Mike Puniello, DPT, MS, OCS, FAAOMPT (Former ABPTRFE Board Member) comes onto HET Podcast to chat about his perspective serving on the ABPTRFE Board, an overview of how ABPTRFE operated at that time,  along with discussing the recent task force he is on looking at different OMPT fellowship credentialing standards) and much more.

 

*Mike’s answers and responses on this episode are his personal views and are not representative of the views of ABPTRFE

 

Mike’s Email: mpuniello@aol.com  

American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE) Website

ABPTRFE Audit Summary (APTA Member Access Only)

APTA Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy Website

AAOMPT Website

IFOMPT Website

Education Leadership Partnership (ELP) Website

Education Leadership Partnership (ELP) 2018 Annual Report

Education Leadership Partnership (ELP) 2017 Annual Report

Talus Media’s Residency/Fellowship Page

Eric Robertson’s Interview on Residency/Fellowship Education with Karen Litzy

Residency Education in Every Town: Is It Just So Simple? 

Postprofessional Cartography in Physical Therapy: Charting a Pathway for Residency and Fellowship Training

Mark Shepherd’s Article on the Future of Residency & Fellowships

AAMT Blog Article on APTA/ABPTRFE Fellowship Standards

Kevin L. MacPherson, Mark Shepherd, Jamie Childs Everett, Adam Fritsch, J.M. Whitman & Kim Dunleavy (2018) Perceptions of the professional and personal impact of hybrid fellowship training: a qualitative study, Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy, DOI: 10.1080/10669817.2018.1542850 (if desire full article, email brandonpoen@gmail.com) 

The Impact of Physical Therapy Residency or Fellowship Education on Clinical Outcomes for Patients With Musculoskeletal Conditions Jason Rodeghero, Ying-Chih Wang, Timothy Flynn, Joshua A. Cleland, Robert S. Wainner, and Julie M. Whitman . Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy 2015 45:2, 86-96      Gregory W Hartley, Kathryn E Roach, Kendra L Harrington, Stephanie McNally; Program-Level Factors Influencing Positive Graduate Outcomes of Physical Therapy Residency Programs, Physical Therapy, Volume 99, Issue 2, 1 February 2019, Pages 173–182, https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzy125 

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MICHAEL S. PUNIELLO, DPT, MS, OCS, FAAOMPT

                                                         100 Station St.

                                                     Hingham, Ma. 02043

                                                           781-749-5833

EDUCATION:                      

    MGH Institute of Health Professions.  Boston, MA.

         Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree.  May 2002

        Advanced Masters Degree in Orthopedic Physical Therapy.  August, 1997.

        MGH Biomotion Laboratory, Student research associate June 1995 to August 1997.

 

    Quinnipiac College.  Hamden, CT.

        Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy.  May, 1980.

        Minor:  Psychology          Honors:  Dean’s List

SPECIALIZATION:

    Board Certified in Orthopedic Physical Therapy by the American Board of Physical         

         Therapy Specialties.  1991-present.

    Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy.  2001 – present.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE:   Massachusetts # 3936

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

    South Shore Physical Therapy Associates.  100 Station St., Hingham MA:  

        September, 1983 to present. Independent practice.  Advanced examination and

         treatment of patients with musculoskeletal dysfunction involving the spine,

         extremities and the craniomandibular complex.  Athletic screening evaluations,

          home care, consulting.

    MGH Institute of Health Professions: Postprofessional

        Program in Physical Therapy:

       Clinical Instructor, appointed 1998

       Promoted to Clinical Assistant Professor, 2002.  Adjunct faculty as of 2007.

           Develop and coordinate clinical residency program in Orthopedic Physical                                                                  

           Therapy; received APTA residency credential March 2003.

        Coordinator in Orthopedic Specialization, student advising, preceptorship

            coordinator, thesis advisor.                      

        Musculoskeletal Dysfunction:  Lumbo-Pelvic Region. 2001-2010

        Musculoskeletal Dysfunction:  Cervico-Thoracic Region. 2000-2010

        Lecturer, Musculoskeletal Dysfunction: Upper Quarter, 1995-2010.

        Lecturer, Musculoskeletal Dysfunction: Lower Quarter, 1995-2006

             Developed course curriculum for upper and lower quarter and spine courses.

             Converted Musculoskeletal Dysfunction to hybrid format consisting of on-line

              Format with on-site laboratory sessions.

