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Valerie Pullen MS, PT, Cert. MDT

Formal Education:

B.S. in Physical Therapy
Grand Valley State University
(1989)

M.S. in Biomechanics
Michigan State University
(1998)

Post Graduate Education:

North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy
Level 1 – ¾ Upper and Lower Quadrants (coursework)

North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy
Post MVA Cervical Dysfunction (coursework)

Curriculum Education:

Grand Valley State University
Adjunct Faculty in Orthopedic Evaluation Lab
(1995 – 1998)

Experience:

10+ years of clinical experience in orthopedics

Specialty interest in lower extremity and spinal mechanics

Assisted in Biomechanic Motion Analysis Lab at MSU

Completed thesis: a 3-D kinematic analysis of lumbar spine

Last employment: clinical specialist at Spine Center of West Mich.