Michael J. Walker, PT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT Lieutenant Colonel (Retired), United States Army Curriculum Vitae 25 January 2012 Work Contact Information: Evidence In Motion, LLC Institute of Health Professions 17325 Bell North Drive, Suite 2B Schertz, TX 78154 Work Phone: (210) 998-3843 Cell Phone: (210) 324-3186 E-mail: mwalker@eimpt.com Home Contact Information: 2351 Oak Pebble New Braunfels, TX 78132 Home Phone: (830) 214-6345 Home E-mail: walkermj06@gmail.com Birth Date: 11 October 1961 Family: (wife) Wendy, married 29 years; 4 children; 5 grandchildren CIVILIAN EDUCATION: Year University Major GPA Degree 1984 Northern Arizona University Microbiology 3.27 B.S. Flagstaff, AZ 86011 1995 US Army-Baylor University Physical Therapy 3.98 M.P.T Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 Distingished Honor Graduate 2002 US Army-Baylor University Orthopedic and Manual 3.94 D.Sc. Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 Physical Therapy MILITARY EDUCATION: 1985 Military Intelligence Officer Basic Course Fort Huachuca, AZ 1989 Military Intelligence Officer Advanced Course Fort Huachuca, AZ 1997 Army Medical Department Officer Advanced Course Fort Sam Houston, TX (correspondence studies) 1997 U. S. Army Combined Arms and Services Staff School Fort Leavenworth, KS 2004 U. S. Army Command and General Staff College Fort Leavenworth, KS PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE: 1995-1997, 2010-Present Licensed Physical Therapist, State of Texas TX# 1099935 1997-2010 Licensed Physical Therapist, State of Alaska AK# 1028
PROFESSIONAL SPECIALIZATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS & FELLOWSHIPS: 2001-Present Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS); NSCA #:200115057 2003-Present Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (OCS) 2003-Present Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT); FAAOMPT #: FF0372 Oct 1984 Aug 1993: Jun 1995 Jun 1996: Oct 1995 Dec 1996: Jun 1996 Feb 1997: Apr 1997 Jun 2001: Jul 2001 Dec 2002: Jan 2003 May 2003: Jun 2003 Nov 2004: Dec 2004 Jun 2005: Jul 2005 Apr 2008: Jun 2009 Mar 2010: PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Military Intelligence Officer, United States Army Specific duty assignments and responsibilities are available on request. Chief, Inpatient Rehab Services, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Fort Bliss, TX 79920 Contract Physical Therapist, Home Rehabilitation Specialists, Inc., El Paso, TX 79920 Assistant Chief, Physical Therapy Troop Medical Clinic, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Fort Bliss, TX 79920 Chief, Physical Therapy Clinic, Bassett Army Community Hospital, Fort Wainwright, AK 99703 Clinical Fellow, US Army-Baylor University Post-professional Doctoral Program in Orthopaedic and Manual Physical Therapy, Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, TX 78234 Staff Physical Therapist, Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, TX 78234 Assistant Chief, Physical Therapy Service, General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital, Fort Leonard Wood, MO, 65473-8952 Chief, Physical Therapy Service, General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital, Fort Leonard Wood, MO, 65473-8952 Program Director, 303-N9 Physical Therapy Specialty Program, U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 Chief, Rehabilitative Services, Task Force 14 th Medical, Camp Cropper, Baghdad, Iraq
May 2008 Dec 2011: Deputy Program Director, Scheduling Officer and Assistant Professor, U.S. Army-Baylor University Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy, Academy of Health Sciences, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 Aug 2011 Present: Vice President of Operations, Evidence In Motion, Schertz, TX 78154 PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES (Membership in Professional Societies): 1994-Present Member, American Physical Therapy Association (member #: 161764) 1994-Present: Member, Orthopaedic Section, American Physical Therapy Association 1994-1997; 2001-2003; 2005-Present: Member, Texas Physical Therapy Association 1995-Present: Member, U.S. Army-Baylor University Physical Therapy Alumni Association 1997-2001: Member, Alaska Physical Therapy Association 2003-2005: Member, Missouri Physical Therapy Association 2001-Present: American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) (member #: FF0372) PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS (published, in press, in review): 1. 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): 34-42. 2. 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): 724-732. 3. 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): 761-769. 4. 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): 2371-2378. 5. 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): 802-8. 6. 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. 7. 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):133-40. 8. 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: 37-49. 9. Teyhen DS, Shaffer SW, Lorenson CL, Halpap JP, Donofry DF, Walker MJ, Dugan JL, Childs JD. Functional Movement Screen: A Reliability Study. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther (in review).
