Gary Kearns, PT, ScD

Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists
Assistant Professor

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Assistant Professor
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
School of Health Professions, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
Lubbock, TX
May 2015 –current

Education Coordinator Outpatient Therapy
Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation Outpatient Services
Dallas, TX
September 2013 –May 2015

Center Manager
Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation Outpatient Services
Plano, TX
December 2009 –September 2013

Staff Physical Therapist
Matrix Rehabilitation
Wylie and Plano, TX
August 2008 –December 2009

Staff Physical Therapist
Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Institute
Plano, TX
June 2007 –August 2008

Staff Physical Therapist
HealthSouth
Dallas, Allen and McKinney, TX
December 2002 –June 2006

EDUCATION:

Doctor of Science (ScD) in Physical Therapy
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Physical Therapy
May 2015

Master of Physical Therapy (MPT)
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Physical Therapy
May 2002

Licensure Information:

Licensed Physical Therapist
Texas (License #1145720)
2/28/2023–2/28/2025

Certifications& Fellowship:

Board Certified Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (OCS)
American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
Certification number:48634
June 2016–June 2026

Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT)
North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy Fellowship Program
Fellow number:973
October 2010

Peer Reviewed Journal Publications

1.Kearns GA, Windsor B, Karas S, Lehr ME, Rodic B, Sheldon AM. Are Recommended Components of the IFOMPT Cervical Framework Presented in United States Physical Therapist Entry-Level Programs? JOSPT Open.2024. Published online February 14, 2024. https://doi.org/10.2519/josptopen.2024.1024

2.Burgess NE, Gilbert KK, Sobczak S, Sizer PS, Homen D, Lierly M, Kearns GA, Brismee JM. Upper limb neurodynamic mobilization disperses intraneural fluid in cervical nerve roots: a human cadaveric investigation. Musculoskelet Sci Pract.2023;68:102876. doi:10.1016/j.msksp.2023.102876.

3.Kearns GA, Day M, Moore AK, Munger L. Care for the patient with low back pain. The Nurse Practitioner. 2023;48(8):21-28.

4.Kearns GA, Moore AK, Munger L, Seth S, Day M. Care for the patient with hip pain. The Nurse Practitioner.2023;48(5):21-28.

5.Stickler K, Kearns GA. Spinal manipulation and adverse event reporting in the pregnant patient limits estimation of relative risk: a narrative review. J Man Manip Ther.2022. doi:10.1080/10669817.2022.2118653.

6.Kearns GA, Lierly M, PosteraroRH, Gilbert KK. Correlation between Thoracic Kyphosis and Dry Needle length required to reach the pleural space needling the upper trapezius: A cadaveric fluoroscopic assessment. Musculoskelet Sci Pract.2022;62. doi:10.1016/j.msksp.2022.102622.

7.Munger L, Moore AK, Kearns GA, Seth S. Caring for adults with hip pain. Nursing2022.2022;52(9):22-29.

8.Kearns GA, Brismée JM, Riley SP, Wang-Price S, Denninger, T, Vugrin M. Lack of Standardization in Dry Needling Dosage and Adverse Event Documentation Limits Outcome and Safety Reports: A Scoping Review of Randomized Clinical Trials. J Man Manip Ther.2022. doi: 10.1080/10669817.2022.2077516

9.Kearns GA, Bason J. Sensitization of Hoffmann’s Sign in response to a Reverse Lhermitte’s Sign: A Case Report. J Man Manip Ther.2022. doi:10.1080/10669817.2022.205636.

10.Brown J, Alexander D, Kearns GA, Karas S. The effects of cervical and thoracolumbar thrust manipulation on shoulder range of motion in patients with rotator cuff related shoulder pain. J Nov Physiother.2022;12:2.

11.Kearns GA, Hooper TL, Brismée JM, Allen B, LierlyM, Gilbert KK, Pendergrass TJ, Edwards, D. Influence of Clinical Experience on Accuracy and Safety Dry Needling the Obliquus Capitus Inferior in Unembalmed Cadavers. J Physio Theory Pract. doi:10.1080/09593985.2021.1901326.

