Andrew B. Sullivan, PT, DPT, SCD, OCS, SCS, COMT, FAAOMPT
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Dr. Sullivan graduated from Sacred Heart University with his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science in 2012 and Doctor of Physical in 2015. He went on to complete the Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency program at Sacred Heart University and the Orthopaedic Fellowship and Sports Rehabilitation program with Kaiser Permanente. Dr. Sullivan completed his Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in 2020 with a dissertation on the application of psychological theory and techniques in physical therapy practice. Dr. Sullivan has attained his Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) and Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS) certifications and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT). Dr. Sullivan holds various certifications related to orthopaedic and sports physical therapy, including Certification in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (Cert. MDT), Certification in Dry Needling (Cert. DN), and Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT), among other training and certifications.
Professional Interests
- Orthopaedic physical therapy
- Sports physical therapy
- Anatomy and biomechanics
- Residency and fellowship education
Degrees & Certifications
- Sc.D., Physical Therapy, Texas Tech University
- DPT, Physical Therapy, Sacred Heart University
- BS, Exercise Science, Sacred Heart University
- Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency Program, Sacred Heart University
- Orthopaedic Fellowship and Sports Rehabilitation Program, Kaiser Permanente Southern California
- Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
- Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS), American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
- Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT)
Teaching Responsibilities
- PT 611 Structure and Function I
- PT 714 Structure and Function IV
Service Memberships
- American Physical Therapy Association (Orthopaedic Section, Sports Section)
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists
Research Interests
- Application of psychological theory and techniques in physical therapy practice
- Application of clinical reasoning hierarchies in physical therapy practice
- Best practices for physical therapy residency and fellowship education