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Dennis C. W. Fater, Ph.D., P.T., Cert M.D.T.
Professor
Full
Member of UW-L Graduate Faculty
Physical Therapy Program, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
Education:
- Joined UW-L in 1983
- B.S., University
of Wisconsin - La Crosse, Physical Therapy, 1991
- Post-Doctoral Training,
University of Florida - Medical School, 1981-1983
- Ph.D., University
of Kansas - Medical Center, Physiology, 1981
- B.S., University of
Michigan - Ann Arbor, Zoology, 1975
Research Interests:
- Spine Orthopedics
- Kinematic chain influences on spine function/dysfunction
Teaching
Specialties:
- Medical Physiology (PTS )
- Musculoskeletal Evaluation and Treatment: Spine
(PTS )
- Pathophysiology
- Pharmacology
Honors and Awards:
- University of Michigan Regents Alumni Scholar
- Michigan Competitive
Scholarship, University of Michigan
- Graduate Student Teaching Assistantship,
Department of Physiology, University of Kansas Medical Center
- Research
Associateship, University of Florida
- Research Fellowship - "Effect of Tyrosine on the Development
of Hypertension", American Heart Association, Florida Affiliate
- University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Faculty
Research Grant - "The
Effects of Adipose Tissue Upon the Distribution of Ingested Ethanol
in Rats."
- University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Faculty
Research Grant - "A
Comparison of the Efficiency of Isokinetic Strengthening of Shoulder
Girdle Muscles Utilizing Straight Planar Movements and Diagonal Movements."
- University
of Wisconsin - La Crosse Faculty Development Grant to attend continuing
education coursework in spine orthopedics sponsored by The
Institute of Physical Therapy.
- University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
Faculty Development Grant to attend continuing education coursework
in mechanical spine therapy sponsored
by the McKenzie Institute
Community Service:
- Volunteer with disabled hunters to promote safety and participation.
Dennis Fater (4069 Health Science Center)
Department of Health Professions - Physical Therapy Program
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
La Crosse, WI 54601
Phone: (608) 785-8471 Fax: (608) 785-8460
Email: fater.denn@uwlax.edu
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