To advance clinical research in areas of general shoulder pain, biceps tendinopathy, regional interdependence and dry needling. To advance educational research in the area of clinical reasoning.
Within last five years
Peer Reviewed Publications
McDevitt A, Rapport MJ, Jensen G, Furze J. Utilization of the Clinical Reasoning Assessment Tool across a physical therapy curriculum: application for teaching, learning and assessment. Journal of Physical Therapy Education. 2019;33(4):335-342.
Cuka C, McDevitt A, Porter Hoke A, Karas S. Spinal manipulation after multiple fusions in an adult with scoliosis: a case report; Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy. 2019; 27(2): 115-124.
Boyles B, Fowler R, Shelton S, Kinnee G, McDevitt A, Mintken P. Symmetry of Resting Tone, Alignment, and Strength in the Pelvic Region. (Draft submitted March 2019)
McDevitt A, Cleland C, Strickland C, Leibold M, Borg M, Mintken P, Kretschmer R, Snodgrass S. Accuracy of Long Head of the Biceps Tendon Palpation by Physical Therapists (Draft submitted to Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation February 2019)
McDevitt A, Rapport MJ, Jensen G, Furze J. Utilization of the Clinical Reasoning Assessment Tool Across A Physical Therapy Curriculum: Application for Teaching, Learning and Assessment. Journal of Physical Therapy Education. Submitted Oct 5, 2018. (In Review)
Cuka C, McDevitt A, Porter Hoke A, Karas S. Spinal Manipulation after Multiple Fusions in an Adult with Scoliosis: A Case Report; Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy 10.1080/10669817.2018.1560523. (Accepted December 7, 2018)
McDevitt A, Snodgrass S, Cleland C, Leibold M, Kraus L, Mintken P. Treatment of Individuals with Bicipital Tendinopathy using Dry Needling and Eccentric Exercise; A Case Series. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice. 2018; DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2018.1488023
McDevitt AW, Mintken PE, Cleland JA, Bishop MD. Impact of Expectations on Functional Recovery in Individuals with Chronic Shoulder Pain. Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy. 2018; 26(3) 136-146 doi: 10.1080/10669817.2018.1432541
Sawyer EE, McDevitt AW, Louw A, Puentedura EJ, Mintken PE. Use of Pain Neuroscience Education, Tactile Discrimination, and Graded Motor Imagery in an Individual With Frozen Shoulder. J Ortho Sports Phys Ther. 2017; 1-29 doi:10.2519/jospt.2018.7716
Mintken PE, McDevitt AW, Michener LA, Boyles RE, Beardslee, AR, Burns SA, Haberl MD, Binder LA, Cleland J. Examination of The Validity of A Clinical Prediction Rule To Identify Patients With Shoulder Pain Likely To Benefit From Cervicothoracic Manipulation. J Ortho Sports Phys Ther. 2017; 47;252-260.
Mintken PE, McDevitt AW, Cleland J, Boyles RE, Beardslee, AR, Burns SA, Haberl MD, Binder LA, Michener LA. Cervicothoracic Manual Therapy Plus Exercise versus Exercise Alone in the Management of Individuals with Shoulder Pain: A Multi-Center Randomized Controlled Trial. J Ortho Sports Phys Ther. 2016; 46:617-28.
Peer Reviewed Abstracts
McDevitt A, Cleland J, Williams P, Courtney D, Glynn P, Mintken P. Thoracic Spine Thrust Manipulation for Cervicogenic Headaches: A Randomized Clinical Trial. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. January, 2018.
McDevitt A, Rapport MJ, Furze J. Measuring Clinical Reasoning Across a Physical Therapy Curriculum: A Pilot Study. Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therap, 2017 epub.
Mintken PE, McDevitt AW, Michener LA, Boyles R, Cleland JA. Examination of Prognostic Variables To Identify Patients With Shoulder Pain Likely To Benefit From Cervicothoracic Manipulation: A Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2016;46(1):A17-18.
Mintken PE, McDevitt AW, Puentedura EJ, Louw A. Use of Graded Motor Imagery during the Freezing Stage of Frozen Shoulder: A Case Report. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2016;46(1):A117-118.
McDevitt A, McDevitt M, Mintken P. Spontaneous vertebral artery dissection resulting from a benign mechanism of injury; A medical case description. Manual Therapy, Volume 25, September 2016, Page e117.
McDevitt A, Krause L, Leibold B, Borg M, Mintken P. A novel treatment of dry needling and eccentric exercise for patients with chronic bicipital tendinopathy: A case series. Manual Therapy, Volume, 25, September 2016, Page e61.
Mintken P, McDevitt A, Puentedura E. Louw A. Use of Neuroscience education, tactile discrimination, limb laterality and graded motor imagery in a patient with frozen shoulder. Manual Therapy, Volume 25, September 2016, Page e74.
