EDUCATION

Doctorate of Science in Physical Therapy (DScPT), Bellin College 2024
Graduate Certificate in Human Anatomy (C-CA), Hardin-Simmons University 2021
Fellowship in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy (FAAOMPT), ETSU 2019
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), ETSU 2007
Bachelors of Science (BS), Milligan College 2003

COURSES TAUGHT

Functional Human Anatomy
Biomechanics
Introduction into Musculoskeletal PT
Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Spine

CLINICAL INTERESTS

General Orthopaedic Practice
Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Therapeutic alliance
Patient values and expectations of physical therapy

PUBLICATIONS

Barrett, D, Pearcy J, Bourassa M, Wassinger C. Patient Expectations of Benefit from Physiotherapy and Relationship to Self-Reported Outcomes: A Pilot Study. New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy, 52(2), 98-103, 2024. https://doi.org/10.15619/nzjp.v52i2.361 

Barrett, D. R., Nielsen, L. M., Rhon, D. I., & Young, J. L. What Are Patients' Perspectives on the Value of Physical Therapy? A Prospective Cohort Study. Musculoskeletal Care, e1871, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1871 

Wenger L, Barrett D, Rhon D, Young J. Evaluating and Characterizing the Scope of Care for Interventions Labeled as Manual Therapy in Low Back Pain Trails: A Scoping Review. Physical Therapy Journal, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzad178   

Bourassa M, Kolb W, Barrett D, Wassinger C. Guideline Adherent Screening and Referral: Do Third Year Doctor of Physical Therapy Students Identify Red and Yellow Flags within Descriptive Patient Cases? A United States Based Survey Study. Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy, 2023, 1-8. [https://doi:10.1080/10669817.2023.2170743] https://doi:10.1080/10669817.2023.2170743     

Barrett D, Boone J, Butch J, Cavender J, Bole G, Wassinger C. A Critical Appraisal of Web-Based Information on Shoulder Pain Comparing Biomedical Versus Psychosocial Information. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Volume 32, Issue 1, 2023 p. e23-e32. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2022.07.023