12.Kearns GA, Fernandez-De-Las-Penas C, Brismee JM, Gan J, Doidge J. New perspectives on dry needling following a medical model: are we screening our patients sufficiently? J Man Manip Ther.2019;27(3):172-179.

13.Huml EL, Davies RA, Kearns GA, Petersen SM, Brismée JM. Common iliac artery occlusion presenting with back and leg pain: case report and differential diagnosis considerations for neurogenic/vascular claudication. Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy.2018. doi: 10.1080/10669817.2018.1526465

14.Kearns G, Allen B, Sizer PS, Brismée JM, Pendergrass T, Lierly M, et al. Accuracy and Safety of Dry Needle Placement in the Piriformis Muscle in Cadavers. J Man Manip Ther.2018;26(2):89-96.

15.Kearns G, Wang S. Medical Diagnosis of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome Ameliorated with Thrust Manipulation of the Elbow and Carpals. J Man Manip Ther.2012;20(2):90-95

Peer Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations:

National Meetings: (9 Platform Presentations (3 Award Winning), 6 Poster Presentations)

Platform Presentations:

1.Kearns GA, Windsor B, Karas S, Lehr ML, Rodic B, Sheldon A. Do United States Physical Therapist Entry Level Programs Integrate the IFOMPT Framework? 2023 AAOMPT Conference. Platform Presentation. St. Louis, MO. October 28, 2023.

2.Kearns GA, Brismée JM, Riley SP, Wang-Price S, Denninger, T, Vugrin M. Lack of Standardization in Dry Needling Dosage and Adverse Event Documentation Limits Outcome and Safety Reports: A Scoping Review of Randomized Clinical Trials. 2022 AAOMPT Conference. Platform Presentation. San Diego, CA. October 29, 2022.

    ▪Award Winning1stPlace Systematic & Scoping Reviews Platform Presentation

3.Karas S, Brown J, Alexander D, Kearns GA. The Effects of Cervical and Thoracolumbar Thrust Manipulation on Shoulder Range of Motion in Patients with Rotator Cuff Related Shoulder Pain. 2021 AAOMPT Conference. 5×5 Platform Presentation. Cleveland, OH. October 8-10, 2021

4.Kearns G, Allen B, Lierly M, Brismee JM, Hooper T, Edwards D, Pendergrass T, Gilbert KK. Influence of Clinical Experience on Accuracy and Safety of Dry Needling in the Obliquus Capitus Inferior in Unembalmed Cadavers. 2019 American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Conference. Platform Presentation. Orlando, FL. October 26, 2019.

   ▪Award Winning1stPlace Cervicothoracic Platform Presentation

5.Gan J, Brismee JM, Bertrand-Grenier A, Bosch D, Kearns G, Sizer PS, Pitance L, Maranzano J, Sobczak S. Accuracy of a Novel Approach to Dry Needle Placement in the lateral pterygoid muscle in cadavers. 2019 American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Conference. Platform Presentation. Orlando, FL. October 26, 2019.

6.Vargo A, Kearns G, Allen B, Sizer P, McGaugh J. Effectiveness of Teaching Advanced Cervical and Thoracic Manual Physical Therapy to Entry-Level Physical Therapy Students in a Continuing Education Format. 2019 American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Conference. Platform Presentation. Orlando, FL. October 26, 2019.

7.Kearns G, Allen B, Lierly M, Hooper T, BrismeeJ, Pendergrass T, Edwards D, Gilbert K. Safety issues associated with licensed physical therapists dry needling the Suboccipital Region: A Cadaveric Investigation. 2018 American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Conference. Platform Presentation. Reno, NV. November 10, 2018.

8.Burgess, NE, Gilbert KK, Brismée JM, Sobczak S, Kearns G. The effects of upper limb neurodynamic mobilization on intraneural fluid dispersion in un-embalmed cadavers. 2018 American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Conference. Platform Presentation. Reno, NV. November 10, 2018.

