Featured Speakers

Guest Faculty:

Shane McClinton, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, CSCS Current concepts of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization in the management of musculoskeletal conditions (March 23, 2012 | Noon)

Evidence and applications of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization in physical therapy (March 23, 2012 | PM)

Selected applications of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization in the lower extremity (March 24, 2012 | AM)

Shane McClinton, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, CSCS
Des Moines University Physical Therapy Clinic and Human Performance Laboratory

Shane McClinton is a physical therapist at the Des Moines University Physical Therapy Clinic and Human Performance Laboratory. He graduated with a Masters in Physical Therapy from Des Moines University – Osteopathic Medical Center in 2001 and obtained his post-professional doctorate in 2007. Dr. McClinton completed fellowship training through Regis University in Denver, Colorado and has achieved Fellow status within the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT). He is now pursuing his Doctorate in Philosophy (PhD) in Orthopaedic and Sports Science through Rocky Mountain University in Provo, UT. Dr. McClinton is board certified in Orthopaedics (OCS) and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) whose clinical emphasis is on the management of movement-related and function-limiting conditions in adult, geriatric, and athletic populations. He coordinates the Des Moines University Running and Cycling Clinic focusing on physiological/motion analysis, injury prevention, and rehabilitation for runners, cyclists, and triathletes of all ages. In addition Dr. McClinton instructs the Des Moines University post-professional manual therapy interventions course. His research interests include outcomes of musculoskeletal physical therapy management including integration of manual therapy and exercise in addition to analysis of dynamic and static characteristics of individuals with musculoskeletal disorders.

Kim Rock Stockheimer, M.S., OTR/L, CKTILower Extremity Taping Extravaganza:
Introduction to Kinesio Taping for the Lower Extremity
(March 24, 2012)
Kim Rock Stockheimer, MS OTR/L CKTP/I CMLT

Kim is a 1984 graduate of the University of Kansas Occupational Therapy Program. She received her Masters of Science degree in Exercise Physiology 2002 at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. She has had opportunities to work in a variety of settings including hospital acute care, rehabilitation, long-term care, burn unit, outpatient hand therapy, private practice and lymphedema clinic. She has taught in Occupational Therapy Assistant programs at Austin Minnesota and at Anoka Minnesota. She has taught at the Occupational Therapy Department at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. She has published articles and research in the Occupational Therapy Forum, American Journal of Occupational Therapy, Journal of Hand Therapy and British Lymphology Book of Abstracts. Kim co-authored the book, Kinesio Taping for Lymphoedema and Chronic Swelling. Kim is certified in Manual Lymphatic Treatment by the Lymphedema Services of Cedar Haven Rehabilitation Agency. She is also certified as a Kinesio® Taping Practitioner and Instructor by the Kinesio® Taping Association. Kim currently holds a seat on the Kinesio Taping Education Board. Kim has lectured internationally in England, Scotland, Ireland, Spain, Japan, Korea, Canada and Russia.

Scott Doberstein, ATC

Evidenced Based Medicine: Are Certain LE Special Tests Valuable for Clinical Diagnosis?
Scott T. Doberstein, MS, ATC, LAT | <bio>
Senior Lecturer/Head Athletic Trainer, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse,
La Crosse,Wis.

Scott joined the professional staff in August 1998 after graduating from UW-L in 1987 with a bachelor's degree in Physical Education-Athletic Training and School Health Education. After student teaching Health at West Bend West High School, he received his Master of Science degree in Exercise Science at Eastern Illinois University in 1989. For the next nine years, Scott was the Head Athletic Trainer and Assistant Professor at Millikin University in Decatur, IL. In addition to his athletic and teaching duties, he was the strength coach and the drug education coordinator. In 1998, he returned to his alma mater.

Scott has been a certified athletic trainer since 1987 and a certified strength and conditioning specialist since 1993. Scott is a member of the NATA, GLATA, WATA, and NSCA.

Gundersen Lutheran Presenters:

Kristen Brinks, DPT, MS, PT, ATC

Updates in ACL rehabilitation
Kristen F Brinks, DPT, PT, LAT  |  <bio>
Gundersen Lutheran Sports Medicine

Specialties: Sports Medicine

Education/School: Bachelor of Science in Health Science Professional Education Grand Valley State University Allendale, Mich.; Master of Science in Physical Therapy Post Graduate Education Grand Valley State University Allendale, Mich.; Doctor of Physical Therapy Post Graduate Education University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, Ind.

Medical Interests: Evidence-based practice; post-operative shoulder and knee rehabilitation; functional rehabilitation of upper lower extremity injuries; acute injury management and athletic training

David Caldarella, DPMHigh Ankle Sprains - 2012
Dave Caldarella, DPM | <bio>

Specialties: Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

Education: Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, Medical School University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences Des Moines, Iowa

Medical Interests: Complex Foot and Ankle Disorders and Reconstructive Foot Surgery 

David Carney, MS, PT, LAT, CSCS Manual Therapy Techniques for the Low Back and Hip
David Carney, MS, PT, LAT, CSCS  |   <bio>  


Specialties:
Sports Medicine

Education: Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training, Professional Education, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, N.D.; Master of Science in Physical Therapy, Post Graduate Education, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, La Crosse, Wis.

Medical Interests: Orthopedic and sports injury management and prevention
Bradley Fowler, MD

A Surgical Approach to Femoral Acetabular Impingement
Bradley L. Fowler, MD | <bio>

Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery; Sports Medicine

Education: MD - University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Mich.

