ARNOLD VLOK

Arnold Vlok

Short CV/Biography:

Arnold Vlok is a Biokineticist who completed his Master Degree in ACL rehabilitation in 2013. He recently submitted his PhD dissertation on reporting strength training exercise descriptors in ACLR exercise programs.
He presents accredited CPD workshops and courses in Southern Africa to postgraduate Doctors (Sport Physicians), Biokineticists, Physiotherapist, Chiropractors and Orthotists/Podiatrists. He has been a presenter at various congresses in South Africa (SASMA, BASA, SASP, SAOPA). Arnold strongly believes in the multi-disciplinary team approach where all role players in the clinical environment contribute to successful patient outcomes. By applying this philosophy Arnold has visited establishments and congresses in Calgary, Oslo, Munich, Milan, Los Angeles, and recently in Belfast UK to broaden working relations between different entities in the clinical field

He founded his orthopaedic rehabilitation practice in Bloemfontein in 2005 and is still broadening the rehabilitation scope through an established Biomechanical Laboratory that is unique in the orthopaedic rehabilitation and conditioning landscape.

He is an academic consultant in orthopaedic rehabilitation in the Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences at various Universities in South Africa.

· Temple University – M.Ed in Exercise Physiology,1982

· University of Pittsburgh – B.S. in Physical Therapy,1974

WORK EXPERIENCE

· Owner Conquer Concussion teaching seminars

· Owner, Private Practice, Squirrel Hill Physical Therapy Center,1982-2015

· Contract Physical Therapist

~ Nursing Services Home Care, 1982

~ Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, 1982

~ Sea West Physical Therapy, Long Beach, CA,1982

· Chief Physical Therapist | Naval Regional Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA,1976-1981

· Staff Physical Therapist | Naval Academy Annapolis, Annapolis, MD,1974-1976

· Senior Clinical Instructor | Hahnemann Medical College, Dept. of P.T., Philadelphia, PA, 1980-1981

· Visiting Professor

~ Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, 1978-1981

~ University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 1977-1981

~ University of Delaware, New Castle, DE, 1978-1979

· Part-time Physical Therapist

~ NRMC, Long Beach, CA,1982

~ Methodist Hospital, Sports Medicine Clinic, Philadelphia, PA, 1980-1981

~ Director of Multiple Sclerosis Clinic, 1978-1979

~ Homestead Hospital, Homestead, PA 1974

· Consultive and Advisory Positions

~ Clinical Instructor, University of Pittsburgh, 1983-1984

~ Clinical Instructor, Temple University, 1976-1981

~ Clinical Instructor,University of Pennsylvania, 1976-1981

~ Clinical Instructor,Hahnemann College, 1981-1984

~ Curriculum Advisory Committee, Hahnemann College, 1980-1981

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

. Nasal Release Technique—Ramsey New Jersey July 2017

. Nasal Release Technique—Pittsburgh Pa May 2017

. Nasal Release Technique—Kuwait City Kuwait April 2017

* Nasal Release Technique—Los Angeles CA March 2017

* Nasal Release Technique—San Francisco CA March 2017

* Nasal Release Technique—Pittsburgh Pa Nov 2016

* Nasal Release Technique—Pittsburgh Pa Sept 2016

* Nasal Release Technique — Pittsburgh Pa August 2016

* Nasal Release Technique—Pittsburgh Pa April 2016

* Nasal Release Technique—Massapequa NY March 2016

* Nasal Release Technique –Chicago Ill Feb 2016

* Nasal Release Technique—Cleveland Ohio Oct 2015

* Nasal Release Technique—Pittsburgh Pa Nov 2015

* Nasal Release Technique—Binghamton NY Nov 2015

* Nasal Release Technique Course –Pittsburgh Pa June 2015

* Nasal Release Technique Course- Phoenix, Az. Sept 2015

* Nasal Release Technique Course – Cupertino, CA, January 2015

* Nasal Release Technique Course – Thousand Oaks, CA, January 2015

* Nasal Release Technique Course –Pittsburgh Pa. Sept 2014

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

· Concussion Management

· Myofascial Release

· Nasal Release Technique

· Graston Technique

· CranioSacral Therapy

· Manual Lymph Drainage

· Sports Medicine

· Orthopedic Physical Therapy

· Back Pain Education and Treatment

PUBLICATIONS

· “Heart Rate Response to a Conditioning Program for Young Alcoholics,” A.P.T.A. Journal, Stein, C., McKelvy, P., Bertini, A.(February 1980)

