CURRICULUM VITAE

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Name John Zapanta

Address: 1025 Elm St. Fort Collins, CO 80521

Telephone: 602-326-2265

Education:

Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship

Evidence in Motion 2014-2017

Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency

Scottsdale Healthcare 2012-2013 –Scottsdale, AZ

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Regis University 2009-2012 –Denver, CO

Pre-Health Science Certificate

Creighton University 2007-2008 –Omaha, NE

Bachelor of Science in exercise science

Creighton University 2003-2007 - Omaha, NE

Licensure Information/Registration Number:

Physical Therapy License: Colorado #12383

APTA Board Certified in Orthopaedics–Orthopaedic Certified Specialists (OCS) –2014

Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) - 2017

National Strength and Conditioning Association - Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist - 2008 –Present #200835715

Employment and Positions Held:

Colorado Physical Therapy Specialists Sept. 09, 2013 - Present

•Full-time physical therapist serving neuromuscular and orthopaedic issues across the lifespan

•Management of neurological client population including client’s withs stroke, spinal cord injury, and multiple sclerosis with a sub-speciality in movement disorders and treating people with Parkinson’s Disease.

•Responsible for social media marketing, blogger for website, contributing writer to Coloradoan newspaper

Scottsdale Healthcare –Scottsdale, AZJuly 31, 2012 - July 26, 2013

•Staff physical therapist who completed in an Orthopaedic Residency accredited by the APTA

•Presented manual therapy concepts and skills for the neurological patients to the Neurologic Residency program and Scottsdale Healthcare.

•Collaborated with neurological therapy, speech therapist, and occupational therapist for interdisciplinary management of client’s with Parkinson’s Disease.

•Presented on case studies incorporating current best evidence with chronic pain management with manual therapy and therapeutic pain neuroscience.

Physical Therapy Aid - Family Physical Therapy Services –Omaha, NE Aug. 2007 - July, 2008

•Applied biofeedback electrodes to women’s health clients, supervised patient exercises, performed clerical and general clinic maintenance.

Fitness Specialist –Alegent Health Lakeside Hospital–Omaha, NESept. 2006 –July 2008

•Supervised the safety and promoted health to clients in a medically-based fitness setting.

•Performed fitness assessments that include body composition, aerobic fitness, muscular endurance and strength tests.

•Applied exercise science and physiology principles to train athletes and the general population.

Cardiopulmonary Rehab Intern –Methodist hospital –Omaha, NEMay 2006 –July 2006

•Completed 200 hours in Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation

•Taught educational classes to cardiopulmonary patients on health promotion and exercise. Assessed blood glucose levels and vitals during exercise. Formulated exercise prescriptions and lead strengthening program. Assisted and supervised the safety of 15+ patients per session.

Peer Reviewed Publications:

Peer Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations:

Zapanta J, The Effects of Manual Therapy on Gait, Trunk Mobility, Balance, & Motor Function in Parkinson’s Disease: A Case Study. Presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. San Antonio, Texas 2014.

Zapanta J, Graham P, Multi-Sensory Stimulation and Cognitive-Behavior Training in the Minimally Conscious State: A Case Study. Presented at the Annual Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association. San Diego, California 2013.

Barnes C, Denney A, Hawkins R, Hulke E, Main D, Murray A, Zapanta J. Assessing the Effects of a Mass vs Distributed Schedule for Treadmill Training on Gait and Balance in People with Parkinson’s Disease. Presented at the Annual Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association. San Diego, California 2013.

Abstracts:

Non-Peer Reviewed Publications:

Zapanta, John. Mindfulness and the effects of quality of life in motor and non-motor symptoms in Parkinson’s Disease: A case series. (Study in progress; 2015 - Present)

Non-Peer Reviewed Presentations:

Zapanta, John. Morton’s Mix Bag: A Case Study on Orthotics on Treatment of Lower Limb Conditions. Presented at the Arizona Physical Therapy Association Practice Committee Online Journal Club. Phoenix, Arizona 2012

Zapanta, John Carl. Cross Cultural Solutions: Action, Education, Responsibility. Presented at the 18th Annual Global Health Education Consortium Conference & 7th Annual Western Regional International Health Conference: Transcending Global Health Barriers: Education & Action. Seattle, Washington 2009.

