CURRICULUM VITAE
Wayne Brewer P.T., Ph.D., M.P.H., O.C.S., CSCS
January 19, 2014
Education
Ph.D.
M.P.H.
B.S.
Physical Therapy, Texas Woman’s University
Public Health, University of Pittsburgh
Physical Therapy, University of Pittsburgh (Cum Laude)
2014
1995
1991
Dissertation
Relationships Among Physical Self-Concept, Physical Activity and Physical Activity and
Physical Fitness in Three Different Participant Groups
Sharon Olson PT, PhD
Professional Certification/Licensure
Physical Therapist
OCS
CSCS
1991 (Pennsylvania-expired), 1995 - present (TX-1100162)
1999, 2009
Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
2002, 2005, 2008 Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Employment
2009 – present, Senior Physical Therapist, Harris County Hospital District
2006-2009, Staff Physical Therapist, Select Medical Corporation
2006 – 2006, PRN Physical Therapist, Physiotherapy Associates
2003 – 2005, Facility Director, U.S. Physical Therapy Corporation
1998-2003, Regional Clinical Coordinator, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Corporation
1997-1998, Staff Physical Therapist, Columbia- Southwest Sports Medicine Center
1996-1997, Staff Physical Therapist, Manor Care Health Services
1995-1996, Staff Physical Therapist/Supervisor, American Mobile Therapists
1994- 1995, Teaching Assistant/ Staff Physical Therapist University of Pittsburgh
1991- (leave of absence:1994-1996)1997, Staff Physical Therapist, Saint Margaret
Memorial Hospital
TEACHING / INVITED PRESENTATIONS
“Periodization Concepts for the Orthopedic Patient”
Texas Physical Therapy Association: Southeast District Meeting
March 2010
Houston, Texas
“Intra-rater Reliability of 2 Dimensional Area Measurements of the Lumbar
Multifidus Taken With Real Time Ultrasound Imaging”
Texas Woman’s University: Research Day Presenter
December 2009
“Lower Extremity Functional Exercise Testing and Progression”
Texas Woman’s University: Guest Lecturer / Lab Coordinator
October 2009: September 2010
Harris County Hospital District: Orthopedic Clinical Residency:
Upper Extremity Section: Instructor / Course Coordinator
July – August 2009
Houston, Texas
Healthsouth
Periodization Schemes for the General Orthopedic Patient 12/06
Lower Extremity Stress Fractures 1/07
Clinical Update on Acetabular Labral Tears of the Hip 3/07
Review of Lower Extremity Functional Test 8/07
“Therapeutic Activities: Dynamic Activities to Improve Functional Performance”
June 2007
Select Medical Corporation
Houston, Texas
“Endocrine System Review”
March 2007, 2008, 2009
Guest Lecturer: University of Texas School of Nursing
Houston, Texas
“Exercise Physiology”
December 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Guest Lecturer: University of Texas School of Nursing
Houston, Texas
“Muscle Physiology”
October 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Guest Lecturer: University of Texas School of Nursing
Houston, Texas
“Upper Extremity Fracture Management”
June 2003
Healthsouth - Houston (Shepherd Plaza)
“Clinical Orthopedic Shoulder Mentorship”
May 2001 – October 2003
Shoulder mentor - instructor
Healthsouth – Houston
"Sports Specific Management"
March 2001
Healthsouth - Houston (Medical Center)
"Current Concepts on Select Pathologies of the Shoulder"
October and November 2000
Healthsouth - Wharton and Healthsouth Sugarland respectively
“Rehabilitation of the 90's, Where Are We Headed”
May 1994
University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Science
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
AWARDS
2009 Clinical Instructor of the Year: Texas Consortium of Physical Therapy Clinical
Education, Inc
SCHOLARSHIP/CREATIVE ACHIEVEMENTS
Non-Refereed Publications:
Proximal Evaluation and Detection of Elbow, Wrist and Hand Disorders:
American Society of Hand Therapist Newsletter
(ASHT Times March / April 2007)
Here’s the Pitch:
Advance for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants.
(Vol. 16: Issue 18, page 35)
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Service to the Profession:
Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy: Book Reviewer:
October 2009 American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties: Specialization Academy of
Content Experts: January 1, 2010 – December 31, 2010
American Physical Therapy Association 1992 –
Orthopedic Section Member 1992 –
American College of Sports Medicine Member 2013-