PPS 8.10 Form 1A
TEXAS STATE VITA
I. Academic/Professional Background
A. Name: Brenda K. Boucher, PT, PhD, CHT, OCS, FAAOMPT Title: Associate Professor
B. Educational Background
Degree Year University Major Thesis/Dissertation
Ph.D. 1997 The University of Texas Educational Assessment of New
at Austin Administration Accreditation Components in Physical Therapy Education
M.Ed. 1992 University of Houston Allied Health
Education
B.S. 1982 The University of Texas Physical Therapy
Health Science Center
at Dallas
C. University Experience
Position University Dates
Associate Professor Texas State University 2014-present
Clinical Assistant Professor Texas State University 2008-2014
Associate Professor Texas State University 2001-2005
Assistant Professor Southwest Texas State University 1992-2001
D. Relevant Professional Experience
Position Entity Dates
Consultant-Physical Therapist Texas Physical Therapy Specialists 2006-present
San Marcos, Texas
Consultant-Physical Therapist Physical Therapy Clinic 1993-present
Texas State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, Texas
Consultant-Physical Therapist Physical Therapy & Rehab Concepts 1997-2004
San Marcos, Texas
Physical Therapist Austin Hand and Upper Extremity 1992
Rehabilitation Center
Austin, Texas
Physical Therapist Houston Hand Rehabilitation Center 1990-1991
Houston, Texas
Physical Therapist Austin Hand and Upper Extremity 1986-1990
Rehabilitation Center
Austin, Texas
Physical Therapist Brackenridge Hospital 1983-1986
Austin, Texas
Physical Therapist St. David’s Community Hospital 1982-1983
Austin, Texas
E. Other Professional Credentials (licensure, certification, etc.)
License Board Dates
Physical Therapist Texas State Board of Physical Therapy August 1982-present
License No 1-3236-5 Examiners
Certified Hand Therapist Hand Therapy Certification Commission Initial certification:
Certification #C00603 (successful re-certification 1996, 2001, September 1991
2006, 2011)
Certified Orthopaedic Specialist American Physical Therapy Association May 2004-2014
Certification #8522 (successful re-certification 2014)
Fellow, American Academy of American Academy of Orthopaedic April 2006-2016
Orthopaedic Manual Physical Manual Physical Therapists
Therapists (successful re-certification 2015)
Certification #FF0467
II. Teaching
A. Teaching Honors and Awards:
· Selected: TPTA William Gould Faculty Award, Texas Physical Therapy Association, September 2015
· Nominated: Faculty Excellence in Teaching, College of Health Professions, Texas State University, 2010
· Selected: Faculty of the Year Award, College of Health Professions, Southwest Texas State University, 1999-2000
· Selected: Best Poster Presentation: The Influence of Personality Type on Program Admissions in
Physical Therapy Education, Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions, Annual Conference, San Diego, California, 1998
· Nominated: Faculty Excellence Award in Teaching, School of Health Professions, Southwest Texas State University, 1998-1999
· Nominated: Outstanding PT Faculty Award, Texas Physical Therapy Association, 1997
· Nominated: The Margaret L. Moore Award for Outstanding New Academic Faculty Member,
American Physical Therapy Association, 1996
· Selected: Favorite Professor Award: Alpha Chi, National Honor Scholarship Society, Southwest Texas State University, 1996
B. Courses Taught:
Texas State University:
Doctoral Program
PT 7549 Spine Examination & Intervention
PT 7549 Lower Extremity Examination & Intervention
PT 7559 Upper Extremity Examination & Intervention
PT 7428 Therapeutic Interventions
PT 7313 Body Systems I – Pathology
Masters Program
PT 5630 Evaluation & Treatment of the Lower Extremity
PT 5620 Evaluation & Treatment of the Spine
PT 5640 Evaluation & Treatment of the Upper Extremity
Baccalaureate Program
PT 3610 Gross Anatomy
PT 5313 Physical Agents
PT 3312 Functional Anatomy
PT 4415 Advanced Modules
PT 4318 Medical Science I (Orthopedics)
PT 4317 Comprehensive Program Planning (Therapeutic Exercise)
Post-Professional Education other than Texas State University
Evidence in Motion Post-Graduate Residency & Fellowship Program:
2010-2014
EIM R102 Management of Lower Extremity Disorders
EIM R 103 Management of Lumbopelvic Disorders
EIM R 105 Management of Upper Extremity Disorders
The Manual Therapy Institute Post-Graduate Fellowship Program:
2008-2014
Introduction to the Cervical Spine
Introduction to the Lumbar Spine
Introduction to the Extremities
Advanced Cervical Spine
Advanced Lumbar Spine
Advanced Extremities
Medical Exercise Therapy
C. Graduate Theses/Dissertations or Exit Committees (if supervisor, please indicate):
Dissertations – Committee
· Natasha Montez-Ray, Texas State University, An Examination of the Effects of Pre-surgical Education on Patient Expectations in Total Knee Arthroplasties, 2011.
