BARBARA S. RABIN, M.S.,P.T., A.T.,C.,C.E.S.M.T.

938 Chestnut Run

Gates Mills, Ohio  44040

(440)823-7514 Phone

(216)947-0247 Fax

brabin@ahti.net

 

EDUCATION:

University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL

M.S.P.T., December 1989

 

Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, OH B.A.in Zoology/Therapeutic Sports Medicine, May 1985

 

Syracuse University, London, England                International Studies, Fall 1983

 

WORK HISTORY:

Jan 2005 – Present – University Hospitals Rehabilition&Sports Med. Outpatient Physical Therapy Chesterland, OH.

 

June 2003 – Present – Private Practice Physical Therapy & Personal Training, Gates Mills, OH.

 

June 1997-June 2003 – Cleveland Clinic Health System

Sports Health Outpatient Physical Therapy – Chagrin Falls, OH Physical Therapist – part time.

 

May 1992 - December 1997 - Fairview General Hospital

Comprehensive Rehab. at River Oaks Club, Cleveland, OH Physical Therapist/Athletic Trainer, part-time

 

November 1994 - March 1995  -  AmeriSports Medicine,

Chagrin Falls, OH PhysicalTherapist/AthleticTrainer

February 1990 - May 1992 - Mt. Sinai Sports Rehab.,

Cleveland, OH  Physical Therapist/Athletic Trainer

 

Summer 1988 - Exterior Designs Inc., Westlake, OH

Personal Trainer

 

August 1988 - Cleveland Force Soccer, Westlake, OH

Summer Camp Athletic Trainer

 

February-August 1987 - Lehrman Back Center, Miami,FL

P.T. Aide/Exercise Instructor

 

August 1986 - May 1987 - U. of M. Hurricane Football

Team, Coral Gables, FL Student Athletic Trainer

 

November 1985 - May 1986 - Mary & Joseph Home for the Aged, Cleveland, OH P.T. Aide/Nurse Aide

 

June-November 1985 - O.P.T.& S.M., Lynn Wallace P.T.

Cleveland, OH P.T. Aide/Student Athletic Trainer

 

1983-1985 - Ohio Wesleyan University Athletic Dept.,

Delaware, OH Student Athletic Trainer

TEACHING:

 

Instructor for Yoga Applications for PT March 2004-Present.

 

Course Instructor for International Weightlifting

Association's weight training certifications and

Geriatric  Weight Training for PT's, OT's, and ATC's

May 1996 – Jan 1998.

 

PUBLICATION:

Hymowitz J, Sweeney B, "Inter-rater Reliability of Manual Heart Rate Monitoring." Physical Therapy, Vol. 69, No. 5, p.141.

 

Poster presentation of reliability study at the A.P.T.A National Conference, Nashville, TN  June 1989

 

THESIS

RESEARCH:  

“Examination of Postural Sway after BAPS board training in Subjects with Functional Instability of the Ankle Joint."

 

CONTINUING

EDUCATION:

Muscle Energy Techniques as applied to Lumbar Spine Dysfunction December 2005

 

Assessment and Treatment of Pelvic Girdle Dysfunction Sept 2005

 

Foundations of Trigger Point Examination and Treatment Dec 2004

 

The Diet Revolution May 2004

 

Practical Applications of Clinical Nutrition April 2004

 

IWA “Yoga for Health Care Professionals”  12 CEU’s March 6, 2004

 

Orthopaedic Section Home Study Course on Animal Physical Therapy June 2002 

 

Cervical Spine Rehabilitation  April 2002

 

Trigger Point Therapy Course – Tasso Spanos April 2002

 

Dance and Sports Medicine Internship – movement therapies (Tai Chi, Alexander Technique,yoga, Pilates, Feldenkris, Trigger Point Therapy) Feb. 2002

 

Equine Physical Therapy I and Sports Massage June 2001

 

Management of the Athletic Shoulder Nov. 1999

 

Introduction to Spinal Evaluation and Manipulation SI University of St. Augustine, FL Feb. 1999

 

Strength and Conditioning for the Total Athlete Jan 1999

 

Low back pain and non-organic findings Jan 1999

 

