Publications
- Physical Activity for Strengthening Fracture Prone Regions of the Proximal Femur
- Inhibition of CaMKK2 Enhances Fracture Healing by Stimulating Indian Hedgehog Signaling and Accelerating Endochondral Ossification
- Bone Biology - Book Chapter
- Plasma and Nuclear Membranes Convey Mechanical Information to Regulate Mesenchymal Stem Cell Lineage
- Osteocyte specific responses to soluble and mechanical stimuli in a stem cell derived culture model
- Understanding Mechanobiology: Physical Therapists as a Force in Mechanotherapy and Musculoskeletal Regenerative Rehabilitation
- Progressive skeletal benefits of physical activity when young as assessed at the midshaft humerus in male baseball players
- Become one with the force: optimising mechanotherapy through an understanding of mechanobiology
- Experimental Integrative Muscular Movement Technique Enhances Cervical Range of Motion in Patients with Chronic Neck Pain: A Pilot Study
- LARG GEF and ARHGAP18 orchestrate RhoA activity to control mesenchymal stem cell lineage
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Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness
General Specialties:
Physical Therapy and Nursing HomesKeywords/Search Terms:
Geriatrics, Physical Therapy, Bone, Fractures, Falls, Balance, Slip and Fall, Slip, Fall, Orthopedics, Gabapentin, Lyrica, Neurontin, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Skeletal Health, Acute Care, Trauma, Orthopedic Trauma, fracture, rehabilitation, long-term care, skilled nursing facility, SNFEducation:
BS - Biochemistry, Lee University; DPT - Physical Therapy, University of Delaware; PhD - Biomechanics & Movement Science, Molecular Biology & Genetics, University of Delaware; Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of North Carolina, Chapel HillYears in Practice:
16Number of Times Deposed/Testified in Last 4 Yrs:
12Additional Information
Dr. Thompson has been practicing as a physical therapist since 2007. He has worked in both outpatient orthopedic and inpatient physical therapy settings, including major medical institutions such as University of North Carolina Hospitals and Indiana University Health Hospitals, as well as rural hospital systems. He has worked extensively with geriatric populations and with individuals with neurological, orthopedic, and trauma related conditions. In addition to his clinical expertise as a physical therapist, Dr. Thompson holds a PhD in biomechanics and movement science where his technical expertise is in molecular biology and genetics with an emphasis on bone health and fracture healing. Dr. Thompson has published over 50 peer-reviewed manuscripts and several book chapters. Additionally, he has received numerous national and international awards recognizing his contributions to the field of physical therapy, bone biology, and musculoskeletal health. Dr. Thompson’s research examines the mechanisms by which bone adapts to exercise and mechanical forces, which have important clinical implications for overall bone health and fractures. His work investigates the molecular mechanisms that control bone anabolism including the function of mesenchymal stem cells, osteocytes, and other bone cells. Several of these studies focus on drugs that influence skeletal health. Current work is examining how the common anti-epileptic and neuropathic pain drugs Gabapentin (Neurontin) pregabalin (Lyrica) influence bone health. In his roles as a physical therapy clinician, research scientist, and professor Dr. Thompson frequently gives lectures, presentations, and generates reports/manuscripts.