Residential Pathway Faculty

Amy McDevitt PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT

Associate Professor Section Director of Curriculum

Physical Therapy (SOM)
Core Faculty

Email Address:amy.mcdevitt@cuanschutz.edu

Primary Phone:3037241906

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Mailing Address:

CU Anschutz

Education II South

13121 East 17th Avenue

Room 3133

Aurora, CO 80045

Areas of Expertise

Practice Site
University of Colorado-Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Denver, CO
Outpatient Orthopaedic Clinic

Orthopedic physical therapy; clinical reasoning

Education, Licensure & Certifications

University of Newcastle, Australia
Doctor of Philosophy in Physiotherapy, 2023

North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy
Graduate of Clinical Fellowship Program, 2009

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, St. Augustine, FL
Doctor of Physical Therapy (Transitional), 2004

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, St. Augustine, FL
Master of Science in Physical Therapy, 2000

Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT
Bachelor of Science in Biology, 1996

Licensure Information/Registration Number
Colorado #PTL.0007038

Certifications
Fellowship in American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists, 2009-2018, recertified-2018.

Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (OCS), 2007-present
by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS), recertified - 2016

North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy, Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (Manipulation), December 2007

North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy, Certified Manual Physical Therapist, June 2005

Institute of Physical Art, Integrated Orthopaedic Certification- (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation), June 2003

Resumes/CV:

Amy Wallace McDevitt CV April 2025

Awards

Rose Excellence in Research Award for the Best Research Article of 2013, in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, 2013

Awarded AAOMPT/Cardon Research Grant, 2015

University of Newcastle, Australia; Higher Degree Research Scholarship, 2017

Academy of Medical Educators Rymer Grant Recipient, 2017

Dick Erhard Award, First Place Overall Platform Presentation. American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Annual Conference, 2018

Awarded AAOMPT Cardon Research Grant, 2019

Voted Top 5 Article (#3) in 2019 for Journal of Physical Therapy Education, 2020

Acceptance into University of Colorado, School of Medicine, Academy of Medical Educators, 2021

First Place Research Poster Presentation. American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Annual Conference, 2021

Commencement Speaker University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program Class of 2021 Graduation, 2021

Awarded Foundation for Physical Therapy Research Paris Patla Manual Therapy Research Grant, 2022

Commencement Speaker University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program Class of 2024 Graduation, 2024

Excellence in Teaching Award, 2024

Courses

Teaching Responsibilities

Fall
DPTR 6403 : Musculoskeletal Conditions III, Instructor
DPTR 6404 : Musculoskeletal Conditions IV, Instructor

Spring
DPTR 5401: Musculoskeletal Conditions I, Course Coordinator

Summer
DPTR 6402 : Musculoskeletal Conditions II, Course Coordinator
DPTR 7212: Advanced Manual Therapy and Manipulation Elective, Course Coordinator

Research

Research Profile

GRANT SUPPORT
Current and Completed Grant Support

Mintken P, McDevitt A (Co-investigator), Cleland J, Michener L, , Carpenter K, Boyles R, Burns, S, Strunce J. Validation of a Clinical Prediction Rule to Identify Patients with Shoulder Pain Likely to Benefit from Cervicothoracic Manipulation: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Orthopaedic Section, American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Awarded: 2012. ($25,000).

McDevitt A (Primary Investigator), Cleland JA, Glynn PE, Mintken P). Thoracic Spine Thrust Manipulation for Cervicogenic Headaches: A Multi-Centered Randomized Clinical Trial. Cardon Rehabilitation Grant from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT). Awarded: 2015. ($4,000).

McDevitt A, (Primary Investigator) Rapport MJ, Furze J. Utilization of a Clinical Reasoning Grading Rubric in a Physical Therapy Curriculum. American Academy of Medical Educators. Awarded 2018. ($4160)

McDevitt A (Primary Investigator), Cleland J, Mintken P, Snodgrass S. Dry Needling and Heavy Slow Load Exercise versus Traditional Physical Therapy in the Treatment of Individuals with Biceps Tendinopathy; A Pilot Study. Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Products Cardon Grant from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT). Awarded: 2019. ($6000)

Cook C, McDevitt A (Co-investigator), O’Halloran B. Specific and Shared Mechanisms Associated With Treatment for Chronic Neck Pain Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, Paris Patla Manual Therapy Research Grant. Awarded: 2022. ($100,000)

Active Unfunded Research Projects

Wolden B, Furze J, McDevitt A, Inter-rater Reliability of a Clinical Reasoning Assessment Tool. (2021)

Furze J, Black L, McDevitt A, Kobal K, Durning, S Jensen G. Development of Clinical Reasoning Competencies in Physical Therapist Education. (2021-2022)

Publications and Presentations

Scholarly Agenda

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

Kolb W, McDevitt A, Young J, Shamus E. The evolution of manual therapy education: What are we waiting for? J Man Manip Ther. 2020. doi.org/10.1080/10669817.2020.1703315

McDevitt A, Cleland J, Strickland C, Leibold M, Borg M, Mintken P, Kretschmer R, Snodgrass S. Accuracy of long head of the biceps tendon palpation by physical therapists; J Phys Ther Sci. 2020;32(11):760-767.

