Brian Venglar, Ph.D., DPT, P.T., OCS, OMPT

Title: Assistant Professor — Physical Therapy
Office: 3138 Human Health Building
Phone: (248) 364-3820
Fax: (248) 364-8660
Email: [email protected]

Educational Background:
Ph.D. in Human Movement Science, Oakland University
Certificate in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (OMPT), Oakland University
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Oakland University
Bachelor of Science, University of Michigan

Teaching interests
Differential Diagnosis: Physical Therapist Screening Organ Systems for Medical Referral
Orthopedic Examination and Interventions
Research Methods and Design
Psychosocial Aspects of Patient Management

Research/Scholarship
Dr. Venglar is a practicing physical therapist with 15 years of clinical experience in outpatient orthopedics. His research is focused on advancing examination strategies that improve the accuracy of the diagnosis and effectiveness of treatment. Previous work has explored the role of symptom localization in distinguishing the source of symptoms between the cervical spine and the shoulder. His current research examines the interplay of physical and psychosocial factors influencing functional recovery in patients with non-arthritic hip pain, including those with hip dysplasia.

Professional Affiliations
American Physical Therapy Association (Member of the Orthopedic Section)
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)-Michigan Chapter
Kaltenborn-Evjenth Orthopedic Manual Therapy

Personal interests:
Competing in triathlons and running races