Curriculum Vitae Adam Phillips Rufa PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS 128 Raspberry Lane Camillus, NY 13031 (315)882-1375 Education Dates Institution Degree 8/2015-present NOVA Southeastern University PhD, anticipated 2006-2008 Upstate Medical University DPT 1999-2002 Upstate Medical University MPT 1997-1999 LeMoyne College N/A Professional Licensure and Certification Physical Therapist, New York 9/2002, # 024346 Board Certification in Orthopedic Physical Therapy American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties Certified 6/2005 Recertified 5/2013 Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified 10/2004 Recertified 12/2007 Recertified 12/2010 Recertified 12/2014 Emergency Medical Technician NY State Department of Health Certified, 2001 Recertified, 2004
Professional Appointments Clinical Assistant Professor SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY Teaching: Biomechanics, Orthopedics, Clinical Reasoning and Practice Management 7/2011 present Patient Care: 10/2012-present Adjunct Faculty Nxt Gen Institute of Physical Therapy 11/2014-present Clinic Manager ProActive Physical Therapy, North Syracuse, NY Patient care and practice management 3/2009-7/2011 Adjunct Faculty SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY Teaching: Orthopedics and Manual Therapy 1/2007 2011 Consultant MES Solutions, Norwood, MA Workers Compensation and No Fault case consultation 2005-2011 Founder/CEO In-Home Physical Therapy P.C., Cicero, NY 2005-2011 Staff Physical Therapist Mauro-Bertolo Physical Therapy, Cicero, NY Patient care 5/2005-3/2009 Patient care-summer coverage 6/2002-8/2002
Staff Physical Therapist VanBeveren and Yankowitz Physical Therapy, Westvale, NY Patient care 9/2002-5/2005 Teaching PHYT 632 Patient Client Management Spine Role: Co-Instructor 2 credits, 37 contact hours, 2012-present PHYT 625 Kinesiology of The Upper Quarter Role: Primary instructor for evaluation, shoulder unit, secondary for wrist/hand, elbow and biomechanics units 4 credits, 64 contact hours, 2011-present PHYT 626 Kinesiology of the Lower Quarter Role: Primary instructor for knee and hip units, secondary instructor for other lower extremity units. 4 credits, 50.5 contact hours, 2011-present PHYT 646 Patient Client Management in Orthopedics Role: Primary for clinical reasoning, manual therapy, TMJ, lumbar, pain science, osteoarthritis, shoulder, knee and secondary for other units 3 credits, 58 contact hours, 2011-present PHYT 652 Management Principles Role: Primary instructor 2 credits, 25 contact hours, 2011-present PHYT 623 Current Issues Orthopedics Role: Primary instructor 1 credit, 32 contact hours, 2009-present PHYT 699-001 Independent Study, Preparation for CSCS exam Role: Primary instructor 1 credit, 5 contact hours, 2008-present
PHYT 699-002 Independent Study, Literature Review Role: Primary instructor 1 credit, 6 contact hours, 2012-13 PHYT 675-005 Research Elective Role: Primary instructor 1 credit, 15 contact hours, 2013-present PHYT 651 Applied Clinical Decision Making Role: Primary instructor for outpatient unit 2 credits, 12 contact hours, 2011-present PHYT 602 Professional Behaviors Role: Guest Lecturer, advocacy in the PT profession 3 credits, 2.5 contact hours, 2012-present PHYT 661 PT Clinical Experience I and II Role: Advisor 8 credits, 3 contact hours, 2011-2015 PHYT 664 Clinical Experience III and IV Role: Advisor 10 credits, 3 contact hours, 2011-2015 PHYT 617 Interventions III Role: Secondary instructor for therapeutic taping unit 3 credits, 4 contact hours, 2011-present Residency Mentor Evidence in Motion Orthopedic Residency Program (2008-2012) PHYT 646 Special Topics in Orthopedics Role: Primary instructor 2 credits, 2007
Peer Reviewed Publications Rufa, A. The Impact of Media on Learning: A Perspective for Physical Therapists. Distance Learning Journal. 2016;13(3):49-52 Rufa, A. Subacromial Impingement and Posture. Physical Therapy Reviews. 2014;9(5):338-351. Brooks G, Dolphin M, Rufa A. Who Provides Physical Therapy in the United States? An Analysis Using Data from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS). Physiotherapy Theory and Practice. 2/2018, Ahead of Print Rufa, A., Beissner, K., Dolphin, M. The Use of Pain Neuroscience Education in Older Adults with Chronic Back and/or Lower Extremity Pain. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice. 3/2018, Ahead of Print Publications In Preparation Dolphin M, Rufa A, Brooks B, Calancie B. Does the Direction of Elastic Tape Application Influence Muscle Activation Measured in Asymptomatic Individuals? Other Publications Thinking PT, Blog (2016-present) www.thinkingpt.com Forward Thinking PT, Blog (2012-2015) http://forwardthinkingpt.com Rufa, A. Pain In The Athlete. Central New York Society For Sports Medicine Newsletter. May 2012;1(2):7-9. Long, S. Small Towns, Big Rewards. Advanced Magazine for Physical Therapists. September issue. Consultant and was cited. Sarnataro, B. Seven Most Effective Exercises. WebMD Feature. http://www.webmd.boots.com/fitness-exercise/guide/7-most-effectiveexercises. Consultant and was cited Ongoing Projects
