Curriculum Vitae Ryan Johnson, DPT Doctor of Physical Therapy Academic Degrees DPT Doctorate of Physical Therapy 2007 University of Colorado Health Sciences Center School of Medicine Department of Rehabilitation Medicine M.S. Master of Science in Physical Therapy 2005 University of Colorado Health Sciences Center School of Medicine Department of Rehabilitation Medicine B.S. Health and Human Development 2002 Montana State University Department of Health and Human Development Bozeman, MT
Professional Certifications 2007 Muscle Activation Techniques certified specialist Certified specialists are experts in the biomechanicsbased examination and treatment of neuromuscular inhibition that contributes to strength and flexibility imbalances throughout the body 2002 ACSM Health & Fitness Specialist certification Professional Continuing Education Certified by the American College of Sports Medicine 2007 Resistance Training Specialists Masterly Level Science Course 4 day seminar on scientific theory behind resistance training mechanics and practical applications in rehab, fitness, and athletic performance settings 2007 Lower Extremity Muscle Activation Techniques Masters Level Seminar 2 day seminar on hip mechanics and muscle function and muscle testing 2007 Advanced Foot Function Muscle Activation Techniques Masters Level Seminar 3 day seminar on lower leg, ankle, and foot mechanics and muscle function and muscle testing 2007 Upper Extremity Muscle Activation Techniques Masters Level Seminar 3 day seminar on upper extremity mechanics and muscle function and muscle testing
2007 Muscle Activation Techniques Jump Start Program 6 day seminar on upper extremity, lower extremity, and trunk positional strength testing and treatment using positional isometrics and follow-up strength reinforcement exercises 2006 Muscle Activation Techniques Internship Program 10-month program dedicated to biomechanics-based examination and treatment of neuromuscular inhibition that contributes to strength and flexibility imbalances throughout the body 2005 Functional Orthopedics Institute of Physical Art Seminar for assessment and treatment of joint, muscular, and soft tissue dysfunction related to functional movement impairments 2005 Fundamentals of Kinesiotaping 2003 Sole Supports Orthotic Prescription Training Seminar Biomechanical assessment of the lower extremity and foot used for orthotic prescription
Professional Experience 2008 present Adjunct Instructor (Assistant Professor) Montana State University Health and Human Development Department Bozeman, MT 2008 present Physical Therapist Performance Muscle Activation, PLLC Bozeman, MT 2006 present Physical Therapist Muscle Activation Techniques Physical Therapy Centennial, CO 2006 present Athletic Performance and Conditioning Coach Athletic Development Program Coordinator PhysioMechanic Performance Specialists Aurora, CO 2006 present Muscle Activation Techniques Consultant Tutor and mentor for internists and certified specialists Aurora, CO 2005 2006 Physical Therapist Arapahoe Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Aurora, CO 2003 Health and Fitness Personal Trainer The Ridge Athletic Club Bozeman, MT
Pro Bono Professional Experience 2007 present Curriculum Development Consultant Movement Science I and II courses UCHSC Physical Therapy Program 2007 present UCHSC Research Assistant Recovery of muscle function after total knee arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial 2007 present UCHSC Lab Assistant Therapeutic Exercise and Orthopedics courses lab assistant 2005 UCHSC Alumni Hiring Committee Selected as 1 of 4 consultants for hiring PT Program Director
Academic Courses Taught Fall 2008 HDPE 221 01 3 credits Health Anatomy and Physiology HDPE 316 01 2 credits (team taught) Football Coaching Theory HDPE 436 01 3 credits Principles of Strength and Conditioning HDPE 476 01 1-12 credits Pre-Physical Therapy Students Spring 2009 HDPE 320 01 4 credits (with labs) Anatomical Kinesiology HDPE 323 01 4 credits (with labs) Biomechanics HDPE 436 01 3 credits Principles of Strength and Conditioning HDPE 476 01 1-12 credits Pre-Physical Therapy Students Service Committees 2008 present Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Advising 2008 present Pre-Physical Therapy Advisor
Research and Presentations A. Research Papers and Projects Stevens J, Balter J, Johnson R. Recovery of muscle function after total knee arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial. (ongoing research project, to be completed 2008) Johnson R. Treatment of a patient with an acute low back strain using muscle activation techniques and stability exercises. (completed 2007, part of ongoing case series to be submitted for publication) Johnson R. Treatment of shoulder pain in a tennis player using muscle activation techniques and strengthening exercises. (completed 2006, part of ongoing case series to be submitted for publication) Johnson R, Coleman M, Cadacio S, Meranda H, Wicke J. Intrarater and interrater reliability of the navicular drop test. (completed 2005, not submitted for publication) B. Scholarly Presentations Johnson R. (2008) Concepts in muscle inhibition and activation: a case study involving chronic shoulder impingement syndrome. Presented to Japanese physical therapy exchange students with an interpreter for linguistic translation. (April 2008) Johnson R. (2008) Evaluation and treatment of shoulder muscle inhibition using muscle activation techniques and positional isometrics. Presented at UCHSC physical therapy program alumni association lecture series. (February 2008) Johnson R. (2007) Treatment of a patient with an acute low back strain using muscle activation techniques and stability exercises. Presented to doctor of physical therapy colleagues and professors at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center Fitzsimmons Campus. Aurora, CO (April 2007)
Johnson R. (2006) Treatment of shoulder pain in a tennis player using muscle activation techniques and strengthening exercises. Presented to doctorate of physical therapy colleagues and professors at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. (December 2006) Johnson R. (2005) Intrarater and interrater reliability of the navicular drop test. Presented to master of science colleagues and professors at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. (April 2005) C. Invited Talks and Workshops Johnson R. (2007) The physiological and practical effects of stretching on fitness and athletic performance. Presented to a personal best fitness class at Cherokee Trail High School with an accompanying practical application lab. Aurora, CO (December 2007)
Honors and Citations 2005 Graduated Suma Cum Laude from UCHSC 2004 University of Colorado Merit Scholarship Award ($2500) 2002 NCAA Today s Top 8 Award given to 8 of the top NCAA scholar-athletes in the nation, presented at the Disneyland Hotel and broadcast on ESPN 2002, 2001 Academic All-American of the Year Award given to the top scholar athlete and football player in the nation 2002-2000 First Team Academic All-American 2002 National Football Foundation Post-Graduate Scholarship given to top 14 scholar-athletes in the nation ($21,000) 2002 NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarship recipient ($7,500) 2002 Montana State University Award for Excellence 2002 Montana State University Roland R. Renne Award for Scholarship and Leadership 2002 Montana Campus Compact Athlete in Community Service Award 2002-1998 First Team Academic All Big Sky Conference 2002-1998 Montana State University President s List Award 2002-1998 Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society Member 2002-1998 Golden Key National Honor Society Member 2002,2001 Walter Payton Award Finalist for being selected as one of the top 16 Division 1-AA football players in the nation 2002 First Team All-Big Sky Conference Running Back 2001 Second Team All-Big Sky Conference Running Back 2001 Third Team All-American Running Back 2001 Montana State University Dr. George Lucas Scholarship Award 2000 Montana State University Bobcat Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Year Award