Kenneth E. Learman Associate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH 44555 klearman@ysu.edu Education 2007 Ph.D. Sports Medicine University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 1992 M.Ed. Health Education Penn State University, State College, PA 1989 B.S. Physical Therapy, Summa Cum Laude State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY Licensure/Certifications State of Ohio: Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board Physical Therapist Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs Physical Therapist Certifications American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy: Certified Fellow American Board of Physical Therapy Specialty: Orthopedic Clinical Specialist Maitland-Australian Physiotherapy Seminars: Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist CPR Certification; American Heart Association Professional Positions Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH Associate Professor with tenure, Department of Physical Therapy, 2009 Present. Assistant Professor, tenure track, Department of Physical Therapy, 2003 2009. Program lecturer,1997 2002. Adjunct Faculty, Department of Physical Therapy, Walsh University, North Canton, OH. 2010. Maitland-Australian Physiotherapy Seminars (MAPS), Cutchogue, New York: Instructor of Manual therapy courses and certification examiner. 2000-Present
P.T. Services Inc., Tiffin, Ohio; Worked in various capacities: 1989 2006 Scholarship Journal/Manuscript Reviewer Performed manuscript reviews for 1. Associate Editor: Journal of Manual Manipulative Therapy: appointed, July 1, 2007. 2. Physiotherapy: 3. Journal of Manipulative Physiologic Therapeutics: 4. Physical Therapy in Sport. 5. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 6. Textbook chapter review: Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy of the Shoulder. F.A. Davis. 2008 7. Textbook chapter review: Myofascial Release in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy. Strain-Counterstrain in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy. 8. Textbook review: Cook CE. Orthopedic Manual Therapy: An Evidence Based Approach. Newark, NJ: Prentiss Hall; 2007. ISBN: 0-13-171766-9 9. Manuscript review and revision: De Coninck SLH. Orthopaedic Medicine Cyriax: Updated Value in Daily Practice. Part I: Clinical Examination and Diagnosis. Minneapolis, MN: OPTP; 2003. ISBN: 0-9662858-4-0 10. Manuscript review and revision: De Coninck SLH. Orthopaedic Medicine Cyriax: Updated Value in Daily Practice. Part II: Treatment by deep Transverse Massage, Mobilization, Manipulation and Traction. Minneapolis, MN: OPTP; 2003. ISBN: 0-9662858-5-9 Peer Reviewed Publications: Journal articles: 1. Donaldson M, Learman KE, Showalter C, O Halloran B, Cook CE. The role of patients expectation of appropriate initial manual therapy treatment in outcomes for patients with low back pain. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2012 (In Press 12-27-12) 2. Cook CE, Learman KE, Showalter C, Kabbaz V, O Halloran B. Early use of thrust manipulation versus non-thrust manipulation: a randomized clinical trial. Man Ther. 2012 (E-pub ahead of print) 3. Cook CE, Learman KE, O Halloran B, Showalter C, Kabbaz V, Goode A, Wright A. Which prognostic factors for low back pain are generic predictors of outcome across a range of recovery domains? Phys Ther. 2012;93(1):(epub ahead of print) 4. Learman KE, Showalter C, Cook CE. Does the Use of a Prescriptive Clinical Prediction Rule Increase the Likelihood of Applying Inappropriate Treatments? A Survey Using Clinical Vignettes. Man Ther. 2012;17(12):538-43. (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.math.2012.05.011). 5. Nagrale AV, Patil SP, Gandhi RA, Learman KE. Effect of slump stretching versus lumbar mobilization with exercise in subjects with non-radicular low back pain: A randomized clinical trial. J Manual Manipulative Ther. 2012;20(1):35-42. Indian
