Joseph Brence, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT, COMT, DAC

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Joseph Brence, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT, COMT, DAC

4915 Plymouth Rd Pittsburgh, Pa 15227 | 724-699-1874 |

EDUCATION

Duquesne University
8/2007: Dual B.S in Biology and Health Sciences
Area of Concentration: Mammalian Physiology, Tissue Engineering
Poster Presentation: “Effects of wearing rubber and plastic suits on cardiac output and maximal oxygen consumption in young male athletes”
Awards/Accomplishments:Award for Best Undergraduate Poster Presentation in 2006 at Bayer School for Natural Sciences, Duquesne University

Professional oRGANIZATIONS

Professional AWARDS

Work EXPERIENCE

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

The Contemporary Clinical Practice Series (Sponsored by West Virginia University)
Integrated Manual Therapy, Pain Science and Neurodynamics for the Lower Extremity
Taught November 22-24, 2013
PA State Approved Course for Direct Access CEUs for practicing Physical Therapists.
Sports Medicine of Atlanta Residency Program
A Modern Understanding of Pain
Taught 2012-2013
Neurodynamics
Taught 2012-2013
Sports Medicine of Atlanta Continuing Education Seminars
Modern Manual Therapy: Painful Paradigms, Pain Science and Neurodynamics for the Upper Quarter
Taught December 8th, 2012
PA State Approved Course for Direct Access CEUs for practicing Physical Therapists.
West Virginia University
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
2012
Duquesne University
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Matriculation Instructor
2012-2013
Chatham University
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
2011-2013

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Moveforwardpt.com
Editorial Board Member
2013-present
I provide consumer-driven content regarding common conditions Physical Therapists treat as well as the evidence on various interventions
Research Review Service
Research Analyst
2013 – Present
I provide an analysis of the quality and clinical applicability of clinical research to practice
TherapyDia.com
Topic Expert
2013 – Present
Host of PT-TV.
I discuss the critical thinking within the Physical Therapy profession with other clinical experts
SportEx
Research Analyst/Author/Blogger
2011 – Present
I provide clinical research reviews and analysis for SportExMedicine Magazine and website
Forwardthinkingpt.com
Administrator, Owner, Editor2011-Present
I provide professional literature reviews on research regarding physical therapy, pain science, orthopedics, clinical prediction rules, etc.
I Edit/approve posts/comments by other clinicians.
15,000+ unique viewers per month.

PUBLICATIONS AND PAPERS

Prizinski FA, Brence JB. Effective Treatment of Bilateral Carpal Tunnel Symptoms Using Cervicothoracic Thrust Manipulations, Neural Glides, and Periscapular Strengthening: A Case Report. Orthopedic Physical Therapy Practice 2011; 23: 84-88.
Cook CE, Showalter C, et al. Can a within/between-session change in pain during reassessment predict outcome using a manual therapy intervention in patients with mechanical low back pain? Manual Therapy 2012; 17: 325-329. (Data Collection)
Cook CE, Learman K, et al. Early use of thrust manipulation versus non-thrust manipulation: A randomized clinical trial. Manual Therapy 2012; 1-8. (Data Collection).
Johnson C, Brence JB. TriPT: Pain, Friend or Foe? Ironman. Published 2/5/2013 (Non-Peer Reviewed article on educating triathaletes about pain).

CURRENT RESEARCH PROJECTS

Brence JB, Religioso E, Nijs J. Evaluation of the effects of limiting verbal complaints on pain and pain catastrophizing in individuals with LBP who are in a state of central sensitization. Approved by Physiotherapy Associates IRB and registered on ClinicalTrials.gov
Brence JB, Blickenstaff C, Silvernail J. Validation and result comparison of medical practitioners knowledge of pain neurophysiology. Pilot phase. Tracked by Physiotherapy Associates IRB.
Karas S, Brence JB, et al. The effects of thoracic manipulation vs. mobilization on pain and disability in individuals with non-traumatic cervical pain. Approved by Chatham University IRB and registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Karas S, Brence JB. Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the effects of non-thrust mobilizations on pain pressure thresholds. Approved by Chatham University IRB.

NATIONAL LECTURES

Brence JB, Tucker J, Teyts S. Upper Extremity Injuries and Rehabilitation. Presented at Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Conference. Hershey, PA. June 2013.
Brence JB, Prizinski F. M.I.P Algorithm. Presented at American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists. Cincinatti, OH. October 2013.
Brence JB. The M.I.P Algorithm. Presented at the Healthy, Wealthy Wise Virtual Conference for Physical Therapists. November 2013.

TELEVISION/RADIO/WEBCAST APPEARANCES

“The Future of Manual Therapy”. Webcast conducted by Therapydia.com on December 12th, 2012
“Moving Physical Therapy Forward”. Discussion conducted by Jeff Worrell and originally aired September 5th, 2012 on PtTalker.com
“Understanding Pain in Physical Therapy”. Discussion conducted by Karen Litzy and aired on September 16th, 2012 on Health, Wealthy and Smart Radio and can be downloaded on iTunes as a podcast
“ITB Syndrome. Myths and Reality” Webcast conducted by Therapydia.com on November 8th, 2012