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Orthopedic Physical Therapy Educational Programs and Services

Ed Mulligan David Zeigler Kristin Archer
 

Ed Mulligan, PT, MS, DPT, OCS, SCS, ATC, LAT

Education
2007 -08  Regis University - Denver, CO
DPT, Physical Therapy
1993-95 Texas Woman's University - Dallas, TX
M.S., Physical Therapy Administration
Thesis: The Reliability of Angular vs. Linear Measures of Knee Joint Position
1980-82 University of Texas Medical Branch - Galveston, TX
B.S., Physical Therapy
Graduate with highest honors
1976-80 University of Nebraska - Lincoln
B.S.Ed, Biology
1975-76 Nebraska Wesleyan University
Present Employment
UT Southwestern Medical Center: Department of Physical Therapy - Dallas, TX
2000-present Assistant Professor; Orthopedic PT Residency Program Director
Secondary Appointment: Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Previous Employment
1995 - 2007 HEALTHSOUTH
  2004 - 2007 Vice President, Clinical Education
  1996-2003 AVP, National Director of Clinical Education
  1996-97 Regional Clinical Coordinator
  1995-96 Administrator
1994-99 Texas Women's University: Department of Physical Therapy - Dallas, TX
Adjunct Faculty; Clinical Instructor
1991-95 Affiliated Rehabilitation - DFW Physical Excellence Center - Grapevine TX
Vice President of
Texas Operations and Clinical Education
1989-91 HealthSouth Sports Medicine & Rehab Center - Ft Worth TX
Clinical Coordinator  
1985-88 Associated Orthopedics & Sports Medicine - Plano, TX
Director 
1982-84 Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation Center - Wichita Falls TX
Director of Sports Physical Therapy
Relevant Experience
1994 - present Course Coordinator in Entry Level Doctoral Degree Program:
UTSW PT 5330: Musculoskeletal Evaluation Patient Management
UTSW PT 5216: Professional Practice Management

Course Contributor: Health Care Research, Therapeutic Interventions, Clinical Kinesiology, Critical Inquiry, and Medical Management

Course Coorindator in Entry Level Master's Degree Program:
UTSW PT 5231: Musculoskeletal Management and Evaluation
TWU PT 5123: Therapeutic Activities II: Extremity Evaluation and Mobilization
TWU PT 5911: Special Topics in Sports Physical Therapy

1990-91 Teaching in Undergraduate Curriculum:
Texas Wesleyan University
Adjunct Instructor and Course Coordinator
PE 321: Introduction and Advanced Athletic Training
1988-2011 Post-Professional Presentations:
Orthopedic Rehabilitation of the Shoulder - 1992-2011
Orthopedic Rehabilitation of the Knee - 1992-2011
Orthopedic Rehabilitation of the Foot-Ankle - 1992-2011
Texas Physical Therapy Association Annual Meeting - 1997, 2001, 2008, 2011
APTA National Student Conclave - 2006
APTA Combined Sections Meeting - 1994, 1996, 1998
APTA Sports Physical Therapy Team Concept Meeting - 1995
Texas Clinical Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Symposium Course Chairman - 1992-94
National Athletic Trainer's Association Meeting - 1991
Southwest Athletic Trainer's Association Meeting - 1988, 1993, 1994, 1996, 2000-02
East Texas Sports Medicine Seminar - 1993-98, 2000-01
Continuing Education Series - "Closing the Gap: Clinical Biomechanics of the Lower Quarter" - 1991
1993-2006 Video and Internet Based Education Programs:
WebEx on-line interactive education inservices series, journal clubs, and study groups - 2002-03
RTN (Rehab Training Network): Conservative Management of Patellofemoral Dysfunction - 1998
AREN (American Rehabilitation Education Network) Video Series:
  Principles of Extremity Mobilization: Part 1 - 1994
  Mobilization Techniques: Part 2 - 1994
  Modified Knee Rehabilitation - 1994
  Modified Shoulder Rehabilitation - 1994
ARI (Affiliated Rehab, Inc)
Clinical Technical Consultant on back school video educational series - 1993
1980-1997 Athletic Training Services:
World League of American Football
Consultant - 1991-92
Contract Coverage at Boyd HS (1995-97), Texas Wesleyan University (1989-92), Castleberry HS (1990-92), Ft. Worth Christian HS (1989-90), Greenhill Academy (1987-88), and Plano Senior HS (1985-86)
USOC Training Center - Colorado Springs, CO - volunteer athletic trainer - 1984
Wichita Falls Independent School District Head Athletic Trainer - 1982-84
Midwestern State University Contract Athletic Trainer - 1982-84
Kansas City Chiefs Football Club summer athletic trainer intern - 1980
University of Nebraska student athletic trainer - 1976-80
Awards/Honors
2011 TPTA Award for Best Poster Presentation at 2010 Annual Conference
2009  American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties Clinical Specialist Designation in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
2009 UT Southwestern Medical Center: School of Health Profession's Instructor of the Year
1995 Texas Woman's University Academic Leadership Achievement Award
1994 Texas Consortium for Physical Therapy Outstanding Clinical Educator Award
1994  APTA Sports Physical Therapy Section Outstanding Service Award
1993 Southwest Athletic Trainer's Association Sam Ketchum Award for Best Presentation at Annual Meeting
1991 HEALTHSOUTH Corporation's National Special Achievement Award
1988 American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties Clinical Specialist Designation in Sports Physical Therapy
Research and Publications
2012 Identification of retearing of the rotator cuff following repair: MRI interobserver and intraobserver agreement. Am J Sports Med. 2012. in press
2012 Shoulder Radiology for the Physical Therapist. Independent study published by the Sports Physical Therapy Section of the American Physical Therapy Association
2012 Reliability and Diagnostic Accuracy of the Lachman Test in Individuals with Large Thighs. Poster Presentation at APTA Combined Sections Meeting - Chicago, IL
2011 Reliability and Diagnostic Accuracy of the Lachman Test Performed in a Prone Position. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2011. 41(10)749-57.
2011 Evaluation and Management of Ankle Syndesmosis Injuries. Phys Ther Sport. 2011. 12(2); 60-73.
2011