D. Courses Prepared and Curriculum Development:
Texas State University
PT 7539 Spine Examination & Intervention, 2009, new course development, taught
PT 7549 Lower Extremity Examination & Intervention, 2009, new course development, taught
PT 7559 Upper Extremity Examination & Intervention, 2009, new course development, taught
PT 7428 Therapeutic Interventions, 2011, new course development, taught
PT 5630 Evaluation & Treatment of the Lower Extremity, 2001, new course development, taught
PT 5620 Evaluation & Treatment of the Spine, 2001, new course development, taught
PT 5640 Evaluation & Treatment of the Upper Extremity, 2001, new course development, taught
PT 5313 Physical Agents, 2000, new course development, taught
PT 3312 Functional Anatomy, 1995, new course development, taught
PT 4415 Advanced Modules, 1994, new course development, taught
PT 4318 Medical Science I (Orthopedics), 1993, new course development, taught
PT 4317 Comprehensive Program Planning (Therapeutic Exercise), 1993, new course development, taught
E. Funded External Teaching Grants and Contracts:
F. Submitted, but not Funded, External Teaching Grants and Contracts:
G. Funded Internal Teaching Grants and Contracts:
H. Submitted, but not Funded, Internal Teaching Grants and Contracts:
I. Other:
III. Scholarly/Creative
A. Works in Print
1. Books
a. Scholarly Monographs:
b. Textbooks:
c. Edited Books: Edited Chapters in Books
“Joint Mobilization” in Test Prep for the CHT Exam, 3rd edition, American Society of Hand Therapists, 2012 (Invited).
d. Chapters in Books:
e. Creative Books:
2. Articles
a. Refereed Journal Articles
· Sanders B (RA), Boucher BK (TX). Pre-participation Physical Examinations for Female Athletes. Chapter 1, in Rehabilitation Concerns for the Female Athlete. Home Study Course. Indianapolis, IN: Sports Physical Therapy Section, 2014.
· Boucher B (RA), Robertson E (TX), Wainner R (TX), Sanders B (TX), “Flipping” Texas State University’s Entry-level Physical Therapist Musculoskeletal Curriculum and Implementation of a Hybrid Learning Model. Journal of Physical Therapy Education. 2013;27(3):72-77.
· Seliga M (ST), Wallace I (ST) Cardenas J (ST), Kelley D (ST), Boucher B (RA), Classification-Based Treatment of Cervical Disorders: Analysis of Student Physical Therapist Clinical Internship Experience. Journal of Student Physical Therapist Research. 2013;6(3):1-11.
· Blackburn TA, Sanders B (TX), Boucher B (TX), “Pre-participation Training – The Sports Physical Therapy Perspective.” The International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. 2013;8(2):1-14.
· Ribo J, Boucher B, Merwarth D, Olive J. Case Report: A Patient with Fournier’s Gangrene. Wounds: A Compendium of Research & Clinical Practice. 2002;14(9):340-347.
· Rangel A, Wittry A, Boucher B, Sanders B. A Survey of Essential Functions and Reasonable
Accommodations in Physical Therapist Educational Programs. Journal of Physical Therapy
Education. 2001;15(1):11-19.
· Bezner J, Boucher B. The Influence of Personality Type on Decision-Making in the Physical Therapy Admissions Process. Journal of Allied Health. 2001;30(6):247-257.
· Becka E, Hunter D, Hahn S, Boucher B. Reducing Pelvic Floor Hypertonicity in Patients with
Vulvodynia. Physical Therapy Case Reports. 2000;3(6):247-257.
· Boucher B. Program Assessment in Physical Therapy Education: The Transition to Use of New Criteria. Journal of Physical Therapy Education. 1999;13(1):18-27.
