Harvey Wallmann, PT, DSc, SCS, LAT, ATC, CSCS
Associate Professor, Chair of the Physical Therapy Department

Dr. Harvey Wallmann is an associate professor, Chair of the Department of Physical Therapy, and the founding Director of the Physical Therapy Program at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).  He also served one year as the Interim Director (Dean) for the School of Health and Human Sciences.  Dr. Wallmann received a B.A. in Movement and Sports Science from Purdue University in 1985, a M.S. degree with an emphasis in exercise physiology from Purdue University in 1986, a M.S. degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Indianapolis in 1989, and a Doctor of Physical Therapy Science degree from Loma Linda University in 2000.  He has advanced training and skills in manual techniques of the spine and extremities with his primary work experience being in orthopaedics and sports physical therapy.  In addition to being a certified athletic trainer (ATC) and a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS), Dr. Wallmann is also a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy (SCS) and serves on the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists (ABPTS) Sports Specialty Council.  Areas of interest include foot and ankle, foot orthotic fabrication, gait training, the effects of stretching on performance, muscle fatigue, sports nutrition, and balance assessment.

Research Interests

Gait biomechanics. Balance assessment. Stretching

Education

Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA - DSc 2000

University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN - M.S.,P.T. 1989

Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN - M.S. Exercise Physiology 1986

Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN - B.A. Movement and Sports Science 1985

Professional Experience

Professional experience includes working in orthopaedics and sports physical therapy in addition to working as an A.T.C. at the high school and community college levels. Clinical practice involved work with collegiate and professional athletes. ABPTS Certified Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy.