort Leonard Wood, MO, Jan 2003 May 2003: Physical Therapist, Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, TX Jul 2001 Dec 2002: Clinical Fellow, US Army-Baylor University Post-professional Doctoral Program in Orthopaedic and Manual Physical Therapy, Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, TX Apr 1997 Jun 2001: Chief, Physical Therapy Clinic, Bassett Army Community Hospital, Fort Wainwright, AK June 1995 Feb 1997: Physical Therapist and Assistant Chief, Physical Therapy Troop Medical Clinic, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Fort Bliss, TX 79920

3 Oct 1995 Dec 1996: Oct 1984 Aug 1993: Contract Physical Therapist, Home Rehabilitation Specialists, Inc., El Paso, TX Military Intelligence Officer, United States Army Specific duty assignments and responsibilities are available on request. PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES (Membership in Professional Societies): 2001-Present: American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) (member #: FF0372) : Member, Missouri Physical Therapy Association : Member, Alaska Physical Therapy Association 1995-Present: Member, U.S. Army-Baylor University Physical Therapy Alumni Association ; ; 2005-Present: Member, Texas Physical Therapy Association 1994-Present: Member, Orthopaedic Section, American Physical Therapy Association 1994-Present Member, American Physical Therapy Association (member #: ) PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS (published, in press, in review): 1. Teyhen DS, Shaffer SW, Umlauf JA, Akerman RJ, Canada JB, Butler RJ, Goffar SL, Walker MJ, Kiesel KB, Plisky PJ. Automation to improve efficiency of field expedient injury prediction screening. J Strength Cond Res, 2012; 26 Suppl 2:S Hando BR, Gill N, Walker MJ, Garber M. Short and long-term clinical outcomes following a standardized program of orthopaedic manual physical therapy and exercise in individuals with hip osteoarthritis. J Manual Manipulative Ther, 2012; 20(4): Teyhen DS, Shaffer SW, Lorenson CL, Halpap JP, Donofry DF, Walker MJ, Dugan JL, Childs JD. The Functional Movement Screen: A Reliability Study. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, 2012; 42(6): Teyhen DS, Shaffer SW, Lorenson CL, Wood SL, Rogers SM, Dugan JL, Walker MJ, Childs JD. Reliability of Lower Quarter Physical Performance Measures in Healthy Service Members. AMEDD Journal; July-Sept 2011: Boyles RE, Walker MJ, Young BA, Strunce JB, Wainner RS. The addition of cervical thrust manipulations to a manual physical therapy approach in patients treated for mechanical neck pain: a secondary analysis. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, 2010; 40(3): Strunce JB, Boyles RE, Walker MJ, Young BA. The immediate effects of thoracic and rib manipulation on patients with a primary complaint of shoulder pain. J Manual Manipulative Ther, 2009; 17(4):230-6.

4 7. Young BA, Walker MJ, Strunce JB, Boyles RE, Whitman JM, Childs JD. Responsiveness of the Neck Disability Index in patients with mechanical neck disorders. Spine J, 2009; 9(10): Walker MJ, Young BA, Boyles RE, Strunce JB, Garber MB, Whitman JW, Deyle GD, Wainner RS. The Effectiveness of Manual Physical Therapy and Exercise for Mechanical Neck Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Spine, 2008; 33(22): Walker MJ. Manual Physical Therapy Examination and Intervention of a Patient with Radial Wrist Pain A Case Report. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2004; 34(12): Young B, Walker MJ, Strunce J, Boyles B. A Combined Treatment Approach Emphasizing Impairment-Based Manual Physical Therapy for Plantar Heel Pain: A Case Series. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2004; 34(11): Peterson DE, Blankenship KR, Robb JB, Walker MJ. Investigation of the Validity and Reliability of Four Objective Techniques for Measuring Forward Shoulder Posture. Physical Therapy. 