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Samantha L Wood, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
[email protected]
Orthopedic Rehabilitation Specialist
Board-certified orthopedic rehabilitation specialist with experience providing care in a variety of directaccess settings to include: high-volume outpatient clinic at a military medical treatment facility, training
gyms, sports/competitive settings, and the tactical deployed setting. Extensive knowledge in running
technique and coaching.
National Provider Identifier: 1760765580
Experience
Co-Owner at Natural Performance Rehab, LLC
Colorado Springs, CO
February 2014 to present
Operates a cash-based physical therapy practice focused on functional outcomes. Care is
designed around the needs and goals of the patient without competing interests or third-party
dictated care. Consultant to the local community with specialization in performance testing,
sports performance, injury reduction, health and wellness, and running health and performance.
Physical Therapist (Active Duty Military)
Evans Army Community Hospital, Fort Carson, CO
May 2013 to present
Provides quality physical rehabilitation services for neuromusculoskeletal conditions for Tricare
beneficiaries (~150,000 in local market) with an average of 5,000 visits per month and ~600 new
patients per month. Utilizes the latest evidence-based research to examine, evaluate, treat, and
develop a personalized plan of care for the patient. Serves as Clinical Instructor to doctoral
students of physical therapy. Instructs several functional rehabilitation classes focused on healthy
running technique, knee rehabilitation, and successful training behaviors. Promotes optimal
human movement and the psychology of play to improve adherence to programs and long-term
functional outcomes. Provides sports medicine coverage to Army sports teams.
Brigade Physical Therapist
Fort Carson, CO
September 2011 to May 2013
Physical therapist organic to 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division. Duties included: evaluation and
treatment of soldiers requiring rehabilitation for injuries sustained in garrison and in the
deployed environment, injury surveillance and reporting to command, promotion and education
in unit training guidelines to include soldiers in reconditioning programs, training soldiers in
reconditioning guidelines, liaison and coordinator for data collection within the brigade to assess
injury risk and performance measures, and musculoskeletal resource/consultant for other brigade
healthcare providers.
Doctoral Student in Physical Therapy
Joint Base San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
September 2008 to August 2011
Education culminated in an extensive 9-month internship in outpatient orthopedics with Texas
Physical Therapy Specialists (Bulverde, TX). Clinical education also included a 2-month
brigade position with 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, KY with
performance testing experience with the “Nightstalkers” or 160th Special Operations Aviation
Regiment.
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Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Baylor University, US Army-Baylor Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy, 2011
Societies: APTA, TPTA
Bachelor of Science – Exercise Science
Lipscomb University, 2007
Studies focused primarily on exercise physiology, biomechanics, and exercise prescription.
Liberal arts education also included a number of courses in business, personal finance, and
theology. Activities and Societies: Cross Country, Track & Field, Alpha-Chi, Student-Athletic
Advisory Committee, Chapel Staff, Sodexo Catering Staff
Certifications
Orthopaedic Certified Specialist (#45073)
American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, 2014
Selective Functional Movement Assessment
North American Sports Medicine Institute, 2014
Functional Movement Screen
Functional Movement Systems, 2015
Functional Movement Taping
RockTape, 2015
Level I & II Intra-Muscular Functional Dry Needling
Kinetacore, 2012
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
National Strength & Conditioning Association, 2010
Credentialed Clinical Instructor
American Physical Therapy Association, 2013
Basic Lift Support
American Heart Association, current
Active Professional Licenses
Physical Therapy License, Texas # 1211278
Physical Therapy License, Colorado # 0012413
Sports Rehab Positions
CISM Military Orienteering World Championships
Gussin, Austria, 2014
Armed Forces Marathon Championships – Marine Corps Marathon
Washington, D.C., 2014
US Army World Class Athlete Program
2012-2015
Wounded Warrior Army Trials
Fort Bliss, TX, 2015
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Running Specific Experience
Volunteer Assistant Coach
El Campo High School Cross Country, 2007/2008
Natural Running Clinic
Dr Mark Cucuzella, 2013
Instructor of Running Technique
US Army, 2015
Personal Honors and Awards
CISM International Military Orienteering Team, Austria - 2014
CISM International Military Marathon Team, Suriname – 2013
All-Army Marathon Team – 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014
All-Army Cross Country Team – 2014
Marine Corps Marathon - 15th female 2012
Rocky Raccoon 50 miler - 4th female 2010
Army 10-miler - 39th female 2010
Clarksville Half-Marathon - female winner 2009
Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon - female winner 2009
Prickly Pear 50k - 2nd female 2009
San Antonio Rock&Roll Marathon - top military female 2008
El Scorcho Dos 50k - 2nd female 2008
Cross Country MVP - Lipscomb University 2006
Alpha Chi Honor Society – Lipscomb University 2006
NCAA Atlantic Sun All-Academic Team, 2003 to 2007
Professional Societies
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Colorado Physical Therapy Association (CPTA)
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
Publications/Research
Teyhen DS, et al. Reliability of Lower Quarter Physical Performance Measures in Healthy Service
Members. US Army Med Dep J. 2011. Jul-Sep. 37-49.