Jean-Michel Brismee, M.S., P.T., Sc.D., OCS, FAAOMPT
Assistant Professor
EDUCATION
- 1982 BS. Physical Education- Catholic University of Louvain-la-Neuve- Belgium
- 1985 BS. Physical Therapy- Catholic University of Louvain-la-Neuve- Belgium
- 1996 MS. Sports Health- Texas Tech University- Lubbock, TX
- 2003 ScD. Physical Therapy- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock, TX
CERTIFICATIONS and FELLOWSHIPS
- 1998 - OCS - Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (APTA)
- 1999 - COMT - Certification in Orthopedic and Manual Therapy of the Extremities
- 2000 - COMT - Certification in Orthopedic and Manual Therapy of the Spine
- 2002 - FAAOMPT - Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists
RESEARCH
My research goals consist of five areas:- Cadaveric characterization of structure and movement of the neural components in the spine and extremities
- Thermal agents and electrophysiology
- Assessment of the spine and extremity biomechanics
- Biomechanical assessment of orthopaedic clinical testing for the purpose of demonstrating validity and reliability
- Outcome measures in orthopaedic manual therapy
- Measuring educational outcomes in orthopaedic manual therapy education
PUBLICATIONS
Peer Reviewed Journal Publications (15 Published, 2 In-Press, 2-Accepted for Publication- 6 Submitted)
McGaugh JM, Brismée JM, Dedrick G, Jones E, Sizer PS. Comparing The Anatomical Accuracy Of The Posterior Superior Iliac Spine To The Iliac Crest As Reference Landmarks For Vertebral Location In The Lumbar Spine. A Retrospective Radiographic Study. Clinical Anatomy. 2006; Submitted
Sizer PS, Brismée JM, Cook C. Coupling Behavior Of The Thoracic Spine: A Systematic Review Of The Literature. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 2006; Submitted
Smith TM, Sawyer SS, Sizer PS, Brismée JM. The Double Crush Syndrome: A Common Occurrence In Cyclists With Ulnar Nerve Neuropathy. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2006; Submitted
Shen C, James CR, Chyu M, Bixby WR, Brismée JM, Zumwalt MA, Poklikuha G. Effect Of Tai Chi Exercise On Gait Kinematics In Knee Osteoarthritis. American Journal of Chinese Medicine, 2007, Submitted
Sizer PS, Brismée JM, Cook C. Medical Screening For Red Flags In The Diagnosis And Management Of Musculoskeletal Spine Pain. Pain Practice, 2006, Submitted
Brismée JM, Randle CB, McAlister MH, Parker WK, Sawyer S, In Vitro Evaluation of Heat Production of Different Brands of Newly Calibrated Therapeutic Ultrasound Devices. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy 2006; Submitted
Gilbert KK, Brismée JM, Collins D, James CR, Shah RV, Sawyer SF, Sizer PS. Lumbosacral Nerve Root Displacement and Strain: Part 1- A Novel Measurement Technique During Straight Leg Raise in Unembalmed Cadavers. Spine, 2006; Accepted for Publication.
Gilbert KK, Brismée JM, Collins D, James CR, Shah RV, Sawyer SF, Sizer PS. Lumbosacral Nerve Root Displacement and Strain: Part 2- A Comparison of Two Straight Leg Raise Conditions in Unembalmed Cadavers. Spine, 2006; Accepted for Publication.
Brismée JM, Paige RL, Chyu M, Boatright JD, Hagar JM, McCaleb JA, Quintela MM, Feng D, Shen C. Group and Home-Based Tai Chi in Elderly Subjects with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Clinical Rehabilitation, 2006; In Press.
Dedrick GS, Sizer PS, Merkle JN, Hounshell TR, McComb JJR, Sawyer SF, Brismée JM, James CR. Effect of Sex Hormones on Motor Control Patterns During Landing. J Electromyogr & Kinesiol. 2006, In Press.
Brismée JM, Gipson D, Ivie D, Lopez A, Matthijs 0, Moore M, Phelps V, Sawyer S, Sizer P Interrater Reliability of a Passive Physiological Intervertebral Motion Test in the Mid-Thoracic Spine. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics 2006; 29(5):368-73.
Cook C, Brismée JM, Sizer PS. Subjective and objective descriptors of clinical lumbar spine instability: a Delphi study. Manual Therapy. 2006; 11(1):11-21.
Brismée JM, Atwood K, Fain M, Hodges J, Sperle A, Swaney M, Phelps V, Van Paridon D, Matthijs O, Sizer P. Interrater Reliability of Palpation of Three-Dimensional Segmental Motion of the Lumbar Spine. Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy, 2005; 13(4):216-221.
Cook C, Brismée JM, Sizer PS, Fleming R. Identifiers Suggestive of Clinical Cervical Spine Instability: A Delphi Study of Physical Therapists. Physical Therapy, 2005, 85(9):895-906
Cook C, Brismée JM, Sizer P. Factors associated with physiotherapist's confidence during assessment of clinical cervical and lumbar spine instability. Physiotherapy Research International 2005;10(2):59-71
Brismée JM, Gilbert KK, Sizer PS, Isom K, Hall R, Leathers B, Sheppard N, Sawyer S. The Rate of False Positive Using the Cyriax Release Test for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome in an Asymptomatic Population. Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy 2004; 12(2):73-81
Brismée JM, Sizer PS, Phelps V. Differential Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Neck and Upper Trapezius Pain and Upper Extremity Paresthesia: A Case Study Involving the Management of an Elevated First Rib and Uncovertebral Joint Dysfunction. Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy, 2005; 13(2):79-90
Cook C, Brismée JM, Sizer P. Psychosocial variables associated with back pain in the elderly: A retrospective analysis. Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy 2004; 27(3):75-81
Sizer P, Phelps V, Brismée JM, Cook C, Dedrick L. Ergonomic pain part 2: Differential diagnosis and management considerations. Pain Practice 2004; 4(2):136-162.
