Melanie Thurmond

Curriculum Vitae

Melanie Thurmond
Finlandia University
Education:
Doctorate of Physical Therapy
The University of Findlay
May/2015

Bachelors in Finance
DeVry University
May/2012

Associates in Applied Science
Finlandia University
Physical Therapist Assistant
May/2006

Licensure:
Nevada 3237

Certifications:
SOWH Pelvic Health 3 (2020)
SOWH Pelvic Health 2B (2020)
SOWH Pelvic Health 2A (2018)
SOWH Pelvic Health 1 (2018)
SOWH OB Advanced (2017)
SOWH OB Fundamentals (2017)
Functional Movement System Screen (2013)
Allen Cognitive (2010)

Employment:

Doctor of Physical Therapy
Rehab Services of Nevada
Winnemucca Nevada
September 2015- June 2021

Student Physical Therapist
University of Michigan Medsport
Ann Arbor MI
July 2015- September 2015

Student Physical Therapist
McLaren Regional Medical Center
Fenton MI
May 2015- July 2015

Student Physical Therapist
Crittenton Hospital
Rochester MI
March 2015- May 2015


Physical Therapist Assistant
Orthopedic Rehab Specialists
Jackson MI
September 2014- March 2015

Physical Therapist Assistant
Agility Health
Livonia MI
Grayling MI
Clinton Township MI
Fairview MI
August 2006- September of 2015

Student Physical Therapist Assistant
St. Joesph Hospital
Fairview MI
July 2006-August 2006

Student Physical Therapist Assistant
Flint Greater Sports Medicine
Flint MI
April 2006-May 2006

Student Physical Therapist Assistant
Portage Hospital
Hancock MI
November 2005- December 2005

Professional Organizations:

Nevada Chapter of APTA
September 2015- Current
Director of Education
August 2017- January 2020

APTA
September 2015-Current

Section on Women’s Health
September 2015- Current

Section on Orthopedics
September 2015-Current

Section on Sports Medicine
September 2015- Current


Continuing Education Attended:

Advanced Musculoskeletal management of the Distal UE (March 2021)
Case Studies of the Upper Quarter: Peripheral Nerve and Carpal Tunnel (March 2021)
Upper Extremity Nerve Entrapments (March of 2021)
Pediatric Hip Disorders (February 2021)
Case Studies of the Hip: Osteoarthritis (February 2021)
Post Surgical Management Part 3: Lower Extremity Surgical Interventions (February 2021)
Post Surgical Management Part 2: Upper Extremity Surgical Interventions (February 2021)
Orofacial Pain: Introduction, History, and Examination (February 2021)
Evidence-Informed Assessment and Evaluation of Pain (February 2021)
Orthopedic Case Studies of the Shoulder (February 2021)
Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders and Headache (February 2021)
Evaluation and Diagnostic Classification of TMD (February 2021)
Management of the Cervicogenic Headache (February 2021)
Orthopedic Case Studies of the Cervical Spine (February 2021)
An Introduction to Evidence-Based Treatment of Whiplash (February 2021)
Non-Arthritic Hip Pain (February 2021)
Cranio-Mandibular Case Studies (February 2021)
Evidence-Based Assessment of Acute Whiplash for Prognosis and Treatment Planning (February 2021)
Orthopedic Case Studies of the Lumbar Spine (February 2021)
Advanced Spinal Pathology for Physical Therapists (February 2021)
Cervico-Thoracic Spine Management (February 2021)
A Classification Approach to Managing Shoulder Pain and Dysfunction (February 2021)
Stability of the Knee: Management of Common Ligamentous Pathology (January 2021)
Post Surgical Management Part 1: Basic Principles and Spinal Surgery (January 2021)
Assessment of Muscle Impairments Related to Knee Disorders (January 2021)
Treatment of the Patient with Knee Osteoarthritis (January 2021)
Evidence and Interview of the Patient with Osteoarthritis of the Knee (January 2021)
Clinically Relevant Meniscus Pathology: Evaluation and Treatment (January 2021)
Differential Diagnosis and Conservative Management of Lateral Knee Pain (January 2021)
Case Studies of the Knee: Stability Impairments and Osteoarthritis (January 2021)
Differential Diagnosis and Management of Anterior Knee Pain (January 2021)
Hip Osteoarthritis (December 2020)
Orthopedic Case Studies of the Foot and Ankle (December 2020)
An Introduction to Osteoarthritis (December 2020)
Upper Extremity Osteoarthritis (December 2020)
Conservative Management of the ACL Deficient Knee (December 2020)
Foot and Ankle Mechanics (December 2020)
ICF Best Practice Recommendations: Lateral Ankle Sprain Interventions (December 2020)
ICF Clinical Practice Guidelines Update; Lateral Ankle Sprains (December 2020)
ICF Best Practice Recommendations: Heel Pain and Plantar Fasciitis (December 2020)
Examination of the patient with Knee Osteoarthritis (June 2020)
Balance Domains Part 1: Anticipatory, Reactive, and Limits of Stability (June 2020)
Rehabilitation of the Throwing Shoulder (June 2020)
Pre-Prosthetic Management of Lower Limb Amputation (June 2020)
The Physical Therapist and Prosthetics (June 2020)
Exercise Prescription in the Home: Performance Improvement (June 2020)
Wound Care: Dressing, Positioning, Pressure Relief and Risk Reduction (May 2020)
Safe Patient Handling Considerations for Fall Prevention and Wound Care (May 2020)
Geriatric Bladder Control: Neurogenic Bladder and Emptying Dysfunctions (May 2020)
Global Dynamic Functional Stability for the Hip and Pelvis (July 2019)
Understanding Prolapse (July 2019)
Exercise Prescription for the Hip and Pelvis Movement: Part 1 (July 2019)
Exercise Prescription for the Hip and Pelvis Movement: Part 2 (July 2019)
Bladder Control: Stress Incontinence and Pelvic Floor Muscle Training (July 2019)
Introduction to Caring for the Pregnant Patient (July 2019)
Lower Extremity Alignment: A Proximal Rehabilitation Approach (June 2019)
PT-CPI/Web Assessment (October 2018)
Integumentary System: Age-Related Changes and Wounds (November 2018)
Federal Advocacy Forum (May 2018)

Current Teaching Responsibilities:

Functional Anatomy
Fall 2021

Modalities 1
Fall 2021

Modalities 2
Spring 2022

Orthopedics
Spring 2022

Professional Memberships

APTA
Section on Women's Health
Orthopedics
Sports Medicine

Certifications

Functional Movement Systems Screen
Allen Cognitive
OB Fundamentals
OB Advanced topics
Pelvic Health 1
Pelvic Health 2a- Pelvic Pain
Pelvic Health 2b- Bowel
Pelvic Health 3
CrossFit Level 1