Teonette Velasco, PT, DPT, OCS Research Clinical Coordinator/Clinician Physical Therapy Clinic University of Delaware 053 McKinly Lab. Newark, DE 19716 phone: 302-831-8893 fax: 302-831-4468 E-mail: teonette@udel.edu

	Licensure/Certifications		Education		Current Appointment
	Professional History		Professional Organizations		Continuing Education
	Professional Activities/Community Service		Certification/Awards		Presentations

LICENSURE

• Physical Therapy Virginia License #2305204197
• Physical Therapy Delaware License # J1-0002299

EDUCATION

CURRENT APPOINTMENT(top)

University of Delaware, Newark, DE

University of Delaware Physical Therapy Clinic

• Research Coordinator for Dr. Gregory Hicks
• Physical therapist, Sports and Orthopedic Clinic
• Clinical Instructor, Sports and Orthopedic Clinic

Teaching Duties

PHYT 808 Spine Management - Lecturer  (2010 to present)

PHYT622 Clinical Gross Anatomy - Teaching Assistant (2011 to present)

Emergency Responder - Lecture/Lab (2010 to present)

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY (top)

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS (top)

• American Physical Therapy Association
  • Orthopedic Section member
  • Imaging SIG member
  • Delaware State member
  • Virginia State member (2004-2009)

CERTIFICATIONS/AWARDS (top)

• (2010) Recipient of the Outstanding Alumni Award of the College of Public Health and Health Professions at the University of Florida
• (2010) Orthopedic Certified Specialist (APTA)
• (2009) APTA Advanced Clinical Instructor Certified
• (2008) APTA Clinical Instructor Certified
• (2008) American Red Cross AED/CPR Certified
• (2008) American Red Cross Emergency First Aide Responser Certified
• (2002-present) Certified Health Fitness Specialist, American College of Sports Medicine

CONTINUING EDUCATION (top)

• (2012) Cervical Manipulation Course, West Virginia University
• (2012) Completed Transitional Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Shenandoah University
• (2012) APTA CSM Conference at Chicago, IL
• (2011) Vestibular Course, University of Delaware
• (2011) APTA CSM Conference at New Orleans, LA
• (2010) APTA National Conference at Boston, MA
• (2010) Exercise and Physical Activity in Aging Conference: Blending Research and Practice
• (2010) APTA CSM Conference at San Diego, CA
• (2009) APTA Advanced Clinical Instructor Course
• (2009) Education Resources: Geriatric Orthopedics: Treating the spine, pelvis, and hip
• (2009) APTA National Conference at Baltimore, MD
• (2009) Evidence Based Examination and Management of Cervical Pain
• (2008) APTA National Conference at San Antonio, TX
• (2008) APTA Clinical Instructor Course
• (2007) Women’s Health APTA section: Physical Therapy Management of the Pregnant Client with Musculoskeletal Dysfunction course
• (2006) McKenzie Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy course, Part B
• (2005) McKenzie Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy course, Part A
• (2003) APTA Student Conclave at Milwaukee, WI
  

PRESENTATIONS(top)

1. Hicks GE, Sions JM, Velasco T. Spatiotemporal parameters of gait in older adults with and without chronic low back pain.Transactions Vol. 36, Long Beach, CA, 2011 Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society.
2. Sions JM, Velasco T, Hicks GE. Rehabilitative ultrasound imaging of the posterior trunk muscles in older adults with and without chronic low back pain: an investigation of measurement and procedural reliability. Transactions Vol. 36, Long Beach, CA, 2011 Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society.
3. Hicks GE, Sions JM, Velasco T. The Relationship between Hip Impairments and Chronic Low Back Pain in Older Adults: A Preliminary Study. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Vol. 19 Supplement 1, Page S214, San Diego, CA, 2011 World Congress on Osteoarthritis.
4. 2013 APTA Combined Sections Meeting
   San Diego, CA
   Accepted Platform Presentation Velasco T, Sions JM, Hicks GE. Inter-Examiner Reliability for Ultrasound Imaging of the Anterior and Lateral Abdominal Walls in Older versus Younger Adults
5. 2012 APTA Combined Sections Meeting
   Chicago, IL
   Poster Presentation
   Velasco T, Sions JM, Hicks GE. Hip Manual Therapy for Older Adults with a Primary Complaint of Chronic Low Back Pain and Co-Existing Hip Impairments: A Case Series
6. 2011 APTA Combined Sections Meeting
   New Orleans, LA
   Orthopedics Section Programming
   Manal T, Hicks GE, Sions JM, Velasco T. “Challenging Ageism in Outpatient Physical Therapy Orthopedics: Applying Evidence to the Evaluation and Treatment of Older Adults with Low Back Pain”
7. 2010 Exercise and Physical Activity in Aging Conference
   Indianapolis, IN
   Poster Presentation
   Velasco T, Sions JM, Hicks GE. “Neuromuscular electrical stimulation as an adjunct to a trunk muscle training program for an older adult with low back pain”
8. 2010 American Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference
   Boston, MA           
   Poster Presentation
   Velasco T, Sions JM, Manal T. “Reproduction and Treatment of Quadratus Lumborum Trigger Points in a Collegiate Pitcher Using Motor Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation”
9. 2010 American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting
   San Diego, CA
   Geriatric Section Bone Health - Programming
   Manal T, Hicks GE, Sions JM,Velasco T. “Treating Low Back Pain in Older Adults – Special Understanding of the Epidemiology, Bone Related Changes, and Function Can Lead to an Improved Lifestyle”
10. 2008 American Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference
    San Antonio, TX
    Platform Presentation
    Velasco T, Goodstadt N, Manal T. “Treatment of Scapulohumeral Rhythm Dysfunction Prior to Glenohumeral Stabilization Surgery: Added Benefits Using Functional Electrical Stimulation”
11. 2008 University of Delaware
    Grand Case Rounds – Lecturer
    Musculoskeletal Evaluation and Treatment PHYT 608
    Lecture: Temporomandibular Joint Section

SERVICE(top)

• 2012
• Newark Community Day

• 2011
• Education Presentation on Ultrasound to  middle school students
• Benefits Wellness Employee Fair
• Newark Community Day

• 2010
• Clarence Fraim Senior Center
• Blue and Gold Game Day
• Benefits and Wellness Employee Fair
• University of Delaware Alumni Weekend
• Newark Night

• 2009
• Absolom Senior Community Center
• Sellars Senior Community Center
• Cokesbury Senior Community Center
• Newark Community Day
• Newark Night
• Wilmington Exposition
• Valero Exposition
• University of Delaware Employee Health Fair

• 2008
  • Port of Wilmington Fair
  • Newark Community Day