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Bruce J. Snell, MS, PT, SCS, ATC

Bruce J. Snell, MS, PT, SCS, ATC

Education:

  • Master's of Science in Physical Therapy - Indianapolis University 1982
  • Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology - University of Washington 1980
  • Certified Athletic Trainer - National 1981
  • Specialist - Board Certified Sports Clinical '88 & '96

Memberships:

  • Sports Section - American Physical Therapy Association
  • National Athletic Trainers Association
  • Pierce County Medicical Society, Chairman of Sports Medicine Committee 1991-1993

Professional:

  • Trainer: Olympic Games, Sydney Australia '00
  • Trainer: Soccer World Cup, Seoul Korea '02
  • Trainer: Soccer World Cup, Germany '06

Presentations:

  • World Cup Symposium on Sports Medicine of Soccer
  • Shoulder Course
  • Prevention and Care of Sports Injuries
  • Biomechanics of the Forearm. Wrist & Hand
  • Proactive Approach to Musculoskeletal Injury and Degeneration

Intererest in PT:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Athletic Rehabilitation
  • Shoulder Rehabilitation Issues
  • ACL Injuries in Women Athletes
  • Care and Prevention of Soccer Injuries

Hobbies:

Family Activities, Water Skiing, Soccer Coach

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Gretchen M. Hull, PT, OCS

Gretchen M. Hull, PT, OCS

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy - University of Montana 1984
  • Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
  • Memberships:

    • American Physical Therapy Association
    • Orthopedic Section APTA
    • Washington State Physical Therapy Association

    Educational Courses:

    • Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement Impairment of the Upper Quarter
    • Muscle Energy Course for the Treatment of the Spine, Pelvis and Ribs
    • Soft Tissue Mobilization and Myofascial Release Techniques
    • The Jones Institute for Strain/Counterstrain Techniques
    • McConnell Approach to the Problem Shoulder
    • When the Foot Hits the Ground, Everything Changes
    • Functional Orthopedics
    • McKenzie Approach for the Spine

    Interest in PT:

    • Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Spine
    • Post-Surgical Rehabilitation Sports Rehabilitation

    Hobbies:

    Running, hiking, skiing and reading

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    Lisa Wellman, DPT

    Lisa Wellman, DPT

    Education:

    • Doctorate of Physical Therapy - University of Puget Sound 2005
    • Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science - Bloomsburg University 2002

    Memberships:

    • American Physical Therapy Association Orthopedic Section

    Educational Courses:

    • North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy Level I

    Presentations:

    • Effect of Perceived Psychogenic Stress on Pain
    • Intensity for Timing of Increased Pain Episodes in a Patient with Chronic Pelvic Pain
    • APTA Combined Section Meetings

    Interest in PT:

    • Orthopedics
    • Sports Medicine
    • Manual Therapy

Hobbies:

Running, snowboarding, outdoor activities and spending time with family and friends

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Troy Lindstom, DPT, SCS, ATC

Troy Lindstrom, DPT, SCS, ATC

Education:

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy - University of Puget Sound 2002
  • Bachelor of Science in Physical Education - University of Puget Sound 1999
  • Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist, 2006

Memberships:

  • Sports Physical Therapy Section APTA
  • Washington State Physical Therapy Association
  • American Physical Therapy Association
  • National Athletic Trainers Association

Educational Courses:

  • Evaluation and Treatment of the Shoulder Courses: Treatment of the Lumbar Complex
  • Treatment of the Foot and Ankle
  • Orthotics and Biomechanics of Human Gait
  • Mechanical Differential Assessment
  • Knee Risk Injury Screening
  • Upper Extremity Functional Rehabilitation
  • Head & Neck Injuries in Sports
  • Treating the Adolescent Thrower
  • The Growing Athlete - The Lumbar Spine

Interest in PT:

  • Orthotic Casting and Fitting
  • Providing High School Athletic Training
  • Foot and Ankle Evaluation and Treatment
Functional and Sports Rehabilitation

Hobbies:

Golf, Travel, Outdoor Activities, Running, and is an avid Husky, Seahawks and Mariner Fan

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Lindsay Belcher, DPT

Lindsay Belcher, DPT

Education:

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy - University of Puget Sound 2006
  • Bachelor of Science in Biology - Black Hills State University 2002

Memberships:

  • American Physical Therapy Association
  • Orthopedic Section APTA
  • Physical Therapy Associaton of Washington

Presentations:

  • Reliability and Validity of Inclinometers in Canines

Educational Courses:

  • Gait Analysis and Synthesis
  • North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy Level I
  • Treatment of the Lumbar Complex

Interest in PT:

  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Women's Health

Hobbies:

Running, mountain biking, skiing, outdoor activities, reading and spending time with family and friends.

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Brian Marrs, DPT, CSCS

Brian Marrs, DPT, CSCS

Educaton:

  • BS Molecular Biology - University of Washington 2002
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy - University of Puget Sound 2007
  • Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist

Memberships:

  • American Physical Therapy Association
  • Sports Physical Therapy & Orthopaedic Section Section APTA
  • National Strength and Conditioning Association

Presentations:

  • Effect of Drum Corps-style Snare Performance on Resting Wrist
  • Extensor Muscle Tone - Performing Arts Medicine Association Aspen Symposium 2007

Educational Courses:

  • Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement
  • Courses: System Impairment Syndromes, presented by Shirley Sahrmann '07

Interest in PT:

  • Sports Injury Rehabilitation
  • Orthopedic Manual Therapy
  • Musician Injury

Hobbies:

Hiking, Golfing, Music (playing and listening), Lacrosse, Reading, College Football and spending time with friends and family.