9.Kearns G, Allen B, Sizer PS, Brismée JM, Pendergrass T, Lierly M, et al. Accuracy and Safety of Dry Needle Placement in the Piriformis Muscle in Cadavers. 2017 American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Conference –Platform Presentation October 21, 2017.

     ▪Award Winning1stPlace Dry Needling Platform Presentation

Poster Presentations:

1.Brown J, Kearns GA, Wang-Price S. The Immediate Effects of Dry Needling on Infraspinatus Muscle Blood Flow in Asymptomatic Individuals. 2023 AAOMPT Conference. Poster Presentation. St. Louis, MO. October 27, 2023.

2.Kearns GA, Brown J, Lucido M. Neurogenic Frozen Shoulder: Structural Differentiation and Clinical Reasoning –Clinical Pearl. 2021 AAOMPT Conference. Poster Presentation. Cleveland, OH. October 8-10, 2021

3.Mercader I, Karas S, Pratt T, Kearns GA. The Addition of a Weight-Bearing Portland Test to the Gluteal Tendinopathy Cluster. 2021 AAOMPT Conference. Poster Presentation. Cleveland, OH. October 8-10, 2021

4.Vargo A, Kearns G, Allen B, Sizer P, McGaugh J. Effectiveness of Teaching Advanced Cervical and Thoracic Manual Physical Therapy to Entry-Level Physical Therapy Students in a Continuing Education Format. 2020 Combined Sections Meeting. Poster Presentation. Denver, CO. February 12-15, 2020.

5.Bason J, Kearns G, Lucido M. Novel use of Hoffman’s Reflex to identify early presenting Cervical Myelopathy in a patient with a medical diagnosis of Lumbar Radiculopathy: A Retrospective Case Report. 2019 American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Conference. Poster Presentation. Orlando, FL. October 25, 2019.

6.Kearns GA. Medical Diagnosis of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome Ameliorated with Thrust Manipulation of the Elbow and Carpals. 2010 American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Conference –Poster Presentation. October 22, 2010.

State Meeting: (4 Poster Presentations, 4 Invited Lecture Presentations)

Poster Presentations:

1.Kearns GA, Allen B, Lierly M, Hooper T, BrismeeJM, Pendergrass T, Edwards, D, Gilbert KK. Influence of Clinical Experience on Accuracy and Safety Dry Needling the Obliquus Capitus Inferior in Unembalmed Cadavers. 2019 Texas Society of Allied Health Professions. Poster Presentation. Lubbock, TX. September 19, 2019.

2.Lierly M, Gilbert KK, Kearns GA, Burgess N, Allen B, Hooper T, Wilhelm M, James CR. Proposed Project: Displacement and strain of lumbar nerve roots L2-L4 during neurodynamic testing of the femoral nerve: Part 1: A minimally invasive assessment during the Femoral Nerve Slump Test. 2019Texas Society of Allied Health Professions. Poster Presentation. Lubbock, TX. September 19, 2019.

3.Lierly M, Gilbert KK, Allen B, Kearns G, James CR, Sizer PS. The anatomical relationship of structures in the gluteal region: a cadaveric investigation.Poster presented at: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Endowed Lecture Series Poster Session; September 13-15, 2018; Lubbock, TX.

4.Burgess, NE, Gilbert KK, Brismée JM, Sobczak S, Kearns G. The effects of upper limb neurodynamic mobilization on intraneural fluid dispersion in un-embalmed cadavers. Poster presented at: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Endowed Lecture Series Poster Session; September 13-15, 2018; Lubbock, TX.

Invited Lecture Presentation:

1.Kearns GA. Dry Needling Techniques. 4thAnnual West Texas Sports Medicine Symposium. Lubbock, TX. January 25, 2020.

2.Kearns GA. Dry Needling by the Physical Therapist in the Medical Model. Integrative Medicine Symposium –Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. April 12, 2019.

