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Tom Sneed, D.P.T.

Education

  • D.P.T., Creighton University
  • M.H.A. in Health Administration, Chapman University
  • B.S. in Physical Therapy, Oklahoma University
Certifications
  • Board Certified Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy

Selected Publications

  • Hunt GC, Sneed T, Hamann H, Chisam S. “Biomechanical and Histiological Considerations for Development of Plantar Fasciitis and Evaluation of Arch Taping as a Treatment Option to Control Associated Plantar Heel Pain: A Single-Subject Design” The Foot, 2004, 14(3), 147-53.
  • Cox T, Sneed T, Hamann H. Neurodynamic Mobilization in a College Long Jumper with Exercise-induced Lateral leg/Ankle Pain: A Case Report; submitted for publication to Physiotherapy: Theory and Practice, September 2016; awaiting response.

Selected Presentations

  • Cox T, Sneed T, Hamann H. Neurodynamic Mobilization in a College Long Jumper with Exercise-induced Lateral leg/Ankle Pain: A Case Report; Poster Presentation. APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Anaheim, CA, February 2016.
  • Fritchey O, Anjum F, Allmoslecher C, Sneed T. The Effect of Elastic Taping on Pain in Patients with Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: A Systematic Review; Poster presentation. APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Anaheim, CA, February 2016.
  • Sneed T, Holz RB, Neil RD, Yoder AW. Effect of Lumbar Bracing, Spinal Segmental Stabilization Training, and Combination Bracing/Stabilization Training on Pain, Function, and Activities of Daily Living in Subjects with Lumbar Instability. Poster presentation. Missouri Physical Therapy Association Spring Meeting, St. Louis, MO, April 12, 2013.
  • Sneed TJ. Effect of Therapeutic Exercise on Idiopathic Scoliosis. Poster presentation. MPTA Annual Spring Meeting, St Louis, MO, April 2010.
  • Sneed TJ, Cole C, Floyd DS. Effectiveness of Therapeutic Exercise on Spinal Curvature in Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Systematic Review; Poster presentation. APTA Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, June 2005.
  • Sneed TJ. McMurtry DM, Toombs HL, Worley JR. Comparing the Effects of Two Arch Taping Techniques for the Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. Poster presentation. APTA Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, June 2004.
  • McMurtry DM, Toombs HL, Worley JR, Sneed TJ. Comparison of Two Taping Techniques to Control Excessive Pronation of the Foot. Poster presentation. NATA Annual Conference, St Louis, MO, June 2003.

Related Experience

  • Board Certified as Orthopedic Physical Therapy Specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, June 2012.

Professional Organizations

  • American Physical Therapy Association
    • Missouri Southwest District Delegate, Fall 2002- Spring 2006
  • Missouri Physical Therapy Association

Honors and Awards

  • SBU College of Science & Mathematics Science & Christian Faith Award, April 2012
  • SBU College of Science & Mathematics Faculty Service Award, April 2008
  • SBU Faculty Life Beautiful Award, December 2001
  • US Air Force Commendation Medal July 1995, First Oak Leaf Cluster, July 1997
  • US Air Force Outstanding Unit 90th Medical Group, 1995
  • US Air Force Space Command Company Grade Physical Therapist Officer of the Year, 1994
  • US Air Force Outstanding Unit 21st Medical Group, 1994
  • National Defense Service Medal, December 1991

Church/Community Service

  • Attends First Baptist Church, Bolivar
  • Service Oriented Aviation Readiness
    • Board of Directors member/treasurer 2014 to present
  • OTC Physical Therapist Assistant Program
    • Advisory Committee member 2007-2009, chair 2009-2010