Dirk Kokmeyer, DPT
CERTIFICATIONS
Maine Physical Therapy License
Renewed Sports Certified Specialist
Colorado Physical Therapist License
Board Certified Sports Specialist
Maitland Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Shoulder Special Interest Group (SSIG)
American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists (ASSET)
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
American Physical Therapy Association Sports Section Member
American Physical Therapy Association, Orthopedic Section Member
American Physical Therapy Association, Colorado Chapter Member, 2001 – 2006
National Strength and Conditioning Association, 2012-2014
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Rocky Mountain University, Doctor of Philosophy in Orthopedic and Sports Sciences, Provo, UT
Rocky Mountain University, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Provo, UT
Hogeschool van Utrecht School of Physiotherapy, International Bachelor of Physiotherapy, The Netherlands
Daytona Beach Community College, Associates Degree in Science, Daytona, FL
OTHER
Reviewer, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 2020
Reviewer for the APTA Orthopedic section, 2017 Combined Sections Meeting abstracts
Kokmeyer D, Dube E, Millett PJ. Prognosis Driven Rehabilitation after Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery. The Open Orthopedics Journal. 2016, 10, (Suppl 1: M10) 339-348, 2015
Book Chapter, Euler S, Greenspoon J, Kokmeyer D, Millett PJ. Rotator Cuff Tears in Athletes: Part II. Conservative Management – The American Mind. In: Sports Injuries to the Shoulder and Elbow. Springer – Verlag Berlin Heidelberg. 2015
Petri M, Warth R, Greenspoon J, Horan M, Kokmeyer D, Abrams R, Millett PJ. Clinical Results Following Conservative Management for Grade III Acromioclavicular Injuries: Does Eventual Surgery Affect Overall Outcomes? Arthroscopy; 2016, Feb 4. AGA (European Society for Athroscopy and Joint Surgery) best paper winner
Kokmeyer D, Strzelinski M, Lehecka BJ, Gait considerations in patients with femoroacetabular impingement. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. 2014 Nov; 9(6): 827-38.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: Appropriate Use Criteria on Optimizing the Management of Full-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears. Rosemont, IL, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, September 2013. http://www.aaos.org/research/Appropriate_Use/rotatorcuffaucfull.pdf (Reviewer)
Kokmeyer D, Wahoff M, Mymern M. Suggestions from the field for return-to-sport rehabilitation following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: alpine skiing. The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy. Apr 2012;42(4):313-325
van der Meijden OA, Westgard P, Chandler Z, Gaskill TR, Kokmeyer D, Millett PJ. Rehabilitation after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: current concepts review and evidence-based guidelines. International journal of sports physical therapy. Apr 2012;7(2):197-218
Braun S, Kokmeyer D, Millett PJ. Shoulder injuries in the throwing athlete. J Bone Joint Surg Am. Apr 2009;91(4):966-978.
Looney C, Kokmeyer D, Allwein C, Millett P. Rehabilitation for Rotator Cuff Tears. Minerva Ortopedica e Traumatoligica. 2007;58(2):125-135.
Kokmeyer DJ, Van der Wurff P, Aufdemkampe G, Fickenscher TC. The reliability of multitest regimens with sacroiliac pain provocation tests. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. Jan 2002;25(1):42-48.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Leadership workshop, Maine Medical Center, internal leadership development course, 2020
Leader as Coach Training, one-on-one training sessions with Phil Giordano, internal leadership development course offered by Maine Medical Center, 2020
APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Denver, CO, 2020
American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapist annual conference, New York NY, 2019
Boston Sports Medicine Symposium, New England Baptist Hospital, Boston MA, 2019
American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapist annual conference, Chicago IL, 2018
Boston Sports Medicine Symposium, New England Baptist Hospital, Boston MA, 2018
Boston Sports Medicine Symposium, New England Baptist Hospital, Boston MA, 2018
Ortho Summit 2017 – Evolving Techniques, Las Vegas NV, 2017
American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapist annual conference, New Orleans LA, 2017
The Science of Running, Irene Davis PhD, PT, FAPTA, Chris Powers, PhD, PT, FAPTA, Brian Heiderscheidt, PhD, PT, Hartford CT 2017
Functional Dry Needling, Kinetacore, Level 1, Providence RI, 2017
Ortho Summit 2016 – Evolving Techniques, Las Vegas NV, 2016
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI), Biomedical Research Investigators and Key Personnel Refresher Course, 2016
APTA, Combined Sections Meeting, Anaheim CA, 2016
New England Shoulder and Elbow Society Annual Meeting, Jay VT, 2016
Attendance of The Steadman Clinic Monday Morning Academic sessions, Vail CO, 2015
APTA, Combined Sections Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, 2015
Attendance of The Steadman Clinic Monday Morning Academic sessions, Vail, CO
Sports Physical Therapy Section (SPTS) Team Concept Conference, Las Vegas, NV, 2014
APTA, Combined Sections Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, 2014
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People Signature Program by Stephen Covey, instructed by Rick Smith, Chief Administrative Officer,Vail Valley Medical Center, 2013
Sports Physical Therapy Section (SPTS) Team Concept Conference, Las Vegas, NV, 2013
AOSSM Annual Conference, Chicago, IL, 2013
APTA Combined Sections Meeting, San Diego, CA, 2013
Orthotics Grinding Lab, presented by Michael T. Gross, PT, PhD, FAPTA, Denver, CO
Evaluation and Treatment of Musculoskeletal Injuries: A Biomechanical Approach, presented by Michael T. Gross, PT, PhD, FAPTA, Denver, CO, 2012
Assessment of the Lower Quarter – A Lab Course and Emphasis on Foot/Ankle and Shoe wear and Orthotic Recommendations, presented by Michael T. Gross, PT, PhD, FAPTA, Vail, CO, 2011
Evidenced-Based Rehabilitation following Rotator Cuff Repair, presented by the American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists (ASSET), Greensville, SC, 2011
APTA Combined Sections Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 2011
