About the Presenter:
Eric M. Dinkins – PT, MSPT, OCS, Cert. MT, CMP, MCTA, CCI
Eric is a graduate from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and has been practicing since 2001. He has earned post-graduate certifications in Manipulative Therapy, is a Certified Mulligan Practitioner, and is an Accredited Instructor with the Mulligan Concept of manual therapy. He earned his Board Certification as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist through the American Physical Therapy Association. Eric completed post-graduate education in Exercise Physiology and has an extensive sports medicine background. He has worked closely with physicians from the Steadman-Hawkins Clinic in Denver, and has treated athletes from youth, weekend warriors, Olympic, and professional levels. His primary clinical interest is optimizing movement and performance utilizing motor learning principles incorporating evidence based research on joint position sense, movement, risk management, and dynamic conditioning.
He is a the Co-owner of Motion Guidance, LLC. A visual feedback and product development company. Other clinical interests include: Mobilization with Movement, utilizing the Motion Guidance system to improve visual feedback in rehabilitation, and treatment options for Restless Legs Syndrome. He is a published author and was a key-note speaker at the International Mulligan Conference in 2009. When not practicing and teaching, Eric enjoys spending time with his family, mountain biking, and playing guitar.
Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedics- American Physical Therapy Association
Accredited Mulligan Concept Teachers Association Instructor
Clinical Mentor, Orthopedic Residency Program
Credentialed Clinical Instructor-American Physical Therapy Association