· Boucher B, Hunter D, Henry J. The Effectiveness of Computer-Assisted Instruction in Teaching
Biomechanics of the Temporomandibular Joint. Journal of Physical Therapy Education. 1999;13(2):47-51.
· Boucher B. Changing Trends in program Assessment: A Look at Physical Therapy Education. Journal of Allied Health. 1999;28(3): 165-173.
· Sanders B, Melzer B, Boucher B, Keely G. The On-Site Clinic: A Part- Time Concurrent Clinical Education Opportunity. Journal of Physical Therapy Education. 1999;13(2):31-35.
· Hanak T, Hoang B, Boucher B, Keely G. The Development of a Web Page to Promote Clinician and Student Collaborative Research. Journal of Allied Health. 1999;28(4):252-256.
· Boucher BK. Assessment of New Accreditation Components in Physical Therapy Education. Dissertation, 1997.
b. Non-Refereed Articles:
· Bezner J, Boucher B. Final Summary of Results of Use-of-Funds Survey. PT Magazine of Physical
· Therapy. October 2000.
· Bezner J, Boucher B. Use of Funds Survey Results. PT Magazine of Physical Therapy. September 2000.
· Bezner J, Boucher B. Survey Shows Variety of Additional Donors for Foundation-Initiated Research. PT Magazine of Physical Therapy. July 2000.
· Bezner J, Boucher B. Getting the Word Out. PT Magazine of Physical Therapy. June 2000.
· Bezner J, Boucher B. Results of Use-of-Funds Survey. PT Magazine of Physical Therapy. May 2000.
· Bezner J, Boucher B. Results of Use-of-Funds Survey. PT Magazine of Physical Therapy. April 2000.
3. Conference Proceedings
a. Refereed Conference Proceedings:
b. Non-refereed:
4. Abstracts
· Bezner JR, Boucher BK, Hernandez M. The Effects of Myofascial Resease Techniques on Pulmonary Function Measures.Physical Therapy. 2001; 81(5):A46.
· Boucher BK, Hunter DL. The Development of Computer-assisted Instruction to Teach Biomechanics in Physical Therapy Education. Journal of Allied Health, 1999;28(4):264.
· Boucher BK. Program Assessment: Meeting a New Challenge in Physical Therapy Education. Journal of Allied Health, 1999;(28)1:42.
· Bezner J, Boucher B. The Influence of Personality Type on Decision Making in the Physical Therapy Admission Process. Journal of Allied Health, 1999;(28)1:49.
· Boucher BK. Assessment of New Accreditation Components in Physical Therapy Education. Physical Therapy, 1998;78(5):S5.
5. Reports:
6. Book Reviews:
Book Reviews in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Practice
· Beasley’s Surgery of the Hand, 16(2); 2004
· Joint Mobilization – Techniques for Managing Restricted Range of Motion, 14(2); 2002
· Gait – An Interactive Tutorial, 14(4); 2002
· Atlas of Hand Surgery, 12(3);2000
· MRI of the Musculoskeletal System, (12)2;2000
· Chronic Pain Evaluation: A Valid, Standardized Assessment Instrument, 12(4); 2000
· Handbook of Mobilization in the Management of Children with Neurologic Disorders. 11(3);1999
· All About Bone: An Owner’s Manual, (11)1;1999
7. Other Works in Print:
e-Learning Modules Published Online:
· Boucher BK (RA). Medical Screening for the Upper Extremity; e-Learning Module, Universal Musculoskeletal Curriculum, Evidence in Motion, Louisville, KY 2013
· Boucher BK (RA). Ligamentous Injuries of the Elbow; e-Learning Module, Universal Musculoskeletal Curriculum, Evidence in Motion, Louisville, KY, 2013
· Boucher BK (RA). Ligamentous Injuries of the Wrist & Hand; e-Learning Module, Universal Musculoskeletal Curriculum, Evidence in Motion, Louisville, KY, 2013
· Boucher BK (RA). Evidence for Exericse: Elbow, Wrist & Hand; e-Learning Module, Universal Musculoskeletal Curriculum, Evidence in Motion, Louisville, KY, 2013
· Boucher BK (RA). Musculotendinous Injuries of the Wrist & Hand; e-Learning Module, Universal Musculoskeletal Curriculum, Evidence in Motion, Louisville, KY, 2013
· Boucher BK (RA). Orthotics for the Wrist & Hand; e-Learning Module, Universal Musculoskeletal Curriculum, Evidence in Motion, Louisville, KY, 2013
· Boucher BK (RA). Tendon Rehabilitation; e-Learning Module, Universal Musculoskeletal Curriculum, Evidence in Motion, Louisville, KY, 2013
· Boucher BK (RA). Impairment-based Management of Musculoskeletal Injuries; e-Learning Module, Universal Musculoskeletal Curriculum, Evidence in Motion, Louisville, KY, 2013
· Boucher BK (RA). Pediatric Hip Disorders; e-Learning Module, Universal Musculoskeletal Curriculum, Evidence in Motion, Louisville, KY, 2013
· Boucher BK (RA). Temporomandibular Joint: Anatomy & Biomechanics; e-Learning Module, Universal Musculoskeletal Curriculum, Evidence in Motion, Louisville, Kym 2013
· Boucher BK. (RA) Management of Craniomandibular Disorders; e-Learning Module, Universal Musculoskeletal Curriculum, Evidence in Motion, Louisville, KY, 2013
· Boucher BK (RA). Principles of Upper Extremity Examination; e-Learning Module, The Manual Therapy Institute, Austin, TX, 2010
· Boucher, BK (RA). Shoulder Anatomy & Biomechanics; e-Learning Module, The Manual Therapy Institute, Austin, TX, 2010.
