Gary P. Austin

Gary P. Austin

Assistant Dean for Student Success and Formation & Professor of Physical Therapy

College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences

Postdoctoral Fellowship (Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy) Regis University; Fellowship (Applied Functional Science) The Gray Institute; PhD (Sport Biomechanics) University of Connecticut; MA (Education) University of Connecticut; BS (Physical Therapy) University of Connecticut

Location: MCWH 226

615-460-6767
gary.austin@belmont.edu

Biography

Dr. Austin received his Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, Masters of Arts in Education, and Doctor of Philosophy in Sport Biomechanics from the University of Connecticut. He completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy at Regis University and a Fellowship in Applied Functional Science at The Gray Institute. He is also Board Certified in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. Dr. Austin has more than 30 years of experience in the orthopaedic, sports, and occupational medicine settings. He has been teaching for more than 20 years and joined the School of Physical Therapy at Belmont University in 2019. His scholarship interests are in the areas of: teaching and learning, orthopaedic manual physical therapy, and therapeutic neuroscience/pain science education. Dr. Austin has authored several book chapters, multiple peer-reviewed manuscripts and abstracts, and has presented at state and national meetings.

 

Teaching and Learning

Orthopaedic Manual Therapy

Pain Neuroscience

American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists

American Physical Therapy Association

Faculty Fellow: Teaching and Learning Center. University of Lynchburg. 2016-2019

Excellence in Teaching with High Impact Practices. University of Lynchburg, 2018

Faculty of the Month-October. Lynchburg College. 2017

Dean’s Service Award. College of Education and Health Professions. Sacred Heart University. 2012

Outstanding Physical Therapy Professional Award. Neag School of Education Alumni Society. University of Connecticut. 2007

Margaret L. Moore Award for Outstanding New Academic Faculty. American Physical Therapy Association. 2003

Outstanding Contribution to the Athletic Training Program. Sacred Heart University. 2001.

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. 1996

Peer-reviewed:
The Predictive Relationship Between Psychological Capital and Academic Burnout in Post-Graduate Students. Radack B, Luckett T, Fish WW, and Austin GP. Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice. 2022 Sep 26; 20(4).

Exploring the Effects of a Neck Strengthening Program on
Purposeful Soccer Heading Biomechanics and Neurocognition. Waring K, Smith E, Austin GP, and Bowman T. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. 2022: 17(6). 1043-1052.

Benchmarking in Academic Physical Therapy: A Multicenter Trial Using the PT-GQ Survey. Shields RK, The Benchmarking Research Advances Value in Education
(BRAVE) Group, Dudley-Javoroski S. PTJ: Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal. 2021; 101: 1-12.

Utilization of Forearm Crutches to Avoid Lymphedema After Breast Cancer Lymph Node Surgery: A Case Report. Curfman S Radack B, and Austin GP. Journal of Acute Care Physical Therapy. August, 2021

Post-Traumatic Stress and Academic Performance Among Entry-Level Doctoral Physical Therapy Students In A Human Anatomy Cadaver Dissection Course. Curfman SE, Austin GP, and Nicholas JS. Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice. 2018 Jul 02;16(3).

Avulsion Fracture of the Ischial Tuberosity: A Musculoskeletal Imaging Case Study. DeNoyelles JT & Austin GP. Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Practice. Publication: January, 2016

Short-term response of hip mobilizations and exercise in individuals with chronic low back pain: a case series. Burns SA, Mintken PE, Austin GP, & Cleland, J. Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy. 2011. 19(2):100-107.

Clinical decision-making in a patient with secondary hip-spine syndrome. Burns SA, Mintken PE, & Austin GP. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice. 2011 Jul;27(5):384-97. Epub 2010 Aug 26.

A Comparison of High-Profile and Low-Profile Dynamic Mobilization Splint Designs. Austin, GP, Slamet, M, Cameron, DA, and Austin, NM. Journal of Hand Therapy, Vol. 17(3), pp. 335-343, 2004

The Effect of Added Mass on Human Unipedal Hopping At Three Frequencies. Austin, GP, Tiberio, D, & Garrett, GE. Perceptual and Motor Skills. Vol. 97, pp 605-612, 2003

The Effect of Frequency on Human Unipedal Hopping. Austin, GP, Tiberio, D, & Garrett, GE. Perceptual and Motor Skills. Vol. 95, pp 733-740, 2002

The Effect of Added Mass on Human Unipedal Hopping. Austin, GP, Garrett, GE, & Tiberio, D. Perceptual and Motor Skills. Vol. 94, pp 834-840, 2002

Thoracic Pain in A Collegiate Runner: A Case Report. Austin, GP, & Benesky, W. Manual Therapy. Vol. 7, No. 3, pp 168-172, 2002

Kinematic Analysis of Obstacle Clearance During Locomotion. Austin, GP, Garrett, GE, & Bohannon, RW. Gait and Posture. Vol. 10, 109-120. 1999

Spatial and Physical Frames of Reference in Positioning a Limb. Garrett SR, Pagano C, Austin G, Turvey MT. Perception and Psychophysics. 1998 Oct;60(7):1206-15.

