EDUCATION
BA in Biology/Psychology - SUNY, Oswego, NY - 1975
BS in Physical Therapy - SUNY Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, NY - 1977
MS in Anatomoy- Wayne State University, School of Medicine, Detroit, MI - 1984
Doctor of Philosophy in Anatomy/Health Care Mgmt - Century University, NM - 1994
Orthopedic Certified Specialist - Board certification from American Board of PTS - 2001
Doctor of Physical Therapy from Massachusetts General Hospitale IHP Boston - 2007
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Physical Therapy Specialists, P.C., Troy, MI - Owner/Physical Therapist
1981 - Present
Private Practice since 1977
PUBLISHED RESEARCH
Numerous articles in peer review journals, including:
Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy, Physiotherapy, Clinical Orthopedics, Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Experimental Neurology and others.
Articles include shoulder treatment biomechanics, adhesive capsulitis, chronic headache, scoliosis screening, radial nerve palsy, and basic neuroanatomical research. Paul is also a contributing author in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Secrets.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/MEMBERSHIP
Presented multiple courses locally, nationally and internationally on Orthopedics,
Oncology, Pain Control and Neuroanatomy.
Attended hunderds of hours of post graduate education in orthopedics, spinal dysfunction, sports physical therapy, TMD, myofascial and craniosacral therapy
MPTA Board of Directors - 1980-84, 1994-98, 2004-Present
Diplomate - American Board of Physical Therapy - Orthopedic Specialist
Diplomate - American Academy of Pain Management
Diplomate - American Board of Forensic Examiners
Member - American Academy of Head, Neck and Facial Pain and TMJ Orthopedics
Member - American Physical Therapy Association
Section Member - Orthopedics, Sports Therapy, Private Practice
Member - Michigan Pain Society
Member - Private Practice Special Interest Group
Professional Advisory Board - Michigan Parkinson's Association, 1992 - 2003
LICENSURE
Michigan, Florida, California, New York