Shephard M, Young J, McDevitt A. A little love for case reports? Tips to enhance acceptance to publication. J Man Manip Ther. 29 (3), 133-135. doi:10.1080/10669817.2021.1918955

McDevitt, AW, Cleland, JA, Rhon, DI, Altic, RAK, Courtney, DJ, Glynn, PE, & Mintken, PE. Thoracic spine thrust manipulation for individuals with cervicogenic headache: a crossover randomized clinical trial. J Man Manip Ther, 2021;1-18. http://doi.org/10.1080/10669817.2021.1947663

McDevitt A, Rapport MJ, Rodriguez J, Miller, M. Faculty perceptions on use of the clinical reasoning assessment tool to support learning in physical therapist students: A qualitative study. J Phys Ther Educ. 2022. doi: 10.1097/JTE.0000000000000207

McDevitt A, Cleland J, Addison S, Calderon L, Snodgrass S. Physical therapy interventions for the management of biceps tendinopathy: An international delphi study. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2022;17(4):677.

Furze J, Black L, McDevitt A, Kobal K, Durning S, Jensen G. Clinical reasoning: A critical core competency in physical therapist education and practice. J Phys Ther. 2022. http://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzac093

Falia M, Mintken P, McDevitt A, Michener L. Trajectory of recovery and predictors of patient acceptable symptom state (PASS) satisfactory outcome in patients with shoulder pain. J Man Manip Ther. 2022;Oct 27:1-8.

McDevitt, A, O’Halloran, B, Cook, C. Cracking the code: unveiling the specific and shared mechanisms behind musculoskeletal interventions. Archives of Physiotherapy. 2023:13(1), 1-4.

McDevitt A, Cooper C, Friedrich J, Anderson D, Arnold E, Clewley D. Effect of physical therapy timing for individuals with acute low back pain on patient reported outcomes: A Systematic Review with Meta Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. PM&R. 2023 Apr 11.

Cook C, Rhon D, Bialosky J, Donaldson M, George S, Hall T, Kawchuk G, Lane E, Lavassa C, Llunhc E, Louw A, Mazzieri A, McDevitt A, Reed W, Schmid A, Silva A, Smart K, Puentedura E. The Development of Manual Therapy Frameworks for Dedicated Pain Mechanisms. JOSPT Open. 2023 July 12.

Bilyeu C, McDevitt A, Judd D. A blended approach to developing psychomotor skills in novice learners in a doctor of physical therapy curriculum. Medical Teacher. 2023 July 28. http://doi.org/10.1080/0142159X.2023.2240001

Cook C^,O’Halloran B; McDevitt A, Keefe F. Specific and Shared Mechanisms Associated with Treatment for Chronic Neck Pain: Study Protocol for the SS-MECH Trial. Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy.2023 Oct 11.

McDevitt A, Cleland J, Young J, Hiefield P, Snodgrass S. Physical therapy interventions used to treat individuals with biceps tendinopathy: A scoping review. Brazilian Journal of Physiotherapy. 2024 Jan 1.

Wolden B, Wolden M, Furze J, McDevitt A. Advancing Consistency in Education: A Reliability Analysis of the Clinical Reasoning Assessment Tool. Journal of Physical Therapy Education. 2024 Aug 8.

McDevitt A, Cleland J, Hiefield P, Bravman J, Snodgrass S. Physical therapy utilization prior to biceps tenodesis or tenotomy for biceps tendinopathy. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy; November 1, 2024.

McDevitt A, McMullen J, Shepherd M. Empowering Tomorrow's Healers: A Perspective on Integrating Person-Centered Care into Physical Therapist Education. Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy; September 2, 2024.

Reynolds B, McDevitt A, Mintken P, Kelly J, Clewley D. Manual Physical Therapy for Neck Pain and Disability: An Umbrella Review. Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy; November 30, 2024.

Cook C, Abraira V, Burns J, Degenhardt B, Kawchuk G, Keter D, Loghmani M, Reed W, Winkelstein B, McDevitt A. Categorizing Treatment Mechanisms for Complementary and Integrative Musculoskeletal Interventions. International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine; January 7, 2025.

Mintken P, McDevitt A, Lewis J. The Worst Pain is an Unexplained Pain. J Ortho Sports Phys Ther; February 27, 2025.

Peer Reviewed Scientific Abstracts and Professional Presentations:

McDevitt A, Akuthota V, Friedrich J, McCann E, Mintken P. Fostering early interprofessional collaboration in the management of low back pain; J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2020.