3.Kearns GA, Allen B. Dry Needling in Physical Therapy. Global Health Lecture –Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. November 15, 2017.

4.Kearns GA, Allen B. Dry Needling in Physical Therapy. Integrative Medicine Symposium –Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. April 7, 2017

Funded/In Review Grant Activity

1.TTUHSC Seed Grant

•FOP Number: 121103-301211-20
•Amount: $10,000
•Begin date: September 2023 –August 2024
•Title: Collaborative Cadaveric Anatomical Projects

    oPI: Micah Lierly
    oCo-Investigators: Nathan Burgess, Deborah Edwards, Robert Larson, Josh tenBensel, Larry Munger, Troy Hooper, Gary Kearns, and Kerry Gilbert

2.TTUHSC Seed Grant

•FOP Number: 121063 301211 20
•Amount: $10,000
•Begin date: 3/1/2019 –3/31/2022
•Title: Collaborative Cadaveric Anatomical Projects
    oDry Needling Safety: upper trapezius and mid-thoracic
    oDry Needling Safety: quadratus Lumborum and psoas major
    oPI: Gary Kearns
    oCo-Investigators: Kerry Gilbert, Nathan Burgess, Micah Lierly, Timothy Pendergrass, Deborah Edwards

3.TTUHSC Seed Grant

•FOP Number: 121065-301211-20
•Amount: $10,000
•Begin date: 3/1/2019 –3/31/2022
•Title: Collaborative Cadaveric Anatomical Projects

    oNeurodynamics and Tissue Behaviors
    oPI: Nathan Burgess
    oCo-Investigators: Gary Kearns, Kerry Gilbert, Micah Lierly, Timothy Pendergrass, Deborah Edwards

4.TTUHSC Seed Grant

•FOP Number: 121046-301211-20
•Amount: $10,000
•Begin date: February 2017 –January 2018
•Title: The effects of upper limb neurodynamic mobilization on intraneural fluid dispersion in unembalmed cadavers
     oPI: Nathan Burgess
     oCo-Investigators:, Kerry Gilbert, Jean-Michel Brismee, Stephane Sobczak,Gary Kearns

Journal Reviewer

Journal of Physiotherapy Theory and Practice (2021-Present)
Journal of Chiropractic Medicine (2019 –Present)
Journal of Allied Health (2017-Present)
Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy (2017-Present)

1.Navigating the layers of concern for safe dry needling of the rectus abdominus: A cadaveric study. February 2024 –JMMT1267. Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy.

2.Spinal Manipulation and Mobilisation in Pediatrics –An International Evidence-based Position Statement for Physiotherapists. December 2023 –JMMT123

3. Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy.3.Immediate effects of manual therapy on respiratory functions in healthy young individuals. December 2023 –JMMT1199. Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy.

4.A cadaveric (human donor) observation study of three needle placements in the piriformis muscle. January 2022 –JMMT948. Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy.

5.The Influence of Manual Therapy Dosing on Outcomes in Patients with Hip Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review. December 2021 –JMMT930. Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy.

6.Validation and Safety of the Dorsal Needling Approach for the Pronator Quadratus Muscle: A Cadaveric Study. August 2021 –UPTP2021-0615. Journal of Physiotherapy Theory and Practice.

7.Effect of dry needling on lumbar muscle function in patientswith low back pain: A double blind, randomized controlled trial using shear wave elastography. June 2021 –JMMT-857. Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy.

8.The diagnostic accuracy of self-reported limitations in range of motion of the neck –Part I. February 2021 –UPTP-2021-0050. Journal of Physiotherapy Theory and Practice.

9.The diagnostic accuracy of articular dysfunction tests in range of movement of the neck –Part II. February 2021 –UPTP-2021-0037. Journal of Physiotherapy Theory and Practice.

10.Rate and Maintenance of Improvement in Myofascial Pain with Dry Needling alone vs. Dry Needling with Intramuscular Electrical Stimulation: A Randomized Controlled Trial. April 2020 –JMMT729. Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy.

