Gary P. Austin
Professor & Chair
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: McWhorter Hall 347
615-460-6767gary.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.