1997; 25(1): OTHER PUBLICATIONS (published, in press, in review): 1. Walker MJ, Ayotte NW, Rochino DA. Origins of Cervical Pain. In: Cervical and Thoracic Pain: Evidence for Effectiveness of Physical Therapy, APTA Independent Study Course, 2011 PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS (published, in press, in review): 1. Goffar SL, Reber RJ, Christiansen BC, Miller RB, Naylor JA, Rodriquez BM, Walker MJ, Teyhen DS. Dynamic Plantar Pressure Changes During Loaded Gait, J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2011; 41(1): A Goffar SL, Naylor J, Reber RJ, Rodriguez BM, Christiansen BC, Walker MJ, Miller RB, Teyhen DS. Effects of Load Carriage on Foot Anthropometrics. US Army Med Dep J 2010; Jul-Sep; Goffar SL, Naylor J, Reber RJ, Rodriguez BM, Chirstiansen BC, Walker MJ, Miller RB, Teyhen DS. Dynamic Plantar Pressure Changes During Loaded Gait. US Army Med Dep J 2010; Jul-Sep; Teyhen DS, Donofry DF, Shaffer SW, Walker MJ, Lorenson CL, Dugan JOL, Halfpap JP, Childs JD. Functional Movement Screen: A Reliability Study in Service Members. US Army Med Dep J 2010; Jul-Sep; Teyhen DS, Dugan JL, Shaffer SW, Walker MJ, Lorenson CL, Childs JD, Wood SL. Reliability of Lower Quarter Physical Performance Measures in Healthy Service Members. US Army Med Dep J 2010; Jul-Sep; Hando B, Gill N, Garber M, Walker MJ. Short and long-term clinical outcomes following a standardized program of orthopaedic manual physical therapy and exercise in individuals with hip osteoarthritis. J Manual Manipulative Ther. 2009, 17(3): 183.

5 7. Strunce JB, Boyles RE, Walker MJ, Young BA. The immediate effects of thoracic manipulation on patients with a primary complaint of shoulder pain. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2006, 36(1): A Boyles RE, Walker MJ, Young BA, Strunce JB, Wainner RS. Manipulation versus graded mobilization for treatment of mechanical neck disorder. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2005, 35(1): A Young BA, Walker MJ, Strunce JB, Boyles R, Whitman JM, Childs JD. Responsiveness of the Neck Disability Index in patients with mechanical neck disorders. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2005, 35(1): A Walker MJ, Young BA, Boyles RE, Strunce JB, Deyle GD, Whitman JW, Garber MB, Wainner RS. The Efficacy of Manual Physical Therapy and Exercise for Mechanical Neck Disorders: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2005, 35(1): A-9. RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS AND POSTERS AT SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS: 1. Koppenhaver SL, Walker MJ, Rettig CP, Davis JD, Nelson CJ, Su J, Harris KD, Ross MD. Association between a local twitch response during dry needling, clinical improvement, and changes in lumbar multifidus function in patients with low back pain. Annual Conference, Texas Physical Therapy Association, San Antonio, TX, Oct 2012 (Poster). 2. Koppenhaver SL, Walker MJ, Smith RW, Booker JM, Walkup ID, Su J, Ross MD, Flynn TW. Baseline examination factors associated with clinical improvement after trigger point dry needling in patients with low back pain. Annual Conference, Texas Physical Therapy Association, San Antonio, TX, Oct 2012 (Poster). 3. Koppenhaver SL, Walker MJ, Su J, McGowen JM, Weigel LA, Harris KD, Ross MD. Effect of trigger point dry needling on lumbar multifidus muscle function in patients with low back pain. Annual Conference, Texas Physical Therapy Association, San Antonio, TX, Oct 2012 (Poster). 4. Teyhen DS, McArthur DR, Riebel MA, Savini MG, Goffar SL, Walker MJ, Plisky PJ. The Influence of Age and Sex on Power, Balance, Flexibility, and Functional Movement In Healthy Service Members. Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, Chicago, IL, Feb Teyhen DS, Shaffer SW, Umlauf JA, Akerman RJ, Canada JB, Butler RJ, Goffar SL, Kiesel KB, Walker MJ, Plisky PJ. Enhancing Efficiency Through Automation for a Comprehensive Injury Screening System. Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, Chicago, IL, Feb Goffar SL, Reber RJ, Christiansen BC, Miller RB, Naylor JA, Rodriquez BM, Walker MJ, Teyhen DS. Dynamic Plantar Pressure Changes During Loaded Gait. Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, New Orleans, LA, Feb 2011 (Platform). 7. Teyhen DS, Shaffer SW, Lorenson CL, Wood SL, Dugan J, Walker MJ, Childs JD. Reliability of Lower Quarter Physical Performance Measures in Healthy Service Members. Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, New Orleans, LA, Feb 2011 (Poster). 8. Teyhen DS, Shaffer SW, Lorenson CL, Halfpap JP, Donofry DF, Walker MJ, Dugan J, Childs JD. Functional Movement Screen: A Reliability Study Involving Novice Raters. Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, New Orleans, LA, Feb 2011 (Poster).

