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
- 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鈥檚 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 鈥淧hysical Therapist鈥檚 Guide to Chronic Pain Syndromes鈥� 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