E. Louie Puentedura, PT, DPT, GDMT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Assistant Professor

Dr. Puentedura received his Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Physiotherapy (B.App.Sc.Physio) from Lincoln Institute of Health Sciences, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia in 1980.  He received a Post Graduate Diploma in Manipulative Therapy (GDMT) from the same school and university in 1983. He was awarded his Post-Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree (with distinction) from Northern Arizona University in 2005.
Dr. Puentedura is also a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy (OCS) and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT). 
Dr. Puentedura teaches Gross Human Anatomy I and II, Therapeutic Exercise, Professional Development, Orthopedic Rehabilitation and Spine Examination and Interventions.

Research Interests

Clinical prediction rules for thrust manipulative interventions in the spine; evidence for the use of manipulative interventions in the spine; clinical neurodynamics and manual therapy interventions for the nervous system; the use of real-time ultrasonography in rehabilitation; mechanical and neurophysiologic effects of thrust manipulative interventions in the spine.

Education

Northern Arizona University, AZ – D.P.T. Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy 2005
La Trobe University, Melbourne, AUS – G.D.M.T. Manipulative Therapy 1983
La Trobe University, Melbourne, AUS – B.App.Sc. Physiotherapy 1980

Professional experience

Dr. Puentedura has worked primarily in private practice settings, initially in Australia and since 1995, in the USA. He began his physical therapy career in geriatrics and outpatient rehabilitation within a hospital setting, and after receiving his GDMT, began to specialize in spinal pain and spinal conditions.  He has presented at Australian National and Regional Conferences, and since moving to the USA has presented at various State PT Association meetings and conferences. He is a senior instructor with International Spine Pain Institute and the Neuro-Orthopedic Institute (NOI) in the USA.

Links:   www.ispinstitute.com
            www.noigroup.com