6 9. Goffar SL, Reber RJ, Christiansen BC, Miller RB, Naylor JA, Rodriguez BM, Walker MJ, Teyhen DS. Dynamic Plantar Pressure Changes During Loaded Gait. Texas Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, Arlington, TX, Oct 22, (Poster) 10. Goffar SL, Reber RJ, Christiansen BC, Miller RB, Naylor JA, Rodriguez BM, Walker MJ, Teyhen DS. Effects of Load Carriage on Foot Anthropometrics. Texas Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, Arlington, TX, Oct 22, (Poster) 11. Goffar SL, Reber RJ, Christiansen BC, Miller RB, Naylor JA, Rodriguez BM, Walker MJ, Teyhen DS (Teyhen). Effects of Load Carriage on Foot Anthropometrics. American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting, Providence, RI, Aug 2010 (Platform). 12. Goffar SL, Reber RJ, Christiansen BC, Miller RB, Naylor JA, Rodriguez BM, Walker MJ, Teyhen DS (Teyhen). Dynamic Plantar Pressure Changes During Loaded Gait. Emed International Scientific Meeting, Providence, RI, Aug 2010 (Platform). 13. Walker MJ, Young BA, Boyles RE, Strunce JB, Garber MB, Whitman JW, Deyle GD, Wainner RS. (Boyles) The Effectiveness of Manual Physical Therapy and Exercise for Mechanical Neck Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Rose Excellence in Research Award presentation, Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, 2010 (Platform). 14. Hando BR, Gill N, Garber M, Walker MJ. (Hando) Short and long-term clinical outcomes following a standardized program of orthopaedic manual physical therapy and exercise in individuals with hip osteoarthritis. American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists, Washington D.C., 2009 (Platform). 15. Strunce JB, Boyles RE, Walker MJ, Young BA. (Strunce) The immediate effects of thoracic manipulation on patients with a primary complaint of shoulder pain. Combined Sections Meeting of the APTA, San Diego, California, 2006 (Platform). 16. Boyles RE, Walker MJ, Young BA, Strunce JB, Wainner RS. (Boyles) Manipulation versus graded mobilization for treatment of mechanical neck disorder. Combined Sections Meeting of the APTA, 2005 (Poster). 17. Walker MJ, Young BA, Boyles RE, Strunce JB, Deyle GD, Whitman JW, Garber MB, Wainner RS. (Walker) The Effectiveness of Manual Physical Therapy and Exercise for Mechanical Neck Disorders: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Combined Sections Meeting of the APTA, 2005 (Platform). 18. Walker MJ. Manual Physical Therapy Examination and Intervention of a Patient with Radial Wrist Pain A Case Report. Annual Conference of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists, Reno, NV, 2003 (Poster). 19. Walker MJ, Young BA, Boyles RE, Strunce JB, Deyle GD, Whitman JW, Garber MB, Wainner RS. (Walker) Preliminary Findings on the Efficacy of Manual Physical Therapy and Exercise for Mechanical Neck Disorders: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Scholar s Day, Baylor University, Waco, TX, 2003 (Platform). 20. Young B, Walker MJ, Strunce J, Boyles B. (Young) Manual Physical Therapy Management of Plantar Heel Pain: A Series of Three Cases. Annual Conference of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists, Orlando, FL, 2002 (Poster). 21. Strunce JB, Boyles RE, Walker MJ, Young BA. (Strunce) Manual Therapy Approach for Management of Cervical Spinal Canal Stenosis: A Case Series. Annual Conference of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists, Orlando, FL, 2002 (Poster).

7 22. Walker MJ, Young BA, Boyles RE, Strunce JB, Deyle GD, Whitman JW, Garber MB, Wainner RS. (Walker) Preliminary Findings on the Efficacy of Manual Physical Therapy and Exercise for Mechanical Neck Disorders: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Annual Conference of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists, Orlando, FL, 2002 (Platform). 23. Walker MJ. Cervical Range of Motion: The Role of Cervical Facet and Uncovertebral Joints. Scholar s Day, Baylor University, Waco, TX, 2002 (Platform). ONGOING RESEARCH AND SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY: 1. Impact of Load Carriage on Static and Dynamic Foot Postures. Role: Investigator, Stage: Manuscript Preparation. 2. Lower Extremity Physical Performance Measures in Healthy Active Duty Service Members: A Reliability Study. Role: Investigator, Stage: Manuscript Preparation. 3. Military Power, Performance, and Prevention (Development of an Injury Screening Tool), Role: Investigator, Stage: Manuscript Preparation. 4. Effect of dry needling / intramuscular manual therapy on lumbar multifidus muscle function in patients with low back pain. Role: Investigator, Stage: Manuscript Preparation. 5. Effect of Trigger Point Dry Needling on Infraspinatus Muscle Function in Patients with Shoulder Pain. Role: Investigator, Stage: Data Collection. INVITED LECTURES / PRESENTATIONS: 1. Lau J, Timpson M, Wait K, Walker MJ. The Clinical Excellence Network: An Emerging Partnership Between Academics, Clinical Practice, and Private Enterprise. Education Leadership Conference, Education Section, American Physical Therapy Association, Greenwich, CT, Walker MJ. Evidence Review and Selected Manual Physical Therapy Interventions for Patients with Cervicothoracic and Upper Extremity Dysfunction. Deployed Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy Conference, Camp Victory, Baghdad, Iraq, Childs JD, Walker MJ, Teyhen DS. Clinical Decision-Making for Patients with Low Back Pain. Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, Walker MJ. Evidence-based Manual Physical Therapy Examination and Treatment of Patients with Cervicothoracic and Shoulder Pain. Annual Conference, European Region Medical Command, Bad Kissengen, FRG, Strunce JB, Walker MJ. Manual Therapy Examination and Selected Interventions for Patients with Extremity Disorders. Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI, Boyles RE, Walker MJ. Manual Therapy Examination and Selected Interventions for Patients with Extremity Disorders. Southeast Regional Medical Command Annual Conference. Augusta, GA, Walker MJ. Manual Therapy Examination and Selected Interventions for Patients with Extremity Disorders, US Naval Hospital, Okinawa, Japan, Walker MJ. Evidence-Based Examination and Selected Interventions for Patients with Cervical Spine Disorders, Evidence In Motion, Palm Harbor, FL, Walker MJ. Manual Therapy Approach to Evaluation and Intervention of the Lumbopelvic and Cervicothoracic Spine, US Naval Hospital, Okinawa, Japan, 2006

8 10. Strunce JB, Walker MJ. Manual Therapy Approach to the Evaluation and Intervention of the Cervical Spine and Upper Extremity. Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI, Boyles RE, Walker MJ. Manual Therapy Approach to Evaluation and Intervention of the Lumbopelvic Spine. SE Regional Medical Command, Augusta, GA, Boyles RE, Walker MJ. Manual Therapy Evaluation and Treatment of the Extremities. SE Regional Medical Command, Augusta, GA, 2003 OTHER TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Guest Lecturer/Lab Instructor, The COL Doug Kersey Neuromusculoskeletal Evaluation Course, Fall 2001, Fall 2002, Fall 2003 (Topics: Manual Physical Therapy Examination and Treatment for Patients with Spinal Disorders). 2. Guest Lecturer/Lab Instructor, The COL Doug Kersey Advanced Clinical Practice Course, Fall 2005, Fall 2006, (Topics: Manual Physical Therapy Examination and Treatment for Patients with Spinal and Extremity Disorders). 