CONTINUING EDUCATION WORKSHOPS

. Dry Needling Level 1 Workshop Sept 2017

· Emory Vestibular Rehabilitation Certification, Emory University, April 2015

· EndoNasal Release Technique, Dr. Rik Cederstromm, 2013

· Contact Reflex Analysis, Dr. Versendaal, 2013

· Fascial Manipulation Part 4 Antonio Stecco 2013

· Fascial Manipulation Part 3, Antonio Stecco 2012

· Massage Cupping, 2012

· Cervicogenic Headaches and Cervical Thoracic Pain, Gavin E. Hamer 2012

· Functional Core Stability, Gavin E. Hamer 2012

· The Hip to the Foot, an Evidence-Based Diagnostic and Manual Therapy Treatment Approach Gavin E. Hamer 2012

· Fascial Manupulation Part 2, Antonio Stecco, 2012

· Fascial Manipulation Part 1, Antonio Stecco, 2012

· Graston Techiques: Advanced Techniques, 2011

· Graston Technique: Introduction 2011 Certification

· Direct Access Certification 2010

· Direct Access Certification 2008

· Continuing Education

· Advanced Lymph, Upledger Institute, 2003

· Korean Hand Therapy, Albuquerque, NM, 2002

· Mechanical link III, Palm Beach, FL, 2002

· Vodder Basic Lymph Drainage, Durham, NC, 2001

· Advanced Mechanical Link, San Francisco, CA, 2001

· CranioSacral Therapy and Immune Response, Jupitar Beach, FL, 2000

· Mechanical Link III, San Francisco, CA, 2000

· Mechanical Link II, Mineapolis, CA, 2000

· Mechanical Link I, New York, NY, 2000

· Zero Balancing II, Pittsburgh, PA, 2000

· Alchemy of Touch, Baltimore, MD, 2000

· CranioSacral Pediatrics, Toronto, Canada, 1999

· Zero Balancing II, New York, NY, 1999

· Advanced CranioSacral, Toronto, Canada, 1999

· Visceral Listening Techniques, Toronto, Canada, 1998

· Visceral Manipulation, 1998

· Process Accupressure 1B, 1998

· Lymphatic Drainage III, Hartford, CT, 1998

· Process Accupressure 1A

· Mechanical Link I, Toronto, Canada, 1998

· Mechanical Link II, New Orleans, LA, 1998

· Visceral Manipulation 1-B, San Francisco, CA, 1998

· Tigger Point Therapy Janet Travell, Washington DC, 1997

· Tigger Point Therapy Upper Quadrant Janet Travell, Baltimore, MD, 1997

· Lymphatic Drainage I, Upledger Institute, Toronto, Canada, 1997

· Lymphatic Drainage II, Upledger Institute, Toronto, Canada, 1997

· CranioSacral I, Philadelphia, PA, 1997

· CranioSacral II, Philadelphia, PA, 1997

· SomatoEmotional Release, Dayton, OH, 1997

· Zero Balancing, Toronto, Canada, 1997

· Visceral Manipulation, Philadelphia, PA, 1997

· Myofascial Mapping, Toronto, Canada, 1997

· Spinal Manipulation Course, San Francisco, CA, 1992

· Gordon Group Myofascial Reorganization, 1992

· Gordon Group Advanced Myofascial Reorganization, 1992

· Lumbar Stabiliztion, Pittsburgh, PA, 1990

· Myofascial and SomatoEmotional Release, Captiva, FL, 1987

· Rocabado Course, TMJ Dysfunction, Knoxville, TN, 1986

· Muscle Energy Course, Pittsburgh, PA, 1984

· Mechanical Therapy of Lumbar Spine by Rubin McKenzie, San Francisco, CA, 1982

· California Physical Therapy Association Conference, Anaheim, CA, 1981

· American Society of Hand Conference, Philadelphia, PA, 1981

· Cyriax Orthopedic Evaluation Part I, Philadelphia, PA, 1981

· Neurology for RehabPersonnel, Tufts University, Boston, MA, 1980

