Phillip S. Sizer, Jr., Ph.D., P.T., OCS, FAAOMPT
Professor and Program Director
EDUCATION
- 1985 B.S. Physical Therapy- University of Texas Medical Branch- Galveston, TX
- 1993 M.Ed. Exercise Science- Texas Tech University- Lubbock, TX
- 2002 Ph.D. Adult Education- Texas Tech University- Lubbock, TX
CERTIFICATIONS & FELLOWSHIPS
- 1994 COMT- Certification in Orthopedic and Manuel Therapy of the Extremities
- 1997 COMT- Certification in Orthopedic and Manuel Therapy of the Spine
- 2002 FAAOMPT - Fellowship of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manuel Physical Therapists
- 2003 OCS - Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (APTA)
RESEARCH
- My research focuses on seven areas of interest:
- Tissue characterization in selected cadaveric spinal components
- Cadaveric characterization of structure and movement of the neural components in the spine and extremities
- Assessment of spine and extremity biomechanics
- Evaluation of motor control strategies in selected patient populations
- 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 (43 Total)
Taylor R, Marshall P, Dunlap R, Gable C, Sizer P. Knee position error detection in closed and open kinetic chain tasks during concurrent cognitive distraction. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 1998; 28: 88-96.
Sizer P, Matthijs O, Phelps V. Influence of age on the development of spinal pathology. Cur Rev Pain; 2000; 4(5):362-373.
Sizer PS, James CR, Schot PK. ACL injury risk goes beyond gender. BioMechanics, 2000; 7:45-56.
Sizer P, Phelps V, Brismée JM. Differential diagnosis of local cervical syndrome as compared to cervico-brachial syndrome. Pain Prac 2001; 1:21-35.
Sizer P, Phelps V, Azevedo E. Disc related and non-disc related disorders of the thoracic spine. Pain Prac 2001; 2:136-149.
Sizer P, Phelps V, Matthijs O. Pain generators of the lumbar spine. Pain Prac 2001; 3:255-71.
Clark R, Sizer P, Slauterbeck J. Stress fracture of the ulna in a male competitive polo player. Am J Sports Med. 2002; 30:130-2.
Sizer P, Phelps V, Thompsen K. Disorders of the sacroiliac joint. Pain Prac 2002; 2:17-34.
Clark R, Marchessault J, Sizer P, Slauterbeck J. An isolated rupture of the subscapularis tendon in a 46 year old female. J Am Board Fam Pract. 2002; 15:304-8.
Sizer P, Phelps V, Dedrick G, Matthijs O. Differential diagnosis and management of root related pain. Pain Prac 2002; 2:98-121.
Sizer P, Phelps V, Brismée JM. Diagnosis and management of cervicogenic headache and local cervical syndrome with multiple pain generators. J Man Manip Ther. 2002; 10(3):136-52.
Sizer P, Phelps V, Gilbert K. Diagnosis and Management of the painful shoulder. Part 1: Clinical Anatomy and Pathomechanics. Pain Prac 2003; 1:39-57.
Sizer P, Phelps V, Gilbert K. Diagnosis and Management of the painful shoulder. Part 2: Examination, Interpretation and management. Pain Prac 2003; 2:152-85.
Sizer P, Phelps V, James R, Matthijs O. Diagnosis and Management of the painful ankle/foot. Part 1: Clinical Anatomy and Pathomechanics. Pain Prac 2003; 3:238-262.
Sizer P, Phelps V, Dedrick G, James R, Matthijs O. Diagnosis and Management of the painful ankle/foot. Part 2: Examination, Interpretation and management. Pain Prac 2003; 3:343-74.
James CR, Sizer P, Starch DW, Lockhart L, Slauterbeck J. Gender differences among sagittal plane knee kinematic and ground reaction force characteristics during a rapid sprint and cut maneuver. Res Q Ex Sports. 2004; 75:31-38.
Sizer P, Brismée JM, Cook C, Dedrick L, Phelps V. Ergonomic pain, part 1: Etiology, epidemiology & prevention. Pain Prac 2004; 4:41-52.
Sizer P, Phelps V, Brismée J, Cook C, Dedrick L. Ergonomic pain part 2: Differential diagnosis and management considerations. Pain Prac 2004; 4:136-162.
Sizer P, Poorbaugh K, Phelps V. Whiplash Associated Disorders: Mechanics, Diagnosis and Management. Pain Prac 2004; 4:247-64.
Brismée J, Gilbert K, Sizer P, 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. J Man Manip Ther; 2004; 12:73-81.
Cook C, Brismée J, Sizer P. Psychosocial variables associated with back pain in the elderly: A retrospective analysis. J Ger Phys Ther. 2004; 27:75-81.
Cook C, Brismée JM, Sizer P. Factors associated with physiotherapist's confidence during assessment of clinical cervical and lumbar spine instability. Physiother Res Int 2005;10(2):59-71.