3. Course Planner/Guest Lecturer/Lab Instructor, The COL Doug Kersey Advanced Clinical Practice Course: Advanced Spine Interventions, Fall 2007, Fall 2008, Fall Adjunct Faculty/Guest Lecturer/ Lab Instructor, US Army-Baylor University Graduate Program in Physical Therapy, Fall 2005, Spring 2006, Summer 2006, Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Summer 2007, Fall 2007 (Topics: Manual Therapy Examination and Treatment of the Spine and Extremities, Practical Examination grader) 5. Associate Professor, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Orthopedics/Sports Program, Fall 2007, (Topic: Manipulation in the Management of Patients with Spinal Disorders) 6. Assistant Professor, U.S. Army-Baylor University Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy, Spring 2008, Summer 2008, Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Summer 2010, Fall 2010 (Spine Biomechanics, Disorders, Examination and Treatment Interventions; Lower Member: Hip; Introduction to Therapeutic Interventions: Joint Mobilization/Manipulation, Soft Tissue Mobilizations; Advanced Therapeutic Interventions; Physical Therapy Fundamentals; Patient and Schedule Management). 7. Adjunct Clinical Faculty, U.S. Army-Baylor University Doctoral Fellowship in Orthopaedic and Manual Physical Therapy, Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Summer 2010, Fall CONSULTANT/ADVISORY SERVICE: 2010 Member, Dry Needling Working Group, American Physical Therapy Association 2012 Member, Credentialing Services Committee, American Board of Physical Therapy Residency & Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE) SERVICE ON STUDENT/RESIDENT ADVISORY COMMITTEES: Faculty Research Advisory Committee Member, U.S. Army-Baylor University Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy, Effect of Trigger Point Dry Needling on Infraspinatus Muscle Function in Patients with Shoulder Pain.

9 Faculty Research Advisory Committee Member, U.S. Army-Baylor University Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy, Effect of dry needling / intramuscular manual therapy on lumbar multifidus muscle function in patients with low back pain Faculty Research Advisory Committee Member, U.S. Army-Baylor University Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy, Development of an Injury Prevention Screening Tool and Algorithms to Predict Musculoskeletal Injuries in the Military Faculty Research Advisory Committee Member, U.S. Army-Baylor University Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy, The Impact of Load Carriage on Static Foot Posture and Dynamic Plantar Pressure Distributions Faculty Research Advisory Committee Member, U.S. Army-Baylor University Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy, Lower Extremity Physical Performance in Health Active Duty Service Members: A Reliability Study Faculty Research Advisory Committee Member, U.S. Army-Baylor University Doctoral Fellowship in Orthopaedic and Manual Physical Therapy, Clinical outcomes following a standardized program of orthopaedic manual physical therapy and exercise in individuals with hip osteoarthritis. MILITARY HONORS AND AWARDS: 1986 Army Achievement Medal, United States Army 1987 Air Assault Badge 1988 Army Achievement Medal, United States Army (1 st Oak Leaf Cluster) 1989 Army Commendation Medal, United States Army 1993 Meritorious Service Medal, United States Army 1995 Distinguished Honor Graduate, US Army-Baylor University Graduate Physical Therapy Program 1997 Meritorious Service Medal, United States Army (1 st Oak Leaf Cluster) 2001 Meritorious Service Medal, United States Army (2 nd Oak Leaf Cluster) 2003 Army Commendation Medal, United States Army (1 st Oak Leaf Cluster) 2005 Meritorious Service Medal, United States Army (3 rd Oak Leaf Cluster) 2008 Order of Military Medical Merit (Membership Number 8175) Iraqi Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Overseas Service Bar 2010 Bronze Star Medal, United States Army 2010 Awarded the 9A Proficiency Designator for professional expertise, exceptional ability, and outstanding achievement in the field of Physical Therapy 2012 Legion of Merit, United States Army RESEARCH & CIVILIAN HONORS AND AWARDS: 2010 Platform Presentation of the Year Award, Emed International Scientific Meeting, Providence, Rhode Island (Presenter: Teyhen) 2010 Rose Excellence in Research Award, Orthopaedic Section, American Physical Therapy Association