Jim Creelman, DPT, MS, OCS, MTC
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
Campus Box 4095
Garrison Hall 312
(208) 282-4566
creejame@isu.edu
Started teaching in the Physical Therapy Program at Idaho State University in 1990.
Education:
- DPT Physical Therapy, 2006; University of St. Augustine for the Health Sciences
- MS Psychology, 1997; Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID
- BS Physical Therapy, 1982; University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD
- BS Naval Science, 1971, United States Naval academy, Annapolis, MD
Certifications:
- Certified Manual Therapist (MTC), Institute of Graduate Health
- Sciences (now University of St. Augustine for Health Science)
- Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS), American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
Clinical Experience:
Acute care in urban and rural hospitals, in- and out-patient orthopedics, sports medicine, industrial rehabilitation, home health, long term care
Teaching Responsibilities:
Manual evaluation and treatment, physical agents, musculoskeletal system management, clinical practicum
Professional Activities:
Idaho Arthritis Advisory Committee, Kasiska College of Health Professions Sub Committee for Strategic Planning (Chair), Special Olympics Summer Games Medical Team (Co-Chair)
Research Interests:
Effects of manual intervention on pain and muscle/soft tissue function, issues affecting dynamic, functional surface electromyography
Recent Publications:
- Creelman, J. Influence of mental practice on development of voluntary control of a novel motor acquisition task. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 97: 319-337, 2003
- Creelman, J. Alexander, KM, King, S. and Martin, PC. Trunk muscle activation during the standard bridge and bridging variations. Acute Care Perspectives, 12(3&4): 19-23, 2003
Research/Projects in Progress - Jim Creelman:
- Comparison of EMG normalization methods for the trunk musculature.
- Comparison of passive lumbar extension exercises.
- Development of a hand-held computer data entry method for PT initial examination data.
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