Professional Bio

Educational Preparation:

DPT, School of Physical Therapy, Regis University, 2007

B.S., Exercise Science, Northern Arizona University, 2004

Professional Memberships:

  • American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Orthopedic Section member
  • American Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy (AAOMPT), Research committee member and Student Special Interest Group- founder and past President
  • Co Chapter APTA member

Clinical Expertise & Certifications

  • APTA Board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, 2008
  • Completed Orthopedic Residency Program, University of Southern California, 2008
  • Completed Manual Therapy Fellowship Program, Regis University, 2011

Research & Scholarship

Research Interests:

Prevention, prediction and translational research in hip and spine musculoskeletal disorders.

Recent Presentations:

McPoil, T. & Little, C. (2011 October). Use of Foot Orthoses to Enhance the Outcomes of Manual Therapy and Exercise in an Individual with Significant Orthopaedic Trauma. Presented at AAOMPT Conference, Anaheim, California.

Hammerich, A, McDonald, C, and Little, C. (2011 June). Aging Joints: Issues on Aging. Presented at APTA Annual Conference and Exposition, National Harbor, Maryland.

Barnes, C., Smith, M., Hasset, E., Kunisch, A., Little, C., Modica, J., Reimer, S., Sabin, S., & Talkington, K. (2007, February). A Pilot Study of Bilateral Arm Training with Repetitive Auditory Cueing in Subjects with Low Functioning Upper Limb Hemiparesis as a Result. Presented at APTA Combined Section Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts.

Barnes, C., Smith, M., Hasset, E., Kunisch, A., Little, C., Modica, J., Reimer, S., Sabin, S., & Talkington, K. (2007, June). A Pilot Study of Bilateral Arm Training with Repetitive Auditory Cueing in Subjects with Low Functioning Upper Limb Hemiparesis as a Result. Presented at APTA Annual Conference and Exposition, Denver, Colorado.

Awards & Recognition

2011 – Noteboom, T., Little, C., Boissonnault, B., AAOMPT Cardon Rehabilitation Grant, Funding for A Follow-up Survey of Thrust Joint Manipulation Content in 1st- Professional Physical Therapy Programs in the U.S.($2,500)

2011 - Noteboom, T., Little, C., Boissonnault, B., SPARC Grant, Funding for A Follow-up Survey of Thrust Joint Manipulation Content in 1st- Professional Physical Therapy Programs in the U.S.

2007 - Barnes, C., Smith, M., Hasset, E., Kunisch, A., Little, C., Modica, J., Reimer, S., Sabin, S., & Talkington, K, Student SPARC Grant, Funding for A Pilot Study of Bilateral Arm Training with Repetitive Auditory Cueing in Subjects with Low Functioning Upper Limb Hemiparesis as a Result.

2007- Award for Excellence in Service, Department of Physical Therapy.