Brian Wheeler

4EDUCATION:

• Doctorate of Physical Therapy(2016) via American International College, Springfield, MA.

• Bachelors of Science(2014) via American International College, Springfield, MA.

• Minor Healthcare Management(2014) via American International College, Springfield, MA.

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist via Consortium of MS Center

 CLINICAL INTERESTS:

• The correlation between evidence-based therapy practices for patients with MS along with specific outcome measures to predictively track neurological disease progression accurately.
• Specific energy conservation techniques throughout gait to maximize efficiency and decrease exacerbations for patients with MS.
• The effects of biofeedback assisted therapy for patients with MS to improve overall safety around their home by identifying individual fall risk percentages.
• The importance of proper biomechanics along with postural alignment throughout functional daily movements in order to decrease the risk of potential muscle strains or specific joint sprains from occurring.

AFFILIATIONS:

• Consortium of MS Centers

CURRENT PROFESSIONAL POSITION:

• Assistant Director of Therapy Services