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Tami Struessel, PT,DPT,OCS, MTC

Instructor

Office:
University of Colorado Denver
Physical Therapy Program - C244
Education Building 2 South
13121 E. 17th Avenue - PO Box 6508
Room 3120
Aurora, CO 80045
Phone:
303-724-9140
Email:
tami.struessel@uchsc.edu

Professional Credentials, Licensure, and Certification(s)

Licensed PT in Colorado
Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) American Physical Therapy Association
Manual Therapy Certification (MTC) University of St. Augustine

Institution & Location Degree Yr. Conferred Field of Study

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Colorado Denver, 2006
  • Master of Science in Physical Therapy, Rocky Mountain University, 2002
  • Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, University of Pittsburgh, 1991

Offices, Membership in Professional Organizations, Advisory Councils, Boards, etc.

  • Member Physical Therapy Advisory Committee (State Board)
    Department of Regulatory Agencies - State of Colorado
  • Member Colorado Chapter APTA Governmental Affairs Committee
  • APTA Member - Section Member - Orthopedics

Major Research and Professional Interests

  • Student perception of learning joint manipulation
  • Clinical use of evidence-based practice
  • Interventions for total knee arthroscopy

Clinical Practice

  • Treatment of patients with musculoskeletal conditions, including neck, shoulder and knee.

Teaching Responsibilities

  • Patient Care Seminar Series (Clinical Decision-Making)
  • Health Care Delivery
  • Lab Assistance with Musculoskeletal Tract