Zapanta, John Carl. A Comparison of Western and Eastern Medicine. Presented at Renmin University of China School of Foreign Languages. Beijing, China, 2007

Funded/In Review Grant Activity:

Other Scholarly Products:

Respiration & The Thoracic Spine & RibcageJuly 2017 - Present

•Course development to recognize, assess, and treat cardiopulmonary, neurological, and musculoskeletal disorders

•Teach physical therapist and other health care professionals manual therapy techniques to the cervical and thoracic spine, ribcage, and diaphragm to treat cardiopulmonary, neurological, and musculoskeletal disorders.

Evidence in Motion fellowshipJuly 2015–PRESENT

•Lead Faculty for the NeuroRecovery Training Institute’s (NRTI) course on Manual Therapy Interventions for the Neurologic Patient (Louisville, KY and Gainesville, FL - 2016)

•Teaching Assistant with Dr. Tim Flynn for the NeuroRecovery Training Institute (NRTI) course on Manual Therapy Interventions for the Neurologic Patient (Louisville, KY 2015)

•The Effects of Manual Therapy in Parkinson’s Disease and other Neurological Diseases (Case Study / Series - In progress)

•The Effects of Mindfulness in Parkinson’s Disease (Case Study / Series - In progress)

Soar physical therapy –grand junction, COJan. 2012 –Apr. 2012

•Collaborated with an American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Manual Fellow to provide physical therapy services across the life span.

•Presented on innovative approaches to evaluating and managing chronic pain. Created and implemented a chronic pain folder that included clinical application, outcome measures, and current best evidence for staff and students.

Memorial Hermann –TIRR, Institute for Rehab & ResearchOct. 2011 –Jan. 2012

•Internship in the Brain Injury department for atraumatic and traumatic brain injuries.

•Improved the understanding and treatment of patients in the Minimally Conscious State by researching, synthesizing, designing, and implementing a multi-sensory stimulation arousal and cognitive –behavior protocol to improve consciousness on one of my patients.

•Presented on my protocol and case study to multiple departments including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, Music Therapy, & Neuropsych.

•Created the Patient Meaningful Interests Questionnaire for use to all TIRR departments.

Denver health –denver, coMay 2011 –Jul. 2011

•Performed an ergonomic assessment on mammogram technicians who are at high risk for repetitive shoulder injury and resolved this risk by creating and implementing a shoulder preventive exercise program.

Research Activity:

Zapanta, John. The Effects of Manual Therapy and Parkinson’s Disease: A Case Study. Scottsdale Healthcare, 2013 (Internal)

Zapanta J, Graham P, Multi-Sensory Stimulation and Cognitive-Behavior Training in the Minimally Conscious State: A Case Study. TIRR Memorial Hermann, 2012 (Internal)

Barnes C, Denney A, Hawkins R, Hulke E, Main D, Murray A, Zapanta J. Assessing the Effects of a Mass vs Distributed Schedule for Treadmill Training on Gait and Balance in People with Parkinson’s Disease. Regis University, 2010-2012 (Internal)

Continuing Education Workshops Conducted/Organized:

-NeuroRecovery Training Institute Lead Faculty for Manual Therapy Interventions for the Neurologic Patient - Louisville, KY and Gainsville, FL (2016)

-Manipalooza Lab Teaching Assistant - Denver, CO (2016)

-NeuroRecovery Training Institute Teaching Assistant for Manual Therapy Interventions for the Neurologic Patient - Louisville, KY (2015)

-PWR! Retreat Volunteer Leader & Presenter –Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery program led by Dr. Becky Farley PhD, PT in Scottsdale, Arizona (2015, 2016)

- APTA Annual Conference – Student Usher Volunteer 2012

- APTA Colorado 41st Annual Spring Conference - Volunteer 2011

- APTA Colorado 20th Annual Fall Symposium –Volunteer 2010

- Parkinsonism: Retraining the Brain through Exercise. Presented by Regis University 2010

Membership in Scientific/Professional Organizations:

APTA Cardiopulmonary SIG –Member 2017 –Present

American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists –Member 2013 - Present

Alpha Sigma Nu –Member 2011 - Present

APTA Orthopaedic SIG –Member 2010 - 2016

APTA Neurology SIG –Member 2010 - 2016

American Physical Therapy Association - Member 2009 - Present

Consultative and Advisory Positions Held:

•Delegate at Large for the APTA Colorado 2015-2017-

•1 out of 2 delegates selected to be a representative at the HoD at the APTA NEXT 2016 and 2017 Conference & Exposition

•APTA Student Assembly 2011 –Slated for Vice President on the Student Assembly Board of Directors

•1 out of 47 applicants to be slated for election to represent all physical therapy students in the nation

•APTA Student Assembly 2011 - Core Ambassador of Colorado

•Improved communication between PT and PTA programs in Colorado by recruiting student representatives from each program and solidifying interaction within the APTA Colorado –sSIG

•APTA Colorado-sSIG 2010 - 2011 - Elected Government Affairs

•Collaborated with PT and PTA students in Colorado to cultivate professional dialogue between disciplines and to create networking events for the APTA- Colorado.