Mintken P, McDevitt A, Michener L, Burns S, Boyles R, Cleland J. Examination of a clinical prediction rule to identify patients with shoulder pain likely to benefit from cervicothoracic manipulation: A multi-center randomized clinical trial. Manual Therapy, Volume 25, September 2016, Page e50-51.
Peer Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations
McDevitt A, Akuthota V, Friedrich J, McCann E, Mintken P. Fostering Early Interprofessional Collaboration in the Management of Low Back Pain; [accepted poster presentation] Educational Scholarship and Innovation Symposium, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado; March 2019.
Arnette V, McDevitt A. Prevalence and Perceptions of Student Musicians' Playing Related Injuries; [poster presentation] Combined Sections Meeting American Physical Therapy Association. Washington, D.C., January 2019.
McDevitt A. Cleland J, Strickland C, Mintken P, Kretschmer R, Leibold M, Borg M, Snodgrass S. The Accuracy of Biceps Tendon Palpation by Physical Therapists; [platform presentation] American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Conference, Reno, Nevada; November 2018. (Winner of the Dick Erhard First Place Overall Platform Presentation)
Cuka C, McDevitt A, Porter Hoke A, Karas S. Spinal Manipulation after Multiple Fusions in an Adult with Scoliosis: A Case Report; [poster presentation] American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Conference, Reno, Nevada; November 2018.
Bilyeu C, Judd D, McDevitt A. Development of an Innovative Training Program for Clinical Faculty Instructing in a Physical Therapy Program [platform presentation] Educational and Leadership Conference. Jacksonville, Florida. October 12, 2018.
McDevitt A. Cleland J, Mintken P, Strickland C, Borg M, Krause L, Leibold B, Courtney D, Kretschmer R, Snodgrass S. An Interdisciplinary Approach to Accuracy Research: Palpation of the Biceps Tendon by Physical Therapists. University of Colorado Hospital Annual Rehab Symposium. Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO. September 24, 2018.
McDevitt A. The Expectation Game; How Expectations for Treatment Impact Functional Outcomes in Individuals with Musculoskeletal Pain. University of Colorado Hospital Annual Rehab Symposium. Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO. September 24, 2018.
McDevitt A, Cleland J, Williams P, Courtney D, Glynn P, Mintken P. Thoracic Spine Thrust Manipulation for Cervicogenic Headaches: A Randomized Clinical Trial [platform presentation] Combined Sections Meeting American Physical Therapy Association. New Orleans, LA; February 2018.
McDevitt A, Rapport MJ, Furze J. Measuring Clinical Reasoning Across a Physical Therapy Curriculum: A Pilot Study [poster presentation] Combined Sections Meeting American Physical Therapy Association. New Orleans, LA; February 2018.
McDevitt A, Snodgrass S, Cleland J, Krause L, Leibold M, Borg M, Mintken P. A Novel Treatment of Dry Needling and Eccentric Exercise for Patients with Chronic Bicipital Tendinopathy: A Case Series. [poster presentation] Combined Sections Meeting American Physical Therapy Association. New Orleans, LA; February 2018.
Sawyer E, McDevitt A, Struessel T. Mission Possible: Maximizing Student Engagement in your Business Project. [platform presentation] Combined Sections Meeting American Physical Therapy Association. New Orleans, LA; February 2018.
Bilyeu C, Judd D, McDevitt A. Development of an Innovative Training Program for Clinical Faculty Instructing in a Physical Therapy Program [platform presentation] Educational Scholarship and Innovation Symposium. Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO; February 6, 2018.
McDevitt A, Rapport MJ, Furze J. Measuring Clinical Reasoning Grading Rubric in a Physical Therapy Curriculum: A Pilot Study [platform presentation] American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Conference. Salt Lake City, UT; October 2017.
McDevitt A, Cleland J, Williams P, Courtney D, Glynn P, Mintken P. Thoracic Spine Thrust Manipulation for Cervicogenic Headaches: A Randomized Clinical Trial [platform presentation] University of Colorado Health Rehabilitation Symposium. Aurora, CO; September 19, 2017.
McDevitt A, Rapport MJ, Furze J. Utilization of a Clinical Reasoning Grading Rubric in a Physical Therapy Curriculum: A Pilot Study [poster presentation] Clinical Reasoning Symposium. Creighton University, Omaha, NE ; July 21-23 , 2017.
McDevitt A, Utilization of a Clinical Reasoning Grading Rubric in a Physical Therapy Curriculum: A Pilot Study [poster presentation] Educational Scholarship and Innovation Symposium. Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO; January 31, 2017.
