Brian Wilkinson PT, DPT, CHT, CLT

Associate Director of Clinical Education & Associate Professor
503-352-3621
Creighton Hall 362
Areas I Teach 

Areas I Teach
Physical Therapy (DPT)

Teaching Responsibilities:
DPT 570: Clinical Internship I
DPT 642: Clinical Internship II
DPT 653: Physiology & Pharmacology I
DPT 654: Physiology & Pharmacology II
DPT 723: Clinical Internship III
DPT 724: Clinical Internship IV
DPT 725: Clinical Internship V
DPT 730: Professional Lecture Series

Areas of Interest:
Upper Extremity Management
Wound Care
Sports Injuries
Evidence Based Practice
Clinical Education
Lymphedema Management

Education:
DPT, University of Southern California, 2006
BS, Oregon State University, 2003

Clinical Certifications:
Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy
2017 - present
Certified Lymphatic Therapist (CLT)
Hand Therapy Certification Commission
2014 – present
Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)
American Physical Therapy Association
2008 – present
Credentialed Clinical Instructor

Peer Reviewed Publications:
Wilkinson B.J
; Erenfeld H.; Coplen A.E. (2022) Basic Prevention and Management of Common Musculoskeletal Disorders. Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. January 2022; 20(1): 24-27.
Bear-Lehman J. & Wilkinson B.J. Biomechanics of the Wrist and Hand. In Basic Biomechanics of the Musculoskeletal System. 5th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Wilkinson B.J. (2020). Orthoses in the management of hand dysfunction. In K. Chui, M. Jorge, S.C. Yen, M. Lusardi (Eds), Orthotics and prosthetics in rehabilitation (pp. 370-388). 4th ed. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.
Wilkinson B.J.; Bell, K.P.; Cowen, B.S.; Coplen, A.E. (2019). Simple Exercises To Reduce Musculoskeletal Disorders. Decisions in Dentistry, 5(4):32-37.
Wilkinson B.J.; Bell, K.P.; Coplen, A.E. (2019). Ergonomics Reinvigorated: Strategies for Using the Core Four to Help Prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders. Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, 17(1):36-39.
Yip, J. O.; Schroeder ET, Wilkinson BJ, Fisher BE (2006). Metabolic Cost of Body-Weight Supported Treadmill Exercise: A Preliminary Report. Journal of Neurological Physical Therapy, 30(4):197-198.

Peer Reviewed Presentations:
Wilkinson BJ 
& Erenfed H. Advancing Education for Ergonomics: Be a Part of the Movement. American Dental Education Association annual conference, virtual delivery, 2021.
Wilkinson BJ & Liu E. An Evidence-Supported Review of Impairment-Based Rehabilitation For The Recovering Upper Extremity.  Occupational Therapy Association of Oregon annual conference, virtual delivery, 2020.
Kraft K., Wilkinson BJ, Barnes M, Brackenridge ES, Crelling A. ASHT 2019 International Committee Invited Lecture: International Experiences in Hand Therapy Service. American Society of Hand Therapists annual conference in Washington DC, 2019.
Wilkinson B., DiBiasio P, Vallabhajosula S. The impact of curriculum and a global learning experience on the development of cultural competence in Pacific University DPT students. OPTA Annual Conference, Portland, OR, 2019.
Wilkinson BJ & Cowen BS.  Collaborative Curriculum: Advancing Ergonomic Education By Incorporating The Expertise of A Physical Therapist. American Dental Education Association Conference, Chicago, IL, 2019.
Wilkinson BJ, Gayles E, Galindo T, Springer L.  From Emerging to Experienced: A Panel Discussion Issuing Perspective on Revitalized Feedback Dynamics. Northwest Intermountain Consortium Annual Conference, 2018. 
Wilkinson BJ. Current Concepts in Wrist Rehabilitation: A Paradigm Shift in Exercise Prescription.  OPTA Annual Conference, Wilsonville, OR, 2018.
Wilkinson B.J. The Win-Win-Win of Using a Course Website.  Oregon Technology in Education Network, Hillsboro, OR,2017.
Yip JO, Schroeder ET, Wilkinso, BJ & Fisher BE. Metabolic Cost of Body-Weight Supported Treadmill Exercise: A Preliminary Report. California Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, Oakland, CA, 20018.

Invited Presentations:
Clinical Ergonomics for Dental Students: Examining Causes, Corrections and Culture. Stony Brook University in Operative Dentistry I, virtual platform, May 2021.
Practical Ergonomics for Dental Professionals: Be a Part of the Movement. Oregon Dental Hygiene Association SW Component quarterly meeting, virtual delivery, March 2020.
Current Concepts in Workplace Ergonomics: Enhancing Movement for Dental Hygienists.  Oregon Dental Hygiene Association annual conference, Portland, OR, November 2019.
Current Concepts in Workplace Ergonomics: Enhancing Movement for Practicing Electrologists. Oregon Association of Licensed Electrologists Annual Meeting, April 2019.
Bridging Aspiration and Opportunity: Helping You Become Who You Truly Strive To Be.  Honors College at Oregon State University, October 2017.
Bonzani PJ & Wilkinson BJ. Assessment and Management of Stiffness in the Hand.  Offered to the physiotherapy staff at Komfo Anoyke Teaching Hospital in Ghana, July 2016.
Bonzani PJ & Wilkinson BJ. Concepts in Wound Healing.  Offered to medical residents and fellows at Komfo Anoyke Teaching Hospital in Ghana, July 2016.
Ergonomics for Musicians. Offered at the Oregon ASTA Mini Conference, November 2015.

Grants/Awards:
Pacific University Faculty Development Grant: The impact of curriculum and global learning experience on the development of cultural competence in Doctor of Physical Therapy students - 2019
Juzo Scholarship, Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy, April 2017
Pacific University Faculty Development Grant: Health Volunteers Overseas Hand Therapy Project, Ghana - 2016