        Diagnostic Screening: When to Treat, When to refer.  On-line version,

            Co-teach 2003

        Clinical Preceptor for Orthopedic Specialty, 1991 to 2011

        Lecturer, Manual Therapy: Extremities, 1993, 1994.

        Adjunct Faculty, Manual Therapy: Lumbo-Pelvic Region, 1992.

        Laboratory Instructor, Manual Therapy: Spine, 1986.

   MGH Biomotion Laboratory:  Research Associate,  December 1997 to 2002.

Regis University, Denver, CO.  Adjunct Faculty, Clinical instructor for Manual    

         Therapy Fellowship Program.  2006-2010.

 

    Affiliated Community VNA:  Develop and conduct back school lectures,  1998.

 

   University of Kentucky Rural Health Campus:

        Instructor, PT 846-852 Medical and Physical Therapy Management of Orthopedic

           Problems; PT 807-520 Clinical Functional Anatomy, Summer 1993.

    Boston University, Dept. of Physical Therapy:

        Laboratory Instructor, Introduction to Joint Mobilization, Fall Semester 1984-85,    

            Spring Semester 1985.

    Baystate Bombardiers Professional Basketball Club:  Worcester MA.

        Physical Therapy Consultant, 1984-85.

    Lifestyle Management Systems:  368 congress St., Boston, MA.

        Physical Therapy Consultant to develop a musculoskeletal athletic screening

            evaluation. May 1984 to July 1985.  

    Kimberly Home Health Care:  18 Tremont St.  Boston, MA.

        Advisory board and Utilization Review committee member, February 1983 to

            December 1985.

    Visiting Nurse Association of Boston:  

        Part-time physical therapist, January 1984 to September 1985.

    Home Care PRN, TAC Medical Services:  797 Washington St., Newton, MA.

        Part-time physical therapist, April 1982 to March 1985.

    Massachusetts Home Health Services:  Wellesley MA.

        Part-time physical therapist, April 1983 to May 1984.

    University Hospital, Boston University Medical Center:  75 East Newton St.

        Boston, MA.  Staff physical therapist, June 1, 1980 to August 26, 1983.

        Outpatient Department:  April 1, 1983 to August 26, 1983.

           Patient Care Responsibilities:  Advanced examination and treatment of patients

            with musculoskeletal dysfunction involving the spine, extremities and the cranio-

            mandibular complex.  This included much involvement with recreational and

            professional athletes.

           Department Responsibilities:  Physical therapy aide and student supervision,

            staff orientation, coordination of out-patient department and physical therapy/

            orthopedic staff in-service programs, staff lecture and training, patient education

            and back school lectures, development of upper quarter examination form.

         Neurology Rehabilitation Rotation, June 1, 1980 to December 31 1980.

         Chest Physical Therapy Rotation,  January 1, 1981 to March 31, 1981.

    Newton-Wellesley-Weston Visiting Nurse Association:

        Part-time physical therapist, March 1982 to September 1983.

PRESENTATIONS:

         New York University.  Examination and Treatment of the Hip and

                       Sacroiliac Joint. March 24-25, 2017

 

         New York University.  Examination and Treatment of the Hip and

                       Sacroiliac Joint. March 4-5, 2016

          New York University.  Examination and Treatment of the Hip and

                       Sacroiliac Joint. March 6-7, 2015

         New York University.  Examination and Treatment of the Hip and

                       Sacroiliac Joint. March 7-8, 2014

         New York University.  Examination and Treatment of the Hip and

                       Sacroiliac Joint. March 8-9, 2013

         New York University.  Examination and Treatment of the Hip and

                       Sacroiliac Joint. May 4-5, 2012.

         Faulkner Hospital.  Examination and Treatment of the Upper Cervical Spine

                       And Shoulder Girdle. November 19, 2011.

         Faulkner Hospital.  Examination and Treatment of the Cervical and Thoracic

                      Spine. August 13, 2011

         New York University.  Examination and Treatment of the Foot and Ankle.  

                     April 15-16, 2011.

         New York University.  Examination and Treatment of the Hip and Sacroiliac

                     Joint. May 6-7, 2011.

 

         Performance Physical Therapy.  Examination and treatment of lumbo-pelvic

                    Dysfunction.  1-day course.  September, 2007.

         Lepre Physical Therapy.  Examination and treatment of Cervical and Thoracic

                  Spine Dysfunction. 1 day course.  January 16, 2006.