Mintken P, McDevitt A, Michener L, Boyles B, Cleland J. Cervicothoracic Manual Therapy Plus Exercise versus Exercise Alone in the Management of Individuals with Shoulder Pain: A Multi-Center Randomized Controlled Trial [platform presentation] American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Conference. St. Louis, MO; October 2016.
McDevitt A, McDevitt M, Mintken P. Spontaneous Vertebral Artery Dissection Resulting from a Benign Mechanism of Injury: A Medical Case Description. [poster presentation] American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Conference. St. Louis, MO; October 2016
McDevitt A, Krause L, Leibold M, Borg M, Mintken P. A Novel Treatment of Dry Needling and Eccentric Exercise for Patients with Chronic Bicipital Tendinopathy: A Case Series. [platform presentation] American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Conference. St. Louis, MO; (Winner of the First Place Platform Presentation in category Best 5X5 Upper Extremity, October 2016).
Mintken P, McDevitt A, Puentedura E, Louw, A. Use of Neuroscience Education, Limb Laterality, Tactile Discrimination and Graded Motor Imagery During The Freezing Stage of Frozen Shoulder: A Case Report. [platform presentation] American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Conference. St. Louis, MO; (Winner of the First Place Platform Presentation in category Best 5X5 Educational Topics, October 2016).
Mintken P, McDevitt A, Michener L, Boyles B, Cleland J. Cervicothoracic Manual Therapy Plus Exercise versus Exercise Alone in the Management of Individuals with Shoulder Pain: A Multi-Center Randomized Controlled Trial [platform presentation] International Federation of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Conference. Glasgow, Scotland; July 2016.
McDevitt A, Krause L, Leibold M, Borg M, Mintken P. A Novel Treatment of Dry Needling and Eccentric Exercise for Patients with Chronic Bicipital Tendinopathy: A Case Series. [poster presentation] International Federation of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Conference. Glasgow, Scotland; July 2016.
McDevitt A, McDevitt M, Mintken P. Spontaneous Vertebral Artery Dissection Resulting from a Benign Mechanism of Injury: A Medical Case Description. [poster presentation] International Federation of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Conference. Glasgow, Scotland; July 2016
Mintken P, McDevitt A, Puentedura E, Louw, A. Use of Neuroscience Education, Limb Laterality, Tactile Discrimination and Graded Mortor Imagery During The Freezing Stage of Frozen Shoulder: A Case Report. [poster presentation] International Federation of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Conference. Glasgow, Scotland; July 2016.
Mintken P, McDevitt A, Michener L, Boyles B, Cleland J. Examination of a Prognostic Variables to Identify Patients with Shoulder Pain Likely to Benefit from Cervicothoracic Manipulation: A Multi-Center Randomized Clinical Trial. [platform presentation] Combined Sections Meeting American Physical Therapy Association. Anaheim, CA; February 2016.
Mahler S, Struessel T, McDevitt A. Initial Implementation of a Student Project Aimed to Promote the Utilization of Direct Access Physical Therapy Services within a Large Health Care System. [platform presentation] Combined Sections Meeting American Physical Therapy Association. Anaheim, CA; February 2016.
Mintken P, McDevitt A, Puentedura E, Louw, A. Use of Neuroscience Education, Limb Laterality, Tactile Discrimination and Graded Motor Imagery During The Freezing Stage of Frozen Shoulder: A Case Report. [poster presentation] Combined Sections Meeting American Physical Therapy Association. Anaheim, CA; February 2016.
Non-Peer Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations
McDevitt A, Mintken P. Dry Needling for Tendinopathy? [Educational Session] Combined Sections Meeting American Physical Therapy Association. New Orleans, LA; February 2018.
McDevitt A, Furze J, Jensen G, Rapport MJ. Clinical Reasoning: Understanding Communication, Context and Care. [Educational Session] Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association. New Orleans, LA; February 2018.
Mintken P, McDevitt A. Examination and Treatment of Individuals with Neck Pain with Movement Coordination Impairments. Annual Orthopaedic Section Meeting. Atlanta, Georgia. May 5-7, 2016. (Lab Assistant for 3 break-out sessions)
McDevitt, A. James, D. Musculoskeletal Management in Individuals with History of Concussion. The Children’s Hospital. Aurora, CO; April 9, 2016.
McDevitt A, Mintken P. Cervicothoracic Manipulation for the Treatment of Shoulder Pain; Results of a Validation Study. [platform presentation] University of Colorado Health Rehabilitation Symposium. Aurora, CO; April 17, 2016.
McDevitt, A. Treatment Based Classification of the Lumbar Spine. [clinic in-service] University of Colorado Health Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. Denver, CO; January 7, 2016.
Non-Peer Reviewed Publications
Doucet R, McDevittA. Brace For It! A Growing Selection of Orthotic Braces Expands the Possibilities for Fit and Function for Users from All Walks of Life. Physical Therapy Products. June 26, 2017.
