
Brian Wilkinson, PT, DPT, CHT, CLT
Teaching Responsibilities
DPT 510 Clinical Biomechanics
DPT 530 Physical Agents
DPT 570 Clinical Internship I
DPT 642 Clinical Internship II
DPT 723 Clinical Internship III
DPT 724 Clinical Internship IV
DPT 725 Clinical Internship V
DPT 730 Professional Lecture Series
DPT 790 Evidence Based Capstone Project (team taught course)
Areas of Interest
Upper Extremity Management
Wound Care
Sports Injuries
Evidence Based Practice
Clinical Education
Lymphedema Management
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, 2006
BS in Exercise and Sports Science, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, 2003
Clinical Certifications
Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy
2017 - present
Certified Lymphatic Therapist (CLT)
Hand Therapy Certification Commission
2014 – present
Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)
American Physical Therapy Association
2008 – present
Credential Clinical Instructor
Peer Reviewed Publications
Bear-Lehman, J. & Wilkinson, B.J. Biomechanics of the Wrist and Hand. In Basic Biomechanics of the Musculoskeletal System. 5th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Wilkinson, B.J. (2020). Orthoses in the management of hand dysfunction. In K. Chui, M. Jorge, S.C. Yen, M. Lusardi (Eds), Orthotics and prosthetics in rehabilitation (pp. 370-388). 4th ed. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.
Wilkinson, B.J.; Bell, K.P.; Cowen, B.S.; Coplen, A.E. (2019). Simple Exercises To Reduce Musculoskeletal Disorders. Decisions in Dentistry, 5(4):32-37.
Wilkinson, B.J.; Bell, K.P.; Coplen, A.E. (2019). Ergonomics Reinvigorated: Strategies for Using the Core Four to Help Prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders. Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, 17(1):36-39.
Yip, J. O.; Schroeder, E. T.; Wilkinson, B. J.; Fisher, B. E. (2006). Metabolic Cost of Body-Weight Supported Treadmill Exercise: A Preliminary Report. Journal of Neurological Physical Therapy, 30(4):197-198.
Peer Reviewed Presentations
Wilkinson, B.J. & Liu, E. An Evidence-Supported Review of Impairment-Based Rehabilitation For The Recovering Upper Extremity. Occupational Therapy Association of Oregon annual conference, virtual delivery, October 2020.
Kraft, K., Wilkinson, B.J., Barnes, M., Brackenridge, E.S., Crelling, A. ASHT 2019 International Committee Invited Lecture: International Experiences in Hand Therapy Service. American Society of Hand Therapists annual conference in Washington DC, October 2019
Wilkinson B., DiBiasio P, Vallabhajosula S. The impact of curriculum and a global learning experience on the development of cultural competence in Pacific University DPT students. OPTA - Annual Conference, Portland, OR, March 2019
Wilkinson, B.J. & Cowen, B.S. Collaborative Curriculum: Advancing Ergonomic Education By Incorporating The Expertise of A Physical Therapist. American Dental Education Association Conference, Chicago, IL, March 2019
Wilkinson, B.J., Gayles, E., Galindo, T., Springer, L. From Emerging to Experienced: A Panel Discussion Issuing Perspective on Revitalized Feedback Dynamics. Northwest Intermountain Consortium - Annual Conference, November 2018
Wilkinson, B.J. Current Concepts in Wrist Rehabilitation: A Paradigm Shift in Exercise Prescription. OPTA - Annual Conference, Wilsonville, OR, March 2018
Wilkinson, B.J. The Win-Win-Win of Using a Course Website. Oregon Technology in Education Network, Hillsboro, OR, February 2017
Yip, J. O., Schroeder, E. T., Wilkinson, B. J. & Fisher, B. E. Metabolic Cost of Body-Weight Supported Treadmill Exercise: A Preliminary Report. California Physical Therapy Association - Annual Conference, Oakland, CA, October 2008
Invited Presentations
Practical Ergonomics for Dental Professionals: Be a Part of the Movement. Oregon Dental Hygiene Association SW Component quarterly meeting, virtual delivery, March 2020
Current Concepts in Workplace Ergonomics: Enhancing Movement for Dental Hygienists. Oregon Dental Hygiene Association annual conference, Portland, OR, November 2019
Current Concepts in Workplace Ergonomics: Enhancing Movement for Practicing Electrologists. Oregon Association of Licensed Electrologists Annual Meeting, April 2019
Bridging Aspiration and Opportunity: Helping You Become Who You Truly Strive To Be. Honors College at Oregon State University, October 2017
Bonzani, P.J. & Wilkinson, B.J. Assessment and Management of Stiffness in the Hand. Offered to the physiotherapy staff at Komfo Anoyke Teaching Hospital in Ghana, July 2016
Bonzani, P.J. & Wilkinson, B.J. Concepts in Wound Healing. Offered to medical residents and fellows at Komfo Anoyke Teaching Hospital in Ghana, July 2016
Ergonomics for Musicians. Offered at the Oregon ASTA Mini Conference, November 2015
Service
American Physical Therapy Association – Oregon
Editor, Oregon Log
Grants/Awards
Pacific University Faculty Development Grant: The impact of curriculum and global learning experience on the development of cultural competence in Doctor of Physical Therapy students - 2019
Juzo Scholarship, Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy, April 2017
Pacific University Faculty Development Grant: Health Volunteers Overseas Hand Therapy Project, Ghana - 2016