Robert Manske
Mr. Robert C. Manske, PT, DPT, MPT, MEd, SCS, ATC, CSCS, is a Professor and Chair of the Doctoral Physical Therapy Program at Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas. Rob graduated from WSU in 1991 with a Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education, a Master of Physical Therapy degree in 1994, and further earned a Master of Education degree in Physical Education in 2000. He received his DPT from Massachusetts General Institute of Health Professions in 2006. Rob has been an APTA Board Certified Sports Physical Therapist since 2002. Rob is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and a certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) through the National Athletic Trainers Association. Rob has been nominated and received numerous awards for excellence in teaching at the local, state and national level – receiving the APTA Sports Section’s Excellence in Education Award in 2007. He became the Vice President of the APTA Sports Physical Therapy Section in 2009 and is now in his second term in that role. To date Rob has published multiple books, chapters, articles and home study courses related to orthopedic and sports rehabilitation. Rob has edited 1). Post-Surgical Sports Orthopedic Rehabilitation: Knee and Shoulder, 2). Functional Testing for Assessment in Athletics, Exercise and Occupation, 3). the 3rd edition of Clinical Orthopedic Rehabilitation with Dr. Brent Brotzman, 4). Issues in Sports Therapy with David Magee, James Zachazewski, and William Quillen, 5). Fundamental Orthopedic Management for the Physical Therapist Assistant with Gary Shankman, and 6) Clinical Mechanics and Kinesiology for Human Kinetics. Rob is an associate editor for the “International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy” and is also currently a manuscript reviewer for The Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy, Sports Health, Athletic Training and Sports Health Care, Sports Health a Multidisciplinary Approach, Physical Therapy in Sports, and The American Journal of Sports Medicine (AJSM), and in the years 2005-2007 and 2011was named a Principle Reviewer for AJSM. Rob has lectured at the state and national level during meetings for APTA, NATA and the NSCA, and has instructed approximately 10-12 courses per year on knee and shoulder rehabilitation. Rob was the second fellow with George Davies at the Gundersen Lutheran Sports Physical Therapy Residency program in 1997-98. In addition to his full time faculty appointment, Rob is a physical therapist and athletic trainer for Via Christi Health, and also serves as a Teaching Associate at the University of Kansas Medical Center Department of Rehabilitation Sciences in Kansas City, and the Department of Community Medicine for the Via Christi Family Practice Sports Medicine Residency Program. Most importantly Rob continues to practice weekly – spending approximately 10 hours per week treating a variety of knee and shoulder conditions!
Recent Submissions
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EDITORIAL: MSK Ultrasound and Introduction of IJSPT Ultrasound Bites Feature
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MSK Ultrasound-An IJSPT Perspective
(NASMI, 2023-02-01)MSK ultrasound is a valuable imaging technique which has become increasingly popular in recent years. This efficient technique proves beneficial in a variety of ways. MSK ultrasound effectively streamlines the process by ... -
Physical Therapists Use of Diagnostic Ultrasound Imaging in Clinical Practice: A Review of Case Reports
(NASMI, 2023-02-01)Objective Ultrasound diagnostic imaging (USI) is widely utilized in sports medicine, orthopaedics, and rehabilitation. Its use in physical therapy clinical practice is increasing. This review summarizes published patient ... -
Hamstring strain injury in athletes
(JOSPT, Inc., 2022-02-28)Hamstring strain injury (HSI) may result in considerable impairment, activity limitation, and participation restriction, including time lost from competitive sports. This CPG includes sports-related overloading and ... -
Exploring the integration of diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging into clinical practice by physical therapists
(Taylor & Francis, 2022-10-19)Background Musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSK-US) use for diagnostic purposes is expanding in physical therapy practice. Identifying and describing physical therapy-specific approaches to incorporating MSK-US into the evaluation ... -
Elements of learning and integration of diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging into practice: Physical therapists' educational journeys
(Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2022-09-01)Introduction. Physical therapists (PTs) have the autonomy and expertise to assume a more significant role in the primary care of musculoskeletal conditions, validate diagnoses, and serve as a referral source to appropriate ... -
Top 10 “intangibles” that will help you become a better physical therapist.
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Effects of pelvic and core strength training on high school cross-country race times
(Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc., 2017-08)There is only limited research examining the effect of pelvic and core strength training on running performance. Pelvic and core muscle fatigue is believed to contribute to excess motion along frontal and transverse planes ... -
Complications in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
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The effects of aquatic and traditional exercise programs on persons with knee osteoarthritis
(NSCA, 2001-07)The purpose of the study was to detect if increases in functional levels for patients with osteoarthritis show differences between an aquatic exercise program and a land-based exercise program. Forty-six subjects between ... -
Avoiding lumbar spine injury during resistance training
(Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2005-07)In this manuscript, the injury risk to the lumbar spine during common resistance exercises is discussed. Alternative, theoretically less risky exercises are presented. -
Utilizing a logarithmic regression to identify thresholds
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Soft tissue surgery
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Postrehabilitation outcomes of muscle power (torque-acceleration energy) in patients with selected shoulder dysfunctions
(Human Kinetics, 2003-08)Context: Most patients on an index concentric isokinetic test of the shoulder internal and external rotators have significant torque-acceleration-energy (TAE) deficits. Objective: To assess the effectiveness of rehabilitation ... -
Muscle weakness
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Closed kinetic chain isokinetic testing : Relationships to functional testing and test - retest reliability
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The shoulder in swimming
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Effects of a dry-land strengthening program in competitive adolescent swimmers
(The Sports Physical Therapy Section, 2015-11)Background: Shoulder pain is common in competitive young swimmers. A relationship between shoulder strength and shoulder soreness in competitive young swimmers may indicate need for strengthening. Purpose: To determine ... -
Off-season training habits and preseason functional test measures of Division III collegiate athletes: A descriptive report
(The Sports Physical Therapy Section, 2014-07)Division III (D III) collegiate coaches are challenged to assess athletic readiness and condition their athletes during the preseason. However, there are few reports on off-season training habits and normative data of ... -
The lower extremity functional test (LEFT) and lower quadrant injury in Division III Athletes: A descriptive and epidemiologic report
(Human Kinetics, 2015-05)The lower extremity functional test (LEFT) has been used to assess readiness to return to sport after a lower extremity (LE) injury. Current recommendations suggest that females should complete the LEFT in 135 s (average) ...
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