Association of Physiotherapy awarded Mr. Nagrale with Significant Achievement Award-2012 at New Delhi on 18th March 2012 based partly on this study. 6. Donaldson M, Learman KE, Wright A, Brown C, Howes C, Cook CE. Factor Structure and Concurrent/Convergent Validity of the Modified Somatic Perception Questionnaire and the Pain Beliefs Screening Instrument. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2010;34(1):30-36. (Journal article) 7. Huang YH, Wu TY, Learman KE, Tsai YS Kinematic Factors in the throwing motion related to little league elbow. Chinese J Physiol. 2010; 53(3):160-166. (Journal article) 8. Tsai YS, Sell TC, Smoliga JM, Myers JB, Learman KE, Lephart SM. A Comparison of Physical Characteristics and Swing Mechanics between Golfers With and Without a History of Low Back Pain. J Orthop Sport Phys Ther. 2010;40(7):430-438. (Journal article) 9. Schomacher J, Learman KE. Symptom localization tests in the cervical spine: a descriptive study using image verification J Manual Manipulative Ther. 2010; 18(2):97-101. (Journal article) 10. Pintar J, Learman KE, Rogers R. Traditional exercises do not have a significant impact on abdominal peak force in healthy young adults. J Strength Cond Res. 2009; 23(7):2083-2089. (Journal article) 11. Learman KE, Myers JB, Lephart SM, Sell TC, Kerns GJ, Cook CE. Effects of spinal manipulation on trunk proprioception in subjects with chronic low back pain during symptom remission. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2009; 32(2):118-126. (Journal article) Book chapters & monographs 1. Learman KE, Showalter C. Chapter 5: Maitland Approach to Treating the Case. In: Clapis P, Chevan J. Physical Therapy Management of Low Back Pain: A Case-Based Approach. Burlington, MA. Jones & Bartlett; 2013. ISBN: 978-0-7637-7945-0 (Book Chapter) 2. Learman KE. Chapter 2: Physical Examination Tests for Medical Screening. In: Cook CE, Hegedus EJ. Orthopedic Physical Examination Tests. 2 nd Ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentiss Hall; 2013. ISBN: 978-0-13-254478-8 (Book Chapter) 3. Learman KE, Cook CE. Chapter 15: Neurodynamics. In: Cook CE. Orthopedic Manual Therapy: An Evidence-Based Approach. 2 nd Ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentiss Hall; 2012. ISBN: 978-0-13-802173-3 (Book Chapter) 4. Learman KE, Cook CE. Chapter 14: Manual Therapy of the Foot and Ankle. In: Cook CE. Orthopedic Manual Therapy: An Evidence-Based Approach. 2 nd Ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education; 2012. ISBN: 978-0-13-802173-3 (Book Chapter) 5. Cook CE, Learman KE. Orthopedic Section Independent Study Course 18.1.6: Low Back Pain and the Evidence for Effectiveness of Physical Therapy. APTA, Fairfax, VA. April, 2008. (Monograph) 6. Learman KE, Cook CE. Chapter 15: Manual Therapy of the Foot and Ankle. In: Cook CE. Orthopedic Manual Therapy: An Evidence Based Approach. Newark, NJ: Prentiss Hall; 2007. ISBN: 0-13-171766-9 (Book Chapter)
Peer Reviewed Presentations: 1. Cook CE, Learman KE, Showalter C, O Halloran B. No differences in outcomes in subjects with low back pain who met the clinical prediction rule for lumbar spine manipulation when non-thrust manipulation was used as the comparator. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association. San Diego, CA. January, 2013 2. Cook CE, Learman KE, Showalter C, O Halloran B, Wright A. What factors are associated with a successful outcome in patients with low back pain who receive a manual therapy approach? Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association. San Diego, CA. January, 2013 3. Cook CE, Learman KE. No differences in outcomes in subjects with low back pain who met the clinical prediction rule for lumbar spine manipulation when a pragmatic non-thrust manipulation was used as the comparator. OPTA, Columbus, October, 2012 (poster) 4. Learman KE (presenter), Cook CE, Showalter C, O Halloran B, Kabbaz V. Early use of thrust manipulation versus non-thrust manipulation: a randomized clinical trial. IFOMPT Annual Conference, Quebec City, Quebec, October 5, 2012. Awarded third place for Conference platform presentations. 5. Learman KE (presenter), Cook CE, Showalter C, O Halloran B, Kabbaz V, Goode A, Wright A. What factors are associated with a successful outcome in patients with low back pain who receive a manual therapy approach? IFOMPT Annual Conference, Quebec City, Quebec, October 5, 2012 6. Cook C (presenter), Learman KE, O Halloran B, Showalter C, Kabbaz V, Wright L. What factors are associated with a successful outcome in patients with low back pain who receive a manual therapy approach? Platform Presentation. New Zealand Physiotherapy Conference, May 2012, Wellington, New Zealand. 7. Cook C (presenter), Learman KE, Showalter C, Kabbaz V, O Halloran B. Early use of thrust manipulation versus non-thrust manipulation: a randomized controlled trial. Platform Presentation. New Zealand Physiotherapy Conference, May 2012, Wellington, New Zealand. 