Jenifer L. Dice, PT, ScD, PCS, COMT

Assistant Director of Clinical Education

Assistant Professor

Physical Therapy

Jenifer L. Dice, PT, ScD, PCS, COMT

Contact

jdice@twu.edu
(713) 794-2013
Houston Campus
Office 6120

Website

Biography

My research interests include examining the use of orthopedic manual therapy techniques in the pediatric population. My research experience includes qualitative studies, but I look forward to conducting quantitative analyses to help close the knowledge gaps in this area. I am passionate about collaborating with, mentoring, and supporting individuals – colleagues, students, and patients alike. I have >25 years of experience treating infants, children and adolescents with a variety of neurological and orthopedic conditions and impairments. 

Education

Sc.D., Physical Therapy, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX
B.S., Physical Therapy, Northeastern University, Boston, MA

Expertise

Pediatrics; Manual Therapy; Gross Anatomy; Health and Wellness; Diagnostic Ultrasound; Kinesiology

Latest Articles

Perceived Factors and Barriers Regarding Spinal Manipulation and Mobilisation among Infants, Children, and Adolescents: An International Survey
Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy (2024)
Jenifer Dice, Jean-Michel Brismée, Frédéric Froment, Janis Henricksen, Rebecca Sherwin

Spinal Manipulation and Mobilisation among Infants, Children, and Adolescents: An International Delphi Survey of Expert Physiotherapists
Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy (2024)
Jenifer Dice, Jean-Michel Brismée, Frédéric Froment, Janis Henricksen, Rebecca Sherwin

Spinal Manipulation and Mobilisation in Paediatrics – An International Evidence-based Position Statement for Physiotherapists
Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy (2024)
Anita Gross, Kenneth Olson, Jan Pool, Annalie Basson, Derek Clewley

Spinal Manipulation and mobilisation for Paediatric Conditions: Time to Stop the Madness
Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy (2024)
Kenneth A Olson, Derek Clewley, Nikki Miline, Jean-Michel Brismee, Jan Pool

Author Response to Shear Et al
Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal (2021)
Jenifer L Dice, Doug Dendy, Philip S Sizer, Chad E Cook, Jean-Michel Brismée

Manual Therapy in Preadolescent Children: A Delphi Investigation of Physical Therapists in the United States
Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal (2021)
Jenifer Dice

Recent Presentations

Ground Reaction Forces in the Pediatric Population: A Narrative Review
American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting (2024)
Poster | Jenifer Dice, Jerry Kilichumala, Nhi Annie Tran

Training Physical and Occupational Therapists in Joint Mobilization for the Pediatric Population Using a Case Study Approach: Improvements in Knowledge and Skills
AAOMPT Annual Conference (2024)
Poster | Henderson Virginia, Doug Dendy, Jean-Michel Brismee, Jenifer L Dice

Perceived Factors and Barriers Affecting Physiotherapists' Decision to Use Spinal Manipulation and Mobilization among Infants, Children and Adolescents: An International Survey
AAOMPT Annual Conference (2024)
Podium | Jenifer Dice, Jean-Michel Brisemee, Frederic P Froment, Janis Henricksen, Rebecca Sherwin

Treating Little Elbow Joints: Managing the pediatric elbow with orthopedic and developmental treatment strategies
American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting (2024)
Podium | Jenifer Dice, Robert Lebeau

Paediatric Spinal Manipulations-Mobilizations: Beneficial or Harmful – Position statement and recommendations
International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists Conference (2024)
Symposium | Anita Gross, Nikki Miline, Jan Pool, Jenifer Dice, Annalie Basson

Treating Little Joints: Combining Orthopedic and Neuro-Based Treatment Skills to Treat the Pediatric Patient
American Physical Therapy Association Combined Section Meeting (2024)
Podium | Jenifer Dice, Robert T Lebeau

Spinal Mobilization/Manipulation for the Pediatric Patient: Safety, Evidence and Clinical Reasoning
American Physical Therapy Association Combined Section Meeting (2024)
Podium | Jenifer Dice, Kenneth A Olson, Derek J Clewley

You Only Live Once! Enriching the Adolescent Camper Experience.
Children's Oncology Camping Association (2021)
Virtual | Jenifer Dice

Manual Therapy in Pediatrics: A Delphi Investigation of United States Physical Therapists.
American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting (2020)
Poster | Jenifer Dice, Doug Dendy, PT, ScD, PCS, Philip S Sizer, PT, PhD, Chad E Cook, PT, PhD, Jean-Michel Brismée

The Use of Manual Therapy in Pediatrics: A Delphi Investigation
AAOMPT Annual Conference (2019)
Podium | Jenifer Dice, Doug Dendy, PT, ScD, PCS, Philip S Sizer, PT, PhD, Chad E Cook, PT, PhD, Jean-Michel Brismée

Professional Affiliations

  • American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapists (AAOMPT) Member Number:15734
  • American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Member number: 210610

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