The influence of question perspective on HC-PAIRS scores in Physical Therapists, Physical Therapists Assistants and students. Ongoing data collection The Beliefs of NY Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapist About Patients with Low Back Pain. Ongoing data collection The Influence of Physical Therapists Attitudes and Beliefs about low back pain on patient outcomes. Development stage Peer Reviewed Presentations Rufa A, Beissner K, Dolphin M, Commesso M, Davis M. The Use of Pain Neuroscience Education in Older Adults with Chronic Back and/or Lower Extremity Pain Poster, APTA, Combined Sections Meeting, 2/2017 Dolphin M, Rufa A, Brooks B, Calancie B. Does the Direction of Elastic Tape Application Influence Muscle Activation Measured by EMG and Isokinetic Force Production in Asymptomatic Individuals? Poster, APTA, Combined Sections Meeting, 2/2017 Dolphin M, Rufa A, Brooks G. Does the Direction of Elastic Tape Application Influence Jumping Ability in Asymptomatic Individuals? Poster, APTA, Combined Sections Meeting, 2/2017 Brooks G, Dolphin M, Rufa A. Who Provides Physical Therapy in the United States? An Analysis Using Data from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) Platform Presentation, World Confederation for Physical Therapy, 4/2015 Invited Presentations Scientific Explanatory Models and Pain NYPTA, Student Conclave, 3/2017
Understanding Pain HealthLink On Air, 2/2017 Posture and Technology HealthLink On Air, 2/2017 Understanding Low Back Pain SUNY Upstate Healthlinks, 1/2016 Pain Neuroscience Education Syracuse VA, 7/8/15 Does Subacromial Impingement Syndrome Exist Central District, NYPTA, 3/2015 Shoulder Impingement and Posture NextGen Residency Program, Grand Rounds with the Expert, 11/2014 Understanding Low Back Pain HealthLink On Air, 7/2013 Chronic Pain and the Brain Upstate Medical University Health Links, 6/19/13 Shoulder Biomechanics Upstate Medical University Anatomy Workshop, 3/2012 Manipulation Skills for Physical Therapists Role: Presented on cervical manipulation Central District NYPTA, 9/2011 Evidence Based Decision Making Tools for Physical Therapists Central District, NYPTA Annual Meeting, 2009 Total Body Functional Training Role: Co-presenter with Kyle Adams PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT Upstate Medical University Spring Symposium, 4/2007
Continuing Education Dates Description Presenter 10/20/17 NYPTA Annual Conference Various 9/13/17 Tummy Time Every Day Keeps the Erin Wentz Delays at Bay 2/14-2/18/17 APTA CSM Various 11/5/16 Pain Neuroscience Education Mike Costello 2/24/16 Physical Therapy in The Home Judy Daniel 11/7/14 Muscle Strengthening, Symptom Investigation and Neuromuscular Milestone CEU, Home Study Training 9/4-9/7/14 ASCH Basic Hypnosis Course Various 6/8-6/14/14 APTA NEXT Conference Various 3/26/14 Childhood Obesity: Impact on life Colleen Shaver 4/1/14 Hot Topics in PT Practice Jennifer Wilson- Green 11/13/13 Clinical Practice Guidelines Jim Smith 9/23/13 Opioid Induced Hyperalgesia Brian Johnson 3/25/13 Total Joint Replacement: Past, Present, Robert Sherman Future 2/13/13 Mobility in the ICU Kevin Neville 10/19/12 NY State Conference Various 10/1-10/3/2012 IFOMPT conference Quebec City Various 6/23-6/24/2012 Updates on Traumatic Neck Pain James Elliott 2012 Central District NYPTA: Pelvic Rehab Sharon Riccio 3/2012 Central District NYPTA: PT s Role in Karen Kemmis Osteoporosis 2011-Present Upstate Orthopedic Grand Rounds Various (Weekly) 2011- Present Faculty Development Workshops Various 8/1-8/2/2009 Evidence Based Examination and Robert Wainner Selected Interventions for Patients with Cervical Spine Disorders 3/28-3/29/2009 Evidence Based Examination and John Childs Selected Interventions for Patients with Lumbo-Pelvic Disorders 4/8-4/9/2006 Evidence, Appropriateness and Indications for Manipulation of the Dave McCune
Lumbo-Pelvic Region 3/18-3/19/2006 Evidence, Appropriateness and Dave McCune Indications for Manipulation of the Cervical and Thoracic Spines 11/2005 Essentials of Functional Training Juan Carlos Santana 2005, 2001, 2000 Upstate Medical University Spring Various Symposium 4/23-4/25/2004 Chronic Headache, Neck Pain and James Meadows Dizziness 4/30-5/2/2004, North American Institute of Manual Michelle Roy 5/14-5/16/04 Therapy Level 3, Lower Quarter 10/3-10/5/2003, North American Institute of Manual Michelle Roy 11/21-11/23/03 Therapy Level 3, Upper Quarter 5/9-5/11/2003 North American Institute of Manual Michelle Roy Therapy Level 2, Lower Quarter (Good Pass Level II exam) 11/8-11/10/2002 North American Institute of Manual Michelle Roy Therapy Level 2, Upper Quarter 5/10-5/12/2002 North American Institute of Manual Michelle Roy Therapy Level 1 5/3-5/5/2002 Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement Shirley Sahrmann Impairment Syndromes, Level 1 11/16-11/18/01 Manual Therapy for the Cervico- Thoracic Region Dave McCune University and College Service Upstate Medical University College of Health Professions, Department of PT Education, Policies and Procedure Committee (2018-present) Upstate Medical University College of Health Professions, Department of PT Education, Faculty/Student Social Co-Coordinator (2016-present) Upstate Medical University College of Health Professions Faculty Search Committee Member (2014-2016) Upstate Medical University College of Health Professions Faculty Council, Secretary (2013-2016)