· Boucher, BK (RA). Writing Case Reports; e-Learning Module, The Manual Therapy Institute, Austin, TX, 2010.
· Boucher, BK (RA). Temporomandibular Examination; e-Learning Module, The Manual Therapy Institute, Austin, TX, 2010.
Article Reviews in Journal of Physical Therapy Education
· “Needs Assessment of Non-traditional Students in Physical and Occupational Therapy Programs.” Spring 2000.
· “A Distance Learning Model in a Physical Therapy Curriculum.” Fall 1999.
· “Therapists’ Experiences with Computer-Assisted Instruction in Hand Therapy.” Fall 1998.
· “Opinions of Physical Therapy Education Program Directors on Essential Functions.” Fall 1998.
· “The Effect of a Computer-Assisted Instructional Program on Physical Therapy Students.” Fall 1998.
· “Web-Based Teaching in Pathology.” Fall 1998.
B. Works not in Print
1. Papers Presented at Professional Meetings (Refereed):
· Bartek A, Kruse T, Boucher B. An Impairment-Based Approach to Conservative Treatment of a Labral Tear of the Shoulder: A Case Report, TPTA Annual Conference, Arlington, TX, Oct 24, 2015 (Poster Presentation)
· Walker C, Antonides K, Boucher B. A Movement Impairment Syndrome Approach to the Examination and Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain: A Case Report , TPTA Annual Conference, Arlington, TX, Oct 24, 2015 (Poster Presentation)
· Thomas WK, Schmidt J, Hoover S, Boucher, B. An Impairment-based Approach to Treat a College-aged Female With Temporomandibular Dysfunction: A Case Report, TPTA Annual Conference, Arlington, TX, Oct 24, 2015 (Poster Presentation)
· Boucher B, Kroon, P. A Functional Approach to the Treatment of TFCC Problems, AAOMPT Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX 2014 (Platform Presentation)
· Boucher B, Robertson E, Wainner R, Sanders B. “Flipping” Texas State University’s Entry-Level Physical
Therapist Musculoskeletal Curriculum and Implementation of a Hybrid Leaning Model. College of Health Professions 18th Annual Faculty/Student Research Forum. San Marcos, TX, April 8-10, 2014. (Poster Presentation)
· Adewale H, Boucher, B. Use of Laser-Helmet to Train Deep Neck Flexor Muscle Control in a Patient with Neck Pain: A Case Report. College of Health Professions Research Forum. San Marcos, TX, April, 2014 (Poster Presentation)
· Boucher B, Robertson E, Wainner R. The Flipped Classroom: Turning Traditional Education on its Head.
Texas Society of Allied Health Professionals 36th Annual Conference. San Marcos, TX, September 27, 2013. (Platform Presentation)
· Jurica T, Boucher B, Kroon P, Kruchowsky T, Use of the Canadian C-Spine Rule for Radiography (CCR)as
Assessment Criterion for Manual Therapy and Justification for Further Diagnostics. International Federation of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists 2012 Conference, Quebec, Canada, October 2, 2012. (Poster Presentation)
· Boucher B, Robertson, E, Wainner R, Sanders B, “Flipping” Texas State University’s Entry-level Physical