11.Evaluation and treatment of trigeminal symptoms of cervical origin following a motor vehicle crash: A case report with 9 month follow up. October 2019 –JCM-2019-106. Journal of Chiropractic Medicine.

12.Safety of Dry Needling to the Upper Lumbar Spine: A Pilot Cadaver Study. October 2019 –JMMT673. Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy

13.The effects of lumbar mobilization on back muscles in people with low back pain: a randomized control trial. June 2018 –JAH-2018-02024. Journal of Allied Health.

14.The construction of sham dry needles and their validity. April 2017 –JMMT462. Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy

15.Prevalence and Predictors of Anxiety in Doctor of Physical Therapy Students. March 2017 -#JAH-2017-01834. Journal of Allied Health

16.The comparison of the immediate effects of various durations of ischemic compression techniques on the latent trigger points of upper trapezius muscle. September 2015 –JMMT366. Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy

Contributor

1.MacDonald CW, Lonnemann E, Petersen SM, Rivett DA, Osmotherly PG, Brismee JM. COVID-19 and manual therapy: international lessons and perspectives on current and future clinicalpractice and education. Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy.2020;28(3):134-145

Current/Active Research Activity

1.Co-Author
Accuracy of two different dry needling technique to reach the Gluteus Medius Tendon: A cadaveric analysisStatus: Final preparation for submission

2.Co-Author
Displacement and Strain of the Obturator Nerve During Neurodynamic Testing with Various Limb Positions in Cadavers Part 1.Status: Revision process. Searching for new journal to submit

3.Co-Author
Use of Script Concordance Test to Discriminate Clinical Decisions Between Three Groups of Physical Therapists of Varying Professional Experience in Patients with Lumbar Spine DisordersStatus: Manuscript preparation for submission

4.Primary Investigator
Anatomic mapping of the craniovertebral region and dry needling:2023-current.Status: Data analysisand manuscript preparation

5.Co-Author
Manual Therapy in the Cancer populationStatus: Manuscript development

6.Co-Author
IFOMPT Cervical Framework Utilization by Orthopaedic Clinicians –A surveyStatus: Data collection phase

Membership in Scientific/Professional Organizations

American Physical Therapy Association / Texas Physical Therapy AssociationOrthopaedic Section1999-current

American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists2007 –current

Services to the University/College/School on Committees/Councils/Commissions

National

American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists
Resource Subcommittee
2024 -present
American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists
Poster Presentation grader
2018 –present

University-wide

Simulation Program Interprofessional Advisory Committee
April 2017 -present
Member

Integrative Medicine Symposium Planning Committee
June 2018 -2020
Member

School

SHP Course Evaluation Workgroup
2023

School of Health Professions Practice Income Plan
NAIOMT COMT courses
Income generated:
April 2023 –present

CH Foundation Pain Scholarship Committee
2020 –Present

School of Health Professions Practice Income Plan
Physical Therapy Associates
Income generated:
January 2017 –present

Department

2024 –present
ScD Project Committee Member
Autumn Martens

2024 –present
ScD Project Committee Member
Brad Mensen

2023 –2024
ScD Project Committee Member
Tiffany Barrett

2023 –present
ScD Project Committee Member
Christopher Riggs

2022 –present
ScD Project Committee Member
Jimy Patel

2022 –2024
ScD Project Committee Member
Andre Newcome

2021 –present
DPT Curriculum Committee Member

2020 -2022
ScD Project Committee Member
Cheryl Obregon

2019-2022
PhD Project Committee Member
Cameron Bassett

2018-2022
PhD Project Committee Member
Micah Lierly

2018-2020
ScD Teaching Project Committee Member
Allison Vargo

2017 –present
Faculty Liaison
Student Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Association
2015 –present
Student Advising

2015 –present
Faculty peer review

2015 –present
DPT candidate interviews

Other

2022 –2024
PhD Project Committee Member
Jace Brown
Texas Women’s University –Dallas

