Bryan Shawn Dennison, PT, DPT, MPT, OCS, CSCS, FAAOMPT
Curriculum Vitae
PO Box 682
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546-0682
Education:
Phone: (760) 924-8784 (home)
(310) 488-6706 (cell)
Email: bdenniso@regis.edu
Regis University (Denver, CO)
Fellowship in Manual Therapy
1/07 – 9/09
Regis University (Denver, CO)
Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program
1/06 – 12/28/07
University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA)
Post-Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program
9/03 – 12/31/05
Mount Saint Mary’s College (Los Angeles, CA)
Master of Physical Therapy
Master Thesis: “Physical Therapist’s Self-Perception of Their Ability to Critically Analyze Research.”
12/02
San Diego State University (San Diego, CA)
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology specializing in Athletic Training
Graduated with Distinction
Dean’s Honors List
5/00
Palomar Community College (San Marcos, CA)
General Education Certificate
Dean’s Honors List
12/97
Professional
Employment:
Regis University (Denver, CO)
Affiliate Faculty – Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professionals
3/3/08 – Present
Evidence in Motion (EIM)
Lead Faculty, Teaching Assistant and Development Group
1/08 - Present
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Mammoth Hospital: Sierra Park Orthopedic and Rehabilitative Therapy (SPORT)
Clinic (Mammoth Lakes, CA)
Staff Physical Therapist (Outpatient Clinic)
3/13/2006 – Present
Specialized Physical Therapy (Tustin, CA)
Staff Physical Therapist (Private Outpatient Clinic)
1/4/06 – 3/3/2006
USC Physical Therapy Associates (Los Angeles, CA)
Instructor of Clinical Physical Therapy
Faculty Practice of USC Department of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy
4/7/03 – 1/19/06
Santa Monica UCLA (Santa Monica, CA)
Per Diem Physical Therapist (Inpatient Facility)
3/03 – 3/13/06
Professional
Teaching:
Evidence in Motion Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship Program
Primary Faculty (Fellowship Program)
6/08 – Current
Courses: Current Concepts Incorporating Pain Sciences into Musculoskeletal Management
Evidence in Motion Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency Program
Primary Faculty and Teaching Assistant (Residency Program)
6/08 – Current
Courses: Orthopedic Management Courses R102 (Lower Extremity Disorders), R103
(Lumbopelvic Disorders), R104 (Cervico-Thoracic Disorders), R105 (Upper Extremity
Disorders), R106 (Post-Operative Management)
Regis University School of Physical Therapy (Denver, CO)
Affiliate Faculty (Transition DPT Program)
3/3/08 – current (DPT 739T Clinical Decision Making; DPT 713T Dynamics of Physical
Therapy Practice)
USC Department of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy (Los Angeles, CA)
Adjunct Instructor of Clinical Physical Therapy
1/20/06 – 5/31/06 (PT 530 Therapeutic Exercise)
USC Department of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy (Los Angeles, CA)
Instructor of Clinical Physical Therapy (PT 530 Therapeutic Exercise)
2/16/05 – 5/12/05
Lab Assistant:
“Regional Interdependence of Lumbopelvic & Hip Complex Using Thrust Manipulation”
AAOMPT Annual Conference 2008
Robert Boyles PT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT
11/1/08
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“Manipulative Management of the Thoracic Spine & Costal Cage in Upper & Lower
Quarter Pain Syndromes- Current Evidence & Technical Application”
Tim Flynn PT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT
2008 IFOMT Conference
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
6/7/08
“Management of the Upper Thorax and Rib Cage in Upper Quadrant Dysfunction”
Tim Flynn PT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT
NAIOMT Symposium 2008
Portland, OR
4/11/08
“Manual Therapy for the Thoracic Spine”
Tim Flynn PT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT and Josh Cleland PT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT
APTA Annual Conference 2007, Sponsored by Colorado Chapter of APTA
Denver, CO
6/27/2007
Publications:
Leal M, Dennison B, Wainner R. “Building an Evidence Based Physical Therapy Practice System”
Private Practice IMPACT Newsletter. May, 2008.
Dennison B. Thesis Review: Smeets RJEM. “Active Rehabilitation for Chronic Low Back Pain:
Cognitive-Behavioral, Physical, or Both?” Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy Vol. 15 No. 4
(2007), 241-244.
