CURRICULUM VITAE Mark J. Levsen, PT, MA, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT 5889 Charlie Chase Lane
Bettendorf, Iowa 52722 St. Ambrose University 309-781-6176 (cell) Education:
Perth, Western Australia June 1993-August 1994
Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy
Certificate in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy University of Iowa Iowa City, IA 1978-1983 Physical Education Master of Arts University of Iowa Iowa City, IA August 1979-June 1981 Physical Therapy
Certificate in Physical Therapy Wartburg College
Waverly, IA
August 1968-June 1972 Undergraduate studies Bachelor of Arts
Licensure Information/Registration Number: Iowa / 01005
Certifications: Board Certified by ABPTS in Orthopaedics
Fellow in American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapist
Employment and Positions Held: Faculty
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy Tenured
St. Ambrose University Davenport, IA
1994-present
Staff Physical Therapist
Rock Valley Physical Therapy Center Davenport, IA
1984-present Faculty
Non-Tenured Instructor Physical Therapy Department University of Kansas
Kansas City, KS 1987-1988
Co-Owner and CEO
Rock Valley Physical Therapy Center Moline, IL
1984-1991
Staff Therapist and Facility Manager Henrico Institute of Physical Therapy Richmond, VA
June 1983-July 1984
Staff Therapist and Director of Sports Medicine Memorial Hospital
Lima, OH
November 1982-June 1983
Staff Therapist in Musculoskeletal Division University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Iowa City, IA
June 1981-November 1982 Mathematics teacher and coach Cedar Rapids School District Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Peer Reviewed Publications:
Levsen MJ, Hansen ML, Kent AD, Sieren JJ, Thoreson JP, Farrell KP. Effects of Physical Therapist Training on Outcomes of Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain or Chronic Shoulder Pain. The Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy. 2001; 9( 2):84-92.
Cassady SL, Levsen MJ, DeBrower A, Esters J, Kruse B, Miller A. Cardiorespiratory Responses to Abdominal Stabilization Exercises Performed on a Therapeutic Exercise Ball. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy 2001; 12(3):83-87.
Published Abstracts of Peer Reviewed Presentations:
Dougherty WJ, Gerdes MH, Layer SJ, Levsen MJ. The Non-Operative Care of ACL Injuries in Young Patients. Presenter: William Dougherty MD, University of Iowa Alumni Meeting. September 1983.
Peer Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations:
Pospischil K, Kersten T, Levsen M; Multi-factorial Recognition of a Positive Upper Limb Tension Sign and Treatment; presented AAOMPT Annual Conference; Anaheim, Ca October 2011.
Cassady SL, Levsen MJ, DeBrower A, Esters J, Kruse B, Miller A., Cardiorespiratory Responses to Abdominal Stabilization Exercises, Utilizing a Therapeutic Exercise Ball presented by Mark Levsen PT, MA, AAOMPT Annual Conference, Orlando, FL. October 1999
Levsen MJ, Farrell KP, Cook T., Head Position of Shoulder Flexion presented by Mark Levsen PT, MA, ATPA Conference, Boston Massachusetts. June 1991
Non-Peer Reviewed Publications:
Therapeutic Exercise Manual (updated yearly)
Non-Peer Reviewed Presentations:
Manual Therapy II (20 contact hours): May 2014 Manual Therapy I (12 contact hours): January 2014 Manual Therapy IV (8 contact hours): December 2013 Therapeutic exercise (12 contact hours): December 2013 Manual Therapy III (20 contact hours): August 2013 Manual Therapy I (12 contact hours): January 2013
Two case studies presented at Quad City Orthopaedic Study Group, Nov 2011.
“A Case-Based Approach to the Lower Quadrant.” St Ambrose University, April 2010. “A Case-Based Approach to the Upper Quadrant.” St Ambrose University, April 2009. “Manual Therapy For The Upper Quadrant”, Peoria, IL, Evidence-based, April 2008. “Differential Diagnosis of the Lumbar Spine: A Validation of a Classification System”, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA, South East Iowa District APTA Meeting, September 2007.
