Arthur Nitz | University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences

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Research / Scholarship

Outpatient clinical trials
Electrophysiologic assessment of orthopedic/sports injuries
Evaluation of novel equipment used in orthopedic outpatient PT clinics

Educational Focus

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Peripheral Joint Dysfunction
Vertebral Joint Dysfunction
Electrophysiologic Assessment and Electrotherapeutics
Special Elective: Spinal Manipulation Efficacy
Special Elective: EMG/Nerve Conduction Studies
Advanced Manual Interventions (Spinal Manipulation)
Research: Analysis and Outcomes

Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy

Advanced Physical Therapy Diagnosis and Screening
Rehabilitation Sciences PhD Program
Dissertation Committee Chair and member

Athletic Training

EMG/Nerve Conduction Studies Overview

Clinical Work

Orthopedic, sports PT; electrophysiologic
Testing (EMG/NCS) – Frankfort, Versailles

Publications

Sciascia AD, Nitz AJ, McKeon PO, Havens J, Uhl TL. 2021. Return to Preinjury Function Following Knee Injury. International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training. 26(1):47-58.

Benedict TM, Keenan PG, Nitz AJ, Moeller-Bertram T. 2020. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms Contribute to Worse Pain and Health Outcomes in Veterans With PTSD Compared to Those Without: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis.. Mil Med.

Mullins JF, Hoch MC, Nitz AJ. 2020. Novel application of dry needling for neuropathic myofascial ankle pain and dysfunction following insidious integumentary infection: A case report.. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 24(2):138-143.

Benedict TM, Nitz AJ, Abt JP, Louw A. 2019. Development of a pain neuroscience education program for post-traumatic stress disorder and pain.. Physiother Theory Pract. :1-13.

Mullins JF, Nitz AJ, Hoch MC. 2019. Dry needling equilibration theory: A mechanistic explanation for enhancing sensorimotor function in individuals with chronic ankle instability.. Physiother Theory Pract. :1-10.

Benedict TM, Singleton MD, Nitz AJ, Shing TL, Kardouni JR. 2019. Effect of Chronic Low Back Pain and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder on the Risk for Separation from the US Army.. Mil Med. 184(9-10):431-439.

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