Terry Cox

PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT

Musculoskeletal, Pain Science

“I teach because I love to learn. I love to mentor students and to share like experiences with fellow PTs. I hope through teaching I help to better prepare therapists and students to make a difference in patients’ lives.”

Bio

Terry initially earned a Bachelor’s in Education prior to completing his Bachelor’s in Physical Therapy from the University of Missouri in 1987. He continued his education earning both his DPT from Regis University and his Fellowship in Manual Therapy. Terry completed his PhD through Nova Southeastern University. He is employed by Southwest Baptist University where he is the Program Director and a professor in physical therapy teaching courses on the management of musculoskeletal disorders, neuroscience, neurodynamics and pain science. Terry also continues to see patients in the university’s pro bono faculty clinic.

Current Roles:

Program Director and Faculty, Southwest Baptist University

Faculty, EIM

Research:

• Research group conducting research in the area of pain neuroscience education for those with persistent pain
• Research group conducting research in the area of neurodynamics