          

         Boston University.  Introduction to Thrust Manipulation of the Spine and

                  Extremities.  Ronald Schenk, Stephen McDavitt, Michael Puniello

                   3-day course, September, 2005.

         Lepre Physical Therapy.  Examination and treatment of lumbo-pelvic

                Dysfunction. 1-day course.  January 17, 2005.

         MGH Institute of Health Professions.  Laboratory Instructor.  Spinal

                Manipulative Therapy, James Meadows.  April 30-May 3, June 25-27, 2004

                   

         Performance Physical Therapy.  Examination and treatment of cervical and

              Thoracic Spine Dysfunction.  1-day course,  January, 2004.

 

        American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Annual

            Conference. Platform Presentation:  Short-term effects of spinal mobilization in  

            Patients with low back pain.  Reno, NV.  October 2003

        Performance Physical Therapy.  Examination and treatment of lumbo-pelvic

             dysfunction. 1-day course, September, 2003.

       American Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, Poster

          Presentation:  Short-term effects of spinal mobilization in patients with low back

         Pain. Washington, DC. June 2003

      American Physical Therapy Association of MA Annual Conference.  Poster

         Presentation:  Short-term effects of spinal mobilization in patients with low back

         Pain. October 19, 2002.

     MGH Institute of Health Professions.  Laboratory Instructor.  Spinal Manipulative  

        Therapy, James Meadows.  May 9-11, May 17-19, June 21-23, 2002

    South Shore Hospital.  Manual Therapy of the Cervical Spine. September 26, 2001

 

    MGH Institute of Health Professions.  Laboratory Instructor.  Spinal Manipulative  

        Therapy, James Meadows.  May 23-25, June 9-11, 16-19, 2000.

    MGH Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Residents’ Education Series.  Physical therapy treatment of shoulder dysfunction.  May 12, 2000,  May 16, 2001.

    Caritas Norwood Hospital.  Examination and treatment of the lumbar spine.  1-day course.  September 19, 1999.

     American Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference.  Education Session:

         “To Bend or Not to Bend: A Literature Review of Lifting Biomechanics and

           Coordination.  June 7, 1999.

    American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting.  Platform          

        Presentation:  Lifting Characteristics of Functionally Limited Elders.

        February 13, 1998.  

    First Annual Boston Back Pain Conference:  The Patient Interview Process.  

       December 13-14, 1996.

    Massachusetts Chapter APTA Annual Conference:  Platform Presentation:  

       Trendellenburg Gait deviation After Femoral Osteotomy, A Case Study.

          Hyannis MA., October 21, 1995.

    Education Resource Associates:  Laboratory Instructor.  Australian approach to

       Evaluation and Treatment of the Cervical and Thoracic Spine, David Groom, PT.

       March 31 to April 2, 1995.

    Back Pain Society, Sports Med’94:  Physical Therapy for Restoration, Prevention,

       and High Performance.  Boston, MA, March 6, 1994.

    Nurse Practitioner Association for Continuing Education:  Physical Examination

       of the Lower Extremity.  Burlington, MA., January 30, 1993.

    Massachusetts Chapter APTA Annual Conference:  Platform Presentation.  

       The Influence of Iliotibial Band Tightness on Medial Glide of the Patella in Patients

       With Patellofemoral Dysfunction.  Danvers MA., October 24, 1992.

    International Federation of Orthopedic Manipulative Therapists (IFOMT):

       The Influence of Iliotibial Band Tightness on Medial Glide of the Patella in Patients

        With Patellofemoral Dysfunction.  Vail, CO., June 4, 1992.

    Fallon Clinic:  Advanced Orthopedic Examination and Manual Therapy of the

       Lumbopelvic Region.  Worcester, MA.  Daniel Dyrek, PT, May 16-17, 1992.

    Education Resource Associates:  Faculty for One Day, Sacroiliac Joint.

        Differential Diagnosis and Treatment of Lumbar and Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction.

        Russell Woodman, PT, November 16, 1991.

    Education Resource Associates:  Faculty for One Day, Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction.

       Russell Woodman, PT, January 6 1991.

    Education Resource Associates:  Advanced Examination and Manual Therapy of

       the Pelvis.  Daniel Dyrek, PT, October 13-14, 1989.

    Education Resource Associates:  Advanced Examination and Manual Therapy of

       the Pelvis.  Daniel Dyrek, PT, April 29-30, 1988.