Program

DPT Curriculum Committee
Member
2021 –present

Honors and Awards

Dean’s Excellence in Teaching Award
2020

SGA Outstanding Faculty: 2019-2020 Doctor of Physical Therapy
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center SGA
2020

SGA Outstanding Faculty: 2018-2019 Doctor of Physical Therapy
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center SGA
2019

SGA Outstanding Faculty: 2017-2018 Doctor of Physical Therapy
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center SGA
2018

Alpha Eta Honor Society
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Chapter
2016

Dorn Long Outstanding Clinical Instructor Award
Texas Consortium for Physical Therapy Clinical Education, Inc.
2011

Continuing Education Attended(last 5 years related to instruction)

Continuing Education Courses

1.Selective Functional Movement Assessment: Level 2 Certification (online). May 2024. 9 hours.

2.Selective Functional Movement Assessment: Level 1 Certification (online). May 2024. 7 hours.

3.Person Centered Manual Therapy: A Modern and Evidence Based Approach. Medbridge (online). October 2023. 19 hours.

4.NAIOMT C-720 Advanced Clinical Reasoning. Brett Windsor, PT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT. Hybrid (3 online sessions and 2 days live). April 23-24, 2022. 21 contact hours.

5.NOI Master Sessions 2022. Noigroup (virtual). May 13-15, 2022. 16 contact hours.

6.EIM iDryNeedle: E-Stim and Dry Needling 2021. Evidence in Motion (online). December 2021. 10 contact hours

7.IFOMPT Webinar: A New IFOMPT Cervical Framework for Vascular Pathologies: Where are we now? Dr. Roger Kerry. December 8, 2020. 1 contact hour.

8.NAIOMT C-720 Advanced Clinical Reasoning(Virtual). Brett Windsor, PT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT. April 23-24, 2022. 21 contact hours.

9.NAIOMT C-705B Advanced Lower Quadrant Integration. Laurie McLaughlin, PT, DScPT, FCAMPT. September 28-29, 2019. 14 contact hours

Conferences:

1.2023 American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Conference. October 27-29, 2023. St. Louis, MO. 13 contact hours.

2.2022 American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Conference. October 28-30, 2022. San Diego, CA. 13 contact hours

3.2022 American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Conference. Pre-Conference Course: A new OMT Perspective to Evaluation and Treatment of the Overhead Athlete. Angela Gordon, PT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT. October 27, 2022. San Diego, CA. 5.5 contact hours.

4.2021 American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Conference. October 8-10, 2021. Cleveland, OH. 13 contact hours

5.2021 American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Conference. Pre-Conference Course: Evaluation and Treatment of Orthopedic Diagnoses Caused by Peripheral Nerve Sensitization: Orthopedic vs. Neurogenic.Jack Stagge, PT, OCS, FAAOMPT.October 7, 2021. Cleveland, OH. 7 contact hours

6.2019 American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Conference. October 25-27, 2019. Orlando, FL. 17contact hours

7.2019 American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Conference. Preconference Course: Mastering Lateral Hip Pain. Alison Grimaldi, BPhty, MPhty (Sports), PhD. October 24, 2019. Orlando, FL. 7contact hours.

Independent Study:

1.Current Concepts of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, 5thEdition –Independent Study. American Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy. March 2023. 93 contact hours

2.Mechanisms of Manual Therapy Interventions –Indepdendent Study. American Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy. March 2022. 10 contact hours.

3.Postoperative Management of Orthopaedic Surgeries –Independent Study. American Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy. March 2021. 30contact hours

4.Screening for Orthopaedics –Independent Study. American Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy. September 2019. 15contact hours

Current Teaching Responsibilities in the DPT Program

Fall 2023

   HPPT 8425 –Musculoskeletal Physical Therapist Practice I -Course Coordinator

    HPPT 8201 –History and Systems Screening-Lab Instructor

Spring 2024

   HPPT 8426 –Musculoskeletal Physical TherapistPractice Patterns II -Course Coordinator

