Robert S. Wainner, PT, PhD, OCS, ECS, FAAOMPT
Texas Physical Therapy Specialists
1324 Common Street
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Work Phone (830) 625-7310
Cell: (210) 473-8664
e-mail: rob@texpts.com
web-page: www.texpts.com
Education:
Ph.D., Rehabilitation Science, 2000 University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
MS, Physical Therapy, 1992
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
BS, Physical Therapy 1985
University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, TX
Professional Experience/Certification:
- 19 years of clinical experience as a licensed physical therapist
- Licensure: Texas #1043545
- Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist, 1994 - present
- Board Certified Electrophysiologic Clinical Specialist, 1995 - present
- Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy, 2002 - present
- Areas of clinical expertise:
- Spinal disorders Manual therapy
- Accelerated knee rehabilitation Electrophysiologic testing (EMG/NCV)
- Professional Service:
- Chair, APTA Panel on Research
- Editorial Review Board Member, Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 2001 to present
- Member, APTA Description of Advanced Clinical Practice Committee
- Member, APTA Manipulation Task Force, Manipulation and Education
- Awards
- Texas Physical Therapy Association Researcher of the Year Award (2004)
- Air Force Physical Therapist of the Year (1990, 2001)
Research & Creative Products
-Effective and cost efficient management of patients with hip and knee osteoarthritis
-The role of imaging and its utilization in the management of low back
-Low back pain and treatment-based classification
-Spinal manipulation for low back pain: Which patients benefit the most?
-Medication for Acute Low Back Pain: Evidence and Limitations
-Effective and cost efficient management of patients with neck pain and headache
Textbooks
Whitman J, Flynn T, Wainner RS, Magel J. Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Management of the Lumbar Spine, Pelvis, and Hip Region. 2002;Manipulations, Inc. ISBN 0-9714792-2-4 (an evidence-based electronic text in multimedia CD-ROM format
Wainner RS, Flynn T, Whitman J. Spinal & Extremity Manipulation: The Basic Skill Set for Physical Therapists. 2001; Manipulations, Inc. ISBN: 0-9714792-1(an evidence-based electronic text in multimedia CD-ROM format)
Peer-reviewed publications and research :
MANUAL THERAPY & SPINE CARE
Fritz JM, Whitman J, Flynn TW, Wainner RS, Childs JD. Clinical Factors Related to the Failure of Individuals with Low Back Pain to Improve with Spinal Manipulation. Phys Ther. 2004;84:173-190.
Flynn T, Fritz J, Wainner RS, Whitman J. The Audible Pop is not Necessary for Successful Spinal High Velocity Thrust Manipulation in Individuals with Low Back Pain. Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 84(7): 1057-1060, 2003.
Flynn T, Fritz J, Whitman J, Wainner RS, Magel J, Rendeiro J, Butler B, Garber M, Allison S. A Clinical prediction rule for classifying patients with low back pain who demonstrate short-term improvement with spinal manipulation. Spine. 2002; 27: 2835-2843.
MANUAL THERAPY & ORTHOPAEDICS
Cliborne A, Wainner RS, Rhon CI, Judd CD, Fee TT, Whitman JM, Matekel RL, Lowe LM. Reliability of provocative hip tests and a functional squat test in patients with knee osteoarthritis: incidence of positive test findings and short-term response to hip mobilization. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2004;34(11):676-685.
Fitzgerald GK, Lephart SM, Hwang JH, Wainner RS. Hop tests as predictors of dynamic knee stability. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2001;31:588-597.
ORTHOPAEDICS
Wainner RS, Fritz JM, Irrgang JJ, Delitto T, Allison SC, Boninger M. Development of a Clinical Prediction rule for the Diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. (In Press).
Winters MV, Trost JS, Blake CG, Marcello TB, Lowe LM, Garber B, Wainner RS. The effectiveness of passive vs. active stretching of hip flexor muscles insubjects with limited hip extension. Phys Ther. 2004;84:800-807.
Fritz JM, Wainner RS, Hicks, GE. The use of nonorganic signs and symptoms as a screening tool for chronicity in patients with acute low back pain. Spine. 2000;25:1925-1931.
