Allan Besselink, PT, Dip.MDT

Director, Smart Life Project
Austin, Texas, United States

Research field: Medicine - Physiotherapy
Training, cellular mechanisms of exercise, periodization

Publications

Book (1)
- A Besselink (2008) RunSmart: A Comprehensive Approach To Injury-Free Running. In Lulu Press.
  http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/abesselink
Book Section (1)
- Allan Besselink, Bridget Clark (2011) Running Injuries: Etiology And Recovery-Based Treatment, 393-402. In Clinical Orthopaedic Rehabilitation.
Journal Article (2)
- A. Besselink (1998) Spinal Evaluation Techniques: A Survey Of Entry-Level Physical Therapy Curricula In The United States.. In Physical Therapy 78 (5).
- A. Besselink (1994) WalkSmart: Implications Of A Graded High-Intensity Walking Program. In Physical Therapy 74 (5).

Awards and Grants

Mar 1988

Hal Dunlop Shield

Biographical Information

Physiotherapist / physical therapist (McKenzie Diplomat), endurance sports coach, author (RunSmart: A Comprehensive Approach To Injury-Free Running), educator (Assistant Adjunct Professor at Austin Community College in the PT Assistant program).

CV

Professional Experience

2007 - Present

Director at Smart Life Project
Austin, Texas, United States

2004 - Present

Adjunct Assistant Professor - PTA Program at Austin Community College
Austin, Texas, United States
Classes taught:
PTHA 1513 - Functional Anatomy
Therapeutic Exercise
Data Collection

Education

Jan 1998 - Mar 1998

McKenzie Institute International
Diploma in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy

Sep 1984 - Apr 1988

Queen's University
Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy

Consulting Services

Smart Physio, Austin, Texas
Smart Sport International, Austin, Texas
Smart Life Institute, Austin, Texas