Jimmy talked to Gary Austin at AAOMPT's annual conference in Salt Lake City Utah.

 
Gary's Bio:
Gary Austin PT, Phd, OCS, FAFS, FAAOMPT
Gary P. Austin, PT, PhD, OCS, FAFS, FAAOMPT is Associate Professor and Residency Program Director at Lynchburg College in Lynchburg, VA. He received his B.S. in Physical Therapy, M.A. in Education, and PhD in Sport Biomechanics from the University of Connecticut. He completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy at Regis University and a Fellowship in Applied Functional Science at The Gray Institute. Gary has authored several book chapters, multiple peer-reviewed manuscripts and abstracts and has presented at state and national meetings. He teaches Musculoskeletal Examination and Intervention, Clinical Inquiry, and Differential Diagnosis.

Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
Student Success Program Coordinator
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist
Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists
Experience

2014-present, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy, Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, VA
2012-2014, Director, Certificate Program in Advanced Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT
2007-2014, Director, Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency Program, Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT
2004-2014, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy, Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT
1998-2004, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy, Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT
1994-1997, Research Assistant, The University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

Education

Postdoctoral Certificate, Manual Physical Therapy – Regis University, Denver, CO, 2007-2009
Fellowship in Applied Functional Science – Gray Institute, Adrian MI, 2007-2008
Doctor of Philosophy, Sport Science – The University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, 1994-1998
Master of Arts, Sport Biomechanics – The University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, 1991-1994
Bachelor of Science, Physical Therapy – The University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, 1983-1987

Publications

“Avulsion Fracture of the Ischial Tuberosity: A Musculoskeletal Imaging Case Study.” DeNoyelles, JT & Austin, GP. Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Practice. January, 2016.
“Lateral Ankle Sprains,” Denninger, T and Austin, GP. In Manual Therapy for Musculoskeletal Pain Syndromes of the Upper and Lower Quadrants: An Evidence and Clinical­ Informed Approach. Fernández­de­las­Peñas, C, Cleland, JA & Dommerholt J. Elsevier (editors). 2015.
“The Wrist and Hand.” Sylvain, J, Austin, GP, & Reiman, M. Orthopedic Clinical Examination. Reiman, M. (Ed.) Human Kinetics. 2016.
Poster Presentation: “Measuring Lymphedema With L­Dex in a Woman With Breast Cancer Using Crutches to Walk After Knee Surgery: A Case Study Report.” Curfman, S and Austin, GP. APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Anaheim, CA. Oncology Section.
“Short-term response of hip mobilizations and exercise in individuals with chronic low back pain: a case series.” Burns, SA; Mintken, PE; Austin, GP; and Cleland, J. Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy. 2011. 19(2): 100-107.
“Clinical decision-making in a patient with secondary hip-spine syndrome.” Burns, SA; Mintken, PE; and Austin, GP. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice. 2011 Jul; 27(5):384-97. Epub 2010 Aug 26.
“A Comparison of High-Profile and Low-Profile Dynamic Mobilization Splint Designs.” Austin, GP; Slamet, M.; Cameron, DA: and Austin, NM. Journal of Hand Therapy, Vol. 17(3), pp. 335-343, 2004.
“The Effect of Added Mass on Human Unipedal Hopping at Three Frequencies. Austin, GP; Tiberio, D; & Garrett, GE. Perceptual and Motor Skills. Vol. 97, pp. 605-612, 2003.
“The Effect of Frequency on Human Unipedal Hopping.” Austin, GP; Tiberio, D; and Garrett, GE. Perceptual and Motor Skills. Vol. 95, pp 733-740, 2002.
“The Effect of Added Mass on Human Unipedal Hopping.” Austin, GP; Garrett, GE; and Tiberio, D.