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. 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. 2. 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-10. 3. 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-46. 4. 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-8. 5. 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. 6. 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; 73. 7. 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; 71. 8. 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; 77. 9. 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; 76. 10. 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): A33. RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS AND POSTERS AT SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS: 1. Walker MJ. Cervical Range of Motion: The Role of Cervical Facet and Uncovertebral Joints. Scholar s Day, Baylor University, Waco, TX, 2002 (Platform). 2. 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). 3. 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). 4. 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). 5. 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). 6. 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). 7. 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). 8. 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). 9. 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). 10. 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). 11. 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). 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. 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). 14. 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, 2010. (Poster)
15. 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, 2010. (Poster) 16. 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). 17. 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). 18. 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). 19. 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 2012 (in review). 20. 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 2012 (in review). 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: Data Collection. 4. Effect of dry needling / intramuscular manual therapy on lumbar multifidus muscle function in patients with low back pain. Role: Investigator, Stage: Data Collection. 5. Effect of Trigger Point Dry Needling on Infraspinatus Muscle Function in Patients with Shoulder Pain. Role: Investigator, Stage: IRB Approval FACULTY APPOINTMENTS: Jul 2005-Apr 2008: Program Director / Faculty, 303-N9 Physical Therapy Specialist Program, U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School Aug 2005-Apr 2008: Adjunct Faculty, US Army-Baylor University Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy Feb 2006-present: Faculty, Evidence In Motion Residency and Fellowship Programs Jul 2007-present: Associate Professor, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions Apr 2008-present: Assistant Professor, U.S. Army-Baylor University Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy
INVITED LECTURES / CONTINUING EDUCATION PRESENTATIONS: 1. Boyles RE, Walker MJ. Manual Therapy Evaluation and Treatment of the Extremities. SE Regional Medical Command, Augusta, GA, 2003 2. Boyles RE, Walker MJ. Manual Therapy Approach to Evaluation and Intervention of the Lumbopelvic Spine. SE Regional Medical Command, Augusta, GA, 2005 3. 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, 2005 4. Walker MJ. Manual Therapy Approach to Evaluation and Intervention of the Lumbopelvic and Cervicothoracic Spine, US Naval Hospital, Okinawa, Japan, 2006 5. Walker MJ. Evidence-Based Examination and Selected Interventions for Patients with Cervical Spine Disorders, Evidence In Motion, Palm Harbor, FL, 2006 6. Walker MJ. Evidence-Based Examination and Selected Interventions for Patients with Lumbopelvic Spine and Hip Disorders, Evidence In Motion, Duluth, GA, 2006 7. Walker MJ. Manual Therapy Examination and Selected Interventions for Patients with Extremity Disorders, US Naval Hospital, Okinawa, Japan, 2006 8. Boyles RE, Walker MJ. Manual Therapy Examination and Selected Interventions for Patients with Extremity Disorders. Southeast Regional Medical Command Annual Conference. Augusta, GA, 2007 9. Strunce JB, Walker MJ. Manual Therapy Examination and Selected Interventions for Patients with Extremity Disorders. Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI, 2007 10. Walker MJ. Regional Interdependence: Clinical Implications for the Treatment of Patients with Cervicothoracic Spine and Upper Extremity Dysfunction. Annual Conference, European Region Medical Command, Bad Kissengen, FRG, 2008 11. Walker MJ. Evidence-based Physical Therapy Interventions for Patients with Shoulder Pain. Annual Conference, European Region Medical Command, Bad Kissengen, FRG, 2008 12. Walker MJ. Evidence-based Manual Physical Therapy Examination and Treatment of Patients with Cervicothoracic Pain. Annual Conference, European Region Medical Command, Bad Kissengen, FRG, 2008 13. Childs JD, Walker MJ, Teyhen DS. Clinical Decision-Making for Patients with Low Back Pain. Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, 2009. 14. Walker MJ. Evidence Review and Selected Manual Physical Therapy Interventions for Patients with Cervicothoracic Dysfunction. Deployed Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy Conference, Camp Victory, Baghdad, Iraq, 2009 15. Walker MJ. Evidence Review and Selected Manual Physical Therapy Interventions for Patients with Shoulder Dysfunction. Deployed Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy Conference, Camp Victory, Baghdad, Iraq, 2009 16. Walker MJ. Evidence Review and Selected Manual Physical Therapy Interventions for Patients with Elbow, Wrist, and Hand Dysfunction. Deployed Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy Conference, Camp Victory, Baghdad, Iraq, 2009 17. Walker MJ. Therapeutic Taping Techniques for the Upper Extremity. Deployed Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy Conference, Camp Victory, Baghdad, Iraq, 2009 18. Walker MJ. Evidence-Based Examination and Selected Interventions for Patients with Lower Extremity Disorders, Evidence In Motion, Evansville, IN, 2009.