“Wise Action”, Davenport, IA, Evidence-based, May/June 2007
“Manual Therapy For The Lower Quadrant”, Iowa City, IA, Evidence- based, March 2004
“Manual Therapy For The Upper Quadrant”, Iowa City, IA, Evidence- based, January 2004
“Adverse Neural Tension: Assessment and Treatment”, University of Iowa Sports Medicine Symposium, Iowa City, IA, December 2003.
Funded/In Review Grant Activity:
Other Scholarly Products Research Activity:
Development and revision of lab manuals annually for Orthopaedics course sequence at St Ambrose University
Submitted as a poster presentation for AAOMPT 2014:
“Use of comparable sign in treatment of shoulder impingement”. Marty Barclay, Mark Levsen, Kevin Farrell
“Utilization of Travell’s referral patterns in treatment of patient with abdominal pain” Lauren Wettach, Mark Levsen, Candi Jones, Kevin Farrell
Continuing Education Workshops Organized:
Orthopaedic Surgeon Speaker series (an evening workshop- 3 hours once monthly): ongoing.
Orthopaedic Physical Therapist study group (an evening workshop -2 hours once monthly): 6 sessions Fall 2011-Spring 2012.
Adriaan Louw, PT, M.App.Sc, GCRM, CSMT, “Understanding of pain science for the patient with chronic pain.” St Ambrose University, Davenport, Ia, October 2011.
Adriaan Louw, PT, M.App.Sc, GCRM, CSMT, FAAOMPT, “Explain Pain” St Ambrose University, Davenport, Ia, October 2011.
Adriaan Louw, PT, M.App.Sc, GCRM, CSMT, “Mobilization of the Nervous System.” St Ambrose University, Davenport, Ia, October 2010.
John Tomberlin PT, FAAOMPT, The Science and Art of Treating Instability of the Lumbo-Pelvic Region, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA, August 25-27, 2006 David Johnson PT, PhD, FAAOMPT, Advanced Intervention For The Spine: An Eclectic Approach, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA, January 13-16, 2006
Membership in Scientific/Professional Organizations:
American Physical Therapy Association, Sports Medicine section,
American Physical Therapy Association, Orthopaedic section
Consultative and Advisory Positions Held: Sports Medicine Consultant
Bettendorf High School
Bettendorf, IA
1998 to present
Sports Medicine Consultant
St Ambrose University Athletic Department
Davenport, IA
2001-2005
Physical Therapy Consultant for Youth Fitness Bettendorf High School
Bettendorf, IA
2001-2002 Community Service:
Organizing sports screening & exercise education for Bettendorf High School athletics 2013
Physical Therapist providing pro bono services, 1984 to present.
Several youth and high school wrestling tournaments, 2003-present
Head Coach, Southeast Little League, Davenport, IA, 2004-2006
Scoliosis Screening, Bettendorf Middle School, Bettendorf, IA, 1995-2004
Head Coach, Barnstormer Baseball U10, Davenport, IA, 2003
Services to University/College/School on Committees/Councils/Commissions:
Development of continuing education sequence to fund student presentations and research.
Faculty Committee, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA,
Post Professional Committee, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA, 2007-present
Involved in Orthopaedic Clinical Residency, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA, 2007-present
Admissions Committee, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA, chair for three years
Vision 2020, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA, 2007-2008
Committee to Assess Administrators, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA, 2007-2008
Honors and Awards:
St Ambrose University Graduate Faculty of the year 2005-2006
St Ambrose University Graduate Faculty of the year 2004-2005
Iowa Physical Therapy Association and Foundation Clinical research Award Continuing Education Attended:
ISPI Annual Conference 2014, June 20-22, 2014- 14 contact hours
IFOMPT 2012, Quebec City, Canada; October 4 & 5, 2012 -12 contact hours.
Compensation Strategies in Lumbo-pelvic Instability Patients. Annelies Pool PhD, PT, Quebec City, Canada; October 6 & 7, 2013-14 hours.
The Upper Cervical Spine in Headaches, Dizziness and Pain, A Neuro-Orthopedic Perspective. Frank Gargano PT, DPT, OCS, MCTA, Youngstown, OH; March 24-25, 2012- 15 contact hours.