Book Chapter
Contributions:
Dennison B, Leal M. “Mechanical neck pain.” In: Fernández-de-las-Peñas C, Cleland JA,
Huijbregts P (Editors). Neck and Arm Pain Syndromes: Evidence-Informed Screening,
Diagnosis, and Management in Manual Therapy. London: Elsevier; 2010: (pages not finalized).
Dennison BS, Grannis S, Sueki D. “Pathology of the Thoracic Region.” In: Sueki D and Brechter J,
eds. Orthopedic Rehabilitation Clinical Advisor. Missouri: Mosby; 2010: 346-361.
Published
Abstracts:
Dennison B. “Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Management of a 33 Year-Old Female with a 3
Year History of Progressively Worsening Left Upper Quarter Symptoms Beginning Immediately After Surgical
Cardiac Pacemaker Implant: A Case Report.” Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy Vol. 16
No. 3 (2008), 171-172. Poster Presentation, AAOMPT 2008 Annual Conference.
Peer-Review
Activities:
Journal of Physical Therapy (JPT) – Associate Editor
3/10 – Present
Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy (JMMT) – Manuscript Reviewer
12/09 – Present
Research:
MUSSEL Study
Data Collector/Subject Recruitment Liaison/Clinic Contact for Study
USC Department of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy
Investigator: Kornelia Kulig PhD, PT
Data Collection Summer of 2003 – Winter 2005
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“The immediate and long-term effects of exercise and patient education on physical, functional, and quality-oflife outcome measures after single-level lumbar microdiscectomy: a randomized controlled trial protocol.”
Published: August 2006; BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 25;7:70.
“Comparison of mechanics between a flywheel inertial resistance machine and
traditional free weight exercise.”
Participation as Research Subject (multiple sessions)
USC Department of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy
Investigators: George Salem PhD; Loren Chiu MS, CSCS
Data Collection November 2004
Published: August 2006; Journal of Strength and Conditioning 20(3):555-62.
Program
Development:
Physical Therapy Mentorship Program for USC Family Medicine Practice
Developed interactive program between USC Physical Therapy Associates and USC Family
Medicine. This program was designed to assist the USC Family Medicine residents in refining
musculoskeletal examination techniques during patient assessments.
Program developer and contact.
9/1/05 – 1/19/06
Family Medicine Resident Rotations at USC Physical Therapy Associates
Developed program for residents to rotate through PT clinic for observation of PT services.
Program developer and contact.
12/1/04 – 1/19/06
Constraint – Induced Functional Training (CIFT) Program
Assisted in collaborative development of an independent constraint – induced training
program for USC Physical Therapy Associates.
Program developer and trainer.
5/03 – 5/04
Committee
Membership:
AAOMPT Education Conference Committee
10/09 – Present
Professional
Memberships:
Private Practice Section Member (APTA)
Member Since: 9/09
Research Section Member (APTA)
Member Since: 1/09
Sports Physical Therapy Section Member (APTA)
Member Since: 7/06
Neurology Section Member (APTA)
Member: 1/06 – 1/07
International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)
Member Since: 1/05
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National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
Member Since: 5/04
American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT)
Member Since: 5/02
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
California Chapter Member
Greater Los Angeles District (GLAD) Member (9/00 – 3/06)
San Joaquin Valley District (3/06 – present)
Member Since: 9/00
Orthopedic Section Member (APTA)
Member Since: 9/00
Conference