Athletic Rehabilitation of the Leg, Foot, and Ankle. Rehabilitation of the Injured Athlete. ed:Harrelson G, Andrews J, Williams/Wilkins, 1991 1st ed; 1997 2nd ed; 2002 3rd ed., 2011 4th ed in press

2009

The Effect of Scapular Repositioning or Stabilization on Glenohumeral External Rotation Strength in Subjects With and Without Shoulder Pain. Poster Presentation at TPTA Annual Conference

2009 Competency Revalidation Study of Specialty Practice in Sports Physical Therapy. N Amer J Sports Med. 2009 4(3):111-122
1999

Survey of Current Trends in ACL Rehabilitation Parameters; unpublished thesis

1997

Correlation of Functional Reach Tests with Goniometric Assessment of Glenohumeral Range of Motion; unpublished thesis

1996

The Reliability of the KFC3 Linear Measurement Device in the Detection of Unilateral Knee Flexion Contractures.  Unpublished Thesis.

1995

The Reliability and Interchangeability of the Heel Height Difference Measurement Technique to Detect Unilateral Flexion Contractures; Master’s Thesis 

1993 Clinical Documentation for the Physical Therapist, 1st ed
1992 Manual of Home Exercise Programs for the Rehabilitation Professional, 1st ed; 2nd ed - 1995
1989 Achilles Tendonitis. Sportsmedicine Update 4:4
1989

Etiological Considerations in the Evaluation of Patellofemoral Dysfunction. Sportsmedicine Update 4:2

1988 Conservative Management of Shoulder Impingement Syndrome. Journal of NATA 23:348-353
Professional Activities
2010 - Site Reviewer, American Board of Physical Therapy Residency/Fellowship Education
2009 -  Reviewer - Physical Therapy in Sport
2000 - Reviewer – National Athletic Trainer’s Association Board of Certification Home Study Programs
2001 -2011 Chair, Sports Special Council and Committee of Content Experts/Sports Specialty Council – American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
1999 - Reviewer – Texas Physical Therapy Association Continuing Education Credit Applications
1998 - 2000 Reviewer – The Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy
1996-98 North Texas Physical Therapy District.  Vice Chairman 
1994-98 TPTA/SWATA Physical Therapist-Athletic Trainer Task Force
1984-98 APTA Sports Physical Therapy Section.  National Placement Chairman 
Professional Memberships and Affiliations
Texas State Physical Therapy Association.  Texas Licensed 
National Athletic Trainer’s Association.  Certified 1980.
Southwest Athletic Trainer’s Association. Licensed 1982. 
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
APTA Sports Physical Therapy and Orthopedic Sections
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