     Physical Therapy Services of Canton:  Evaluation and Treatment of the Lumbar

       Spine and Sacroiliac Joint.  March 14 and March 21, 1987.

    Education Resource Associates:  Advanced Examination and Manual Therapy of

       the Pelvis.  Daniel Dyrek, PT, May 8-9, 1986.

    Foxboro Health Center Physical Therapy Department:  Introduction to Evaluation

       and Treatment of the Cervical Spine.  October 22, 1986.

    Norwood Hospital Physical Therapy and Orthopedic Departments:  Physical

       Examination of the Spine.  November, 20, 1985.

    Sports Injuries Seminar:  Biomechanics of the Shoulder Complex, Assessment and

       Rehabilitation Techniques, Laboratory Instructor.  Newbury College,

       August 7, 1985.

    Dave Cowens Basketball Camp:  Athletic Screening Evaluation and Presentation

       on Flexibility Exercises.  August, 1984.

    Orthopedic Resident Staff, University Hospital:  Boston, MA.  1982-1983

       Cyriax Approach to Soft Tissue Examination

       Isokinetics:  Evaluation and Treatment With Cybex and Orthotron

    Physical Therapy Staff:  University Hospital: Boston, MA.  1982-1983

       Examination and Treatment of the Spine and Extremities With Joint Mobilization

       Cyriax Approach to Soft Tissue Examination

       Traction:  Cervical and Lumbar Spine, Theory and Practice

       Upper Quarter Examination

       TENS: Theory and Application

 

  Boston University School of Medicine, Biology of Disease Class:  Physical

       Examination of the Spine, Lecture and Laboratory Session, 1983.

PUBLICATIONS:

        Clinical Decision Making.   Sullivan PE, Puniello MS, Pardasaney P. Book chapter   

             in Scientific Foundations and Principles of Practice:  Musculoskeletal

             Rehabilitation Series.   Edited by Magee DJ, Zachazewski JE, Quillen WS.

               Pages 314-327; 2006.

        Mobilization and Manipulation.  Puniello, MS.  Book chapter in Clinical Care in

              Rheumatic Diseases.  Multiple Editors.  2006.

       Short term effects of spinal mobilization in patients with low back pain.

            Vousboukas D, Puniello MS, Watkins MP.      Submitted for publication.

      Mechanical energy transfer during gait in relation to strength impairment and pathology in elderly women.  McGibbon CA, Puniello MS, Krebs DE: Clinical Biomechanics  16:324-333, 2001.

      Mechanical energy analysis of identifies compensatory strategies in disabled elders’ gait.  McGibbon CA, Puniello MS, Krebs DE.    J Biomechanics. 34:481-490, 2001.

     Lifting Strategy and Stability in Strength Impaired Elders.  Puniello, MS,                   

        McGibbon, CA, Krebs DE.  Spine. 26: 731-727, 2001.

 

      Lifting characteristics of functionally limited elders.  Puniello, MS, McGibbon, CA.

       Krebs, DE.  J Rehabilitation Research and Development.  May/June 37:341-352,

       2000.

    Iliotibial band tightness and medial glide of the patella in patients with

       patellofemoral dysfunction.  Puniello, MS.  Journal of Orthopedic and Sports

       Physical Therapy.   March, 1993.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:

    American Physical Therapy Association.  Active Member 1980 to present,

            Student Member 1978 to 1980.

       Orthopedic Section Member 1980 to present.

       Private Practice Section Member 1984 to present.

       Select Reviewer for Volume II:  A Guide to Physical Therapy Practice: Preferred

           Practice Patterns.  1996.

       Site reviewer for Clinical Residency and Fellowship Credentialing Committee.

         2006-present.

 

     American Board of  Residency and Fellowship Education:  Appointed to the

          Credentialing  Services Council August 2010

     American Board of Residency and Fellowship Education:  Appointed to the

          Board, term July 2013 – 2017.

    American Physical Therapy Association of Massachusetts.  1980 to present.

       Assembly Representative.  1994-1996, 1996-1998, 1998-2000, 2001-2003.

    Specialization Academy of Content Experts.  American Board of Physical Therapy

       Specialties.  Item writer for Orthopedic Specialization Examination. 2000-2002.

    American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapists. Associate Member 1995 to  

1. Fellow 2001 to present.  Examination committee, 2001-2015

       Chairman, Board of Examiners, 2003-2015.