McDevitt A, O’Halloran B, Cook C. Specific and Shared Mechanisms Associated with Treatment for Chronic Neck Pain: Study Protocol for the SS-MECH Trial. J Man Manip Ther. 2023.

McDevitt A, Judd D. Fostering clinical reasoning development through utilization of community volunteer participants for student assessment. [poster presentation]. Educational Leadership Conference. Milwaukee, Wisconsin; 2020.

McDevitt A, Rapport MJ, Rodriguez J, Miller M. Use of the clinical reasoning assessment tool (CRAT) to inform DPT student assessment: A qualitative study. [poster presentation] Educational Leadership Conference. Milwaukee, Wisconsin; 2020.

McDevitt A, Cleland J, Altic A, Courtney D, Glynn P, Mintken P. Thoracic spine thrust manipulation for cervicogenic headaches: A crossover randomized clinical trial. [platform presentation] AAOMPT; Virtual, 2020.

Mintken P, McDevitt A, Denman B. Pneumothorax following dry needling of periscapular muscles utilizing a rib bracketing technique: A case report. [poster presentation] AAOMPT; Virtual, 2020. Winner of the AAOMPT Best Overall Poster Presentation (First Place) American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Annual Conference 2020

McDevitt A, Judd D. Fostering clinical reasoning development through utilization of community volunteer participants for student assessment. [poster presentation] APTA Combined Sections Meeting; Virtual, 2021.

McDevitt A, Rapport MJ, Rodriguez J, Calderon L, Miller M. Use of the clinical reasoning assessment tool (CRAT) to inform DPT student assessment: A qualitative study. [poster presentation] APTA Combined Sections Meeting; Virtual, 2021.

McDevitt A, Cleland J, Altic A, Courtney D, Glynn P, Addison S, Mintken P. Thoracic spine thrust manipulation for cervicogenic headaches: A crossover randomized clinical trial. [platform presentation] APTA Combined Sections Meeting; Virtual, 2021.

McDevitt A, Young J, Cleland J, Hiefield P, Snodgrass S. Physical therapy management of individuals with proximal biceps tendinopathy: A scoping review. [platform presentation] AAOMPT; Cleveland, OH, 2021. Winner of the best Systematic and Scoping Review Platform Presentation American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Annual Conference 2021.

McDevitt A, Young J, Cleland J, Hiefield P, Calderon L, Snodgrass S. Physical therapy management of individuals with proximal biceps tendinopathy: A scoping review. [platform presentation] APTA Combined Sections Meeting, San Antonio, TX, 2022.

McDevitt A, Cooper C, Friedrich J, Anderson D, Arnold E, Clewley D. Physical Therapy Timing for Individuals with Acute Low Back Pain: Systematic Review with Meta Analysis. [poster presentation] APTA Combined Sections Meeting, San Diego, FL, 2023.

McDevitt A, O’Halloran B, Cook C,;. Specific and Shared Mechanisms Associated with Treatment for Chronic Neck Pain: Study Protocol for the SS-MECH Trial. [poster presentation] AAOMPT; St. Louis, MO, October, 2023.

Wolden B, Wolden M, Furze J, McDevitt A. Reliability of the Clinical Reasoning Assessment Tool (CRAT). [platform presentation] Educational Leadership Conference; October, 2023.

McDevitt A, Reynolds B, Kelly J, Mintken P, Bergevin K, Clewley D. Manual Therapy for Individuals with Neck Pain and Disability: An Umbrella Review. [poster presentation] Combined Sections Meeting; Boston, Massachusetts, February 2024.

McDevitt A, Zaffarano B, Kinney A. Enhancing Clinical Reasoning: Adapting the Systematic Clinical Reasoning in Physical Therapy (SCRIPT) Tool for Entry-Level Physical Therapist Learners. University of Colorado Education and Innovation Symposium; Aurora, Colorado, May 2024.

McDevitt A, Puentedura L, Cook C. Harmonizing Perspectives: A Consensus-Based Methodology for Establishing a Manual Therapy Framework for Dominant Pain Mechanisms. [poster presentation] International Federation of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy (IFOMPT); Basel, Switzerland, July 2024.

McDevitt A, Reynolds B, Kelly J, Mintken P, Clewley D. Manual Therapy for Individuals with Neck Pain and Disability: An Umbrella Review. [platform presentation] International Federation of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy (IFOMPT); Basel, Switzerland, July 2024.

McDevitt A, Zaffarano B, Cuka C. Enhancing Clinical Reasoning: Adapting the Systematic Clinical Reasoning in Physical Therapy (SCRIPT) Tool for Entry-Level Physical Therapist Learners. [poster presentation] AAOMPT; Orlando, FL October, 2024.

Physical Therapy (SOM)

CU Anschutz

Education II South

13121 East 17th Avenue

3106

Aurora, CO 80045

303-724-2878

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