Overview
Michael J. Wooden, MS, PT, OCS, MTC has been a practicing clinician for 38 years, and an instructor in the Division of Physical Therapy since 1982, where his teaching focus is differentiation, diagnosis and treatment of peripheral musculoskeletal disorders. He is a 1971 graduate of Ithaca (New York) College, and a 1981 graduate of St. Augustine University (formerly the Institute of Physical Therapy), where he received his Masters Degree and manual therapy certification in orthopaedic physical therapy. In 1990 he received his specialist certification in orthopaedics from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists.
He is currently the continuing education coordinator for the Georgia Region of Physiotherapy Associates.
Michael has published several book chapters and peer-reviewed scientific articles on various orthopaedic topics. He is co-editor of the textbook Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, published by Churchill Livingstone and now in its third edition. He serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, and Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Practice. He is a member of the Orthopaedic section of the A.P.T.A, previously serving on its research committee and chairing its membership committee.
Originally from New York State, Michael has resided in the Atlanta area for 28 years and has been active in civic, arts and recreational programs. He has done volunteer work for Special Audiences, Inc., the Southern Regional Wheelchair Tennis Championships, community softball, basketball and baseball programs, and the PTA. He is a former member of the Board of Directors of Musica da Camera, and a founding member Smokerise Golf and Country Club. Michael and his wife, Mary Lee, reside in Smokerise with their children: Gena, Trevor and Alec.
Education
| 1981 |
M.S. |
Orthopaedic Physical Therapy |
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St Augustine, FL, USA |
| 1971 |
B.M.Sc. |
Physical Therapy |
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Ithaca, NY, USA |
Awards & Honors
| 01/2000 |
Orthopedic Specialist |
American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties |
| 01/1996 |
Patricia King Baker Award, Oustanding alumnus |
St.Augustine University |
| 01/1996 |
Distinguished Service Award |
Orthopedic Section, A.P.T.A. |
| 01/1992 |
BREG Excellence in Research Award |
Sports Section, A.P.T.A. |
| 01/1990 |
Orthopedic Specialist Certification |
American Board of Physical Therapist Specialties |
| 01/1982 |
SV Paris Award for Proficiency in Manual Therapy |
Institute of Physical Therapy, Atlanta, GA |
Publications
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Johanson M, Wooden M, Catlin P, Hamard L, Lott K, Romalino R, Stillman T:. Effects of stretching of the plantarflexor muscles on static and dynamic ankle dorsiflexion.. (2006). Physical Therapy in Sport vol. 7(2), 93-100
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Mitchell, U.H., Wooden, M.J., McKeough, D.M.. The Short-Term Effect of Positional Distraction. (2001). J Manual Manipulative Ther vol. 9/4, 213-221
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Unger, C., Wooden, M.J., . Effect of Foot Intrinsic Muscle Strength Training on Jump Performance . (2000). J Strength Conditioning Res vol. 14/4, 373-378
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Donatelli, R.A., Wooden, M.J., Ekedahl, S., Bush, A. Wilkes, J.. Relationship Between Static and Dynamic Foot Postures in Profession Baseball Players. (1999). J Orthop Sports Phys Ther vol. 29/6, 316-330
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Russek, L., Wooden, M.J., Ekedahl, S. Attitudes Toward Standardized Data Collection. (1997). Phys Therapy vol. 77/7, 714-729
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Donatelli, R.A., Wooden et al. Open Versus Closed Kinetic Chain Exercise After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. (1996). IKN Exercise Science vol. 6/1, 15-21
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Brown, G., Donatelli, R., Wooden, M.J., Catlin, P.. The Effect of Two Differenct Types of Foot Orthoses on Rearfoot Mechanics. (1995). J Orthop Sports Phys Ther vol. 21/5, 248-257
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Johanson, M., Donatelli, R., Wooden, M.J.. Effects of Three Differenct Posing Methods on Controlling Abnormal Subtalar Joint Pronation. (1994). Physical Therapy vol. 74/2, 149-158
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Garbalosa, J., McLure, M., Wooden, J.,Catlin, P.. The Frontal Plane Relationship of the Forefoot to the Rearfoot in an Asymptomatic Population. (1994). J Orthop Sports Phys Therapy vol. 20/4, 200-206
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Wooden, M.J., Greenfield, B., Johanson, M., Litzleman, L., Mundrane, M., Donatellie, R.. Effects of Strength Training on Throwing Velocity and Shoulder Muscle Performance in Teenage Baseball Players. (1992). J Ortho Sports Phys Therapy vol. 15/5, 223-228
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Greenfield, B., Wooden, M.J., Donatelli, R.,Wilkes, J.. Isokinetic Evaluation of Shoulder Strength Between the Plane of the Scapula and Frontal Plane. (1990). Am J Sports Med vol. 18/2, 124-128
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Kalish, S., Pelcovitz, N., Zawada, S., Donatelli, R., Wooden, M.J.. The Aircast Walking Brace Versus Conventional Casting Methods. (1987). J Am Pod Med Ass vol. 77, 589-595
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Wooden, M.J.. Pre-season Screening of the Lumbar Spine. (1981). J Orthop Sports Phys Ther vol. 3(1), 6-10
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