Email: tracy.smith@sdsu.edu
Education
- U.S Army-Baylor University, DSc, Post Professional Doctoral Program in Orthopedic and Manual Physical Therapy, 2006
- U.S Army-Baylor University, MPT, Graduate Program in Physical Therapy, 1993
- University of California at San Diego, BS, Psychology, 1990
Licensure Information/Registration Number
- Licensed Physical Therapist in California: #38960
- Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic & Manual Physical Therapists
- Certified Athletic Trainer (Ret.) #119502449
Teaching Responsibilities
- DPT 780 – Integumentary Therapeutics
- DPT 782 – Therapeutic Exercise
Clinical specialty, Interests, and Practice sites
I’m a fellowship trained orthopedic and manual physical therapist. I have a special interest in athletes and the military population.
Recent/selected Publications
- Raney NH, Petersen EJ, Smith TA, Cowan JE, Rendeiro DG, Deyle GD, Childs JD. Development of a clinical prediction rule to identify patients with neck pain likely to benefit from cervical traction and exercise. Eur Spine J. 2009; 18(3):382-91.
- Smith TA, Boyles RE. An impairment-based treatment approach to early rehabilitation of patients with total knee arthroplasty: a case series. Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy. 2006; 14(3):182.
- Smith TA, Cashman T. The Incidence of Injury in Light Infantry Soldiers. Military Medicine. 2002; 167:104-109.
- Graves D, Miller J, Smith T, Rendeiro D, Kelly A, Underwood F. A Comparison of Right and Left Orthodromic Sensory and Motor Neural Conduction Amplitudes of the Median and Ulnar Nerves in Healthy Adults. Journal of Clinical Electrophysiology. 1995; 7:6-8.
Presentation
- Smith T. An impairment-based treatment approach to early rehabilitation of patients with total knee arthroplasty: a case series. 11th Annual American Academy of Orthopedic and Manual Physical Therapists, Salt Lake City, Utah. 2006.
Honors and Awards
- Retired U.S Army Lieutenant Colonel (20 years)
- Legion of Merit, United States Army (2011). A military decoration of the United States Armed Forces awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements.
Other Interests
I’m an avid roadbiker, TRXer, and yoga lover. I love anything outdoors and love to travel both in the U.S and abroad.