Quad City Orthopedic Study Group. St Ambrose University; September 2011-April 2012- 10 contact hours.
Explain Pain, Adriaan Louw, PT, M.App.Sc, GCRM, CSMT, St Ambrose University; November 2011-15 contact hours
Evidence-Based Practice Symposium, St Ambrose University; April 18, 2011- 3 contact hours.
Head, Face, Neck, and Shoulder Pain IMT-2. Jan Dommerholt, PT, DPT, MPS, Virginia Beach, VA; March 25-27, 2011-19 contact hours.
Mobilization of the Nervous System, Adriaan Louw, PT, M.App.Sc, GCRM, CSMT, St Ambrose University; December 10-11 2010-15 contact hours.
Introductory Course in Trigger Point Dry Needling. Edo Zystra PT, MS, IMSp, OCS, Brighton, CO; May 21-23, 2010- 27 contact hours.
AAOMPT 2009 Annual Conference, Washington DC, October 14-18, 2009- 17.5 contact hours.
Lumbopelvic Motor Control: Advanced Clinical Assessment and Treatment of Motor Control Dysfunction of Low Back Pelvic Pain. Washington DC; October 14-15, 2009 -15 contact hours.
AAOMPT 2008 Annual Conference, Seattle, WA; October 31 2008-November 2, 2008- 17.5 contact hours.
Explain Pain, David Butler PT, AAOMPT 2008 Annual Conference, Seattle, WA; October 29-30 2008- 15 contact hours.
Mulligan Concept, Rick Crowell PT, MS, GDMT, FAAOMPT, MCTA, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA, January 12-13, 2008 – 15 hrs
13th Annual AAOMPT Conference, St. Louis, MO, October 19-21, 2007 – 17.5 hrs
Diagnosis and Classification of Whiplash, Michelle Sterling PhD, MPhty, BPhty, St. Louis, MO, October 18, 2007 – 7.5 hrs
Spinal Manipulation: Fourth Annual Update for Physical Therapists, Osteopathic Physicians and Medical Doctors” Course 2, Tulsa, OK, March 8-9, 2007 – 15 hrs
The Science and Art of Treating Instability of the Lumbo-Pelvic Region, John Tomberlin PT, FAAOMPT, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA, August 25-27, 2006
Advanced Intervention for the Spine: an Eclectic Approach, David Johnson PT, PhD, FAAOMPT, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA January 13-16, 2006
AAOMPT Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, October 14-16, 2005 – 16 hrs
Manual Therapy to the Spine and Extremities, Jim Meadows BSc.PT., FCAMT, Salt Lake City, UT, October 12-13, 2005 – 14 hrs
AAOMPT Annual Conference, Louisville, KY, October 2004 – 16 hrs
Mulligan Concept (Advanced), Brian Mulligan FNZSP(Hon), DIP MT, Louisville, KY, October 2004 – 14 hrs
First Annual Spinal Manipulation for Physical Therapists, Osteopathic Physicians and Medical Doctors, Courses 1 & 2, Philip Tehan PT, Osteopath, Peter Gibbons Osteopath, Tim Flynn PT, PhD, FAAOMPT, Oklahoma City, OK, March 2004 – 30 hrs
The Cervical Spine-Research Based Clinical Practices (A Lab Course), Gwendolen Jull PT, PhD, Chicago, IL, February 2003 – 14 hrs
Current Teaching Responsibilities in Entry-Level Physical Therapy Program:
Musculoskeletal Therapeutics I- DPT 620 (12 contact hrs/week), Teaching Practicum for Residency Students (1 contact hr), Fall Semester of year two
Musculoskeletal Therapeutics II –DPT 720 (10 contact hours/week), Teaching Practicum for Residency Students (1 contact hr), Spring Semester of year two
Applied Anatomy and Physiology- DPT 800 (7 contact hours), Summer year two. Current Teaching Responsibilities in Residency Program:
Manual Therapy I (12 contact hours): DPT 920
Manual Therapy II (20 contact hours): DPT 920
Manual Therapy III (20 contact hours): DPT 921
Manual Therapy IV: (12 contact hours): DPT 921