8. Donaldson M, Learman KE (both presented). Behavior Modification Strategies for Patient Adherence to Exercise and Wellness. AAOMPT Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA, 10/2011 9. Donaldson M, Learman KE (both presented). Manual Therapy for Special Populations: Pediatrics. APTA Annual Conference, National Harbor, MD 6/10/11 10. Cadman A (presenter), Pintar J, Learman KE. Reliability and Concurrent Validity of Abdominal Strength and Endurance Tests in Children. OPTA, Columbus, OH 4/8/2011. 11. Learman KE. Pathophysiology and Treatment of Athletic Low Back Pain. MARC- ACSM, Harrisburg, PA 11/05/2010 12. Ge W (presenter), Learman KE, Landgraff NC. The displacement of rat lumbar spine during spinal manipulation delivered by impulse adjusting instrument before and after frozen storage. OPTA, Columbus, October, 2009 (poster) 13. Venglar MC (presenter), Learman KE, Cook CE. Outcomes of Hospitalized Patients Diagnosed with Stroke: The Effect of Selected Rehabilitation on Complications, Length of Stay, Discharge Status, and Hospital Charges. Annual conference of
Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association. Las Vegas, NV. February, 2009 14. Li F (presenter), Learman KE, Ge W. Absolute error of joint position sense monitoring using wireless sensor nodes. IEEE, San Diego, January, 2009 15. Dunaway J (presenter), Learman KE. Exercise Based Treatment for a Single Subject with Plantar Fasciitis and Flexible Flat Foot Deformity. Annual fall meeting Mid- Atlantic Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine, Harrisburg, PA. 2008 16. Learman KE (presenter), Myers JB, Cook CE, Sell TC, Kerns GJ, Lephart SM. Treatment effects of spinal manipulation on trunk proprioception in subjects with chronic low back pain in symptom remission. Annual conference of Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association. Nashville, TN. February, 2008. 17. Learman KE (presenter), Myers JB, Cook CE, Sell TC, Kerns GJ, Lephart SM. Subjects with chronic low back pain in symptom remission do not demonstrate deficits in proprioception. Annual conference of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. St. Louis, MO. October, 2007. Abstracts: 1. Venglar MC, Learman KE, Cook CE. Outcomes of Hospitalized Patients Diagnosed with Stroke: The Effect of Selected Rehabilitation on Complications, Length of Stay, Discharge Status, and Hospital Charges. Acute Care Review, 2009 2. Learman KE, Myers JB, Cook CE, Sell TC, Kerns GJ, Lephart SM. Treatment effects of spinal manipulation on trunk proprioception in subjects with chronic low back pain during symptom remission. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2008;38(1):A12. 3. Learman KE, Myers JB, Cook CE, Sell TC, Kerns GJ, Lephart SM. Subjects with chronic low back pain in symptom remission do not demonstrate deficits in proprioception. J Manual Manipulative Ther. 2007;15(3):183. Non-Peer Reviewed Presentations: Platform: 1. Learman KE. Barefoot Running: Ridiculous Fad or Healthy Alternative? OPTA Student SIG, Columbus, OH, 3/31/2012. 2. Learman KE (presenter), Showalter C, Cadman A. Prevailing Beliefs about the use of a Clinical Prediction Rule for the assessment and Treatment of a Patient with Low Back Pain. MAPS Symposium, Chicago, IL, 10/2011 3. Learman KE, Wobeser K. Differential Diagnosis in Non-Mechanical Tissues. MAPS Symposium, Chicago, IL, 10/2011 4. Learman KE (presenter), Showalter C, Cook CE. Prevailing Beliefs and Attitudes about Vertebral Basilar Insufficiency Testing among Physical Therapists. MAPS Symposium, Chicago, IL, 10/2011 5. Cook CE, Learman KE (both presented). Differential Diagnosis in Non-Mechanical Tissues. MAPS Symposium, Washington, DC, 2010 6. Cook CE, Learman KE (both presented). Getting Started in Research. MAPS Symposium, Washington, DC, 2010
7. Learman KE (presenter), Showalter C, Cook CE. Prevailing Beliefs and Attitudes about Vertebral Basilar Insufficiency Testing among Physical Therapists. MAPS Symposium, Washington, DC, 2010 8. Learman KE (presenter), Showalter C, Cook CE. Prevailing Beliefs and Attitudes about Cervical Biomechanics among Physical Therapists. MAPS Symposium, Washington, DC, 20103 Continuing Education: Taught 100 continuing education courses around the nation. Approximately 90 have been for MAPS. Professional Organization Membership/Activity 1. American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists 2001 Present 2. American Physical Therapy Association 1987 Present Current Section Membership Orthopedic Section 3. Ohio Physical Therapy Association 1989 Present Consultant/Advisory TuDor Physical Therapy Tri-County Physical Therapy St. Elizabeth Health Center 2007 Present 2009 Present 2008 Present