Board Certification: Orthopedic Surgery

Medical Interests:
Arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder; knee; ankle; foot and elbow

Dennis Greer, AT

Lower Extremity Taping Extravaganza:
Common lower extremity uses for athletic tape

Dennis R. Greer, LAT, ATR, PES | <bio>

Specialty: Sport Medicine Athletic Trainer; Sports Medicine

Education: BS in Applied Management with emphasis in Athletic Training – National American University
 
Medical Interests: Prevention; recognition; care of athletic injuries; sports-specific strength training

Memberships & Credentials: Licensed and Registered Certified Athletic Trainer, Performance Enhancement Specialist

Matt Haberl, PT, DPT, ATC, CSCSA Case for Conservatism: Non-Surgical Management of FAI
(March 23, 2012 | PM)

Selected applications of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization in the lower extremity (March 24, 2012 | AM)
Matt Haberl, DPT, OCS, ATC, CSCS | <bio>

Specialties: Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Athletic Training, Professional Education Simpson College Indianola, Iowa; Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Post Graduate Education University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, La Crosse, Wis.

Medical Interests: Manual therapy, spine and spine related disorders, sports medicine 
Donna Hoffman, MDDry Needling: A manual therapy technique for treatment of myofascial trigger points
Donna Hoffman, MD | <bio>

Specialties: Family Medicine/Woman's Health

Education: Undergraduate education, St. Olaf College; Medical Degree Medical School University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wis.; Family Medicine Residency, University Hospitals of Cleveland and Women's Health Fellowship, Aurora Health, Milwaukee, Wis.

Medical Interests: Chronic pelvic pain in women and painful sex
Kerri Houck, PTGL Sports Medicine Physical Therapy Residency Research Report:
Functional Testing Following Lower Extremity Injuries

Kerri Houck, PT, DPT

Specialty: Sports Medicine Physical Therapy

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, University of Montana, Missoula, MT; Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ. Current Sports Physical Therapy Resident at Gundersen Lutheran Sports Medicine Clinic.

Medical Interests:
Sports Medicine
Pam Johnson-Stuhr, PTLower Extremity Taping Extravaganza:
Patello-femoral pain taping techniques
Pam Johnson Stuhr, MS, PT, SCS, ATC, CSCS | <bio>

Specialties: Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy

Education: Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, La Crosse, Wis.; Master of Science in Exercise Sports Science, Professional Education, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, La Crosse, Wis.

Medical Interests: Clinical Manager for Sports Medicine. Biomechanical golf swing evaluations as related to musculoskeletal function, anterior cruciate ligament rehabilitation, management of patellofemoral pain, sports rehabilitation for the shoulder, knee, and ankle adolescents 
Erin Maslowski, MDSpondylolysis in the Adolescent Athlete
Erin Maslowski, MD   |   <bio>

Specialties: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Education: Medical Degree: Medical School University of Wisconsin-Madison,
Madison, WI; Transitional Internship, Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation, La Crosse, Wis.; Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency, University of Colorado Health Science Center, Denver, Colo.; Sports and Spine Fellowship, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, Wash.

Medical Interests: Spine care, sports medicine, ultrasound-guided injections
Jill C O'Brien MPT There’s more to the core, it’s the pelvic floor: Bridging the gap between pelvic physical therapy and the orthopedic world
Jill O'Brien, MPT, DPT | <bio>

Specialties: Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy

Education: Bachelor of Science-Exercise Science, Professional Education, Iowa State University Ames, Iowa;  Master of Science-Physical Therapy, Professional Education, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa

Medical Interests: Sports medicine, general orthopedics, women’s health
Paul Reuteman, MHS, PT, OCS, ATCThe Hip's Influence on Lumbo-pelvic & Lower Extremity Pain (March 23, 2011)
Joint mobilization and manipulation of the lumbo-pelvic complex and hip joint (March 24, 2011)

Paul Reuteman DPT, OCS, LAT   |   <bio>


Specialties: Sports Medicine

Education: Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, Professional Education, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wis.; Master of Health Science Post Graduate Education, University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Ind.

Medical Interests: Spine rehabilitation. Faculty member at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Susan Tanner MD

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Is surgical outcome what we think?
Suzanne Tanner, MD

Specialty: Orthopaedic Surgery; Sports Medicine

Education:
BA-University of Denver, Denver, Colo.; MD-University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver, Colo.
 
Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery, Subspecialty Certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Medical Interests: Management of sports injuries; most commonly shoulder and knee

Joann Walker, PTGL Sports Medicine Physical Therapy Residency Research Report:
Functional Testing Following Lower Extremity Injuries


Joann Walker, PT, DPT

Specialty: Sports Medicine Physical Therapy

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, Augustana College, Rock Island, IL; Doctor of Physical Therapy, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO. Current Sports Physical Therapy Resident at Gundersen Lutheran Sports Medicine Clinic.

Medical Interest: Sports Medicine

Gundersen Lutheran Symposium Administration:

Sheldon E. Wagner, MS, LAT, ATR CSCSSheldon E. Wagner, MS, LAT, ATR, CSCS   |   <bio>

Specialty: Sport Medicine Athletic Trainer; Sports Medicine

Education: BA in Athletic Training/Health Fitness–Gustavus Adolphus College; MS in Exercise and Sport Science, Human Performance–University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Medical Interests: Concussions in sports; biomechanics of throwing athletes

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