Sizer P, Brismée JM, Cook C, Dedrick L, Phelps V. Ergonomic pain, part 1: Etiology, epidemiology & prevention. Pain Practice 2004; 4:41-52.
Brismée J, Sawyer S, Latman N, Warring B, Willis C, Artho P. Letter to the Editor: Author Response. Ultrasound Device Calibration. Physical Therapy. 82(11),1144-1146, 2002
Sizer P, Phelps V, Brismée J. Diagnosis and Management of Cervicogenic Headache and Local Cervical Syndrome with Multiple Pain Generators. Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy, 10(3),136-152, 2002
Brismée J, Latman N, Artho P, Sawyer S. Letter to the Editor: Measurement Accuracy. Physical Therapy. 82(6),616-618, 2002
Artho P, Thyne J, Warring B, Willis C, Brismée J, Latman N. A Calibration Study of Therapeutic Ultrasound Units. Physical Therapy. 82(3), 257-263, 2002
Sizer P, Phelps V, Brismée J. Differential Diagnosis of Local Cervical Syndrome as Compared to Cervico-Brachial Syndrome. Pain Practice. 1(1), 21-35, 2001
Book
Phelps V, Sizer P, Matthijs O, Brismée JM, Van Paridon D. Diagnosis-Specific Orthopedic Management of the Hip Complex. Orthopedic Physical Therapy Products, Minneapolis, 2007, In Press.
Electronic Educational Publications (Digital Video Discs) (12 total)
Sizer PS, Brismée JM, Phelps V, Dedrick G. Diagnosis-Specific Orthopedic Management of the Shoulder Complex; Educational Resources from the International Academy of Orthopaedic Medicine - Orthopedic Physical Therapy Products, Minneapolis, 2005 (#441 DVD)
Sizer PS, Brismée JM, Phelps V, Dedrick G. Diagnosis-Specific Orthopedic Management of the Lumbar Spine: Primary Disc-Related Disorders and the Sacroiliac Joint, Educational Resources from the International Academy of Orthopaedic Medicine - Orthopedic Physical Therapy Products, Minneapolis, 2005 (#442 DVD)
Sizer PS, Brismée JM, Phelps V, Dedrick G. Diagnosis-Specific Orthopedic Management of the Lumbar Spine: Secondary Disc-Related Disorders; Educational Resources from the International Academy of Orthopaedic Medicine - Orthopedic Physical Therapy Products, Minneapolis, 2005 (#443 DVD)
Brismée JM, Phelps V, Dedrick G Sizer PS. Diagnosis-Specific Orthopedic Management of the Knee. Educational Resources from the International Academy of Orthopaedic Medicine –Orthopedic Physical Therapy Products, Minneapolis, 2005 (#444 DVD).
Brismée JM, Phelps V, Dedrick G, Sizer PS. Diagnosis-Specific Orthopedic Management of the Cervicothoracic Junction and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Educational Resources from the International Academy of Orthopaedic Medicine – Orthopedic Physical Therapy Products, Minneapolis, 2005 (#445 DVD).
Brismée JM, Phelps V, Dedrick G, Sizer PS. Diagnosis-Specific Orthopedic Management of the Thoracic Spine & Ribs. Educational Resources from the International Academy of Orthopaedic Medicine –Orthopedic Physical Therapy Products, Minneapolis, 2005 (#446 DVD).
Phelps V, Dedrick G Sizer PS, Brismée JM. Diagnosis-Specific Orthopedic Management of the Lower Cervical Spine: Disc, Facet, and Uncovertebral Pathology. Educational Resources from the International Academy of Orthopaedic Medicine –Orthopedic Physical Therapy Products, Minneapolis, 2005 (#447 DVD).
Phelps V, Dedrick G Sizer PS, Brismée JM. Diagnosis-Specific Orthopedic Management of the Hip. Educational Resources from the International Academy of Orthopaedic Medicine –Orthopedic Physical Therapy Products, Minneapolis, 2005 (#448 DVD).
Phelps V, Dedrick G Sizer PS, Brismée JM. Diagnosis-Specific Orthopedic Management of the Foot and Ankle. Educational Resources from the International Academy of Orthopaedic Medicine –Orthopedic Physical Therapy Products, Minneapolis, 2005 (#449 DVD).
Dedrick G, Sizer PS, Brismée JM, Phelps V. Diagnosis-Specific Orthopedic Management of the Upper Cervical Spine. Educational Resources from the International Academy of Orthopaedic Medicine –Orthopedic Physical Therapy Products, Minneapolis, 2005 (#450 DVD).
Dedrick G, Sizer PS, Brismée JM, Phelps V. Diagnosis-Specific Orthopedic Management of the Elbow Complex. Educational Resources from the International Academy of Orthopaedic Medicine –Orthopedic Physical Therapy Products, Minneapolis, 2006 (#451 DVD).
Dedrick G, Sizer PS, Brismée JM, Phelps V. Diagnosis-Specific Orthopedic Management of the Wrist & Hand Complex. Educational Resources from the International Academy of Orthopaedic Medicine –Orthopedic Physical Therapy Products, Minneapolis, 2005 (#452 DVD).