Beyond Kegels:  Evaluation and Treatment of Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction and Incontinence April 1998

 

Musculoskeletal Dysfunction in the Pregnant Client Sept. 1997

 

Home Study Course – Orthopedic Section APTA, The Cervical Spine Sept 1997

 

Meridia Human Resource Course – Age specific for our Population – Part # - Adolescent, Adult and Mature Adult Aug. 1997

 

ISSA Personal Training Certification October 12-13, 1996

 

Dumbells ARE SMART – Gary Gray  September 7, 1996

 

Cervical Spine and Upper Quarter related problems,

Crystal Clinic, Akron, OH  August 17, 1996

 

American Kinesiotherapy Conference, July 15, 1996

 

International Weightlifting Association's Weight Training Certification Course, February 17, 1996

             

Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Home Study: The Wrist and Hand, July - December 1995

              

Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Home Study Course:     The Foot and Ankle, January - June 1995

 

Foot Biomechanics and their Practical Applications-  

Demystify Orthotics, Jonathan M. Cooperman MS PT, JD, Independence, OH  May 6-7, 1995

 

Knee Rehabilitation for PT and PTA, Ohio Chapter APTA

Annual Conference 1995, Michael Voight DPT, ATC, April 8,1995

 

Functional Orthopaedics, The Institute of Physical Art,Dayton, OH  October 27-30, 1994

 

Rotator Cuff and the Athlete, Cleveland Physical Therapy Orthopaedic Study Group, Marymount Hospital,September 23,1994

 

The Pelvic Girdle, Richard Jackson, PT, OCS, Cleveland,OH January 15-16, 1994

 

Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Home Study Course: Lower Extremity, June - September 1993

 

Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Home Study Course: Upper Extremity, January - June 1993

 

15th Annual Dogwood Conference, Atlanta, GA  April 1-4, 1993

Evaluation, Treatment, and Rehabilitation of the Knee, T.A. Blackburn, Med, PT, ATC, Atlanta, GA  April 2, 1993

 

Lumbar Functional Stabilization Training - Bev Biondi PT, Milwaukee WI  November 1992

             

Clinical Muscle Training: Orthopedic & Sports Applications in the 90's - Mark S. Albert Med, PT, ATC,SCS, Cleveland OH  February 1992

             

Current Treatments in Orthopaedics, Cleveland OH      September 1991

 

Mechanical Therapy of the Lumbar Spine - McKenzie     Institute, Cleveland OH  May 1991

 

Examination and Treatment of Non-surgical Orthopaedic Problems of the Upper Extremity, Cincinnati OH  April 1991

 

Pediatric Sports Medicine Symposium, Cleveland OH  May 1990

 

Spinal Cord Rehabilitation: A Practical Approach., Ft. Lauderdale 1987

 

PROFESSIONAL

ORGANIZATIONS:

Professional member of the A.P.T.A., and O.P.T.A.

 

Womens Health and Orthopaedic Section member APTA

 

Certified member of the N.A.T.A. and O.A.T.A.

 

Member of Cleveland Physical Therapy Orthopaedic Study Group

 

Member of the3 Weston A. Price Foundation www.westonaprice.org

 

CERTIFICATION/

LICENSURE:

Personal Training Certification, ISSA, August 1996

 

Certified Weight Trainer, International Weightlifting Association, June 1996

 

Ohio physical therapy licensure, #PT 05177, March 1990

 

A.T.,C. cert. # 4-1882, July 1987, #AT 00324

 

CPR, First Aid

 

C.E.S.M.T. – Certified Equine Sports Massage Therapist 2001

 

Master Gardener Certification through Ohio State University Extension   

 

PERSONAL:

Event coordinator for the Junior Orange Bowl Disability Games, Miami, Fl., December 1988

 

25th woman and 4th in 20-25 age group at 1987 Orange Bowl Marathon

 

Seven years of competitive track and cross-country running for varsity high school and collegiate teams

 

Competitive Sprint Distance triathlete – top age group winner

 

Member and Coordinator of local food co-op

 

Enjoys English horseback riding

 

Age 41, married, three children

    

REFERENCES:

Available upon request.

 

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