19. Walker MJ. Evidence-Based Examination and Selected Interventions for Patients with Lower Extremity Disorders, Evidence In Motion, Benchmark Physical Therapy, Atlanta, GA, 2009. 20. Walker MJ. Evidence-Based Examination and Selected Interventions for Patients with Upper Extremity Disorders, Evidence In Motion, St. Vincent Medical Center North East, Fishers, IN, 2010. 21. Walker MJ. Evidence-Based Examination and Selected Interventions for Patients with Upper Extremity Disorders, Evidence In Motion, St. Vincent Medical Center North East, Green Bay, WI, 2010. 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 2010 4. 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 2010. CONSULTANT/ADVISORY SERVICE: 2010-Present 2012-Present Member, Dry Needling Working Group, American Physical Therapy Association Member, Credentialing Services Committee, American Board of Physical Therapy Residency & Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE) SERVICE ON STUDENT/RESIDENT ADVISORY COMMITTEES: 2006-2008 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. 2009 - 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 2009 - 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 2010 - 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. 2011 - 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. 2012 - 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. 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) 2009-2010 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 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 CONTINUING EDUCATION: Moving Forward Together: Excellence in Education and Practice Conference, Gainesville, FL, 2012 American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Conference, Anaheim, CA, 2011 Intramuscular Manual Therapy / Trigger Point Dry Needling, Level 1 course, San Antonio, TX, 2010 Deployed Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy Annual Conference, Camp Victory, Baghdad, Iraq, 2009 Spinal Manipulation: Sixth Annual Update for Physical Therapists, Osteopathic Physicians and Medical Doctors, Course 2, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Tulsa, OK, 2009 Texas Faculty Summit: An Elaboration on Collaboration, Abilene, TX, 2007 Combined Sections Meeting of the APTA, Boston, MA, 2007 Combined Sections Meeting of the APTA, San Diego, CA, 2006 Combined Sections Meeting of the APTA, New Orleans, LA, 2005 American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Conference, 23 hrs, 2003, Reno, NV Functional Manual Therapy of the Upper Quarter, 18 hrs, 2003, Reno, NV American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Conference, 21 hrs, 2002, Orlando, FL Assessment, Mobilization & Manipulations of the Cervical Spine, 27 hrs, 2002, Orlando, FL Non Operative Medicine & Manual Therapy of the Hip, 21.5 hrs, 2002, Coon Rapids, MN Physical Therapy Update Training for Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Peripheral Nerve Injury, Traumatic Amputation, Wound Care and Burn Rehabilitation, 30 hrs, 2002, Fort Sam Houston, TX American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Conference, 21 hrs, 2001, San Antonio, TX Clinical Anatomy of Abdominal Musculature and the Thoracolumbar Fascia: A Dissection Course, 18 hrs, 2001, San Antonio, TX Mary Lipscomb Hamrick AMSC Research Course, 40 hrs, 2001, Natick, MA Muscle Energy Techniques-Level 1, 40 hrs, 2001, Tucson, AZ Communication Skills in the Medical Environment / Communicating, Connecting, Consoling and the Doctor-Patient Relationship, 6 hrs, 2000, Fort Wainwright, AK Non Operative Orthopaedic Medicine and Manual Therapy of the Thoracic Outlet Syndrome & Cervicothoracic Junction, 19 hrs, 1999, Fairbanks, AK Advanced Evaluation and Treatment of the Spine for Physical Therapists, 36 hrs, 1999, Fort Sam Houston, TX Principles of Manual Medicine, 40 hrs, 1998, East Lansing, MI Applied Ergonomics Course, 40 hrs, 1998, Tacoma, WA Hospital Clinic Prep Clinic: The Advanced Course, 20 hrs, 1998, Fort Wainwright, AK
COL Doug Kersey Neuromusculoskeletal Assessment Course, 72 hrs, 1996, Fort Sam Houston, TX Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Short Course, 31 hrs, 1996, San Antonio, TX