Dr. Scott A. Burns, PT, DPT

Assistant Professor

Board Certified in Orthopaedics (OCS)

Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT)

3307 North Broad Street

Jones Hall, Room 618

Philadelphia, PA 19140

Fax: 215-707-7500

215-707-9121

scott.burns@temple.edu

Biography

Dr. Burns earned his Master of Physical Therapy and transitional DPT from the University of Colorado-Denver in 2005 and 2006 respectively. In 2009, he completed his Fellowship in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy from Regis University in Denver, CO. He is a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. He is also an instructor for Evidence In Motion.

Teaching responsibilities include the Musculoskeletal Management course series, Clinical Decision Making and Evidence Based Practice.

Course Involvement

DPT 8532 Clinical Musculoskeletal Management I

DPT 8542 Clinical Musculoskeletal Management II

DPT 8552 Clinical Musculoskeletal Management III

DPT 8576 Clinical Decision Making

DPT 8581 Musculoskeletal Management I (Residency)

DPT8582 Musculoskeletal Management II (Residency)

DPT 9085 Mentorship I (Residency)

DPT 9086 Mentorship II (Residency)

Publications/Presentations

Manuscripts

Burns SA, Foresman E, Kraycsir S, Egan WE, Glynn P, Mintken P, Cleland J. A Treatment-Based Classification Approach to Examination and Intervention of Lumbar Disorders. Sports Health Journal: A Multidisciplinary Approach. 3(4): 362-372.
Burns SA, Mintken PE, Austin GA, Cleland JA. Short-term response of hip mobilizations and exercise in individuals with chronic low back pain: a case series. Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy. EPub.
Burns SA, Mintken PE. Clinical Decision Making in a Patient with Secondary Hip Spine Syndrome. Journal of Physiotherapy Theory and Practice. Epub
Burns SA, Mintken PE. Sign of the Buttock in a Patient Status Post Total Hip Arthroplasty. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy. June 2010.

Posters/Platforms

Burns SA, Mintken PE, Austin GA, Cleland JA. Short-term response of hip mobilizations and exercise in individuals with chronic low back pain: a case series. Platform Presentation at AAOMPT, October 2010. San Antonio, TX.
- Recipient of Dick Erhard Best Platform Presentation
Means S, Burns SA. Central Sensitivity in a Patient with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis. Poster Presentation at Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, February 2010. San Diego, CA.
Foresman E, Burns SA. Application of a Clinical Prediction Rule for Cervical Traction and Exercise in Chronic Headache: A Case Report. Poster Presentation at Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, February 2010. San Diego, CA.
Burns SA, Mintken PE. Clinical Decision Making in a Patient with Secondary Hip Spine Syndrome. Poster Presentation at AAOMPT Annual Conference, October 2009. Washington, DC.

Professional Presentations

Burns SA. Manual Therapy and Exercise for Knee Disorders. Concentrated Education Series at Annual Conference 2010, Boston, MA.
Mintken PE, Cleland J, Burns SA. Regional Interdependence of the Upper Extremity. Break-out session at Combined Sections Meeting February 2010 (sponsored by the Hand Section of APTA).

Research

His research interests include regional interdependence, pain management, manual therapy, sub-grouping of patients whom respond to particular interventions and clinical-decision making.

Clinical Interests

Clinical interests include management of musculoskeletal disorders and pain syndromes. Additional, clinical interests include sports physical therapy and implementation of usage of standardized outcome measures into physical therapist's practice.