Karen Dubrow, PhD, PT, DMT, MS, MOMT, FAAOMPT.

601 West Plano Parkway, Suite 141-A Plano, TX 75075 972-398-0789

Experience

▪Dubrow Physical Therapy, Plano, Texas, 1990-Present

▪Ola Grimsby Institute, 2015–Present – Research Chair of PhD

▪Ola Grimsby Institute, 2011–2015 – Director of Research Affairs

▪Ola Grimsby Institute, 2002–2011 – Dean of Research

▪Myofascial & Manual Therapy Institute, Dallas, Texas - Associate Physical Therapist, 1988-1990

▪Ruth I Doyle L.P.T. Inc., Dallas, Texas - Associate Physical Therapist, 1987-1988

Education and Degrees

▪Ola Grimsby Institute Consortium Registered with the Utah System of Higher Education State Board of Regents, 2012

Doctor of Phylosophy

PhD Dissertation: The Efficacy of an At Home and an In Clinic GoLo^© Golf Fitness Program Using STEP^© Principles in Improving a Golfer´s Driving Distance, Accuracy, and Efficiency of Body Motion During The Swing

▪Ola Grimsby Institute Consortium Registered with the Utah System of Higher Education State Board of Regents, 1999

Doctor of Orthopedic Manual Therapy

Doctoral Dissertation: The Efficacy of Stability Taping Procedures: A Critical Analysis of The Literature

▪Ola Grimsby Institute Consortium

Master of Orthopedic Manual Therapy

▪Ola Grimsby Institute, San Diego, California Site 1996

Certificate in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy II. Part-time Two-Year Residency Program.

▪Sorlandet�s Institute Residency in Manual Therapy, Dallas, Texas Site 1991

Equivalency of Nordic Specialty in Manual Therapy I. Conferred by the Norwegian Board of Manual Therapy Examiners. Part-time Two Year Residency Program.

▪Texas Woman�s University, Dallas, Texas 1990

Master of Science in Physical Therapy.
Thesis: The Contribution of Pelvic Rotation to the Straight Leg Raising Measurement.

▪Washington University School of Physical Therapy, St. Louis, Missouri 1987

B.S. Cum Laude, Physical Therapy.

Certification

▪Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) 2018

Advanced Open Water Diving

Enriched Oxygen (NITROX) Diving

▪American Dry Needling Institute, Colorado Springs, CO 2011

Integrative Systemic Dry Needling

▪Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) 2009

Open Water Diving

▪GoLo Sports Performance Institute, Texas 2004

Certified GolFitness Specialist

Guest Lecturer

2019: ▪American Academy or Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy

Redefining Musculoskeletal Health by Redefining Ourselves as a

Profession. Creating a Group Think Tank.

2019: ▪American Association of Orthopedic Medicine

Co–instructor for Ola Grimsby teaching Scientific Therapeutic Exercise ,

Progressions for regeneration of collagen, cartilage, bone, and muscle

through appropriate and evidence-based dosing.

2017: ▪American Academy or Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy

Platform, Poster, Presentation, Paranoia! How to Start, Implement, Finish,

and Present Research.

2016: ▪Texas Podiatric Medical Association

Should I Tape That? Pain Control, Stability, and Neuromuscular Facilitation for the Foot and Leg

Treatment of Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy

2012: ▪Texas Podiatric Medical Association

Novel Approaches to Expedite Recovery and Mediate Pain: Manual Therapy, Laser, Dry Needling, Iontophoresis

Posture, Sport, and Muscular Imbalance of the Lower Extremities Manifesting in Foot Pain: An Interactive Presentation

2012: ▪World Scientific Congress of Golf: Presenter of Research

The Efficacy of GoLo Golf Fitness using STEP Principals in Improving Driving Distance, Accuracy, and Efficiency During the Swing.

2008: ▪International Federation of Orthopedic Manipulative Therapists: Presenter of Research:

The Efficacy of GoLo Golf Fitness using STEP Principals in Improving Driving Distance, Accuracy, and Efficiency During the Swing.

2001: ▪Guest Lecturer for Region VI National Hemophilia Association Annual Meeting:

The Knee, Anatomy, Biomechanics, Mobilization, and Exercise

2001: ▪Guest Lecturer for the Family Practice Residents, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School:

Manual Therapy and Case Studies

Guest Lecturer for Ola Grimsby Institute (OGI), Competency Forum

Guest Lecturer for OGI, Extremety I:

Arthokinematics

Guest Speaker at University of Texas at Dallas:

Preventing Joint and Muscle Injury Due to Incorrect Calisthenics; Preventing �Computeritis�

Guest Lecturer at TWU:

Intro to Biomechanics and Kinesiology

Guest on KRLD Talk Radio:

Discussing Physical Therapy with the public

Guest Speaker of the Texas Black Belt Commission:

Muscle Physiology and Exercise

Continuing Education

2019 ▪American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Conference

2019 ▪American Academy of Orthopedic Medicine Conference

2018 ▪American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Conference

2017 ▪Sports Medicine Journal Club Monthly Research Review, UT Southwestern Medical School

▪ American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Conference

2016 ▪Zodiac Leadership Tall Ship Sailing Team Building: OGI

▪ American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Conference

2015 ▪22nd Annual Manual Therapy Competency Forum: OGI

▪ American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Conference