Michael Moore, PT
Michael Moore, PT founded Folsom Physical Therapy in 1983. In 1981, he began the Folsom Long Term Orthopedic Manual Therapy Course. Michael is one of the eight founding fellows of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) and held the position of secretary on their executive board for six years. Michael has been instrumental in the establishment of the current national physical therapy community and continues to motivate and inspire the next generation of physical therapists with his professional career.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
University of California at San Francisco
Bachelor of Arts in History and Physical Education
San Francisco State University
Associate of Arts
American River College
Specialized Education
Mobilization Examination Level 1 in Orthopedic Manual Therapy (OMT) Residency
Norwegian Manual Therapy Section Examination, Oslo, Norway
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Residency
Kaiser Rehabilitation Center, Vallejo, CA
Professional Experience
Founding Partner and Owner
Folsom Physical Therapy and Training Center | 1983 – Present
Orthopedic Resident Physical Therapist
Stovner Fysioterapi A/S in Oslo, Norway | 1979 – 1980
Physical Therapist for Holiday Relief
Merlin Park Regional Hospital in Galway, Ireland | 1978
Independent Contractor in Physical Therapy
Skjetten Fysioterapi A/S in Skjetten, Norway | Summer 1978
Staff Physical Therapist
Kaiser Foundation Rehabilitation Center | 1975 – 1977
Teaching Experience
Founder and Instructor
Folsom Physical Therapy Long Term Program | 1981 – Present
Clinical Lecturer
University Of California at Davis School of Medicine, Division of Pain Medicine | 2001 – Present
Volunteer Clinical Faculty Member
University of California at Davis School of Medicine, Division of Pain Medicine | once weekly, 2013 – Present
Presentations
Host
International Seminars in Orthopedic Manual Therapy
Folsom Physical Therapy and Training Center | 1991
Speaker
Cervical and Lumbar Dysfunction
Project Echo teleconference for Primary Care Physicians
Teleconfrence by UC Davis| 2016, 2017, 2018
Therapeutic Exercise for Chronic Pain Patients
Integrative Health for Pain Relief
Maui, Hawaii | 2014
Bladder Control Post RARP
UC Davis Prostate Cancer Support Group
Sacramento, CA | 2009
Rehabilitation Exercises for the Cervical Patient
American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) Annual Conference
Salt Lake City, Utah | 2005
Therapeutic Exercise for the Chronic Pain Patient
To the University of California at Davis School of Medicine Pain Clinic Staff
Sacramento, CA | 2001
Training the Low Back Patient with Sticks and Gym Balls
American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapists (AAOMPT) Annual Conference
Las Vegas, NV | 1995
Soft Tissue and Muscle Stretching in OMT
Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
New Orleans, LA | 1994
Motivating the Patient” and “Cervical Manual Therapy
Interdisciplinary Approach to Rehabilitation of Spinal Dysfunction
San Francisco, CA | 1993
Training the Low Back Patient
Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
San Antonio, TX | 1993
Conservative Treatment for the Acute Low Back Patient
Primary Care Doctors/Nurses Conference on the Low Back Injury
Sacramento, CA | 1990
Therapeutic Exercise of the Low Back Injured
American Back Society
San Franciso, CA | 1988
Stabilization
Challenge of the Lumbar Spine Congress
Sacramento, CA | 1986
Training the Low Back Patient
California Chapter of the APTA Annual Conference
Reno, NV | 1986
Certifications
International Instructor
Kaltenborn-Evjenth Orthopedic Manual Therapy Concept (KEOMT)
Certified Instructor
International Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Association (IPNFA)
Approved Instructor
Kaltenborn-Evjenth Orthopedic Manual Therapy Concept (KEOMT)
Professional Associations
American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT)
Organizer and Founding Member, Secretary 1992-1998, Honorary Fellow Lifetime Membership
Member, Norwegian Fysioterapi Forbund
Lifetime Member, American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Recognitions and Awards
Henry O. and Florence P. Kendall Practice Award
Awarded by the APTA | 2020
150th Anniversary Alumni Excellence Award
Awarded by the University of California at San Francisco | 2015
Kaltenborn “Teach I Must” Award
Awarded by the The American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) | 2014
Michael Moore, PT
Owner and Founding Partner of Folsom Physical Therapy and Instructor and Founder of the Folsom Con. Ed. Program
When not at FPT, Michael and his wife care for their grandchildren multiple days a week and enjoy ballroom dance lessons. To stay active and healthy, Michael trains both individually and with a group to stay healthy.
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