Robert A. Graving
6822 South Kings Ranch Road, Gold Canyon, AZ 85118 (480) 982-0604
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Southwest Fitness 24/7, Gold Canyon, AZ February 2011 – Present
Owner / Fitness & Rehabilitation Director
Performed extensive planning and research followed by development of a 24-hour access fitness center with musculoskeletal rehabilitation services offered within the same facility
PhysiciansCenter Physical Medicine, Battle Creek, MI March 1996 – February 2011
SeniorTherapist
Unique position working for a group of physicians that specialized in physical medicine and rehabilitation
Lead in all facets of physical rehabilitation programs for patients with musculoskeletal injuries
Treated patients whom had experienced acute injuries, chronic pain, and orthopedic or spinal surgery
Conducted the initial therapy evaluation including all physical assessments, reviewed the diagnosis,
educatedthe patient, and then designed and implemented the rehabilitation program
Prescribed therapeutic exercise and utilizedany necessary modalities
Dictated initial therapy evaluation reports and therapy progress reports which were reviewed by the
physician
Directed fitness programs for patients following completion of rehabilitation programs
Directed sports performance training programs for area athletes
Gave periodic presentations on injury prevention and wellness topics at various companies
Supervised and trainedstafftherapists, exercise physiologists, and interns
Three RiversAreaHospital, Three Rivers, MI September 1995 – March 1996
OutpatientPhysical Therapy & WellnessCenter
Exercise Physiologist
Provided rehabilitation programs for patients whom had experienced industrial, auto, and sports injuries
Prescribed therapeutic exercise, utilized modalities, and developed sports conditioning programs
Assisted with management of the hospital fitness center
Performed fitness testing, personal fitness training, and sports performance training
BronsonMethodistHospital, Kalamazoo, MI October 1995 – March 1996
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Exercise Specialist
Performed graded exercise testing using EKG as a diagnostic tool
Provided exercise prescription and cardiac rehabilitation phase I, II, and III
Performed body composition analysis andnutritional counseling
Taylor Rehabilitation Services, Three Rivers, MI December 1995 – March 1996
Exercise Physiologist
Part time position
Provided physical therapy services for nursing home residents consisting of therapeutic exercise, passive range of motion, gait training and ambulation training with assistive devices
University of MichiganMedicalCenter, Ann Arbor, MI June 1995 – August 1995
Preventive Cardiology at MedSport
Exercise Physiologist Intern
Performed cardiac rehabilitation phase I, II, and III, body composition analysis, exercise prescription, and diagnostic testing (GXT, stress echo, VO2) while supervised by the senior exercise physiologist
University of MichiganMedicalCenter, Ann Arbor, MI June 1995 – August 1995
Health Promotion Division, M-Fit Program
Health Promotion Specialist Intern
Performed various fitness tests, provided exercise prescription, andconducted personal fitness training
Worked with the Washtenaw County Cardiovascular Coalition educating community residents about cardiovascular risk factors
Terburg’s Total Fitness, Kalamazoo, MI March 1994 – September 1994
Fitness Manager
Performed personal fitness training, nutritional consultations, and membership sales
Developed sports conditioning programs for area high school athletes
WesternMichiganUniversity, Kalamazoo, MI September 1992 – September 1994
Sports Medicine Staff
Student Athletic Trainer
Performed assessment of sports related injuries, provided first aid and treatment of injuries including use of all modalities, splinting, and taping under the direction of the head athletic trainer
Implemented rehabilitative exercise and conditioning programs under the direction of the head trainer
EDUCATION
WesternMichiganUniversity, Kalamazoo, MI July 1997 –December 2004
Masters, Exercise Science / Sports Medicine
WesternMichiganUniversity, Kalamazoo, MI August 1992 –August 1995
Bachelor of Science
Major: Exercise Science / Athletic Training
Minor: Community Health Education
CONTINUING EDUCATION SEMINARS
Current Concepts on Knee RehabilitationRotator Cuff Dysfunction
McKenzie Diagnosis & Therapy of the Lumbar SpineEffective Treatments for Sciatica
Functional Rehabilitation of the ShoulderJoint Replacement Rehabilitation
Examination and Rehabilitation of the Knee and ShoulderGeriatric Rehabilitation
Clinical Rehab Educational Seminars: Upper Extremity RehabFunctional Movement Screen
Functional Rehabilitation of the Cervical SpineLong Term Athletic Development
Sport & Spine Rehabilitation Symposium
Integrated Neuromuscular Re-education
Muscle Energy Therapy & Positional Release
Athletes Performance Lower Quarter Workshop
Exercise: The Backbone of Spine Treatment
Evidenced-Based Strengthening & Conditioning
Exercise Guidelines for Balance and Fall Prevention
Sports Nutrition for Peak Performance
Recent Trends in ACL Rehabilitation
NASM Sports Performance Training Workshop
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
American Kinesiotherapy Association: Registered Kinesiotherapist
National Strength & Conditioning Association: Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
NationalAcademy of Sports Medicine: Golf Fitness Specialist
American Heart Association: BLS for Healthcare Provider (CPR & AED)