Childs JD, Whitman JM, Sizer PS, Pugia ML, Flynn TW, Delitto A. A description of physical therapists' knowledge in managing musculoskeletal conditions. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2005; 6:32.
Brismée J, Phelps V, Sizer P. 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. J Man Manip Ther. 2005;13:79-90.
Cook C, Brismée JM, Sizer P, Fleming R. Subjective and objective descriptors of clinical cervical spine instability: A delphi study. Phys Ther 2005;85:895-906.
Sizer P, Phelps V, Azevedo E, Haye A, Vaught M. Diagnosis and management of cervicogenic headache. Pain Prac 2005;5:255-274
Daniel JA, Sizer PS, Latman NS. Evaluation of body composition methods for accuracy. Biomed Inst Tech, 2005; 39(5):397-405.
Brismée J-M, 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. J Man Manip Ther. 2005;4:216-21.
Cook C, Sizer P, Brismée JM. Subjective and objective descriptors of clinical lumbar spine instability: A delphi study. Man Ther 2006;11:11-21.
Brismée J-M, Gipson D, Ivie D, Lopez A, Moore M, MatthijsO, Phelps V, Sawyer S, Sizer P. Interrater reliability of a passive physiological intervertebral motion test in the mid-thoracic spine. J Man Phys Ther 2006. 2006;29:368-373.
Cook C, Hegedus E, Showalter C, Sizer P. Coupling behavior of the cervical spine: a systematic review of the literature. J Man Physiol Ther 2006. 29:570-575.
Sizer P, Brismée JM, Cook C. Medical screening for red flags in the diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal spine pain. Pain Prac 2007;7(1):53-71.
Childs JD, Whitman JM, Pugia ML, Sizer PS, Flynn TW, Delitto A. Knowledge in managing musculoskeletal conditions and educational preparation of physical therapists in the uniformed services. Mil Med. In press.
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 2007; 32(14):1513-1520 (Young Investigator Award Winner-2006)
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 2007; 32(14):1521-1525 (Young Investigator Award Winner-2006)
Sizer PS, Brismée JM, Cook C. Coupling behavior of the thoracic spine: A systematic review of the literature. J Manip Physiol Ther 2007;30(5):390-9.
Sizer P, Felstehausen V, Sawyer S, Dornier L, Matthews P, Cook C. Eight critical component indices required for manual therapy skill acquisition and development: A factor analysis. J Allied Health 2007;36:30-40.
McGaugh J, Brismée JM, Dedrick, Jones E, Sizer P. 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. Clin Anat 2007; 20:819-825.
Dedrick GS, Sizer PS, Merkle JN, Hounshell TR, McComb JJR, Sawyer SF, Brismée JM, James CR. Effect of sex hormones on neuromuscular control strategy during landing. J Electromyogr Kinesiol 2008:18:68-78.
Poorbaugh K, Brismée JM, Phelps V, Sizer P. Late whiplash syndrome: A clinical science approach to evidence-based diagnosis and management. Pain Prac 2008;1:65-89.
Goode A, Hegedus EJ, Sizer P, Brismée JM, Linberg A, Cook CE. Three dimensional movements of the sacroiliac joint: A systematic review of the literature. J Man Manip Ther 2007. In-Press.
Smith TM, Sawyer SS, Sizer PS, Brismée JM. The Double Crush Syndrome: A Common Occurrence In Cyclists With Ulnar Nerve Neuropathy - A Case-Control Study. Clin J Sports Med, 2007; In-Press.
Sizer P, Sawyer S, Felstehausen V, Couch S, Dornier L, Cook C. Intrinsic and extrinsic factors important to manual therapy competency development: A delphi investigation. J Man Manip Ther 2007; In-Press.
Books, Book Chapters, Monographs (7 total)
Racz GB, Anderson SR, Sizer PS, Phelps V. Atlantooccipital and atlantoaxial injections in the treatment of headache and neck pain. In Waldman S (ed) Interventional Pain Management (2nd Ed) 2000, pp. 295-305.
Orbegoza M, Sizer P. Facet block and denervation. In Raj P. (Ed). Textbook of Regional Anesthesia (3rd Ed) 2002. New York: Churchill Livingstone. pp. 703-32.
Burke P, Phelps V, Sizer P. Stabilization & Functional Exercise: A Patient Workbook. Minneapolis MN: OPTP Press 2004.
King P, Boissonnault W, Erhard D, Flynn T, Olson K, Paris S, Patla C, Rowe R, Sanders B, Sizer P, Swift M, Wainner R, Wolff-Burke M. Manipulation Education Manual. Alexandria VA: APTA Manipulation Task Force. 2004
Sizer P. Clinical examination and management of disorders at the hip complex. Monograph in the APTA Orthopaedic Section Home-Study Series. Alexandria, VA: American Physical Therapy Association: 2007.
