Dr. Scott W. Wallentine

Details

Education

Degrees

• DPT, Physical Therapy, Creighton University
• BS, Exercise Science, Brigham Young University

Certification

• Therapeutic Pain Specialist (TPS), Evidence in Motion Institute of Health Professions

Teaching

• PTE 714 Imaging Analysis in Physical Therapy Practice
• PTE 723-733 Patient Management: Musculoskeletal I and II
• PTE 803: Advanced Topics in MSK Patient Management: Persistent Pain

Research and professional interests

Dr. Wallentine’s research focus is in the area of clinical orthopedics and biomechanics with an emphasis in postural related orthopedic problems of the spine and extremities. He has practiced in both acute and orthopedic settings, and currently practices part time in the Missouri State University PT Clinic. His special interest and much of his clinical practice involves treating individuals with acute, recurrent, and persistent pain conditions.

He enjoys practicing preventive physical therapy in the area of office ergonomic evaluation and intervention, and mentoring students in the class room and the clinic.  

Publications and presentations

• Robinson BS, Gordon J, Wallentine SW, Visio M. The relationship between lower extremity strength and the risk for falls in a community dwelling aging population. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice. 2004; 20:155-173.
• Landers M, Barker G, Wallentine S, McWhorter JW, Peel C. A comparison of tidal volume, breathing frequency, and minute ventilation between two sitting postures in healthy adults. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice. 2003; 19:109-119.
• Robinson BS, Gordon J, Wallentine S, Visio M. Effectiveness of physical therapy intervention in decreasing the risk of falls in a community dwelling aging population. Orthopedic Nursing. 2002; 21(1):55-69.
• Wallentine SW, Hunt GC, Tocci L, Versteeg-Pastar T. "Quantifying the pressure effects of arch taping on the posterior calcaneus in adolescents and adults during ambulation." Poster presentation at the Missouri Physical Therapy Association Spring Meeting, Kansas City, MO - April 2007.
• Barton H, Wallentine SW. "Comparison of infraspinatus muscle strength in the dominant (pitching) arm versus the non-dominant arm of minor league baseball pitchers." Poster presentation at the Missouri Physical Therapy Association Spring Meeting, St. Louis, MO - April 2006.
• Edwards D, Wallentine SW, "The effects of backpack usage on forward trunk lean, forward head posture, and back, shoulder or neck symptoms in college-age students." Poster presentation at the Missouri Physical Therapy Association Spring Meeting, Osage Beach, MO - April 2005.