Professional Bio

Educational Preparation:

Ph.D., Kinesiology and Applied Physiology, University of Colorado, 2000

M.S., Health & Physical Education, University of Kentucky, 1990

B.S., Physical Therapy, University of North Dakota, 1985

Professional Memberships:

  • American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Research, Orthopaedic, and Education Sections
  • APTA/CO Chapter (past Research Chair, Delegate, Nominating Committee member)
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy

Clinical Expertise & Certifications

  • APTA Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS)

Research & Scholarship

Research Interests:

Whiplash-associated disorders, including classification, diagnostic imaging, and management

Application of current evidence into clinical practice

Educational technology in ground-based and online education

Graduate outcomes in post-professional education

Recent Publications:

Carlon, S., Bennett-Woods, D., Berg, B., Claywell, L., LeDuc, K., Marcisz, N., Mulhall, M., Noteboom, T., Snedden, T., Whalen, K., Zenoni, L. (2012). The community of inquiry instrument: Validation and results in online health care disciplines. Computers & Education, 59(2), 215–221.

Elliott, J. M., Flynn, T. W., Al-Najjar, A., Press, J., Nguyen, B., & Noteboom, J. T. (2011). The pearls and pitfalls of magnetic resonance imaging for the spine. The Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 41(11), 848–860.

Elliott, J., Sterling, M., Noteboom, J. T. , Treleaven, J., Galloway, G., Gwen Jull, (2009). The clinical presentation of chronic whiplash and the relationship to findings of MRI fatty infiltrates in the cervical extensor musculature: a preliminary investigation. European Spine Journal.

Elliott, J. A., Noteboom, J. T. , Flynn, T. W. , & Sterling, M. (2009). Characterization of Acute and Chronic Whiplash Associated Disorders (WAD). Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 39 (5), 312-323.

Cleland, J. A., Noteboom, J. T. , Whitman, J. M. , & Allison, S. C. (2008). A Primer on Selected Aspects of Evidence-Based Practice to Questions of Treatment Part 1: Asking Questions, Finding Evidence, and Determining Validity. Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 38 (8), 476-484.

Noteboom, J. T., Allison, S., Cleland, J. A. , & Whitman, J. (2008). A Primer on Selected Aspects of Evidence-Based Practice to Questions of Treatment Part 2. Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 38 (8), 485-501.

Elliott, J., Sterling, M., Noteboom, J. T. , Darnell, R., Galloway, G., Gwen Jull, (2008). Fatty infiltrate in the cervical extensor muscles is not a feature of chronic, insidious-onset neck pain. Clinical Radiology, 63, 681-687.

Recent Presentations:

Noteboom, J.T., (February 9, 2012) Funding Options for Faculty Scholarship, American Physical Therapy Association, Combined Sections Meeting, Chicago, IL.

Noteboom, J.T., (February 9, 2012) Implementing a Technology Elective in DPT Education, American Physical Therapy Association, Combined Sections Meeting, Chicago, IL.

Elliott, J., Noteboom, J. T., Flynn, T. W. (2011, February). Have We Been Driving in the Wrong Lane? Update on Whiplash Research. Accepted for APTA Combined Sections Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Robertson, E. & Noteboom, J. T. (2010, October). Leveraging Technology in PT Practice. Accepted for American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists, San Antonio, Texas.

Noteboom, J. T. & Robertson, E. (2010, June). Collaboration: Using Online Resources in Education and Clinical Practice. Presented at APTA Annual Conference and Exposition, Boston, Massachusetts.

Robertson, E. & Noteboom, J. T. (2009, June). PT Hacker: Using Technology to Make You a Better PT. Presented at APTA Annual Conference and Exposition, Baltimore, Maryland.

Robertson, E. & Noteboom, J. T. (2008, October). Using Web 2.0 in Clinical Practice. Presented at American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists, Seattle, Washington.

Elliott, J. & Noteboom, J. T. (2008, June). Managing Patients with Whiplash Associated Disorders. Accepted for APTA Annual Conference and Exposition, San Antonio, Texas.

Elliott, J., Noteboom, J. T., Darnell, R., Sterling, M., Galloway, G., Gwendolyn Jull, (2008, April). Fatty Infiltration in the Cervical Extensor Muscles in Whiplash. Presented at Australian Pain Society, Adelaide, Australia.

Awards & Recognition

2011-present: Noteboom, T., Little, C., Boissonnault, B. Funding for A Follow-up Survey of Thrust Joint Manipulation Content in 1st- Professional Physical Therapy Programs in the U.S., Private, AAOMPT Cardon Rehabilitation Grant ($2,500)

2011-present: Noteboom, T., Little, C., Boissonnault, B. Funding for A Follow-up Survey of Thrust Joint Manipulation Content in 1st- Professional Physical Therapy Programs in the U.S., Regis University Faculty Sponsored Projects and Academic Research Council (SPARC) Grant Program.