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Adam Fagan, PT, DPT, OCS, CMPT

Adam Fagan, PT, DPT, OCS, CMPT

Assistant Professor

College of Health Sciences

afagan@westernu.edu

  • Education

    University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL

    Doctor of Physical Therapy

    08/2012 - 05/2015

    Portland State University, Portland, OR

    Post Baccalaureate studies focused in Anatomy and Human Physiology

    09/2007 - 12/2010

    University of Oregon, Eugene, OR

    Bachelors: Biology Major, Business Minor

    09/2002 - 06/2007

    Continuing Education

    NAIOMT

    C-516 Cervical Spine I- 12/2015

    C-616 Cervical Spine II- 04/2016

    C-621 Lower Extremity- 09/2016

    C-511 Lumbopelvic Spine- 11/2015

    LC-611 Lumbopelvic Spine II- 05/2016

    C-613 Thoracic Spine- 12/2016

    C-626 Upper Extremity- 11/2016

    Duke University

    Vestibular Rehabilitation: A Competency-Based Course- 04/2022

    Skill Works

    Cervicogenic Dizziness: An Evidence -based Competency Course- 09/2017

    Therapeutic Associates

    The Complete Runner- 10/2017

    MedBridge

    Treatment Maneuvers for BPPV- 02/2022

    Diagnostic Maneuvers for BPPV- 02/2022

    BPPV Pathophysiology and Differential Diagnosis of Positional Vertigo- 02/2022

    Vestibular Compensation Exercises and Clinical Resources- 02/2022

    Vestibular Examination: Postural Control Testing- 02/2022

    Vestibular Examination: Oculomotor Testing- 02/2022

    Central Vestibular Disorders and HINTS Testing- 02/2022

    Bilateral Vestibular Disorders and PPPD 02/2022

    Identification and Management of Unilateral Vestibular Disorders- 02/2022

    Vestibular Anatomy and Physiology- 02/2022

    Evidence-Based Treatment of the Lumbar Spine: An Update- 02/2022

    New Advances in Vestibular Rehabilitation- 02/2022

    Central Vestibular Disorders: Pathology and Management- 02/2022

    Stopping Falls: Environmental Considerations- 02/2022

    I Don’t See Color: How Your Own Cultural Identity Shapes Your Clinical Practice- 02/2022

    Management of Vestibular-Related Dizziness in Geriatrics (Recorded Webinar)- 02/2020

    Returning the Injured Athlete to Sports: Foot, Ankle, and Orthotics- 02/2020

    Vestibular Rehabilitation: Vestibular Disorders- 02/2020

    Vestibular Rehabilitation: Office Examination of the Vestibular System- 02/2020

    Fall Prevention and Balance Restoration for Seniors- 02/2020

    Recent Advances in Treatment and Diagnosis of Posterior Canal BPPV- 02/2020

    Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Function and Impairments- 02/2020

    Vestibular Rehabilitation: Case Studies, Rehabilitative Treatment Design and Advanced Concepts- 02/2020

    Teaching People About Pain- 12/2018

    Clinical Examination of the Runner: Assessment, Testing, Gait Correlations, and Corrections- 11/2018

    Post-Surgical Management Part 3: Lower Extremity Surgical Interventions- 03/2018

    Post-Surgical Management Part 2: Upper Extremity Surgical Interventions- 03/2018

    Orthopedic Case Studies of the Lumbar Spine- 02/2018

    Post-Surgical Management Part 1: Basic Principles and Spinal Surgery- 02/2018

    Hip Osteoarthritis- 02/2018

    Upper Extremity Osteoarthritis- 02/2018

    An Introduction to Osteoarthritis- 02/2018

    Differential Diagnosis of the Lower Quarter- 02/2018

    Differential Diagnosis of the Upper Quarter- 02/2018

    Evidence-Informed Practice for the Clinical Specialist- 02/2018

    Advanced Musculoskeletal Management of the Distal UE- 02/2018

    Conservative Management of the ACL Deficient Knee- 02/2018

    Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders and Headache- 02/2018

    Assessment of Muscle Impairments Related to Knee Disorders- 02/2018

    Stability of the Knee: Management of Common Ligamentous Pathology- 02/2018

    Clinically Relevant Meniscus Pathology: Evaluation and Treatment- 02/2018

    Differential Diagnosis & Conservative Management of Lateral Knee Pain- 02/2018

    Differential Diagnosis & Management of Anterior Knee Pain- 02/2018

    Evaluation and Diagnostic Classification of TMD- 02/2018

    Orofacial Pain: Introduction, History and Examination- 02/2018

    Pediatric Hip Disorders- 02/2018

    Non-Arthritic Hip Pain- 02/2018

    Management of the Cervicogenic Headache- 02/2018

    Cervico-Thoracic Spine Management- 02/2018

    Cranio-Mandibular Case Studies- 02/2018

    Case Studies of the Hip: Osteoarthritis- 02/2018

    Orthopedic Case Studies of the Foot and Ankle- 02/2018

    Treatment of the Patient with Knee Osteoarthritis- 02/2018

    Examination of the Patient with Knee Osteoarthritis- 02/2018

    Evidence and Interview of the Patient with Osteoarthritis of the Knee- 02/2018

    Orthopedic Case Studies of the Shoulder- 02/2018

    Orthopedic Case Studies of the Cervical Spine- 02/2018

    Foot and Ankle Mechanics- 02/2018

    Utilizing ICF Guidelines and Treatment-Based Classifications- 02/2018

    Case Studies of the Upper Quarter: Peripheral Nerve and Carpal Tunnel- 02/2018

    A Classification Approach to Managing Shoulder Pain and Dysfunction- 02/2018

    Case Studies of the Knee: Stability Impairments and Osteoarthritis- 02/2018

    An Introduction to Evidence-Based Treatment of Whiplash- 02/2018

    Evidence-Based Assessment of Acute Whiplash for Prognosis and Treatment Planning- 02/2018

    Evidence-Informed Assessment and Evaluation of Pain- 02/2018

    Study Strategies for Standardized Physical Therapy Examinations- 01/2018

    Indications for Musculoskeletal Imaging- 01/2018

    ICF Best Practice Recommendations: Heel Pain & Plantar Fasciitis- 01/2018

    ICF Clinical Practice Guidelines: Heel Pain & Plantar Fasciitis- 01/2018

    ICF Best Practice Recommendations: Lateral Ankle Sprain Interventions- 01/2018

    ICF Clinical Practice Guidelines Update: Lateral Ankle Sprains- 01/2018

  • Certification

    Certificate in Vestibular Rehabilitation- 04/2022

    Clinical Resident Graduate- 12/2018

    Orthopedic Certified Specialist- 07/2018

    Certified Manual Physical Therapist- 03/2018

  • Professional Experience

    Assistant Professor

    1/2024-Present

    Course coordinator:

    PT 5510: Musculoskeletal System I: Examination, Evaluation & Management in Physical Therapy

    Adjunct Professor

    9/2023-1/2024

    Staff Physical Therapist

    Therapeutic Associates OMG- West

    01/2020 - 01/2024

    Clinic Manager/Physical Therapist

    Therapeutic Associates OMG- CCR

    10/2016 - 01/2020

    Staff Physical Therapist

    Therapeutic Associates OMG- CCR

    08/2015 - 10/2016

  • Organizations

    Current APTA Member, Orthopedic Section