Chris Scott Allen , PT, DPT, DSc

Dr. Chris Allen, PT, DPT, DSc is an Associate Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation, Exercise Science and Nutritional Sciences. He earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy from Baylor University. He is board certified clinical specialist in orthopedics by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. He joined the faculty at the University of Cincinnati in 2019 after 20 years as an active-duty military physical therapist. 
 

Doctor of Science: Baylor University 2010 (Physical Therapy)

Doctor of Physical Therapy: Baylor University 2008

Master of Physical Therapy: Baylor University 2001

Bachelor of Science: Texas State University 1999 (Biology)

Dr. Allen's research interests focus on clinical applications in orthopedic physical therapy. His current projects aim to further investigate the role of physical therapists in managing musculoskeletal disorders and improving clinical reasoning abilities among clinicians. He has previously received funding from the Department of Defense to explore innovative uses of technology for physical therapists within the Military Health System.

2019 -To Present Associate Professor, University of Cincinnati, College of Allied Health Sciences,

2014 -2019 Assistant/Associate Professor, Program Director, Baylor University/Army-Baylor University Doctoral Fellowship in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy, U.S. Army, Fort Sam Houston, TX

2014 -2019 Adjunct Faculty, U.S. Army-Baylor University Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy , U.S. Army, Fort Sam Houston, TX

2013 -2014 Adjunct Faculty, Physical Therapy Internship Director , U.S. Army-Baylor University Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, U.S. Army, Fort Hood, Texas

2011 -2013 Brigade Physical Therapist/Division Physical Therapist , 115th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division , U.S. Army, Fort Hood, Texas

2011 -2012 Brigade Physical Therapist, 115th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, U.S. Army, Camp Kalsu, Iraq and Camp Buehring, Kuwait

2009 -2010 Doctoral Fellow , Army-Baylor University Doctoral Fellowship in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy, U.S. Army, Fort Sam Houston, TX

2007 -2009 Assistant Chief, Physical Therapy , Irwin Army Community Hospital , U.S. Army, Fort Riley, KS

2003 -2007 Group Physical Therapist , First Special Forces Group (Airborne) , U.S. Army, Fort Lewis, WA

2001 -2003 Staff Physical Therapist , Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital , U.S. Army, Fort Polk, LA

Investigators:Jon Umlauf, Chris Allen, Bryan Pickens 2019 -2021 AMEDD Advanced Medical Technology Initiative (AAMTI) from the Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center (TATRC) Development and feasibility of a diagnostic ultrasound training program for physical therapists to evaluate acute ankle sprains Role:AI $244,000

Investigators:Bryan Pickens, Chris Allen, Jon Umlauf 2019 -2021 AMEDD Advanced Medical Technology Initiative (AAMTI) from the Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center (TATRC) Telehealth for low back pain Role:AI $229,000

Investigators:Chris Allen, Lynne Gauthier, Jon Umlauf 2018 -2020 AMEDD Advanced Medical Technology Initiative (AAMTI) from the Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center (TATRC) Virtual rehabilitation and monitoring via in-home gaming for patients with patellofemoral pain Role:PI $246,000

Investigators:Chris Allen, Jeanette Little, Jon Umlauf 2017 -2020 AMEDD Advanced Medical Technology Initiative (AAMTI) from the Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center (TATRC) Feasibility of virtual health via personal devices to facilitate ongoing management of patients with chronic low back pain. Role:PI $231,000

Investigators:Dan Rhon, Chris Allen, Josh Halfpap 2017 -2019 AMEDD Advanced Medical Technology Initiative (AAMTI) from the Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center (TATRC) Using mobile apps to improve adherence with home exercise programs in patients with musculoskeletal injuries: a randomized controlled trial Role:AI $225,000

Investigators:Chris Allen, Gail Deyle, Dave Robbins, Nate Parsons 2016 -2018 AMEDD Advanced Medical Technology Initiative (AAMTI) from the Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center (TATRC) The use of instrumented outcome measures to assess habitual physical activity and sleep quality in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. Role:PI $97,000

Investigators:Chris AMEDD Advanced Medical Technology Initiative (AAMTI) from the Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center (TATRC) The use of real-time feedback to improve learning of joint mobilization techniques for knee osteoarthritis.

Investigators:Chris Allen, Danielle Anderson, Gail Deyle 2015 -2017 AMEDD Advanced Medical Technology Initiative (AAMTI) from the Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center (TATRC) The use of real-time feedback to improve learning of joint mobilization techniques for knee osteoarthritis. Role:PI $174,000

Investigators:Gail Deyle, Chris Allen, Dan Rhon, Skip Gill, Ben Hando 2012 -2017 Cardon Rehab through the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) A multicenter randomized, 1-year comparative effectiveness, parallel group trial protocol of a physical therapy approach compared to corticosteroid injections. Role:AI $3,000

Peer Reviewed Publications

 Morgan B, Deyle G, Petersen E, Allen C, Koppenhaver S (2019. ) Dry needling in the management of patients meeting clinical diagnostic criteria for subacromial pain syndrome: a case series . International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, , 14 (4 ) ,637 -654

