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Terry Cox, D.P.T.

Education

  • D.P.T., Regis University
  • B.H.S. in Physical Therapy, University of Missouri-Columbia
  • B.S.E. in Education, University of Central Missouri
Certifications 
  • Board Certified Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
  • Fellow American Academy Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy

Selected Publications

  • Cox T, Hamann H, Sneed T. Neurodynamic Mobilization in a Collegiate Long Jumper with Exercise-Induced Lateral Leg and Ankle Pain: a Case Report. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice. Accepted for Publication. February 2017.
  • Cox T, Louw A, Puendedura E. An abbreviated therapeutic neuroscience education session improves pain knowledge in first-year physical therapy students but does not change attitudes or beliefs. Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy. 2017; 25(1): 11-21.
  • Forbush S, Cox T. Treatment of patients with degenerative cervical radiculopathy using a multimodal conservative approach in a geriatric population: a case series. JOSPT. 2011;41(10):723-733.
  • Co-Author of Chapter in Manske RC. Fundamental Orthopedic Management for the Physical Therapist Assistant, 4th edition. Orthopedic Management of Pain and Pain Syndromes. Elsevier, St. Louis, Missouri, 2016.
  • Co-Author  of Chapter in Hunt, G.C., McPoil T., Editors, Physical Therapy of the Foot and Ankle, 2nd Edition, Churchill-Livingstone Company, New York, Publication Date, May 1995.

Selected Presentations

  • Differential Diagnosis of the Upper Quarter, International Spine and Pain Institute, Multiple lectures at National Locations.
  • Differential Diagnosis of the Lower Quarter, International Spine and Pain Institute, Multiple lectures at National Locations.
  • Manual Therapy for the Thoracic Spine, International Spine and Pain Institute, Multiple lectures at National Locations.
  • Neurodynamics: the Body’s Living Alarm System, International Spine and Pain Institute, Multiple lectures at National Locations.
  • Manual Therapy of the Lumbar Spine, International Spine and Pain Institute, Multiple lectures at National Locations.
  • Teaching Patients About Pain. Missouri Physical Therapy Association, Spring Meeting, St. Louis, Missouri, 2017.
  • Understanding Pain: an Overview of the Neuroscience of Pain-Understanding Pain in Your Patients. Missouri Physical Therapy Associations, Spring Meeting, Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, 2012.
  • Manual Therapy for the Geriatric Patient, International Spine and Pain Institute, Roseburg, OR, 2013.
  • Numerous poster presentations at national professional meetings.

Selected Works

  • Served as content expert for the online publication MoveForward PT.com for publication “Physical Therapist’s Guide to Chronic Pain Syndromes” October 2012

Related Experience

  • Instructor for the International Spine and Pain Institute
  • Clinician at Aptitude Physical Therapy in Springfield, Mo.

Professional Organizations

  • American Physical Therapy Association
  • Missouri Physical Therapy Association
  • International Association for the Study of Pain

Honors and Awards

  • Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (FAAOMPT)
  • Board Certified in Orthopedics by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (OCS)
  • Certified Spinal Manual Physical Therapist (CSMT)

Church/Community Service

  • Attends Northpoint Church, Springfield
  • Deacon at Forest Park Baptist Church, Joplin
  • Deacon at First Baptist Church, Lebanon