Attendance:
15th Annual AAOMPT Conference 2009 – Physical Therapists: The 1st Choice for
Muskuloskeletal Care
10/14/09 – 10/18/09
Washington, DC (Hyatt Regency Crystal City)
14th Annual AAOMPT Conference 2008 – Pain: From Science to Solutions
10/29/08 – 11/2/08
Seattle, WA (Bell Harbor Conference Center)
9th Congress of the International Federation of Orthopedic Manipulative Therapists
(IFOMT) 2008 – Connecting “Science” to Quality of Life
6/8/08 – 6/13/08
Rotterdam, The Netherlands (De Doelen Rotterdam)
NAIOMT Symposium 2008 – Spinal Manipulation: Thrusting Physical Therapy
Forward
4/11/08 – 4/12/08
Portland, OR (The Doubletree Hotel, Lloyd Center)
APTA Combined Sections Meeting 2008
2/6/08 – 2/9/08
Nashville, TN (Gaylord Opryland Resort)
13th Annual AAOMPT Conference 2007
10/19/07 – 10/21/07
St. Louis, MO (The Millennium Hotel)
APTA Annual Conference 2007
6/27/07 – 6/30/07
Denver, CO (Colorado Convention Center)
9th International Conference on the Mechanisms and Treatment of Neuropathic Pain
11/2/06 – 11/4/06
Southhampton, Bermuda (The Fairmont Southhampton)
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12th Annual AAOMPT Conference 2006
10/20/06 – 10/22/06
Charlotte, NC (The Westin Charlotte)
APTA Combined Sections Meeting 2006
2/1/06 – 2/5/06
San Diego, CA (San Diego Convention Center)
APTA Preview 2020
11/18/05 – 11/20/05
Las Vegas, NV (Riviera Hotel)
11th Annual AAOMPT Conference 2005
10/14/05 – 10/16/05
Salt Lake City, UT (Sheraton City Centre)
The Spine: World Congress on Manual Therapy
10/7/05 – 10/9/05
Rome, Italy (Montecitorio Eventi)
APTA Combined Sections Meeting 2005
2/23/05 – 2/27/05
New Orleans, LA (Hilton Riverside and Ernest N. Morial Convention Center)
2005 Southern California NSCA State Clinic
1/22/05
Long Beach, CA (California State University Long Beach)
10th Annual AAOMPT Conference 2004
10/17/04 – 10/19/04
Louisville, KY (Seelbach Hilton Hotel)
9th Annual AAOMPT Conference 2003
10/21/03 – 10/24/03
Reno, NV (Circus Circus Hotel)
California Chapter APTA Conference 2002
Pasadena, CA (Pasadena Convention Center)
Education:
Continuing
(Official)
“Sonography for the Common Upper Extremity Orthopaedic Conditions”
Douglas White, PT, DPT, OCS and Wayne Smity, PT, Med, ATC, SCS
2/17/10, continuing education units: 0.73
San Diego, CA (San Diego Convention Center)
“Clinical Residency 101: Getting Started and Doing It Well”
Greg W. Hartley, PT, MS, GCS; Teresa Schuemann, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC; Scott Straker, PT,
MS, SCS, ATC
2/16/10, continuing education units: 0.75
San Diego, CA (San Diego Convention Center)
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“Medical Screening for Physical Therapists”
William Boissonnault, PT, DHSc, FAAOMPT
3/14/09, contact hours: 8
Colorado Springs, CO (Penrose Hospital)
“So the Student Asked About Odds Ratios (Again): Interpretation and Application of
Evidence Based Practice for the Practicing Clinician” AND “Psychological
Influence on Musculoskeletal Pain: A Clinical Update for the Practicing Manual
Therapist.”
Steven George, PT, PhD
10/29/08 – 10/30/08, contact hours: 15
Seattle, WA (Bell Harbor Conference Center)
“Clinical Reasoning: Understanding the Problem & the Person Through ‘Diagnostic’
and ‘Narrative’ Reasoning.”
Mark A. Jones, BS (Psych), MAppSc (Manip Physio)
9/26/08, contact hours: 8
Montreal, Canada (Hyatt Regency Hotel)
“Low Back Pain Paradigm Shift: Treatment Based Classification Approach and
Introduction to Spinal Manipulation”
David Browder, PT, DPT, MS, OCS
2/5/08 – 2/6/08, contact hours: 14.5
Nashville, TN (Gaylord Opryland Resort)
“Biomechanical & Motor Control considerations in the development of exercise
interventions for the management of low back disorders: experimental and clinical
trial evidence.”