Upstate Medical University College of Health Professions Academic Curriculum Committee (2011-2013) Upstate Medical University College of Health Professions Faculty Council, Councilman (2012-2013) Patient Care, Upstate Medical University Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, outpatient orthopedics (2013-present) Setup, developed and maintained virtual patient capabilities for Upstate Medical University College of Health Professions, Department of PT Education (2013-present Upstate Medical University Physical Therapy Club Adviser (2012-present) Independent Standardized Patient Examination, 1 st year DPT ISPE committee (2011-present) Entry level doctoral PT admission interviews (2011-present) Faculty advisor to doctoral PT students (2011-present) Advisor to doctoral PT students on clinical rotations Cite visits, phone/email contact, grading of assignments (2011-2014) Upstate Medical University Open House (2011-2012) Professional and Community Service New York Physical Therapy Association Director (2018-present) Camillus Youth Basketball Association, Head Coach 2017-2018 Vice Chair, New York Physical Therapy Association Public Policy Committee (3/2017-present). New York Physical Therapy Association Advisory Panel on Legislation Member (2013-2017)
New York Physical Therapy Association Scope of Practice Taskforce Member (2013-2015) Delegate to the APTA House of Delegates (2014,2016, 2017 (anticipated)) OCM Boces Advisory Panel for Career and Technical Education, Physical Therapy Professions (2013-2014) Delegate to the New York Physical Therapy Association Delegate Assembly (2011, 2012, 2014-2017). Chief Delegate 2012, 2014. Co-Chair, Central District, New York Physical Therapy Association (2011-2015) Legislative Liaison, Central District, New York Physical Therapy Association (2011-present) Research Liaison, Central District, New York Physical Therapy Association (2007-present) Nominating Committee, Central District, New York Physical Therapy Association, (2004-2006). Treasurer, Northern Area Volunteer Ambulance Corp. (2004-2005) Assistant Treasurer, Northern Area Volunteer Ambulance Corp. (2003-2004) Emergency Medical Technician, Northern Area Volunteer Ambulance Corp. (2001-2005) Camillus Tyke Hockey Coach (2012-13) Awards Nominated for SUNY Upstate Medical Gold Standard Award (2015) APTA Emerging Leader Award (2015)
NYPTA Service to The District Award (2013) Projects Developed a physical therapy rotation elective for internal medicine residents at SUNY Upstate Medical University: 2010 Developed a group based program for patients with chronic low back pain (2009) Rufa A. The Use of a Treatment Based Classification System in 3 Patients with Low Back Pain: A Case Series. Doctoral case report (tdpt) (2008). Founded The Central New York Research Network (2007) Seymour R, Engbretson B, Kott K, Ordway N, Brooks G, Crannell J, Hickernell, Wheeler K. Comparison between the C-Leg microprocessorcontrolled prosthetic knee and non-microprocessor control prosthetic knees: A preliminary study of energy expenditure, obstacle course performance and quality of life survey. Prosthet Orthot Int 2007; 31(1):51-61. Designed and implemented the pilot study. Including IRB submission, study design and data collection. Grants Cynthia Anne Novak Memorial Award for Professional Development. $600 (2017) NYPTA RDF Grant, $5,450.00. The Use of Therapeutic Neuroscience Education in Older Adults with Chronic Back and Lower Extremity Pain. (2015) UUP Individual Development Award, $800(2014), 1,000 (2015) Mentoring Mentor for Evidence in Motion Orthopedic Residency 3 Residence Mentored 2010-2011, over 200 hours
Mentor for tdpt Students at SUNY Upstate Medical University (2011- present) Professional Society Memberships International Association for the Study of Pain (2018-present) American Physical Therapy Association (1999-present) Orthopedic Section Member (1999-present) Pain SIG member Imaging SIG member Education Section Member (2011-2013) Research Section Member (2014-present) New York Physical Therapy Association (1999-present) American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (2008- present) Central New York Society for Sports Medicine (2011-2013)