Alex Newton, Pt, Dpt - Physical Therapist/Freelance Writer Email & Phone Number

Innovative freelance writer working to create entertaining, evidence-based blog posts with a focus on physical therapy. Adept at researching new topics and engaging audience in an easy-going informative manner. Bringing forth a love of writing and a desire to connect with others.

Wichita Falls, Texas, United States

Commerce, Texas, United States

• Provided positive and solutions-based approach with caseload of 10-15 patients per day, including 5-10 new patient evaluations per week• Supervised 3 physical therapy assistants in outpatient setting and collaborated within a multidisciplinary, team-building atmosphere to rehabilitate patients within home health setting, averaging 5-8 home health visits per week• Developed detailed plans of care to functional mobility and fulfillment of superior patient-oriented treatment within a… Show more • Provided positive and solutions-based approach with caseload of 10-15 patients per day, including 5-10 new patient evaluations per week• Supervised 3 physical therapy assistants in outpatient setting and collaborated within a multidisciplinary, team-building atmosphere to rehabilitate patients within home health setting, averaging 5-8 home health visits per week• Developed detailed plans of care to functional mobility and fulfillment of superior patient-oriented treatment within a diverse array of orthopedic and neurological in pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations• Integrated 1000 hours of myofascial release manual therapy to promote functional soft tissue extensibility and 100 hours dry needling intra-muscular therapy with certification Show less

• Provided physical therapy services in a skilled nursing setting on an as-needed basis 2-4 weekends per month• Evaluated and developed treatment plans in collaboration with 1 occupational therapist, 2 COTAs, and 2 physical therapy assistants• Treated patients with orthopedic and neurological diagnoses averaging caseload of 6-10 per day

Denton, Tx

• Collaborated with clinical instructor to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients with average daily caseload of 5 to 7 patients • Performed 350 hours of manual therapy emphasizing myofascial release treatment principles and techniques• Developed and led two myofascial self-stretch classes over the course of six weeks for 12 group members• Experience with cerebral palsy, thoracic outlet syndrome, vestibular dysfunction, fibromyalgia, chronic low back pain, and women's health diagnoses

Commerce, Tx

• Collaborated with clinical instructor to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients with average daily caseload of 10 to 14 patients• Developed treatment plan for patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and educated colleagues about applications of clinical practice for patient care• Evaluated and treated patients twice weekly in home health setting to facilitate eventual return to home and community environments• Incorporated AlterG gait training, Biodex Systems 4, Biodex Balance System,… Show more • Collaborated with clinical instructor to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients with average daily caseload of 10 to 14 patients• Developed treatment plan for patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and educated colleagues about applications of clinical practice for patient care• Evaluated and treated patients twice weekly in home health setting to facilitate eventual return to home and community environments• Incorporated AlterG gait training, Biodex Systems 4, Biodex Balance System, and Bioness L300 technologies into appropriate treatment protocols• Experience with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, cauda equina, Parkinson's, congestive heart failure, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, and BPPV diagnoses Show less

Greenville, Tx

• Collaborated with clinical instructor to evaluate, diagnose, and treat at average daily caseload of 4 to 7 patients• Coordinated with 9 other healthcare professionals during care meetings to discuss patient progress, outcomes, status and needs• Instructed patients in preventive and functional safety techniques to decrease readmission • Provided family and patient education about home and environmental barrier adaptations upon discharge• Experience with post-surgical… Show more • Collaborated with clinical instructor to evaluate, diagnose, and treat at average daily caseload of 4 to 7 patients• Coordinated with 9 other healthcare professionals during care meetings to discuss patient progress, outcomes, status and needs• Instructed patients in preventive and functional safety techniques to decrease readmission • Provided family and patient education about home and environmental barrier adaptations upon discharge• Experience with post-surgical rehabilitation protocols as well as Parkinson's, stroke, metabolic encephalitis, and Alzheimer's diagnoses Show less

Sulphur Springs, Tx

• Collaborated with clinical instructor to evaluate, diagnose, develop plan of care, and treat patients with orthopedic and neurological presentations at average daily caseload of 10 to 14 patients• Trained in 250 hours of Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) and Functional Movement Systems (FMS) clinical assessments• Developed and implemented aquatic therapy treatment programs• Facilitated clinical instructor learning in PNF and NDT therapeutic techniques•… Show more • Collaborated with clinical instructor to evaluate, diagnose, develop plan of care, and treat patients with orthopedic and neurological presentations at average daily caseload of 10 to 14 patients• Trained in 250 hours of Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) and Functional Movement Systems (FMS) clinical assessments• Developed and implemented aquatic therapy treatment programs• Facilitated clinical instructor learning in PNF and NDT therapeutic techniques• Incorporated 50 hours of pain science training and research into patient examination and subsequent treatment visits• Experience with stroke, cerebral palsy, encephalitis, West Nile Virus, and Tourette's neurological diagnoses Show less

Corinth, Tx

• Expedited course material application by providing adjunct support outside of classroom-designated hours to 400 students• Coordinated with professors in preparing for and administering laboratory practicums

Doctorate, Physical Therapy/Therapist

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Double Major In Psychology And Classical Humanities