Dr. Russ Woodman- Evolution of a Physical Therapy Educator

Dr. Russell Woodman, physical therapist and professor emeritis of physical therapy at Quinnipiac University, comes onto HET Podcast to discuss the history and evolution of physical therapy education, his career in healthcare and teaching, the importance mentorship played in his career, resources he used to develop his skill as a teacher, teaching in clinical education, continuing education, and in the classroom, Mulligan mobilizations, and MORE!  Resources Mentioned: Cyriax approach to physical therapy: https://www.aaomed.org/Cyriax-System-of-Orthopaedic-Medicine Mulligan approach to physical therapy: https://www.bmulligan.com/ HET Podcast episode featuring Jason Myerson - http://healthcareeducationtransformationpodcast.libsyn.com/clinical-readiness-preparation-in-academia-featuring-jason-myerson-ellen-wetherbee-mcdevitt-mario-paredes Philip Sizer, PT, PhD - Associate Dean for Research, Texas Tech University: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/health-professions/doctor-of-science-physical-therapy/faculty.aspx ScD Admissions Page: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/health-professions/doctor-of-science-physical-therapy/admissions-requirements.aspx Teaching Resources used by Russ Russ emphasizes the importance of being an "entertainer" when teaching. Here are resources he used to develop this skill Let's Make a Deal! https://www.cbs.com/shows/lets_make_a_deal/ Tony, Orlando and Dawn: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Orlando_and_Dawn Cash Cab: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cash_Cab_(American_game_show)   Biography: Dr. Russell Woodman is professor emeritus at Quinnipiac University, where he still teaches part time. He also practices at three out- patient clinics in the New Haven area.  In 1981, Dr. Cyriax awarded him full teaching membership in the British Society of Orthopaedic Medicine. In 1996, under the tutorial of Brian Mulligan, he was accredited as an instructor in the Mulligan Concept Teachers Association.  Professor Woodman has authored numerous articles on orthopedic physical therapy and has taught continuing courses since 1980. Contact information: E-Mail: [email protected]       The PT Hustle Website Schedule an Appointment with Kyle Rice HET LITE Tool Anywhere Healthcare (code: HET)