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Bradley Tragord, PT, DPT, DSc
Chair, Program Director, Associate Professor
Bradley S. Tragord was appointed as Associate Professor at the Department of Physical Therapy at the School of Health Professions, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) in August 2021 and appointed as Chair and Program Director in June 2024. He has served as the Course Director for Comprehensive Patient Management and Management of the Patient with Musculoskeletal Dysfunction. Prior to coming to UT Health San Antonio, Dr Tragord completed over 22 years of clinical care, teaching, and research as an active duty Army physical therapist and healthcare executive.
Dr. Tragord's prior academic appointments include Director of Clinical Education and Associate professor at the Army-Baylor University DPT program from 2017-2021. His professional and research interests are in clinical education, primary care physical therapy, bone stress injury management and manual therapy. Dr. Tragord has published several peer reviewed papers and has presented his work at national and international conferences. He is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy.
Dr. Tragord received his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from the US Army-Baylor University Doctoral Program in 2007 and Doctor of Science (DSc) and Fellowship in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy from Baylor University in 2012. Dr. Tragord earned fellowship status from the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy in 2013 and Orthopaedic certification in 2010 from from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties.
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Professional Background
Education
- 2012 - Doctor of Science (DSc) - Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy - Baylor University
- 2007 - Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) - Physical Therapy - Baylor University
- 1999 - Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Biology - Missouri State University
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Publications
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Young BA, Boland DM, Manzo A, Yaw H, Carlson B, Carrier S, Corcoran K, Dial M, Briggs, RB, Tragord B, Koppenhaver SL. Immediate Effects of Adding Dry Needling to Thoracic Manipulation and Exercise in Cervical Range of Motion for Adults with Neck Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial. J Manip Physiol Ther. December 2022.
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Thelen M, Sutlive T, Tragord B, Robbins D, Schiferl R, Brock B, Demsher K, Godin A, Anstead K. Demonstration and Evaluation of Physical Examination Techniques Intended to Identify Proximal Femoral Bone Stress Injuries. Medical Journal. Jan-Mar 2022; (Per 22-01/02/03): 66-73.
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Dummar A, Tragord B, Doherty B. Plexiform Neurofibromatosis in a Woman with a Pubic Ramus Stress Fracture. Musculoskeletal Imaging Case. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2018, Vol:49 Issue:1 Pages:37-37.
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Dembowski S, Tragord B, Hand A, Rohena-Quinquilla, Lee I, Thoma D, Molloy J. Injury Surveillance and Reporting for Trainees with Bone Stress Injury: Current Practices and Recommendations. Military Medicine. May 2018.
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Dummar A, Tragord B, Young B. Blue Cell Synovial Sarcoma in a Patient Presenting with Posterior Thigh Pain and Swelling. Orthopedic Physical Therapy Practice, Vol. 27 No. 3 2015.
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Crowell M, Tragord B. Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy for Shoulder Pain and Impaired Movement Associated With Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis: A Case Report. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 2015 June;45(6):453-61.
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Tragord B, Mansfield L, Croy T, Shafer S. Suprascapular Neuropathy Post Distal Clavicle Resection and Coracoclavicular Ligament Reconstruction: A Resident’s Case Problem. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 2015 April;45(4): 299-305.
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Tragord B, Gill N, Silvernail J, Teyhen D, Allison S. Mobilization Forces and Therapist Reliability in Subjects with Knee Osteoarthritis. Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy. 2013 November;21(4):196-206.
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Crowell M, Tragord B, Taylor A, Deyle G. Integration of Critically Appraised Topics Into Evidence-based Physical Therapist Practice. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 2012;42(10):870-879.
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Molloy JM, Christie DS, Teyhen DS Yeykal NS, Tragord BS, Neal MS, Nelson ES, McPoil T. Effect of running shoe type on the distribution and magnitude of plantar pressures in individuals with low- or high-arched feet, Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association. 2009 Jul;99(4):330-8.
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Molloy JM, Christie DS, Teyhen DS Yeykal NS, Tragord BS, Neal MS, Nelson ES, McPoil T. Influence of running shoe type on distribution and magnitude of plantar pressures among those with pes planus or pes cavus feet. Clinical Biomechanics. 2008;23(5)708-709.
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Crowell M, Tragord B. Chapter 2. Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy. National Physical Therapy Examination Review and Study Guide. O’Sullivan and Siegelman. 2024 27th Edition.
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Crowell M, Macaule K, Shafer S, Sullivan S, Sutlive T, and Tragord B. Chapter 6. Therapeutic Interventions. National Physical Therapy Examination Review and Study Guide. O’Sullivan and Siegelman. 2024 27th Edition.
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Crowell M, Tragord B. Chapter 2. Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy. National Physical Therapy Examination Review and Study Guide. O’Sullivan and Siegelman. 2023 26th Edition.
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Crowell M, Macaule K, Shafer S, Sullivan S, Sutlive T, and Tragord B. Chapter 6. Therapeutic Interventions. National Physical Therapy Examination Review and Study Guide. O’Sullivan and Siegelman. 2023 26th Edition.
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Crowell M, Tragord B. Chapter 2. Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy. National Physical Therapy Examination Review and Study Guide. O’Sullivan and Siegelman. 2022 25th Edition.
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Crowell M, Macaule K, Shafer S, Sullivan S, Sutlive T, and Tragord B. Chapter 6. Therapeutic Interventions. National Physical Therapy Examination Review and Study Guide. O’Sullivan and Siegelman. 2022 25th Edition.
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Crowell M, Tragord B, Rowe R. Chapter 1. Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy. National Physical Therapy Examination Review and Study Guide. O’Sullivan and Siegelman. 2021 24th Edition.
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Sullivan S, Crowell M, Tragord B, Macaule K, Shafer S, Sutlive T. Chapter 6. Therapeutic Interventions. National Physical Therapy Examination Review and Study Guide. O’Sullivan and Siegelman. 2021 24th Edition.
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Crowell M, Tragord B, Rowe R. Chapter 1. Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy. National Physical Therapy Examination Review and Study Guide. O’Sullivan and Siegelman. 2020 23rd Edition.
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Sullivan S, Crowell M, Tragord B, Macaule K, Shafer S, Sutlive T. Chapter 6. Therapeutic Exercise. National Physical Therapy Examination Review and Study Guide. O’Sullivan and Siegelman. 2020 23rd Edition.
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Crowell M, Tragord B, Rowe R. Chapter 1. Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy. National Physical Therapy Examination Review and Study Guide. O’Sullivan and Siegelman. 2019 22nd Edition.
Publications
Book Chapters
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Clinical
Board Certifications
- 2013 - Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists
- 2010 - Board Certified Clinical Specialist, Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
- 2007 - Licensed Physical Therapist