       Received John McMillan Mennell Service Award  2010

       Chair, Task Force to Re-Validate Description of Specialty Practice in Orthopedic

          Manual Physical Therapy.  2016-2018

 

    North American Spine Society, associate member 2002 to present

CONTINUING EDUCATION:

           American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Therapists Annual Conference

                 Reno, NV.  November 8-11, 2018

           Myopain Seminars: Dry Needling DN-1 Foundations I

                 Bethesda, MD.  Instructor: Tracy Adler, August 24-26, 2018

           American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Therapists Annual Conference

                  Salt Lake City, UT,  October 19-23, 2017

           American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Therapists Annual Conference

                  St Louis, MO,  October 24-257,  2016

           American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Therapists Annual Conference

                  Louisville, KY,  October 22-25, 2015

          American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Therapists Annual Conference

                San Antonio, Tx October, 2014

           American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting.   

                Las Vegas, NV.  February 2-8 2014

           International Federation of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists

               Conference. Quebec City, Canada.  September 30-October 5, 2012

          American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Therapists Annual Conference

              Anaheim, CA.  October 28-30, 2011

         Osteopathic Manipulation.  Laurie Hartman, DO, PhD.  Las Vegas, NV.

             March 25-27, 2011.

         American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Annual

           Conference. San Antonio, TX.  October 2010

        American Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference

           Boston, MA.   June, 2010

        American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Annual

           Conference. Washington DC,  October 2009

       American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Annual

          Conference.  Seattle, WA, October, 2008

       American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Annual

         Conference.  St Louis, MO.  October,, 2007

       American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting.   

           Boston, MA. February, 2007.

 

       American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Annual

         Conference.  Charlotte, NC.  October, 2006

      American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting.   

            San Diego, CA.  February, 2006

       American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Annual

         Conference.  Salt Lake City, UT.  October, 2005

 

       American Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference

           Boston, MA.   June, 2005

 

       American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting.  

           New Orleans, LA,  February, 2005

       American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Annual

         Conference.  Louisville, KY.  October, 2004.

      American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting.  

         Nashville, TN.  February, 2004.

      American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Annual

         Conference.  Reno, NV.  October, 2003

     American Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference.  Washington, DC.

         June, 2003

    Designing a Clinical Curriculum for a One-Year Physical Therapy Internship:

        A Consensus Conference.  MGH Institute of Health Professions,

         March 28-30, 2003.

    American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting.  

        Tampa, FL.  February 12-16, 2003

 

    Functional & Pathological Pelvic Dynamics/Low Back Pain.  Richard DonTigney,

        Boston, MA.  January 31, 2003

    American Physical Therapy Association of MA Annual Conference, Hyannis, MA

       October 19-20, 2002.

    American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Annual

       Conference.  Orlando, FL  October 1-5, 2002.

    American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting.

       Boston, MA.  February 20-23, 2002.

    American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists, Annual

        Conference.  San Antonio, TX.  October 18-21, 2001.

    Norwegian Manual Therapy Approach,  Olaf Evjenth,  Boston, June 16-17, 2001.

    American Physical Therapy Association Five State New England Conference.

        Portland, ME.  October 2000.

    Specialization Academy of Content Experts, Item Writers Workshop.

       American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties.  New Orleans, LA.

        February 1, 2000.

    American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting.

       New Orleans, LA.  February 2-6, 2000.  

    Examination and Treatment of Muscle Imbalance.  Vladimir Janda, M.D.

       Boston, MA December 16-17, 1999.

    American Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference.  Washington, DC

        June 1999.

    American Physical Therapy Association of Massachusetts Annual Conference.

        Hyannis, MA.  October 1999.

    Evaluation and Treatment of Neural Tissue Disorders: Differentiating Cervical,         

       Neural Tissue and Shoulder Dysfunction.  Robert Elvey.  Boston, MA.

        June 26-28, 1998.

    American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting.  

         Boston, MA.  February 9-13, 1998.

 

    American Physical Therapy Association of Massachusetts Annual Conference.

         Springfield, MA.  November 1997.

    Spinal Manipulative Therapy.  James Meadows, PT.  Swodeam Consulting,   

       Hingham, MA. June 13-15, June 27-29, August 22-24, 1997.

    Headache, Dizziness and Chronic Neck Pain.  James Meadows, PT.  North

       American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT),  Boston, MA.

       February 15-16, 1997.

