Paul Drumheller, MPT, OCS, CSCS
 
   
 

Paul has dedicated his professional career to promoting the healing and wellness of each individual, keeping his patients moving in the right direction has been the basis to his success. He is a licensed Physical Therapist, an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with a Master of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Puget Sound and a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of California at Davis.

Serving Tacoma area residents since 1994, Paul has treated the majority of post operative extremities and has a core expertise in shoulders, knees and the back. In addition, over the last couple of years Paul has taken a strong interest in the biomechanics of the foot and ankle and how this relationship can affect the rest of the body's function. Paul has also provided his services in nursing homes and correctional facilities and his construction background allows him to know what it takes to return to work. He has also co-directed a summer camp for elementary to college age athletes and instructs individuals and teams in all aspects of speed and agility.

Paul is current in the trends for rehabilitation and training and is dedicated to making patient's visit to 3Dimensional Physical Therapy & Sports Conditioning very rewarding. It doesn't matter whether you're 5 or 95, athletic or sedentary, Paul will take the time to figure out what is best for you.

Continuing Education


Washington State Strength and Conditioning Annual Clinic 2007

“Washington State Private Practice Special Interest Group” Annual Conference- Washington State Physical Therapy
Association 2007

“2007 Combined Sections Meeting (CSM)” American Physical Therapy Association
- “Recent Advance in the Management and Rehabilitation of Proximal Humerus Fractures, Shoulder Arthritis, and Frozen Shoulder”
- “The Contribution of Abnormal Hip Mediums to Knee Injury: A top-down Perspective”
- “Foot and Ankle SIG Program: A Comprehensive Update on Ankle Instability”
- “ACL Injury and Prevention: An Evidence-Based Model for Clinical Practice”
- “The Complicated Patient: Case Studies of Patients Whom Traditional Evidence Based Treatments did not Work”
- “The ACEL- Injured Athlete: Factors to Consider in 2007”
- Various Platform Presentations

“Introduction to Utilizing a New 24 Adult Foot Type Classification System and Manual Therapy Techniques for the Foot and Ankle complex: A Hands-on Laboratory and Clinical Application Course” Rob Roy Martin, Steve Paulseth, American Physical Therapy Association

“2006 Private Practice Section Annual Conference” American Physical Therapy Association“Orthopedic Clinical Specialty Exam.” American Physical Therapy Association, 2006
“Current Concepts of Orthopedic Physical Therapy.” American Physical Therapy Association Home Study Course
“2006 American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Chicago.”
-Metatarsal and heel pain
-The Fab Five of the foot and ankle
-Pelvic Osteotomies in adults
-The adolescent athlete: Basics and beyond
-Upper extremity injuries in the skeletally immature athlete
-Surgical management of adult flat feet

“Sportsmetrics Certification Course.” Cincinnati Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center – Ann Hollenbeck, ATC;
Frank Noyes, MD
“2006 Combined Sections Meeting (CSM)” American Physical Therapy Association
-“Management of Meniscal Pathologies: Diagnosis to Return to Play:
- “Conservative and Surgical Management of the Arthritic Ankle”
- “Recent Advances in the Management and Rehabilitation of Massive Rotator Cuff Tears”
- “The Complicated Patient”- Case studies of patients whom traditional methods of intervention did not work.
- “A Critical Review of Common Interventions for Patellofemroal Joint Dysfunction”
- “Various Platform Presentations

“Independent Study Course: Current Concepts of Orthopedic Physical Therapy” Orthopedic Section, APTA, Inc.

“The Running Course” Barry Morgan orth American Seminars, Inc.

“Dynamic Casting Technology” Edward S. Glaser, Sole Supports

“Understanding the Biomechanics and Differential Diagnosis of Over-use Injuries Common to the Foot and Ankle” American Physical Therapy” Orthopedic Section, APTA, Inc.

“2005 Combined Sections Meeting (CSM)” American Physical Therapy Association
- “Knee Rehabilitation from the Ground Up and the Trunk Down”
- “Differential Diagnosis, Classification-based Treatment, and Surgical Management of Hip Disorders: Current Advancements That will Impact Your Practice”
- “Manual Therapy Education Group- Manual Physical Therapy and the Costal Cage: Relationships with and impact on Upper Quarter Dysfunction”
- “Complicated Patient” Review of case studies of patients whom do not respond to traditional evidence based treatment
- “Knee/Patellofemoral Education Group: Open vs. Closed- Chain Exercise for the Knee: Myths, Realities, and Clinical Implications”

"Sports Physical Therapy Section Team Concept Conference" Presentations of recent advances for treatment of various knee, shoulder, foot and ankle injuries by multiple instructors.

“The Biomechanics of the Cyclist: Fit, Function and Pathology”. Jacqui Lockwood, PT; Jeffrey Lockwood

“Grinders & Glue” - Techniques and Applications for Orthotic Therapy"

Private Practice Special Interest Group- Washington State PT Association

“One Day Learn-By-Doing Functional Training Seminar”. Juan Carlos Santana, M.ED, CSCS; Roger Marandino, CSCS; Mike Boyle, MA, ATC; Al Vermeil, CSCS; Alan Russell, ATC, PES, CSCS

Washington State Strength and Conditioning Association Annual Clinic- Speaker for Speed and Agility training for soccer.

“When the Feet Hit the Ground...Everything Changes". Level II, Brian Hoke, PT, SCS

"Chain Reaction Explosion". Gary Gray, PT and David Tiberio, PhD, PT, OCS

"When the Feet Hit the Ground…Everything Changes". Level I, Brian Hoke, PT, SCS

"Injuries in Baseball". American Sports Medicine Institute, James Andrews, MD and Kevin Wilk, PT

"Current Concepts in the Recognition and Treatment of Knee Injuries". Mark DeCarlo, MHA, SCS, ATC

"First to the Ball". Vern Gambetta

"Plyometrics and Speed Development". U.S. Olympic Training Center, Mary Harrington, CSCS

"Spine Clinical Specialization Course, Level I". Edward Mulligan, MS, PT, SCS, ATC

"Spine Coordination Training". Edward Mulligan, MS, PT, SCS, ATC

"Building and Rebuilding the Complete Athlete". Vern Gambetta

"Shoulder Clinical Specialization Course, Level I". Edward Mulligan, MS, PT, SCS, ATC

"Sports Performance Series: Golf, Level I". Edward Mulligan, MS, PT, SCS, ATC

"Different Assessment: Lumbar Versus SI Joint Versus Hip". Robert Rinkle, PT, OMPT, DC

"Documentation Functional Outcomes in the Elderly". Pamela Duncan, PT, PhD

"Functional Orthopedics, I". The Institute of Physical Art, Brian Housewirth, PT, CFP

"Post Motor Vehicle Accident Cervical Dysfunction's: The First Six Months". James Meadows, PT, CFP

"The Knee: Advances on ACL, Meniscus and Patellofemoral Rehabilitation". Robert Mangine, PT, ATC

"The Spinal Engine, How Does It Work? Integrated Assessment and Treatment Model" John Olliam, PT

"Current Concepts in Testing and Rehabilitating Knee and Shoulder Conditions". George Davis, PT, ATC

 
     
     
 

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