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Steve Middleton, PT, DPT, MS, ATC, CSCS

Steve Middleton, PT, DPT, MS, ATC, CSCS

Dr. Steve Middleton serves as the Director of the Master of Athletic Training Program at William Woods University in Fulton, MO and a Contributing Faculty at the University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. In addition to maintaining national accreditation, he also teaches Examination I: Lower Extremities and Lumbar Spine, Examination III: Upper Extremities and Cervical Spine, Interventions II: Manual Therapy, and Interventions III - Therapeutic Exercise. He previously taught in the Department of Kinesiology at Southern Illinois University as well as serving as both a clinical instructor for the Athletic Training Program and as a guest lecturer in the Master of Physician’s Assistant program during their orthopedic rotations. Dr. Middleton also maintains a clinical practice running a pro bono Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Clinic as part of William Woods University’s Student Health Services where he specializes in lumbo-pelvic-hip disorders and equestrian medicine. Dr. Middleton earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of St Augustine for Health Sciences with an emphasis in manual physical therapy. He holds a Master of Science in Exercise Science & Health Promotion from California University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Southern Illinois University. In addition to his academic degrees, he holds additional certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine, the National Strength & Conditioning Association, the International Kinesio Taping Association, and Graston Technique. Dr. Middleton is certified in Fascial Movement Taping (FMT) and has become a foremost authority in the field integrating a variety of manual therapy techniques.

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  • Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization for Pelvic Pain Syndromes
    Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits

    The lumbo-pelvic-hip complex is responsible for transfer of forces through the body. These forces tend to be greater in athletes due to high impact activities combined with maximizing strength through increased training loads. This course is designed to identify tissue specific impairments through active and passive assessments. Discussion will include applications of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization to address neuromyofascial restrictions in the pelvic complex to reduce pain while improving function. Additional applications will be discussed regarding improving stability of the sacroiliac joints when hypermobilities are present.

  • Fascia: Indications for Manual Therapy Techniques
    Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits

    There is a growing interest in the application of manual therapy techniques in athletic training settings. These techniques can be used to decrease pain and improve mobility. However, there is misinformation regarding what these techniques can do and how to best implement them into a complete plan of care. This course will review the properties of connective tissue, including fascia, discuss how to evaluate it, and suggest interventions based on exam findings.

  • Clinical Practice Patterns for Lumbar Spine Pain
    Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits

    According to the World Health Organization lumbar spine pain is the leading cause of disability. Disc herniation is often attributed as the cause of pain based on frequent findings on MRIs that may or may not correlate with the patient´s symptoms. Non-disc related pain is often diagnosed as non-specific low back pain. In a recent informal Facebook poll, many athletic trainers do not feel they have a working knowledge of appropriate treatment strategies for patients with low back pain. This presentation is designed to identify back pain generators beyond the disc. Specific active and passive movements will be discussed to confirm or rule out…