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RESUME
SUMMARY
Australian trained manipulative physiotherapist who has worked predominantly in the USA
Has current licensure both Australian and US (multiple states)
BSc(physiotherapy) - Graduate 1992, Curtin University, Perth Western Australia.
Masters in Manipulative Physiotherapy (1996), Curtin University, Perth Western Australia
Certified in the McKenzie approach to spinal origin pain 2001.
Fellow of American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapists (2001).
Fellowship in Movement Science, Washington University St Louis –2017.
Transitional Doctorate of Physical therapy (EIM, USA) 2022
Adjunct Professor at University of Illinois manual therapy fellowship program (2005-2018).
Senior Faculty with Maitland Australia Physiotherapy Seminars – national educator in manual therapy 2005 – current).
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PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
2022 Transitional Doctorate of Physical therapy (EIM, USA)
2017 Fellowship in Movement Science – Washington University, St Louis.
1996 Post Grad Masters (Manual Therapy) – Curtin University Western Australia
1989 – 92 Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) – Curtin University, Western Australia
1988 Bachelor of Applied Science (Incomplete) – Curtin University
1986 – 87 Bachelor of Economics (Incomplete) – University of Western Australia
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2005- Current- Senior Faculty Maitland Australian Physiotherapy seminars.
teaching of over 70 courses over 15 year period.
Lectures at 2 MAPs conferences
2005 – 2018 - adjunct professor at UIC manual fellowship program
Presenting of various lectures related to fellowship content
Weekly mentoring sessions of fellows (150 hours each year).
2016 – 2018 guest lecturer UIC manual therapy fellowship – 3, 4 hour lectures each year on elbow, thoracic spine, clinical reasoning/movement systems impairment approach.
2017/18 – mentoring sessions of fellows.
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PUBLICATIONS
Cervical and thoracic mobilization versus manipulation for mechanical neck pain - Letter to the editor – JOSPT, April 2012
JMMT 22:1 (Feb 2014) pp 51-58. Use of orthopedic manual physical therapy to manage chronic orofacial pain and tension-type headache in an adolescent. Sarah H. Stuhr ; Darren H. Earnshaw ; Alison M. Duncombe
High dose cervical mobilization to improve centralization for a patient with post-fusion neck pain. Robert LeBeau, Stephen Schaffer, Darren Earnshaw. Physiotherapy Theory Practice. 2021.
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CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Seminars Conference 2016
Wisconsin Physical Therapy association Spring Conference 2016 - 3 PT approaches to treatment of upper quarter conditions
Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Seminars Conference 2010
Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Seminars Conference 2011
Illinois Physical Therapy Association – Evidence Based Treatment of Low Back Pain – 2012
Indiana Physical Therapy Association – Evidence Based Treatment of Shoulder Pain – 2014
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CURRENT THERAPY LICENSES
Indiana Texas
Illinois New York
Western Australia
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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS Member American Physical Therapy Association
Fellow of American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapists
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PHYSIOTHERAPY EMPLOYMENT AUSTRALIA
YEAR EMPLOYER DUTIES
1993 Gray lands Psychiatric Hospital General outpatients
1993 Cerebral Palsy Association Pediatric neurological
1993 Royal Perth Hospital Outpatients, Neuro
1995 Sir Charles Gairdiner Hospital various
1995 Edgewater Sports Physiotherapy outpatients
1998 Alcoa of Australia General outpatients
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PHYSIOTHERAPY EMPLOYMENT USA
POSITION YEAR EMPLOYER DUTIES
Contract Staff Therapist 1993 Warm Springs Rehab Hospital Outpatients
Contract Staff Therapist 1993 Midland Rehab Hospital Outpatients
Contract Staff Therapist 1994 Permian Basin Rehab Center Outpatient
Contract Staff Therapist 1994 Work Rehab Centers of Texas Outpatients
Contract Staff Therapist 1994 Lancaster Nursing Home Geriatrics
Contract Staff Therapist 1997 Round Outpatient Center Outpatients
Contract Staff Therapist 1997 St Elizabeth Hospital Outpatients
Contract Staff Therapist 1998 Positive Results Rehab Outpatient
Contract Staff Therapist 1998 Spanish Meadows Outpatient
Contract Staff Therapist 1998 Dreyerhaus Outpatient
Contract Staff Therapist 1998 Dillsboro Manor Geriatrics
Contract Staff Therapist 1998 Rising Sun Manor Geriatrics