Sizer P, Phelps V, Brismée JM, VanParidon D, Matthijs O. Diagnosis-Specific Orthopedic Management of the Hip Complex. Orthpaedic OPTP Press, 2007.
Sizer PS, James CR. Chapter 3: The musculoskeletal anatomy of the female. In McComb J Norman E. and Zumwalt M. (eds) The Active Female - Health Issues Throughout The Lifespan. Totowa NJ: Human Press. 2007 In Press.
Peer-Reviewed Electronic Publications (5 total)
Sizer P, Phelps V, Vaught M. Lower cervical disorders: Inspection and clinical examination. Published in Clinical Insights of mdconsult.com. Accessed 7_23_03. Available at: http://home.mdconsult.com/das/stat/view/30178295/pers?nid=110103&sid=0&pos=innovators.
Sizer P, Phelps V, Vaught M. Lower cervical disorders: Differential diagnosis and management. MD Consult 2003; Available at: http://home.mdconsult.com/das/stat/view/33790941-2/pers
Hay A, Azevedo E, Phelps V, Sizer P. Upper cervical disorders part I: History, inspection and clinical examination. MD Consult 2004; Available at http://home.mdconsult.com/das/stat/view/34714741-2/pers
Sizer P, Phelps V, Hay A, Azevedo E. Upper cervical disorders part II: Differential diagnosis and management. MD Consult 2004; http://home.mdconsult.com/das/stat/view/40420104-2/pers?nid=128143&sid=295621748.
Sizer P, Phelps V, Hay A, Azevedo E. Thoracic spine disorders part I: History, inspection and clinical examination. MD Consult 2005; http://home.mdconsult.com/das/stat/view/65005663-2/pers?nid=155037&sid=540241566&summaryresults=true&SEQNO=1
Electronic Educational Publications (Digital Video Discs; 12 total)
Dedrick G, Sizer PS, Brismée JM, Phelps V. Diagnosis-Specific Orthopedic Management of the Upper Cervical Spine. Orthopedic DVD, Version 1.1, DVD (Minneapolis, MN, OPTP, 2006)
Brismée JM, Phelps V, Dedrick G, Sizer PS. Diagnosis-Specific Orthopedic Management of the lower cervical spine. Orthopedic DVD, Version 1.1, DVD (Minneapolis, MN, OPTP, 2005).
Phelps V, Dedrick G, Sizer PS, Brismée JM. Diagnosis-Specific Orthopedic Management of Thoracic Outlet and Cervicothoracic Junction. Orthopedic DVD, Version 1.1, DVD (Minneapolis, MN, OPTP, 2006)
Sizer PS, Brismée JM, Phelps V, Dedrick G. Diagnosis-Specific Orthopedic Management of the Shoulder Complex. Orthopedic DVD, Version 1.1, DVD (Minneapolis, MN, OPTP, 2006).
Dedrick G, Sizer PS, Brismée JM, Phelps V. Diagnosis-Specific Orthopedic Management of the Elbow Complex. Orthopedic DVD, Version 1.1, DVD (Minneapolis, MN, OPTP, 2006)
Dedrick G, Sizer PS, Brismée JM, Phelps V. Diagnosis-Specific Orthopedic Management of the Wrist & Hand Complex. Orthopedic DVD, Version 1.1, DVD (Minneapolis, MN, OPTP, 2006)
Brismée JM, Phelps V, Dedrick G, Sizer PS. Diagnosis-Specific Orthopedic Management of the Thoracic Spine & Ribs. Orthopedic DVD, Version 1.1, DVD (Minneapolis, MN, OPTP, 2005).
Sizer PS, Brismée JM, Phelps V, Dedrick G. Diagnosis-Specific Orthopedic Management of the Lumbar Spine: Primary Disc-Related Disorders and the Sacroiliac Joint. Orthopedic DVD, Version 1.1, DVD (Minneapolis, MN, OPTP, 2005).
Sizer PS, Brismée JM, Phelps V, Dedrick G. Diagnosis-Specific Orthopedic Management of the Lumbar Spine: Secondary Disc-Related Disorders. Orthopedic DVD, Version 1.1, DVD (Minneapolis, MN, OPTP, 2005).
Phelps V, Dedrick G, Sizer PS, Brismée JM. Diagnosis-Specific Orthopedic Management of the hip. Orthopedic DVD, Version 1.1, DVD (Minneapolis, MN, OPTP, 2006)
Brismée JM, Phelps V, Dedrick G, Sizer PS. Diagnosis-Specific Orthopedic Management of the Knee Complex. Orthopedic DVD, Version 1.1, DVD (Minneapolis, MN, OPTP, 2005).
Phelps V, Dedrick G, Sizer PS, Brismée JM. Diagnosis-Specific Orthopedic Management of the ankle/foot. Orthopedic DVD, Version 1.1, DVD (Minneapolis, MN, OPTP, 2006)