Jill Thein-Nissenbaum, MPT, SCS, ATC
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Faculty Associate, Division of Physical Therapy5195 Medical Sciences Center Office: (608) 263-6354 Fax: (608) 262-7809 |
Why I am a Physical Therapist, and Why I Teach Physical Therapy
I chose to be a PT because I wanted to be a player on the “improvement of quality of life” team. I love to educate people about their health and lifestyle. You only get one body, and you only get to be a certain age one time. I like to encourage people to live optimally.
I love teaching solely because of the students. They are inquisitive, bring wonderful life experiences to the table, and at this level of teaching the education is mutual. I learn as much from my students as I teach them! I had great mentors as a young PT and hope I am doing the same for others.
Education and Certification
- BS, Physical Education, Iowa State University
- MPT, Physical Therapy, University of Iowa
- Doctoral Candidate, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
- Sports Certified Specialist through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (SCS)
- Certified Athletic Trainer through the National Athletic Trainer's Association (ATC)
Courses Taught
- PT 501: Anatomical Applications in Physical Therapy
- PT 676: Musculoskeletal Assessment and Treatment I
- PT 677: Musculoskeletal Assessment and Treatment II
Clinical Interests
My specific areas of clinical interest include extremity orthopedics and sports-related injuries and rehabilitation. In addition, a sub-population of interest is the female athlete, particularly the adolescent female athlete.
Professional Activities
- Editorial Board Member, Journal of Aquatic PT
- Editorial Board Member, North American Journal of Sports Physical Therapy
- Member, American Physical Therapy Association (APTA); Section member of the Section on Education, Aquatic Physical Therapy Section, and Sports Physical Therapy Section
- Member, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, Sports Specialty Council,
- Member, National Athletic Trainer's Association
- Manuscript reviewer, The Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy and The Journal of Athletic Training
- Member, National Female Athlete Triad Task Force
- Professional presentations on the female athlete, female athlete triad syndrome, the female anterior cruciate ligament, and aquatic physical therapy
Research Interests
My research interest is in epidemiology, specifically with an interest in the female (adolescent) athlete. As part of my doctoral work, I am doing a dissertation on the prevalence of the Female Athlete Triad in the high school population.
Publications of Note
Journal articles:
Thein, L.A. , J.M. Thein, G.L. Landry: Ergogenic aids. Physical Therapy , 75:426-439, 1995.
Thein, L.A. , J.M. Thein: The female athlete. Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy 23:134-148, 1996.
Thein, J.M., L.T. Brody: Aquatic-based rehabilitation of the elite athlete. Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 27:32-41, 1998.
Brody L.T., J.M. Thein: Nonoperative treatment for patellofemoral pain. Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy , 28:336-344, 1998.
Thein J.M., L.T. Brody. Aquatic-Based Rehabilitation and Training for the Shoulder. Journal of Athletic Training (35) 3:382-389, 2000.
Boissonnault WG, Thein-Nissenbaum JM. Differential diagnosis of a sacral stress fracture. Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy , (32) 12:613-621, 2002.
Thein-Nissenbaum JM, Boissonnault WG. Resident's Case Problem: Differential Diagnosis of Spondylolysis in a Patient with Chronic Low Back Pain. Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy , (35) 5:319-326, 2005.
Text:
Thein J.M.: Peripheral Joint Dysfunction in the Female Athlete: Upper Extremity Injuries. Home Study Course. National Academy for Continuing Education. Boca Raton , FL. 1999.
Thein, J.M., L.T. Brody: Aquatic-based knee rehabilitation. In: Ellenbecker (ed), Knee Ligament Rehabilitation, Churchill Livingstone, Philadelphia , PA , 2000.
Thein J.M., J.C. Orzehoskie. Lower Extremity Exercise Using Elastic Resistance. In: Page and Ellenbecker (eds), Scientific and Clinical Application of Elastic Resistance. Human Kinetics, Champaign , IL , 2002.
Thein-Nissenbaum, JM. Current concepts in the evaluation and treatment of patellofemoral disorders. APTA's Sports Physical Therapy Section Home Study Course, 2003.
Thein-Nissenbaum, J.M. Aquatic rehabilitation. In: Andrews, Harrelson, Wilk. Physical Rehabilitation of the Injured Athlete-3 rd ed., Philadelphia : WB Saunders Company, 2004.
Thein-Nissenbaum JM. Aquatic Rehabilitation of Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis, Advance for Directors in Rehabilitation, January 2004.
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Personal Interests
My husband (also a PT) and I enjoy spending time an active lifestyle with our daughter, Sophie. We also watch and participate in sports whenever we can. We bike, roller blade and enjoy Badger football games as often as we can.
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