Dr. Timothy W. Flynn

Educational Preparation:
PhD, Kinesiology, The Pennsylvania State University, 1997
MS, Biomechanics, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University, 1990
BS, Physical Therapy, Marquette University, 1983

Professional Memberships:
President, American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (www.aaompt.org)
Associate Editor, Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy
American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT)- Past-Chairman Research Committee
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA): Orthopaedic Section- Member Nominating Committee
North American Spine Society (NASS)- Member

Scholarships/Research Interests:
Evidence-Based Practice, Spinal Disorders, Aging Spine, Manual Therapy

Recent Publications/Presentations:
2006 Teyhen DS, Flynn TW, Childs JD, Abraham LD. Arthrokinematics in a Subgroup of Patients Likely to Benefit from a Lumbar Stabilization Exercise Program.  European Spine Journal (in review), 2006.

Flynn TW , Childs, JD, Fritz JM. The audible pop from high velocity thrust manipulation and outcome in individuals with low back pain. Journal of Manipulative and Physiologic Therapeutics, 29(1):40-5, 2006.

Johnston E., Flynn TW, Bean M, Breton M, Scherer M, Dreitzler G, Thomas D. Randomized Controlled Trial of a Leg Orthosis versus Traditional Treatment for Soldiers with Shin Splints: A Pilot Study. Military Medicine, 171: 40-45, 2006.

2005 Childs JD, Flynn TW, Fritz JM, Piva SR, Whitman JM, Wainner RS, Greenman PE. Screening for Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency with Neck Pain: Manual Therapy Decision-Making in the Presence of Uncertainty. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 35:300-306, 2005.

Teyhen DS, Flynn TW, Childs JD, Kuklo TR, Rosner MK, Polly DW, Abraham LD. Fluoroscopic Video to Identify Segmental Dysfunction in Patients with Lumbar Segmental Instability. Spine, In Review, 2005.

Childs JD, Whitman JM, Pugia M, Sizer P, Flynn TW, Delitto A. A description of physical therapist competency in musculoskeletal medicine. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 6:32, 2005.

Flynn TW , Wainner RS, Fritz JM. Spinal Manipulation in Professional Level Physical Therapist Education: Can Monitoring Outcomes Influence Low Back Pain Management? Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy , In Review, 2005.

Cleland JA, Flynn TW, Palmer JA. Incorporation of Manual Therapy Directed at the Cervicothoracic Spine in Patients with Lateral Epicondylalgia: A Pilot Clinical Trial. Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy, 13:143-151, 2005.

Fritz JM, Childs JD, Flynn TW. Pragmatic Application of a Clinical Prediction Rule in Primary Care to Identify Patients with Low Back Pain Likely to Respond Quickly to Spinal Manipulation. BMC Family Practice, 6:29, 2005.

Young B, Flynn TW. Screening for Pulmonary Embolism. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 35:637-644. 2005

Scherer S, Noteboom T, Flynn T. Cardiovascular risk assessment in the orthopaedic practice setting- A clinical commentary. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 35:730-737, 2005.

Johnston E, Flynn T, Bean M, Breton M, Dreitzler G, Thomas D. A randomized controlled trial of a leg orthosis versus traditional treatment in soldiers with shin splints- A pilot study. Military Medicine , In Press, 2005.

Boyles R, Flynn T, Whitman J. Manipulation following interscalene block for shoulder adhesive capsulitis: a case series. Manual Therapy, 10(1):80-87, 2005.

Teyhen D, Flynn T, Bovik A, Abraham L. A new technique for digital fluoroscopic video assessment of sagittal plane lumbar spine motion. Spine, 14:E406-E413, 2005.

Teyhen D, Miltenberger C, Deiters H, Del Toro Y, Pulliam J, Childs J, Boyles R , Flynn T. The use of ultrasound imaging of the abdominal drawing-in maneuver in subjects with low back pain. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy , 35(6):346-355, 2005.

2004 Childs JD, Fritz JM, Flynn TW, Irrgang JJ, Delitto A, Johnson KK et al. A clinical prediction rule to identify patients with low back pain who will benefit from spinal manipulation: A validation study. Annals of Internal Medicine. 141(12):920-928, 2004.

Allen C, Flynn T, Kardouni J, Hemphill M, Schneider C, Pritchard A, Duplessis D, Evans-Christopher G. The use of a pneumatic leg brace in soldiers with tibial stress fractures- A randomized clinical trial. Military Medicine, 169 (11): 2004.

Fritz J, Whitman J, Flynn T, Wainner R, Childs J. Clinical factors related to the failure of individuals with low back pain to improve with spinal manipulation. Physical Therapy , 84: 173-190 , 2004.

Sutlive T, Mitchell S, Maxfield S, Neumann J, Reams C, Swiecki C, Hall R, Bare A, Flynn T. Identification of subjects who respond best to an in-shoe orthotic. Physical Therapy, 84:49-61, 2004.

2003 Petrone M, Guinn J, Peralta A, Sutlive T, Flynn T, Garber M: The accuracy of the Palpation Meter (PALM) for measuring pelvic and leg length inequality. Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 33(6): 319-325, 2003.

Flynn T , Fritz J, Wainner R, Whitman J. The Audible Pop is not Necessary for Successful Spinal High Velocity Thrust Manipulation in Individuals with Low Back Pain. Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 84(7): 1057-1060 , 2003.

Whitman JM, Flynn TW, Fritz JM. Nonsurgical Management for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: a Literature Review and Case Series. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Clinics of North America, 14:77-101, 2003.