    First Boston Back Pain Conference:  Boston, MA.  December 12-13, 1996.

    Massachusetts Chapter APTA Annual Conference.  Hyannis MA.  October 20-22,

1995. Pre-conference Workshop,  Physical Therapy Outcomes: Going Beyond the

Rhetoric.  Alan Jette, PhD.

    Chain Reaction Plus.  Gary Gray, PT.  Boston, MA. March 25-26, 1994.

    Massachusetts Chapter APTA Annual Conference.  Sturbridge, MA.  October

       14-16, 1994.  Pre-conference Workshop, Strain-Counter Strain.  Randy Kusonose.

    Massachusetts Chapter APTA Annual Conference.  Springfield, MA.

       October 22-24, 1993.  Pre-conference Workshop, Examination in Physical Therapy

       Practice:  Screening for Medical Disease.  William Boissonault, PT.

    Massachusetts Chapter APTA Annual Conference.  Danvers, MA.  October 22-24

1992. Pre-conference Workshop, Diagnosis of Muscle Imbalances.  

        Shirley Sahrmann, PhD, PT.

 

    International Federation of Orthopedic Manipulative Therapists Conference.

       Vail CO.  June 1-5, 1992.

    Advanced Evaluation and Treatment of Upper Quadrant Dysfunction.  North

       American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy,   Clifford Fowler COMP,

       Erl Pettman, COMP.  Boston, MA. October 3-5, 1991.

    American Physical Therapy Association National Conference. Boston, MA.

       June 23-27, 1991.

    First North American Orthopedic Symposium.  Ottawa, Canada.  April 12-13,

1. Canadian and American Physical Therapy Association Orthopedic Sections.

    Advanced Evaluation and Treatment of the Craniovertebral Region.  Ottawa,

       Canada. Clifford Fowler, COMP, Erl Pettman, COMP.  April 14-16, 1990.

    Massachusetts Chapter APTA Annual Conference.  Falmouth, MA.  November

1. Pre-conference Seminar, Craniosacral Therapy.  John Upledger, DO.

    Massachusetts Chapter APTA Annual Conference.  Hyannis, MA.  November,

1. Featured Speaker:  Sandy Burkhart, Ph.D., PT.

    Massachusetts Chapter APTA Annual Conference.  Hyannis, MA.  November,

1. Featured Speaker:  Shirley Sahrmann, Ph.D, PT.

     Functional Capacity Evaluation and Work Hardening.  Boston, MA.  

        October 10-11, 1986.  Employment Rehab Institute of California.  

         Leonard Masterson, Ph.D.

    Massachusetts Chapter APTA Annual Conference.  Hyannis, MA.  November,

1. Featured Speakers: A. Nachamson, S. Paris, J Frymor, S. Snook.

    Myofascial Release Seminar.  Boston, MA. August 16-18, 1985. John Barnes, PT.

    When the Foot Hits the Ground Everything Changes.  Boston, MA.  September

       21-23, 1984.  Practical Programs in Applied Biomechanics.  Gary Gray, PT.

    Lenox Hill Brace Seminar.  Boston MA.  May 21, 1983.  

    Head and Neck in Dentistry.  New York, NY.  October 1-5, 1982.

        Mariano Rocobado, PT.

    Advanced Evaluation and Manipulation of the Cervical and Thoracic Spine

       and Craniofacial Region.  Boston, MA.  June 25-26, July 9-10, 1982.

       Stanley Paris, PT, Steven Kraus, PT.

    Introduction to Evaluation and Manipulation of the Spine.  Boston, MA.

       April 25 – May 3, 1981.  Alan Grodin, PT.

    Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation.  Boston, MA.  November 10, 1981.

       Jeffrey Manheimer, PT.

    Evaluation and Mobilization of the Extremity Joints.  Boston, MA.  January 24-25

1. Paul McAndrew, PT.

    Seminar on Isokinetics.  Hartford, CT.  January 17-18, 1981.  James Tucker, PT.

    X-Ray Interpretation for Physical Therapists.  Newton, MA.  December 8, 1980.

    Traction:  Current Principles.  Framingham, MA.  October 18-19, 1980.

       Duane Saunders, PT.

    Orthopedic Medicine.  Rochester, NY.  October 3-7, 1980.  James Cyriax, M.D.

    Massachusetts Chapter APTA Annual Conference.  Hyannis, MA.  May 9-11,

1. Featured Speaker:  Paul McAndrew, PT.