Wells B, Allen C, Deyle G, Croy T (2019. ) Management of acute grade II lateral ankle sprains with an emphasis on ligament protection: a descriptive case series .International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, , 14 (3 ) ,445 -458

Halfpap J, Allen C, Deyle G (2019. ) Calcaneal osteosarcoma in a patient referred for plantar heel pain .Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, , 49 (4 ) ,285

Rhon DI, Allen CS, Gill NW, Hando BR, Petersen E, Deyle G (2019. ) Corticosteroid injection versus a physical therapy approach for the management of knee osteoarthritis: A randomized clinical trial .Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, , 27 ,S32

Allen CS, Sheehan R, Deyle GD, Wilken JS, Gill NW (2019. ) A manual physical therapy intervention for symptoms of knee osteoarthritis and associated fall risk: A case series of four patients .Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, , 35 (4 ) ,392 -400

Allen CS, Wells BS, Silvernail JL, Garber MB, Deyle GD (2017. ) Manual therapy: more than elaborate swordplay.J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, , 47 (8 ) ,580 -585More Information

Condon RW, Allen CS (2017. ) Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor .J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, , 47 (2 ) ,124

Baker SE, Painter EE, Morgan BC, Kaus AL, Petersen EJ, Allen CS, Deyle GD, Jensen GM (2017. ) Systematic clinical reasoning in physical therapy (SCRIPT): tool for the purposeful practice of clinical reasoning in orthopedic manual physical therapy .Phys Ther, , 97 (1 ) ,61 -70

Deyle GD, Gill NW, Rhon DI, Allen CS (2016. ) A multicenter randomized, 1-year comparative effectiveness, parallel group trial protocol of a physical therapy approach compared to corticosteroid injections.BMJ Open, , 6 (3 ) ,e010528 More Information

Painter EE, Deyle GD, Allen CS, Petersen EJ, Croy T, Rivera K (2015. ) Manual physical therapy following immobilization for stable ankle fractures: a case series .J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, , 45 ,665 -674

Allen CS, Jin LM (2012. ) Fracture of the inferior pole of the patella .J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, , 42 (7 ) ,658

Allen CS, Flynn TW, Kardouni JR, Hemphill MH, Schneider CA, Pritchard AE, Duplessis DH, Evans-Christopher G (2004. ) The use of a pneumatic leg brace in soldiers with tibial stress fractures--a randomized clinical trial .Mil Med, , 169 (11 ) ,880 -884

Deyle, Gail D; Gill, Norman W; Rhon, Daniel I; Allen, Chris S; Allison, Stephen C; Hando, Ben R; Petersen, Evan J; Dusenberry, Douglas I; Bellamy, Nicholas (2016. ) A multicenter randomised, 1-year comparative effectiveness, parallel-group trial protocol of a physical therapy approach compared to corticosteroid injection on pain and function related to knee osteoarthritis (PTA Trial).BMJ open, , 6 (3 ) ,e010528 More Information

Deyle, Gail D; Allen, Chris S; Allison, Stephen C; Gill, Norman W; Hando, Benjamin R; Petersen, Evan J; Dusenberry, Douglas I; Rhon, Daniel I (2020. ) Physical Therapy versus Glucocorticoid Injection for Osteoarthritis of the Knee.The New England journal of medicine, , 382 (15 ) ,1420-1429 More Information

Rhon, Daniel I; Kim, Minchul; Asche, Carl V; Allison, Stephen C; Allen, Chris S; Deyle, Gail D (2022. ) Cost-effectiveness of Physical Therapy vs Intra-articular Glucocorticoid Injection for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Secondary Analysis From a Randomized Clinical Trial.JAMA network open, , 5 (1 ) ,e2142709 More Information

Allen, Chris; Sheehan, Riley; Deyle, Gail; Wilken, Jason; Gill, Norman (2019. ) A manual physical therapy intervention for symptoms of knee osteoarthritis and associated fall risk: A case series of four patients.Physiotherapy theory and practice, , 35 (4 ) ,392-400 More Information

Brophy, Robert H; Haas, Amanda K; Huston, Laura J; Nwosu, Samuel K ; Wright, Rick W (2015. ) Association of Meniscal Status, Lower Extremity Alignment, and Body Mass Index With Chondrosis at Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.The American journal of sports medicine, , 43 (7 ) ,1616-22 More Information

Halfpap J, Allen C, Rhon DI. (2023. ) A novel Home Exercise Assessment Tool (HEAT) to assess recall and performance: A reliability study.Physiother Theory Pract., , 39 (2 ) ,423-432 More Information

2018 Order of Military Medical Merit Awarded to those who have demonstrated the highest standards of integrity and moral character, displayed outstanding degrees of professional competence over at least 10 years and have made a sustained contribution to the betterment of Army Medicine. U.S. Army

2017 “A” Designator The highest award that the Army Medical Department can bestow to recognize professional expertise, exceptional ability and outstanding achievements in both clinical and academic medicine. U.S. Army

2011 Bronze Star Medal U.S. Army

2006 Ranger Tab U.S. Army

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