Instructor Bio:
Dr. Plisky is an assistant professor at the University of Evansville’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program. He is the director of ProRehab and the University of Evansville’s Sports Residency Program as well as a practicing therapist at ProRehab. Dr. Plisky received his Master of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Evansville and his Doctor of Science degree in orthopedic physical therapy from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. Dr. Plisky is a board-certified orthopedic specialist through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. He is a NATA board-certified athletic trainer and a certified strength and conditioning specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Dr. Plisky specializes in sport and orthopedic rehabilitation with an emphasis on injury prevention in athletes. His research focuses on comprehensive movement testing and injury prevention among athletes, military personnel, and school-aged children––research that led to the development of the Y-Balance Test. Dr. Plisky’s fieldwork has garnered research grants totaling over 1.5 million dollars in collaboration with multiple universities. Additionally, he consults for collegiate and professional teams, the military, and school systems to identify injury risk and offer prevention options. His peer-reviewed articles have appeared in numerous scientific journals, several of which he serves as a manuscript reviewer for. Dr. Plisky also presents internationally on the subjects of return-to-sport testing, injury prevention, and field-expedient movement testing.
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Video Runtime: 47 Minutes, Learning Assessments: 30 Minutes
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Video Runtime: 50 Minutes, Learning Assessments: 18 Minutes
By using the self-movement screen to identify major movement dysfunctions, health care professionals can empower patients to take control of their musculoskeletal…
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