•Fundraised ~$1,000 for the APTA Colorado to help renew the state practice act during the 2011 Sunset year

•APTA Colorado Bob Doctor Annual Golf Tournament 2011 – Appointed on tournament committee

•Organized a 42 player sponsored golf tournament to successfully raise over $3,000 for state legislative efforts and student scholarships.

•APTA Representative 2009 –2012 –Elected Class Representative out of 6 candidates

•Increased student professionalism by creating newsletters and personalized emails regarding pertinent APTA events, news, volunteer positions, and scholarships opportunities.

Community Service:

•GNAR Runners Ultra Endurance Races, Physical Therapist Volunteer - 2015 –Present

•Northern Colorado Tai Chi & Qi Gong Awareness for Parkinson’s, Instructor - 2014 –2015

•Summer Fitness presentation at Fort Collins, Colorado PD support group, Summer 2014

•LSVT –BIG Community Presentation at Greeley, Colorado PD support group, Spring 2014

•9 News Health Fair at Regis University –Student Leader, Spring 2010

•American Heart Association –Student Leader for Go Red for Women Day at Regis University, Fall 2010

•Regis University Triple Threat Service Learning, Fall 2009

•After school program mentor program for student athletes

International Service:

Catholic Medical Mission Board & Regis University - Trujillo, Peru 2011

- Assisted in cervical and knee examination and treatment labs during the “ConferenciaInternacional de ActualizacionenTherapiaFisica”

Regis University Spring Break Service Trip –Nueva Rosita, Mexico 2010

- Provided physical therapy services and organized health fair for Rancho Nuevo

Cross Cultural Solutions –Moshi, Tanzania 2008

- Assisted and observed physicians and nurses in general medicine, fracture, and burn wards.

- Independently applied skin traction to young children with fractures.

Creighton University International Latin American Concern –Santiago, Dominican Republic 2008

- Collaborated with heath care professionals to provide health care in rural villages. Interpreted Spanish, assisted in dental procedures, obtained medical intake information, and escorted patients to pharmacy

Services to the University/College/School on

Committees/Councils/Commissions:

Creighton University Student Council, Omaha, NE - 2008-2009

Honors and Awards:

Doctor of Physical Therapy Excellence in Service Award:

(2012) Regis University Denver, CO

- One out of 65 graduating physical therapy students nominated and selected based on excellence and service

Doctor of Physical therapy scholarship:

(2009 - 2012) Regis University –Denver, CO

- One out of two selected for graduate scholarship from 69 students

Alpha Sigma Nu:

(2011) Regis University –Denver, CO

- Included in the 4% of inductees selected into the highest honor society for all Jesuit universities

academic Merit scholarship:

(2003 –2007) Creighton University - Omaha, NE

service and leadership merit Award:

(2003 –2007) Creighton University - Omaha, NE

Christian service Award:

(2003) Brophy College Preparatory–Phoenix, AZ

- One out of approximately 500 students to receive award exhibiting incessant scholarly service

Men for others scholarship:

(2002 –2003) Brophy College Preparatory 2002-2003 –Phoenix, AZ

- One out of 12 selected for merit scholarship from approximately 300 applicants.

Continuing Education Attended:

-Breathe Master Class. Berkley, CA - 2017

-The Breathe Certification Teacher Training. New York, New York City –2017

-Fellow In Training with Evidence In Motion’s Orthopaedic Manual Therapy Fellowship (2014-2017)

-Gibbons & Tehan Spinal Manipulation Course 1-3. Mesa, AZ - 2015

-Manipalooza. Denver, CO 2014, 2015, 2016

-PWR!Therapist Certification for Parkinson’s Disease. Mesa, AZ –2014

-LSVT BIG Certification Workshop for Parkinson’s Disease. Scottsdale, AZ - 2013

-Interdisciplinary Management of Patients with Movement Disorders. Presented by Comprehensive Clinical Management Workshop. Denver, CO –2013

-Functional Biomechanics of the Lower Quarter: Implications for Movement Dysfunction & Musculoskeletal Injury. Presented by Chris Powers from the movement Performance Institute. Scottsdale, Arizona –2013

-Parkinsonism: Retraining the Brain through Exercise. Presented by Regis University 2010