Jacek Cholewicki, PhD, George Beneck, PT, MS, OCS, Sean Flannagan, PhD, ATC,
CSCS, Kornelia Kulig, PhD, PT, FMAAOMPT and Elizabeth Poppert, DPT, MS, OCS
11/17/07, contact hours: 8
Los Angeles, CA (USC Health Science Campus)
“Craniovertebral-Craniomandibular Disorders in Headache Patients”
Mariano Rocabado, DPT
10/17/07 – 10/18/07, contact hours: 16
St. Louis, MO (The Millennium Hotel)
“Evidence for Clinical Integration of Mobilization and Thrust Manipulation Directed
at the Hip, Knee and Foot”
Joshua A Cleland, DPT, PhD, OCS; Bill Egan, DPT, OCS; Paul Glynn, DPT, OCS
10/29/06, contact hours: 8
Charlotte, NC (The Weston Charlotte)
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“Lumbopelvic Motor Control: Clinical Applications of Assessment and Treatment of
Motor Control Dysfunction in Low Back Pelvic Pain”
Paul Hodges, BPhty(Hons) MedDr(Neurosci) PhD, NHMRC Senior Research
Fellow
10/10/05 – 10/11/05
Rome, Italy (Polo Didattico)
“Shoulder Impingement and Instability: Pattern Recognition and Management”
Mark Jones, BSc (Psych), PT, M App Sc
10/5/05 – 10/6/05
Rome, Italy (Polo Didattico)
“Chain Reaction Transformation”
Gary Gray, PT
9/22/05 – 9/24/05, contact hours: 21
San Diego, CA (Catamaran Resort Hotel)
“Explain Pain and a Neuromatrix Approach to Chronic Pain”
Lorimer Moseley, PhD, BAppSci (Physio) (Hons)
4/8/05 – 4/9/05, Contact Hours: 16
San Francisco, CA (University of California San Francisco)
“Grade V Mobilization of the Spine I”
Dr. Philip Tehan and Peter Gibbons
4/1/05 – 4/2/05, Contact Hours: 16
Los Angeles, CA (USC Health Science Campus)
“Applied Observational Gait Analysis: Enhancing Rehabilitation Outcomes
of Persons with an Orthosis or Prosthesis”
Judith M. Burnfield, PhD, PT and Jacquelin Perry, MD, ScD (hon)
3/5/05, Contact Hours: 7
Lake Havasu, AZ (Hampton Inn)
“Medical Screening for the Physical Therapist”
William Boissonnault, PT, DHSc, FAAOMPT
11/6/04 – 11/7/04, Contact Hours: 12
Los Angeles, CA (USC Health Science Campus)
“Mulligan Manual Therapy – An Advanced Course”
Brian Mulligan, FNZSP (HON), Dip MT
10/21/04 – 10/22/04, Contact Hours: 18
Louisville, KY (Seelbach Hilton)
“Chain Reaction Transformation”
Gary Gray, PT
10/7/04 – 10/9/04, contact hours: 21
San Diego, CA (Catamaran Resort Hotel)
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“Explain and Manage Pain”
David Butler, B PHTY, GDAMT, M APP SC, PT
9/23/04 – 9/24/04, contact hours: 14
Chicago, IL (Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago)
“Mobilization of the Nervous System”
David Butler, B PHTY, GDAMT, M APP SC, PT
5/7/04 – 5/8/04, contact hours: 14
Seattle, WA (Holiday Inn)
“Hip Labral Tears: Diagnosis and Management- Differential Diagnosis Hip vs. SIJ vs.
Lumbar Spine”
Dick Erhard, DC, PT
3/13/04, contact hours: 8
Los Angeles, CA (USC)
“An Integrated Manual Therapy Approach to Evaluation and Treatment of the Spine –
An Australian Based Approach”
Mark Thompson PT, MPT, FAAOMPT
3/6/04 – 5/15/04, (long term course)
San Diego, CA (Kaiser Permanente)
“Chain Reaction Explosion”
Gary Gray, PT
10/23/03 – 10/25/03, contact hours: 21
San Diego, CA (Catamaran Resort Hotel)
“Functional Manual Therapy of the Upper Quarter”
Alan Weismantel, PT
10/15/03 – 10/16/03, contact hours: 16
AAOMPT Annual Conference
Reno, NV (Circus Circus)
“Problem Solving Shoulder Pain: Rotator Cuff”
Wendy Burke, PT, MS, DPT, OCS
8/23/03, contact hours: 7
Torrance, CA (Torrance Memorial Medical Center)
“The Cervical Spine – Research Based Clinical Practices (A Lab Course)”
Gwendolen Jull, Mphty, GDMT, FACP, Ph.D.
2/7/03 – 2/8/03, contact hours: 13
Irvine, CA (Atrium Hotel, Orange County Airport)
Continuing
Education:
(Unofficial)
“Biomechanical and Clinical Considerations for Artificial Disc Devices”
Hassen Serhan, Ph. D.
9/9/05 (Neurosurgery Seminar)
Los Angeles, CA (USC)
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“AANS/CNS Lumbar Fusion Guidelines”
Daniel Resnick, M.D.