  HPPT 8216 –Physical Agents and Modalities -Guest Lecturer

Summer 2024

  HPPT 8240 –Differential Diagnosis-Course Coordinator

  HPPT 8203 –Functional Anatomy–Lab Coordinator, Lab and Lecture Instructor

  HPPT 8123 –Clinical Reasoning I-Lab Instructorand Guest Lecturer

  HPPT 8224 –Clinical Reasoning II–Lab Instructor and Guest Lecturer

Current TeachingResponsibilities outside of DPT Program

Advanced Nurse Practitioner Program

Neurologic and Orthopaedic Screening breakout lab for Seminar Day
Taught once per semester (three time per year)
2019 -current

Athletic Training Program

Introduction to Dry Needling Lecture and Lab
Summer 2022
Fall 2023
Summer 2024

Occupational Therapy Program

Introduction to Dry Needling Lecture and Lab
Taught once
2017

Post-Professional Teaching

International

1.Advanced Dry Needling
Collége d’Enseignement en Therapies Manuelles Appliquées
Brussles, Belgium
March 11-12, 2024

2.Dry Needling
Collége d’Enseignement en Therapies Manuelles Appliquées
Brussles, Belgium
March 8-10, 2024

3.Dry Needling: What’s the Point
Collége d’Enseignement en Therapies Manuelles Appliquées
Virtual Broadcast to Brussels, Belgium
May 16, 2023

4.Dry Needling
Collége d’Enseignement en Therapies Manuelles Appliquées
Brussles, Belgium
February 10-12, 2023

5.Dry Needling
Collége d’Enseignement en Therapies Manuelles Appliquées
Brussles, Belgium
March 6-8, 2020

National: North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT)

1.NAIOMT: S-910 LQ Dry Needling
Boise, ID
June 21-23, 2024

2.NAIOMT: COMT-5: Lower Extremity -Integrated Concepts and Modern Management
Lubbock, TX
June -9, 2024

3.NAIOMT: S-911 Upper Quadrant Dry Needling
Lubbock, TX
May 18-19, 2024

4.NAIOMT: COMT-4: Upper Extremity -Integrated Concepts and Modern Management
Lubbock, TX
March 23-24, 2024

5.NAIOMT: S-910 LQ Dry Needling
Lubbock, TX
December 9-10, 2023

6.NAIOMT: S-912 Upper Quadrant/Lower QuadrantDry Needling
Las Vegas, NV
November 10-12, 2023

7.NAIOMT: COMT-3: Thoracic Spine –Integrated Concepts and Modern Management
Lubbock, TX
October 7-8, 2023

8.NAIOMT: COMT-2: Cervical Spine –Integrated Concepts and Modern Management
Lubbock, TX
July 15-16, 2023

9.NAIOMT: S-911 Upper Quadrant Dry Needling
Lubbock, TX
May 20-21, 2023

10.NAIOMT: COMT-1: Lumbar Spine –Integrated Concepts and Modern Management
Lubbock, TX
April 15-16, 2023

11.NAIOMT: S-912 Upper Quadrant /Lower QuadrantDry Needling
Lubbock, TX
March 24-25, 2023

12.NAIOMT: S-910 LQ Dry Needling
Lubbock, TX
December 10-11, 2022

13.NAIOMT: C-470 Dry Needling for the Occupational Therapist
Lubbock, TX
December 3-4, 2022

14.NAIOMT: S-911 Upper Quadrant Dry Needling
Lubbock, TX
May 21-22, 2022

15.NAIOMT: S-625 Peripheral Joint Manipulation
** Co-taught with Michael Lucido, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT **
Lubbock, TX
April 9-10, 2022

16.NAIOMT: S-916 Advanced Dry Needling
Huntsville, AL
January 29-30, 2022

17.NAIOMT: S-910 Lower QuadrantDry Needling
Lubbock, TX
December 11-12, 2021

18.NAIOMT: C-611 Lumbar Spine II
** Co-taught with Michael Lucido, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT **
Dallas, TX
November 13-14, 2021