Lee CN, Robbins DP, Roberts HJ, Bryan JP, Masullo L, Flynn TW. Reliability and validity of single inclinometer measurements for thoracic spine range of motion. Physiotherapy Canada, 55(2): 73-78, 2003.

2002 Flynn T , Fritz J, Whitman J, Wainner R, Magel J, Rendeiro D, Butler B, Allison S, Garber M. A clinical prediction rule for classifying patients who demonstrate short term improvement with spinal manipulation. Spine, 27(24): 2835-2843, 2002.

Flynn T , Cavanagh PR, Sommer HJ, Derr J. Tibial flexural wave propagation velocity in vivo: potential for bone stress injury risk assessment. Work, 18(2):151-160, 2002.

Croy T, Cross L, Kopenhaver N, Weingarten J, Flynn T, Christie D, Osmon P, Underwood F: Development of a backward walking maximal oxygen consumption test. Physiotherapy Canada, Winter:19-23, 2002.

2001 Flynn TW: “Thoracic Spine & Ribcage,” in the APTA-Orthopaedic Section’s Home Study Course Series HHSC 11.2, Current Concepts of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, LaCrosse, WI, 2001.

Flynn TW: "Thoracic Spine & Ribcage Dysfunction," in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Secrets. Edited by Boyce & Placzek, Hanley & Belfus, Philadelphia, PA, 2001.

Girrbach RT, Flynn TW, Browder DA, Guffie KL, Moore JH, Masullo LN, Bare AC, Bradley Y. Flexural wave propagation velocity and bone mineral density in females with tibial bone stress injuries vs. age-matched controls. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy , 31(2): 54-69, 2001.

Teyhen DS, Flynn TW, Allison SC. Utilization of webboards for distance learning: A physical therapy model. Military Medicine, 166(4): 311-313, 2001.

Lewis C, Flynn TW. The use of strain-counterstrain in the treatment of patients with low back pain. Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy, 9(2): 92-98, 2001.

1999 Flynn TW : Orthopaedic Physical Therapy: An evidence-based description of clinical practice- Thoracic spine & ribs. Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Clinics of North America, 8(1): 1-20, 1999.

1998 Flynn TW: "Pelvis and Thigh Injuries," in Handbook of Sports Medicine-A symptom oriented approach- 2 ND Edition. Edited by Lillegard, Butcher, and Rucker, Butterworth-Hienemann, Newton, MA, 1998.

Van Deursen RW, Flynn TW, McCrory J, Morag E: Does a single gait control strategy exist for both forward and backward walking? Gait & Posture, 7(3): 214-224, 1998.

1997 Flynn TW , Canavan PK, Cavanagh PR, Chiang JH: Plantar pressure reduction in an incremental weight bearing system. Physical Therapy, 77: 410-416 , 1997.

1996 Flynn TW: "Direct Treatment Techniques for the Thoracic Spine and Rib Cage", Chapter 9 in The Thoracic Spine and Ribcage -Musculoskeletal Evaluation & Treatment. Edited by Flynn TW, Butterworth-Hienemann, Newton, MA, 1996.

1995 Flynn TW , Soutas-Little RW: Patellofemoral joint compressive forces in forward and backward running. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 21: 277-282, 1995.

1994 Flynn TW , Connery SM, Smutok MA, Zeballos RJ, Weisman IM: Comparison of cardiopulmonary responses to forward and backward walking and running. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 26: 89-94, 1994

1993 Flynn TW: "Pelvis and Thigh Injuries", Chapter 12 in Handbook of Sports Medicine-A symptom oriented approach. Edited by Lillegard WA and Rucker KS, Butterworth-Hienemann, Newton, MA, 1993.

Flynn TW , Soutas-Little RW: Mechanical power and muscle action during forward and backward running. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 17:108-112, 1993.

Clinical Expertise/Certification:
Musculoskeletal Care
Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic & Manual Physical Therapy

HONORS & AWARDS:
2006 University of Wisconsin Distinguished Lecturer in Physical Therapy. UW Physical Therapy Department.

Steven J. Rose Excellence in Research Award- Given by the Orthopaedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association

2004 Discovery Health Clinical Excellence Award in Back Care- Presented at the 8 th International Congress of the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapists in Cape Town, South Africa.

Steven J. Rose Excellence in Research Award- Given by the Orthopaedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association

2003 Excellence in Research Award- Given by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists.

Dedicated Service Award- Graduate School, Baylor University, Waco, TX

2002 Excellence in Research Award- Given by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists.

2001 James A. Gould Excellence in Teaching Orthopaedic Physical Therapy- Given by the Orthopaedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association.

Marquette University Outstanding Physical Therapy Alumnus of the Year.

Mary Lipscomb Hamrick Research Award. Given by the Army Medical Specialist Corps for Outstanding Research Contributions.

1999 Mary Lipscomb Hamrick Research Abstract Award- Given by the Army Medical Specialist Corps for Best Physical Therapy Research.

1998 U.S. Army Order of Military Medical Merit.

1994 Outstanding Clinical Educator Award- Given by the Texas Consortium of Physical Therapy Educational Programs.

1993 Mary Lipscomb Hamrick Research Abstract Award- Given by the Army Medical Specialist Corps for Best Physical Therapy Research.

Course Responsibilities:
DPT 734 Musculoskeletal Management II
DPT 734 Musculoskeletal Management III
DPT 781E Advanced Joint Manipulation
DPT 741T Management of Lumbosacral Disorders
DPT 742T Management of Cervical and Thoracic Disorders

Link to CV (.pdf format)