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David Andrews, ATC

David Andrews, ATC

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science in Physical Education & Sports Medicine - Washington State University 1984

Memberships:

  • National Athletic Trainers Association
  • Certified Examiner for Clinical Boards Exam 1999 - Present
  • Washington State Athletic Trainers Association
  • Northwest Athletic Trainers Association
  • United States Olympic Committee
  • Sports Medicine Society

Professional:

  • 2005 Men's National Team Athletic Trainier
  • World Cup 2002 South Korea
  • World Cup 2006 Germany
  • Olympic & Youth National Soccer Teams 1992 - Present
  • Head Athletic Trainer, Gig Harbor High School 2000 - Present
  • Head Athletic Trainer, Seattle Sounders Professional Soccer 1994 - 1996
  • Head Athletic Trainer, Tacoma Stars Indoor Soccer 1989 - 1993

Presentations:

  • Soccerfair 2001, Management of Head Injuries
  • WIAA medical certification, Sports Medicine
  • WIAA medical certification, The Injured Knee
  • Kent Youth Soccer Assoc. Medical Update
  • National Ski Patrol NW Chapter "Ski with the Knee" 2005

Interest in PT:

  • Injury Prevention in Sports Medicine
  • Orthotic Care of Lower Extremity Pathologies
  • Strength and Agility Training

Hobbies:

Camping with Family, skiing, outdoor activities, motorcycling and coaching soccer

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Craig Armstrong, PTA

Craig Armstrong, PTA, Certified Functional Movement Screener

Education:

  • Bachelors Degree in Education - Indiana University 1990
  • Associates Degree in Science - University of Indianapolis 1998

Memberships:

  • American Physical Therapy Association
  • Orthopedic Special Interest Group APTA

Educational Courses:

  • Current Concepts for Knee and Shoulder
  • Biomechanics of Rehab of the Knee - Hands on Approach
  • Perform Better Seminar - Functional Training
  • Perform Better Seminar - Balance and Shoulder Strengthening McConnell Taping Techniques for the Shoulder
  • Managing Challenging Back Patients
  • Introduction to the Knee
  • Introduction to the Ankle and Foot
  • Recent Advances in the Evaluation and Treatment of the Shoulder and Knee
  • Sport Specific Rehab-Evaluation and Treatment of Shoulder and Core Functional Moverment and Corrective Exercises
  • Shoulder, Hip, and Knee Functional Assessment and Treatment

Interest in PT:

  • Sports Rehabilitation
  • General Orthopedics
  • Work Related Injuries

Hobbies:

Volleyball, Basketball, Golf, Softball and Spending time with Family

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Anna Neil, PTA

Anna Neil, PTA

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science in Physical Education - Pacific Lutheran University 1992
  • A.A. in Physical Therapy - Community College 1996

Memberships:

  • American Physical Therapy Association
  • Physical Therapy Washington Association
  • PTWA Legislative Committee

Educational Courses:

  • Yogafit
  • Pilates
  • Perform Better Seminar
  • Disorders of the Knee
  • Mulligan Concept: Lower Quadrant
  • The Running Course

Honors:

  • WA State PTA of the Year Award 2000
  • All-American Track and Field

Hobbies:

Running & Fitness, Jewelry making & design
Coaching track and field and Scrap bookingM

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Tim Rubottom, ATC

Tim Rubottom, ATC

Education:

  • Master's degree in Sports Medicine - US Sports Academy 1990
  • Bachelor's degree in Physical Education - Los Angeles Baptist College 1977
  • Certified Athletic Trainer

Memberships:

  • National Athletic Trainers Association
  • NW Athletic Trainers Association
  • Washington State Athletic Trainers Association

Professional:

  • Head Athletic Trainer - Charles Wright Academy 1989 - Present

Educational Courses:

  • Athletic Injuries of the Head and Neck
  • NWATA Clinical Symposium
  • Focus on the Lower Back
  • Current Concepts on the Athletes Shoulder
  • Advances in Knee and Shoulder Rehabilitation
  • Big Sky Sports Medicine Conference
  • Advanced Concepts in Examination and Treatment of the Shoulder Complex

Interest in PT:

  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
  • Athletic Training

Hobbies:

Sports, Outdoor Recreation, Travel, Reading, Music, and Church Activities

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Steve Tollan, CSCS

Steve Tollan, CSCS

Education:

  • Bachelors Degree in Exercise Physiology - Western Washington University 1987
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist - CSCS 1997

Memberships:

  • National Strength & Conditioning Association
  • National "C" License Soccer Coach

Professional:

  • Speed and Agility Consultant to: University of Puget Sound Men's Soccer
  • Pacific Lutheran University Men's Soccer
  • FC United Boys Premier Soccer Team
  • FC Royals Girls Premier Soccer Team
  • Owner of Tollan Sports Training Systems

Educational Courses:

  • National Strength and Conditioning Conference 2005
  • Courses: National Strength and Conditioning Conference 2004
  • Functional Training "Breaking the Bonds of Traditionalism" 2002
  • Sport Specific Conference for Football and Baseball 2001 First to the Ball with Vern Gambetta
  • Strength and Conditioning Level 1

Presentations:

  • Washington State 2001 Soccer Fair - Speed and Agility for the Serious Soccer Player

Areas of Specialty in PT:

  • Sports Rehabilitation - High Level Functional Activities for the Return to Sports

Hobbies:

Soccer, Running, Coaching Soccer, Golf, and Director of Speed and Agility Camps

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Kathryn Dale

Kathryn Dale, PT

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BJ Stockton, DPT

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