· Sports Medicine Institute, Sports Medicine Course, West Chester, PA, 1980

· American Physical Therapy Conference, Atlanta, GA, 1979

· Combined Sections Meeting American PT Assoc.,San Francisco, CA, 1979

· Electromyographic Training Course, Portsmouth, VA, 1979

· APTA Electrophysiologic Evaluation I, II, III, San Francisco, Atlanta, New Orleans, 1979

· Cyriax Orthopedic Evaluation, Philadelphia, PA, 1978

· Orthopedic Anatomy Course, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, 1978

· New Jersey Orthopedic Section Joint Mobilization Course, Philadelphia, PA, 1977

· Cyriax Orthopedic Evaluation and Treatment, Rochester, NY, 1977

· Supervision and Administration, University of Pennsylvania, 1977

· Spinal Cord Anatomy, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, 1977

· Extremity Mobilization, John Mennel, Philadelphia, PA, 1977

· Basic Extremity Mobilization, Paris, Atlanta, GA, 1977

· Cardiac Rehab Symposium, Reading PA, 1977

· Cardiac Rehab Course, Highlandview Hospital, Cleveland, OH, 1977

· Rheumatoid Arthritis Symposium, Annapolis, MD, 1977

· Systemic Lupis Erythematous Symposium, Philadelphia, PA, 1977

· Nerve and Muscle Physiology, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, 1976

· Introduction to Joint Mobilization, Paris, Atlanta, GA, 1976

· Western PA Arthritis Project, Pittsburgh, PA, 1976

· UCLA Prosthetic-Orthotics Course, Los Angeles, CA, 1975

· Teaching Assistant

· Lymph I, II, III, Upledger Institute

· CranioSacral II, 2001

· Lymphatic Drainage III, San Francisco, CA, 2000

· Lymph II, Toronto, Canada, 1999

· Lymph I, Washington DC, 1999

· CranioSacral I, Philadelphia, PA, 1999

· Lymph III, San Francisco, CA, 1998

· CranioSacral I, Pittsburgh, PA, 1998

· Workshops Conducted or Organized

· Cyriax Orthopedic Evaluation, Philadelphia, PA, 1979

· Joint Mobilization, Philadelphia, PA, 1978-1979

· Pain Management Seminar, Philadelphia, PA, 1978

· Cyriax Orthopedic Evaluation, Philadelphia, PA, 1981

· Self Lymph Drainage Workshops, Pittsburgh, PA, 1999

HONORS & AWARDS

· Navy Achievement Medal, Naval Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, 1981

· Letter of Commendation, Naval Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, 1981

· Grant from U.S. Navy to conduct Alcohol Research Program, $200,000.

ACTIVITIES

· Physical Therapist, Consultant, Paper Craft Corporation

· “Oh My Aching Back,” USS Corporation

· Guest Lecturer:

~ Alcoa Corporation

~ General Nutrition Corporation

~ University of Pittsburgh Dental School

~ University of Pittsburgh Medical School

~ Rotary Club of Pittsburgh

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

· American Physical Therapy Association

· Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association

· Medallion Member of International Alliance of Health Care Providers

RESEARCH INTERESTS

· Nasal Release Technique

· Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury

REFERENCES

· Alan Henson, 625 Lincoln Ave, Charleroi, PA 15022

· Jody Henson, 625 Lincoln Ave, Charleroi, PA 15022 · Ron Poropatich, rkp19@pitt.edu, (301)789-4400