8/26/05 (Neurosurgery Seminar)
Los Angeles, CA (USC)
“Management of Patient’s With Lumbar, Hip and Sacroiliac Dysfunction”
Olaf Evjenth, PT
5/19/05 (Faculty Seminar)
Los Angeles, CA (USC)
“Management of Patient’s With Cervical Dysfunction”
Olaf Evjenth, PT
5/27/04 – 5/29/04 (Faculty Seminar)
Los Angeles, CA (USC)
“Teaching Manipulation in Physical Therapy Programs”
Timothy Flynn, PT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT
3/19/04 (Faculty Seminar)
Los Angeles, CA (USC)
“Current Research on Management of the Spine: Emphasis on Manipulation”
Timothy Flynn, PT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT
3/18/04 (Community Seminar)
Los Angeles, CA (USC)
“Diffential Diagnosis of Cervicogenic Dizziness”
Robert Landell, PT, DPT, OCS
10/8/03
Greater Los Angeles District Meeting
Glendale, CA (Glendale Adventist Hospital)
“Management of Patient’s With Low Back Problems”
Olaf Evjenth, PT
6/9/03 – 6/10/03 (Faculty Seminar)
Los Angeles, CA (USC)
“Evaluation and Treatment of Vestibular Dysfunction”
Debbie Struiksma, PT
11/12/02
South Bay District Meeting
Long Beach, CA (Long Beach Memorial Hospital)
Speaking
Engagements:
“Best Practice: Cervical Spine”
Staff In-service SPORT Clinic
4/29/09, 5/6/09, 5/27/09
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“Cervical and Lumbar Spine Disorders”
Staff In-service Mammoth Hospital Interpretive Services
9/11/08
“Knee and Shoulder Disorders”
Staff In-service Mammoth Hospital Interpretive Services
8/21/08
“Manual Therapy of the Thoracic Spine: An Evidence-based Approach to Introducing Thrust Techniques”
Staff In-service SPORT Clinic
6/19/08
“Evidence-Based Practice”
Staff In-service SPORT Clinic
12/20/06
“Outcome Measures in Clinical Practice: Providing Evidenced-Based Care”
Staff In-service SPORT Clinic
8/29/06
“Exercise and Healthy Living: Resistance Training”
Lecture to Mammoth Hospital Weight Management Group
7/17/06, 1/3/07, 1/18/07
“The History of Physical Therapy in America”
Lecture to Mammoth Lakes Lion’s Club
7/12/06
“Biomechanical Basis for 3-D Training”
Staff In-service SPORT Clinic
5/18/06
“Evidence for Rehabilitative Management of Patients with Low Back Pain”
Lecture to USC Family Medicine Grand Rounds
9/21/05
“Non-Surgical Management of Back Pain”
Lecture to Citrus Valley Medical Center Physicians with Dr. Mark Spoonamore
3/29/05
“Working With Patients in Pain”
Lecture to Ethics Class at USC
2/3/05
“Pain 101: A New Paradigm for Chronic Pain Management”
In-service for Physical Therapy Works (outpatient clinic Santa Monica, CA)
12/15/04
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“Low Back Pain in Primary Care”
USC Family Practice Grand Rounds
12/8/04
“Basic Knee Screening Examination of Suspect Ligamentous and Meniscal
Injuries”
USC Family Practice Grand Rounds
10/6/04
“Musculoskeletal Exam”
Introduction to Clinical Medicine: Institutional session for 1st year medical students.
Keck School of Medicine, USC
5/03
“Cervical Stabilization: Using the Pressure Biofeedback Unit”
USC Physical Therapy Associates
5/03
“Back Injury Prevention for Nurses and Nursing Aides”
Foothill Presbyterian Hospital (ICU, MedSurg, Recovery, Ob/Gyn)
6/25/02
“Spinal Stabilization: A New Approach to the Management of Low Back Pain”
San Diego State University- Athletic Training Senior Seminar Class
4/7/02
“Applying to Graduate School: The Do’s and Don’ts”
San Diego State University- Professional Issues Class
4/25/01, 11/15/01, 4/8/02
Community
Service:
Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra (DSES)
Recreational Assistant Volunteer
12/06
Avon 3-Day Breast Cancer Walk
Volunteer Member of the Physical Therapy Support Crew
10/17/02-10/19/02
Licenses:
California State Licensed Physical Therapist
License # 28289
Expires 3/31/11
Certifications:
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT)
9/15/09
Expires 9/15/2019
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Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS)
6/21/07
Expires 6/21/2017
APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor
6/3/06
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
Certification # 200424259
7/17/04
Expires 12/31/11
Basic Life Support for Health Care Professionals
Expires 7/10
Certified Massage Technician
Mueller College of Holistic Studies (San Diego, CA)
10/96
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