Dr. Jim Wagner, OTD, OTR/L, CHT, CPAM, CSCS

Physical Therapy Innovations: Collaborative Approaches In Strength, Function, Movement, and Performance

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Jim Wagner, OTD, OTR/L, CHT, CPAM, CSCS

Dr. Wagner is an occupational therapist/certified hand therapist with 27 years of clinical experience working in the upper extremity orthopedic setting. He received his post professional clinical doctorate from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions with a specialty in hand therapy. Dr. Wagner is credentialed in physical agent modalities and is a certified strength and conditioning specialist. Jim is currently the team leader of the Guthrie Hand Center and is an adjunct professor at both Keuka and Ithaca College occupational therapy programs. Jim has been involved in competitive powerlifting/bodybuilding for 35 year and has been in 28 competitions. He has traveled extensively teaching on topics such as kinesiology taping, cupping, instrument assisted soft tissue mobility, orthotic fabrication, and blood flow restriction training. Jim is a member of the American Society of Hand Therapists. He has been published in the practice forum section of the Journal of Hand Therapy and serves on the education division of the ASHT.
In our Podcast today, we discuss proximal resistance for distal control, Dr. Wagner's recent studies, and upcoming education opportunities.
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