Wainner RS, Fritz JM, Boninger M, Irrgang JJ, Delitto T, Allison SC. Reliability and Diagnostic Accuracy of the Clinical Examination and Patient Self-Report Measures for Cervical Radiculopathy. Spine. 2003;28(1):52-62.
Wainner RS, Gill HM Diagnosis and non-operative management of cervical radiculopathy. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2000;30:728-744.
Wainner RS, Hasz MJ. Clinical commentary: management of acute calcific tendinitis of the shoulder J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 1998;27:231-237.
Irrgang J, Snyder-Mackler L, Wainner RS, Fu FH, Harner CD. Development of a patient-reported measure of function of the knee. J Bone J Surg. 1998;80A:1132-1145.
EMG/NCS
Wainner RS, Boninger ML, Balu G, Burdett R, Helkowski W. The Durkan gauge and Carpal Compression Test: instrument validity and diagnostic test properties in a case series of 57 consecutively tested hands. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2000;29:676-682.
Wainner RS, Greathouse, DG. Case Report: Entrapment of the ulnar nerve deep motor branch with sensory and hypothenar sparing. Journal of Clinical Electrophysiology. 1999;11:7-14.
Terry G, Morgan S, Murphy M, Baldwin T, Wainner RS, Clayton R, Underwood F. Effect of stimulator electrode placement on F-wave latency measurements and the use of height and arm length as F-wave latency predictors. Electromyography and Clinical Neurophysiology 1998;38:411-418.
OTHER
Wainner RS. Guest Editorial: Reliability of the clinical examination: how close is "close enough"? J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2003;33:488-491.
Flynn TW, Fritz J, Wainner RS, Whitman J. Letter to the Editor- Are Physical Agents the Same as Rehabilitation? Phys Ther. 82:286-287, 2002.
Manuscripts in Review/Preparation:
Leake V, Wainner RS, Larson M, Ayala A, Weichers J, Czech J, Young B. Reliability and normative values of deep neck flexor muscle endurance measurements in USAF high-performance aircraft pilots. Wilford Hall Medical Center Protocol/12 th Flying Training Wing, Randolph AFB. (In Review).
Harris K, Heer D, Roy T, Santos D, Pritchard A, Whitman JM, Wainner RS. Measurement characteristics of a test of deep neck flexor muscle endurance in individuals with and without neck pain. Phys Ther (Manuscript in review, 2nd revision).
Lesher JD, Sutlive TG, Miller GA, Chine NJ, Garber M, Wainner RS. Development of a Clinical Prediction Rule for the Classifying of Patients with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Who Respond Best to Patellar Taping. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther (Manuscript in preparation).
Flynn T, Wainner RS, Fritz JM. Spinal Manipulation in Professional Level Physical Therapist Education: Changing Behaviors and Monitoring Outcomes in the Management of Low Back Pain- A Case Report. Phys Ther (Manuscript in review).
Childs JD, Flynn T, Fritz JM, Piva S, Whitman J, Wainner RS, Greenman P. "Screening for risks associated with cervical spine mobilization/manipulation: A guide for clinical decision-making" J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. (In revision).
Fritz JM, Childs JD, Flynn TW, Whitman JM, Wainner RS. Lumbar spine segmental mobility assessment: An examination of validity for determining intervention strategies in patients with low back pain. Phys Ther. (in review).
Walker MJ, Young BA, Boyles RE, Strunce JB, Garber MB, Whitman JM, Deyle GD, Wainner RS. Effectiveness of Manual Physical Therapy and Exercise for Mechanical Neck Disorders: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Brooke Army/ Wilford Hall Medical Center Protocol (In Preparation).
Research in Progress
The Effectiveness of Accessory Movement Manipulations Under Brachial Plexus Blocks for the Treatment of Adhesive Capsulitis of the Shoulder: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Brooke Army/ Wilford Hall Medical Center Protocol. (data collection ongoing).
Effectiveness of manual physical therapy and exercise for lumbar spinal stenosis: a prospective, randomized, controlled clinical trial. Brooke Army/Wilford Hall Medical Center Protocol (1yr data collection/reduction phase).
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