Effect of Upper Trapezius Taping on Electromyographic Activity In the Upper and Middle Trapezius Region. Morin, GE, Tiberio, D, & Austin, GP. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation. Vol. 6, No. 4, 1997

Book Chapters:
Mechanical Principles. Austin GP & Jacobs, ML. In Orthotic Intervention for the hand and upper extremity: Splinting principles and process. Jacobs, ML & Austin, NM(editors), Baltimore: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. 3rd Edition. 2021

The Wrist and Hand. Sylvain J, Reiman M, & Austin GP. In Orthopedic Clinical Examination. Reiman, M. (Ed.) Human Kinetics. pp. 649-729. 2016

Lateral Ankle Sprains, Denninger T & Austin GP. In Manual Therapy for Musculoskeletal Pain Syndromes of the Upper and Lower Quadrants: An Evidence and Clinical-Informed Approach. Fernández-de-las-Peñas, C Cleland, JA & Dommerholt J. Elsevier (editors). pp. 605-15. 2016

Mechanical Principles. Austin GP & Jacobs, ML. In Splinting the hand and upper extremity: principles and process. Jacobs, ML & Austin, NM (editors),Baltimore: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. 2nd Edition. 2013

Best Evidence for Examination and Treatment of the Thoracic Spine, Austin GP, in Orthopaedic Section Independent Study Course 21.1 Cervical and Thoracic Pain: Evidence for Effectiveness of Physical Therapy. Hughes, C (Editor). 2011

Exercise. Chui KK &. Austin GP. In Health Promotion Throughout the Life Span, 7th Edition. Edelman, C & Mandle, C. (editors). Mosby. 2010

Functional Tests, & Return to Activity. Austin GP. In Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation: Scientific Foundations and Principles of Practice, Magee DJ, Zachazewski JE, and Quillen WS (editors). Saunders, 2007.

Mechanical Principles. Austin GP & Jacobs ML. In Jacobs, ML & Austin, NM (Eds.), Splinting the hand and upper extremity: principles and process. Baltimore: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. pp 59-72. 2002

Motor Control of Human Gait: Dynamic Systems Perspective. Austin GP. In Lusardi, M (Ed.), Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Clinics of North America. Vol. 10 (1), pp 17-34. 2001

Greene EM, Henneman A, Austin G. Adverse Childhood Experiences Among Doctor of Pharmacy and Doctor of Physical Therapy Students. American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Annual Meeting-2022. Grapevine, TX

Curfman S, McConnell R, and Austin GP. Healthcare educators’ knowledge, attitudes and beliefs about pain. Educational Leadership Conference. Atlanta, GA.

Waring KM, Bowman TG, Austin GP, and Smith ER. Exploring the Effects of a Cervical Strengthening Program on Purposeful Soccer Heading Biomechanics. National Strength and Conditioning Association. National Conference. Las Vegas, NV.

Curfman SE, Austin GP, Nicholas J, Radack B. Differences in Pain Neuroscience Perspectives Between Physical Therapy Students and Clinical Instructors. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. Denver, CO.

Curfman SE, Austin GP, Nicholas J, Radack B. Pain Neuroscience Education Changes PA Student Intervention Patterns, Including Physical Therapy Referrals. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. Denver, CO.

Curfman SE, Austin GP, Nicholas J, Radack B. PT and PA Students Differ in Perceptions, Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs About Persistent Pain. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. Denver, CO.

Curfman SE, Austin GP, Nicholas J, Radack B. Pain Neuroscience Knowledge and Pain Perspectives: A Longitudinal Study of DPT Students and Faculty. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. Denver, CO

Curfman SE, Austin GP, & Nicholas JS. Student Attitudes and Beliefs About Active Learning: Relationship to Emotional Intelligence, Group Dynamics and Student Performance American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. Washington, DC.

Knowledge, attitudes and beliefs about pain in third-year DPT students and clinical instructors. Curfman S, Austin GP & Nicholas J. American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. Reno, NV.

Dynamic Spinal Control: Blending of Popular Approaches Austin, GP and Smith AR. American Physical Therapy NEXT Conference and Exposition. Orlando, FL. Breakout Session

Post-Traumatic Stress And Academic Performance Among Entry-Level Doctoral Physical Therapy Students In A Human Anatomy Cadaver Dissection Course. Curfman SE and Austin GP. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. New Orleans, LA. Poster

The Effects Of Thoracic Spine Thrust Manipulation On Cervical Joint Position Error. Austin GP & Smith K. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. New Orleans, LA. Poster

Dynamic Spinal Stability: Blending of Dominant Paradigms. Smith, AR and Austin, GP. American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. Salt Lake City, UT. Concurrent Breakout Session.

Measuring for Lymphedema With L-Dex in a Woman With Breast Cancer Using Crutches to Walk After Knee Surgery: A Case Study Report.” Curfman S and Austin GP. APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Anaheim, CA. Oncology Section. Poster Presentation.