Professional Bio

Educational Preparation:

DPT, Physical Therapy, Regis University, 2007

M.S.P.T., Physical Therapy, Thomas Jefferson University, 1994

B.S.E., Therapeutic Recreation, SUNY Cortland College,1983

Professional Memberships:

  • American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
  • Clinical Education Section Member
  • Orthopedic Section Member
  • National Annual Conference Committee Member (2005-2009)
  • Colorado Chapter of the APTA
  • Executive Board Member, Colorado Chapter APTA (2010-present)
  • Secretary, Colorado Chapter APTA (2010-present)
  • Member at Large, House of Delegates (2009-2010)
  • Professional Development Committee Chair (2001-2006)
  • Professional Development Committee Member (2006-present)
  • Northwest Intermountain Consortium Member (present)
  • American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists

Clinical Expertise & Certifications

Clinical Expertise/Certification:

  • Orthopedics, neuromuscular re-education/therapeutic exercise, geriatrics and wellness & prevention.
  • Polestar Certified Pilates Rehabilitation Practitioner
  • Pink Ribbon Instructor for Breast Cancer Survivors
  • APTA Trainer for Credentialed Clinical Instructor program
  • APTA Advanced Credentialed Clinical Instructor

Research & Scholarship

Research Interests:

Alterations in movement strategies in individuals with and without low back pain using EMG analysis and clinical testing measures.

Investigate innovative partnerships between academic and clinical faculty for the purpose of fostering high quality clinical education experiences.

The relationship between lumbopelvic stabilization and low back pain.

Recent Publications:

Davis AM, Bridge P, Miller J, Nelson-Wong E.(2011). Interrater and Intrarater Reliability of the Active Hip Abduction Test. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 41(12):953-960.

Nelson-Wong, E., Bridge, P., Miller, J., Davis, A. Inter-and Intra-rater Reliability of the AHAbd Test. (2011, February). Proposal submitted to APTA Combined Sections Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

Mulligan, N., Davis, A., Christenson, M., Krum, L, Francis, A., Tschoepe, B. (2010, February). Clinical Education Scholar Program: Creating Innovative Partnerships Between Academic Physical Therapy Programs and Clinical Faculty. Platform presentation presented at APTA Combined Sections Meeting, San Diego, CA.

Recent Presentations:

Stobie, W.M., Miller, J.A., Bridge, P.M., Craig, K.D., Benz, A.J., Davis, A.M., & Nelson-Wong, E. (2011). Muscle activation differences between people with and without low back pain during the Active Hip Abduction test: An exploratory study. American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists, Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA.

Anemaet W., Smith M., Davis AM. (2011 June). Exercise Prescription: Issues on Aging: Integrating Core Stabilization into Exercise Prescription for Older Adults. APTA Annual Conference and Exposition, National Harbor, Maryland.