Dexter W Witt , DPT
Emeritus
Associate Professor
French East Building, Rm 309C
3202 Eden Ave
PO Box 670394
Cincinnati, Ohio 45267-0394
Phone 513-558-7476
Fax 513-558-7474
Email wittdw@ucmail.uc.edu
Education
BS: University of Cincinnati 1980 (Physical Education)
BS: University of Central Arkansas 1986 (Physical Therapy)
MHS: University of Indianapolis 1994 (Physical Therapy)
DPT: University of Central Arkansas 2003 (Physical Therapy)
DHS: University of Indianapolis 2013
Research and Practice Interests
Ultrasound Imaging for Rehabilitation Purposes
Positions and Work Experience
09-2000 -To Present Associate Professor (Tenured), University of Cincinnati,
09-1994 -08-2000 Assistant Professor, University of Cincinnati,
09-1994 -01-2000 Program Director, Physical Therapist Assisting Program, University of Cincinnati,
02-1987 -01-1998 Senior Physical Therapist (Full-Time), Bethesda North Hospital,
02-1988 -08-1994 Senior Physical Therapist (Full-Time), Warren County Outpatient Clinic,
09-1994 -To Present Senior Physical Therapist (Part-Time), Bethesda Warren County Outpatient Clinic,
Publications
Published Abstracts
Witt DW, Talbott N (2011. ) Imaging of the serratus anterior .[Abstract]Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine, 30 (4 ) ,
Mulligan L, Witt D, Brenner S, Edmondson J (2009. ) Incidence of the Spinoglenoid Ligament and Compression of the Suprascapular Nerve .[Abstract]Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 39 (1 ) ,A75
Mulligan L, Dieringer J, Partlow T, Witt D (2008. ) Compression of the Suprascapular Nerve by the Spinoglenoid Ligament .[Abstract]Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 38 (1 ) ,A58
Peer Reviewed Publications
Witt, Dexter; Talbott, Nancy; Kotowski, Susan (2011. ) Electromyographic activity of scapular muscles during diagonal patterns using elastic resistance and free weights. International journal of sports physical therapy, , 6 (4 ) ,322-32
Witt, Dexter W; Talbott, Nancy R (2015. ) In-vivo measurements of force and humeral movement during inferior glenohumeral mobilizations.Manual therapy, , More Information
Talbott, Nancy R; Witt, Dexter W (2014. ) Ultrasonographic measurements of lower trapezius muscle thickness at rest and during isometric contraction: a reliability study.Physiotherapy theory and practice, , 30 (5 ) ,360-6 More Information
Talbott, Nancy R; Witt, Dexter W (2014. ) Ultrasound examination of the serratus anterior during scapular protraction in asymptomatic individuals: reliability and changes with contraction.PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation, , 6 (3 ) ,227-34 More Information
Talbott, Nancy R; Witt, Dexter W (2013. ) Ultrasound imaging of the serratus anterior muscle at rest and during contraction.Clinical physiology and functional imaging, , 33 (3 ) ,192-200 More Information
Presentations
Poster Presentations
Talbott NR, Witt DW, Kotowski S, Heimann L, Poe N, Short J (10-2011. ) Manual versus mechanical resistance: effects on patterns of scapular muscle activity .AAOMPT Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA. .
Mulligan E, Witt DW, Claire N, Sutter M, Talbott NR (10-2011. ) Analysis of muscle activation during the Speed's test .AAOMPT Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA. .
Mulligan E, Witt DW, Claire N, Sutter M, Talbott NR (10-2011. ) Intra-rater reliability of combined extension and adduction passive motion .AAOMPT Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA. .
Witt DW, Talbott NR, Kotowski S, Heimann L, Poe N, Short J (10-2011. ) Activation of scapular muscles during extremity and scapular diagonal patterns: hands versus bands .AAOMPT Annual Conference , Anaheim, CA. .
Witt DW, Talbott N, Kotowski S, Heimann L, Poe N, Short J (07-2011. ) Diagonal Patterns of Exercises and Activation of Scapular Muscles: Effects of Weights versus Elastic Resistance .Annual Conference of the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Las Vegas, NV. .
Witt DW, Talbott N (04-2011. ) Imaging of the serratus anterior .American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine Annual Conference, New York, NY. .
Talbott N, Witt D, Purvis M, Shockey L (04-2011. ) Scapular Muscle Co-Contraction Patterns During Resisted Scapular Exercises: Is There A Gender Difference? .Ohio Physical Therapy Association Spring Meeting, Columbus, OH. .
Honors and Awards
2011 Best Poster Presentation Ohio Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association
2009 Excellence in Teaching Award UC College of Allied Health Sciences
2000 Excellence in Teaching Award UC College of Allied Health Sciences
Post Graduate Training and Education
Fellow, Completed post doctoral fellowship in manual therapy at Regis University in 2007 and became a fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapy in 2008, American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapt, ,
Contact Information
Academic - French East Building, Rm 309C
3202 Eden Ave
CincinnatiĀ
Ohio, 45267-0394
Phone: 513-558-7476
Fax: 513-558-7474
wittdw@ucmail.uc.edu