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John Willson, MSPT, Ph.D
Assistant Professor
Physical Therapy Program, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse


Education:

  • Ph.D., Biomechanics / Movement Science, University of Delaware, 2007

  • M.S.P.T., University of Wisconsin – La Crosse, 1998

  • B.S., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, 1996

Research Interests:

  • Neuromuscular and biomechanical factors that contribute to patellofemoral joint pain.

  • The influence of trunk/hip musculature on lower extremity function and injury.

  • The efficacy of physical therapy interventions for common orthopedic injuries.

  • Musculoskeletal health throughout the lifespan.

Teaching Specialties:

  • Research methods

  • Evidence based practice

  • Gait

  • Orthopedics

Honors and Awards:

  • Foundation for Physical Therapy Promotion of Doctoral Studies II scholarship, 2006

  • Foundation for Physical Therapy Promotion of Doctoral Studies I scholarship, 2005     

  • Foundation for Physical Therapy Promotion of Doctoral Studies I scholarship, 2004

  • UW-La Crosse College of Allied Health Graduate Student Achievement Award, 1998

Professional Service

  • Member of the American Physical Therapy Association

  • Member of the American College of Sports Medicine 

  • Member of the American Society of Biomechanics


Dr. John Willson (4075 Health Science Center), 1725 State Street
Department of Health Professions - Physical Therapy Program
La Crosse, WI 54601

608-785-8472
E-mail: willson.john@uwlax.edu

 
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