Staff

Paul Roubal

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