Contract Staff Therapist 1998 Methodist Occ Health Outpatient
Senior Therapist 1999 Chicago Institute of Neurosurgery Outpatient
Contract Staff Therapist 2001 Indiana Medical Laboratory Outpatient
Director of Operations 2002 Accelerated Rehabilitation Outpatient
Clinic Manager 2004 -2012 Flexeon Physical Therapy Outpatient
Clinic Manager 2012 - 2019 Athletico Physical therapy Outpatient
Clinic Manager 2019 – current Lakeshore Bone and Joint Outpatient
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CONTINUING EDUCATION
YEAR COURSE INSTRUCTOR
2022 Emergency response for the athlete Cogent Steps
2022 Mulligan Lower quarter Dan Riordan
2020/21 TDpt program EIM Various
2021 Mulligan Upper Quarter Dan Riordan
2021 Sahrmann MSI Retreat – virtual/5 hours Various
2020 Virtual Movement Symposium – St Louis – 8 hours Various
2020 Masterclass Maitland – 20 hours Showalter/Greetham
2019 AAOMPT conference Various
2018 Dry Needling Structure and Function
2018 AAOMPT conference Various
2018 Sahrmann retreat Various
2017 Graston level 1 Graston Institute
2017 UIC Manual therapy distinguished lecture – 3 hours Dr James Elliot
2017 SFMA level 2 course – 16 hours Greg Rose
2017 Sahrmann/Washington University retreat – 20 hours Various presenters
2017 Maitland Upper cx spine course – 24 hours David Sahley
2016 Upper Cx/headaches – 4 hours Cesar Fernandez del las Penas
2016 Headaches and Upper Cx – 4 hours Jack Magge
2016 Manipulation course 4 hours Jim meadows
2016 MAITLAND conference 2016 - 16 hours Various
2015 AAOMPT 2015 conference Kentucky – 24 hours Various
2015 Therapeutic neuroscience education 16hours Adrian Louwe
2015 SI joint – recent advances in Rx/Dx various
2015 FORE sports symposium Chicago- 21 hours various
2015 Upper quarter MDI course – 2 days Cheryl Caldwell
2014 AAOMPT conference – 3 days Multiple
2014 UIC Distinguished lecture – 4 hours Shirley Sahrmann
2014 Movement symposium Washu – 12 hours Various
2013 Cyclist and PT – 4 hours Accelerated therapy
2013 AAOMPT conference 3 days Multiple
2013 Lower quarter MSI course – 4 days/Washu S Sahrman
2013 whiplash inservice – 4 hours Dr James Elliot
2012 Sahrman Course – IFOMT Quebec, 2 days Shirley Sahrman,
2012 Cognitive functional approach to therapy - IFOMT Peter O’Sullivan
2012 IFOMT Quebec – 5 day conference Multiple
2012 SFMA course Kyle Keisel
2011 MAP’S conference – Chicago various – 21 hour
2011 Manipulation update – 16 hours, Tulsa Tehan and Gibbons
2010 AAOMPT annual conference, San Antonio TX multiple instructors
2010 Maitland Physiotherapy ConferenceWashington DC multiple instructors
2009 AAOMPT conference – Washington, DC Multiple
2009 Sarhrman course – Swedish Covenant Hospital Sahrman faculty
2008 AAOMPT – Seattle, Washinton Multiple
2008 AAOMPT manipulation course for teachers Ken Olsen
2008 UIC clinical reasoning lecture Mark Jones
2007 Osteopathic manipulation Darryl Herbert
2007 McKenzie International Conference New Zealand
2007 Day In the clinic with Robin McKenzie Robin McKenzie
2006 SI joint course Chad Cook
2006 Maitland –MT2 Vince Kabbaz
2006 Maitland –MT1 Chris Showalter
2006 AAOMPT Conference Charlotte
2005 McKenzie Certification Part D Mark Miller
2004 Chain Reaction Gary Gray
2003 The pelvis – Restoring Function Dianne Lee
2003 Running Course - Management of injuries Matt Walsh
2003 Cervical Spine and Whiplash Gwen Jull
2002 Lumbar spine instability – management Paul Hodges
2002 Shoulder rehabilitation Lynn Watson
2001 McKenzie International Conference Ottowa
2001 McKenzie Certification Part D Mark Miller
2000 IFOMT World Conference Perth
2000 Lumbar segmental instability Peter O’Sullivan
2000 Mulligan Concept Brian Mulligan
2000 McKenzie Certification Part C Mark Miller
2000 A day in the clinic with Olaf Ejventh Olaf Ejventh
2000 McKenzie Certification Part B Phil Burchell
2000 McKenzie Certification Part A Elaine Gilman
2000 Lower Extremity Neurogenic treatment Jack Stagge
1999 OMPT lumbo-pelvic assess/treatment Gillian Webb
1998 Muscle Energy approach to lumbar/SI joint Dawn Scanaldi
1995 Muscle Energy to lumbar/SI joint Barb Hungerford
1995 Treatment of Chronic Musculoskeletal Problems Francine George
1995 Postural Analysis, exercise prescription, STM Francine George
1995 Lifecare Sports PT Lecture Series Multiple 24 hours
1995 Shoulder rehabilitation Lynn Watson
1994 Shoulder Assessment and Treatment John Tomberlin
1994 Basic Neural Mobilization Charlie Kornberg
1993 CARESR Spinal Therapy Updates 32 Hours
1993 Level One Strength/Conditioning CSCS Cert
1988 Remedial Swedish Massage – 32 Hours Jose Arregui
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REFEREES Chris Showalter – Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Seminars - Chris@ozpt.com. 631 298-5367
Carol Courtney – Northwestern Chicago, Manual Therapy Fellowship Program – carol.courtney@northwestern.edu. 312- 996-8381