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Jim Rivard, PT, MOMT, DMT, OCS, FAAOMPT

Jim Rivard is the founder and co-owner and President of MTI Physical Therapy. He has had extensive clinical experience and post-graduate training in orthopedic manual therapy has made him an expert in a wide range of orthopedic issues, including sports rehabilitation, post-surgical rehabilitation, spinal injury, headache, TMJ disorders, work injury and motor vehicle collisions. He became a Fellow in the AAMOPT in 1995 and has been a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist since 1997.

Jim’s athletic background includes basketball, baseball, skiing, tennis, cycling and weight training.

In addition to a clinical practice, Mr. Rivard has extensive experience teaching and lecturing on manual therapy and exercise. He is an instructor for the Ola Grimsby Institute, currently as a Vice President of the OGI, he serves the Division of Program and Content Development. He has taught more than 200 courses in the USA, as well as in over 11 countries. He has taught 1 and 2-year residency programs leading to masters and doctorate degrees from the OGI in Dallas, San Diego, Spokane, Seattle and Anchorage.

Education:

  • Bachelor's of Science in Physical Therapy - University of Puget Sound (1988)
  • Part I: Masters of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy from the Ola Grimsby Institute (1991)
  • Part II Manual Therapy program from the OGI (1992-1993)
  • Fellowship in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (1995)
  • Board Certified Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (1997)
  • Doctorate of Manual Therapy from the Ola Grimsby Institute in 2008

Co-Authorship:

  • Science, Theory and Clinical Application in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy: Applied Science and Theory (Volume 1, 2008).
  • Science, Theory and Clinical Application in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy: Scientific Therapeutic Exercise Progressions: The Neck and Upper Extremity (Volume 2: 2008).
  • Science, Theory and Clinical Application in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy: Scientific Therapeutic Exercise Progressions: The Back and Lower Extremity (Volume 3: 2009).
  • Author and developer for the Manual Therapy Exercise Kit: www.VHIkits.com, an exercise program for physical therapists to produce exercise documents and home exercise programs.

Research:

  • Eccentric work as related to percentages of one isometric maximum. Pilot study completed August of 1993.
  • Poster Presentation Repetitions versus percentage of a one isometric maximum [1 IM] for eccentric shoulder external rotation. International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapists, 6th International Conference, Lillehammer, Norway, April 21-26, 1996.

Publications:

  • Rivard J. Treatment for lateral collateral ankle ligament sprain: Final exam question part II manual therapy. Scientific Physical Therapy 5(1):1-11, 1994. [non peer review]
  • Rivard J, Power B, Hinson B, Olson S. The efficacy of spinal manipulation: A literature review. Scientific Physical Therapy 7(3):1-12, 1997. [non peer review]
  • Rivard J, Olson S, Hobusch R. Dynamic isometric exercise in cervical spine rehabilitation. Scientific Physical Therapy 9(2): 1-15, 1999. [non peer review]

Awards:

    The 1995 "Hallvard" from the Ola Grimsby Institute. Given for excellence- in teaching, sharing of knowledge, skills and self- to facilitate and motivate others as both teachers and students.

Invited Guest Speaker:

  • North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy (NAIOMPT) Portland, Oregon, 2006.
  • 3rd World Congress of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. Sao Paulo, Brazil, 2005.
  • de Symposium Sportletsels. (Simposium on Sports Medicine) Antwerp, Belgium
    in 1998.
  • APTA Combined Section Meeting. Boston, Massachusetts, 1998.
    International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapists (IFOMPT), Lillehammer, Norway, 1996.
  • State Chapter conferences: Washington (1998), Alaska (1997/2009), Florida (1995) and Louisiana (2009).
  • The 5th Annual Mid-American Sports Medicine Conference: The Institute for Preventative Sports Medicine. Dearborn, Michigan, 1997.
  • Grand Valley State University (1995), University of Kansas (1999), and University of Puget Sound (2004/2005).
  • Ola Grimsby Institute Annual Competency Forum (1993, 1994,1996 and 2001).
  • Seattle Orthopedic Special Interest Group (1995).
  • Other invitations have included private practice clinics and corporations

Organizations:

  • Fellow (1996): American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT)
  • Member (1988): American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
  • Member (1988) - Orthopedic Section of the APTA
  • Member (1988): Physical Therapy Association of Washington (PTWA)

Appointments:

  • Board of Instructors (1992): The Ola Grimsby Institute
  • Board of Examiners (1994): The Ola Grimsby Institute
  • Board of Directors (1998): The Ola Grimsby Institute
  • Vice President: The Ola Grimsby Institute
  • Treasurer (1995-2001): American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists

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