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Shane Murphy
Assistant Professor
Health Professions - Physical Therapy
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Shane Murphy
Assistant Professor
Health Professions - Physical Therapy
Specialty area(s)
Lower Extremity Biomechanics of Gait & Posture
Sports Medicine
Brief biography
Shane Murphy, originally hailing from the great state of Wisconsin, comes to UWL from the University of Montana where he taught in the Masters of Athletic Training program. A product of the UW system, Dr. Murphy is excited to be contributing to the La Crosse Institute for Movement Science (LIMS) and the Physical Therapy Program at UWL. Dr. Murphy brings an expertise in lower extremity biomechanics, especially as it relates to balance, running, and sport-specific movements.
Current courses at UWL
Autumn Semester
PTS 525 - Kinesiology and Biomechanics of Normal and Abnormal Movement
PTS 526 - Applied Biomechanics and Kinesiology of Movement
PTS 741 - Evidenced Based Practice in Physical Therapy
PTS 742 - Research Practicum
Spring Semester
PTS 519 - Applied Motor Control
PTS 545 - Foundation of Clinical Research
PTS 546 - Applied Foundation of Clinical Research
PTS 627 - Therapeutic Exercise & Manual Therapy
PTS 628 - Applied Therapeutic Exercise & Manual Therapy
PTS 742 - Research Practicum
Education
BS Athletic Training 2014 | University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
MS Biomechanics 2016 | Indiana University - Bloomington
PhD Biomechanics 2019 | University of Northern Colorado
Career
Teaching history
Indiana University | 2014-2016 | UG Biomechanics Labs
University of Northern Colorado | 2016-2019 | UG Biomechanics and UG Anatomy Labs
University of Montana | 2019-2022 | Graduate Athletic Training Program
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