Mark Weber, PT, Ph.D., SCS, ATC

Contact

mweber3@twu.edu
214-689-7701
IHSD 8517

Biography

Dr. Mark Weber is a Professor for the School of Physical Therapy Dallas Center at Texas Woman's University. His 40 year career in physical therapy includes clinical practice, education, and residency training. He received a B.S. degree in Physical Therapy from the Ohio State University, an M.S. in Exercise Science from the University of Southern Mississippi, and a Ph.D. in Clinical Health Sciences from the University of Mississippi Medical Center. In addition to being board-certified as a clinical specialist in sports physical therapy (now emeritus), he is also a certified athletic trainer. Dr. Weber's professional service has included the Sports Specialty Council, the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, and the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education as well as the Editorial Board for the International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. His current research is in the area of physical therapy residency training.

Education

Ph.D., Clinical Health Sciences, University of Mississippi, Jackson, Mississippi
M.S., Exercise Science, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Mississippi
B.S., Physical Therapy, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

Expertise

Sports Physical Therapy; Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education; Physical Therapy Education 

Latest Articles

The effects of dry needling on muscle blood flow of the infraspinatus muscle in individuals with shoulder pain - a randomized clinical trial
Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy (2025)
Jace Brown, Gary Kearns, Kelli Brizzolara, Mark D Weber, Sharon Wang-Price

The Impact of Physical Therapy Post-Professional Education Programs on Productivity in a Large Academic Medical Center
Journal of Physical Therapy Education (2025)
John J Dewitt, Mark D Weber, Carol Jo Tichenor, Joe Farrell, Melissa Kidder

Comparisons of Clinical Competency and Job Responsibilities of Physical Therapists with and without Post-professional Training
Journal of Physical Therapy Education (2023)
Matthew S Briggs, Nicholas Gulla, Heidi Howald, Mark D Weber, Becky J Olson-Kellogg

Effectiveness of Spinal Stabilization Exercises on Dynamic Balance in Adults with Chronic Low Back Pain
International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy (2023)
Yousef Alshehre, Khalid Misfer Alkhathami, Kelli J Brizzolara, Mark D Weber, Sharon Wang-Price

Effectiveness of Spinal Stabilization Exercises on Movement Performance in Adults With Chronic Low Back Pain
International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy (2023)
Khalid Misfer Alkhathami, Yousef Alshehre, Kelli J Brizzolara, Mark D Weber, Sharon Wang-Price

Factors contributing to physical therapists' job and career satisfaction in the United States: Results from a national survey
Journal of Physical Therapy Education (2022)
Matthew S Briggs, Mark D Weber, Becky J Kellogg-Olson, John J DeWitt, Craig P Hensley

Pushing a sled with constant resistance and controlled cadence induces lower limb musculature quicker activation response and prolongs duration with faster speed
European Journal of Sport Sciences (2022)
Martin Rosario, Collin Pagel, Whitney Miller, Mark D Weber

The adaptation of lower limb neuromuscular activation and lactate levels while pushing a sled.
International Journal of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (2021)
Martin G Rosario, Daniel Heistand, Catherine Lewis, Natalie Valdez, Matthew Nevarez

Reliability and validity of the Y-Balance test in young adults with chronic low back pain
International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy (2021)
Yousef Alshehre, Kalid Alkhathami, Kelli Brizzolara, Mark D Weber, Sharon Wang-Price

Impact of operator positioning on musculoskeletal disorders and work habits among Mississippi dental hygienists
Journal of Dental Hygiene (Print) (2017)
Rebecca Barry, Ann Spolarich, Mark D Weber, William Woodall, Denise Krause

Recent Presentations

Productivity Impact of Physical Therapy Post-Professional Education Programs: A Case Study
Combined Sections Meeting American Physical Therapy Association (2024)
Poster | John DeWitt, Mark Weber, Carol Jo Tichenor, Joseph Farrell, Melissa Kidder

Do Residency/Fellowship Graduates Have Different Career Trajectories Compared to Non-Residency/Fellowship Graduates?
Combined Sections Meeting of the America Physical Therapy Association (2022)
Poster | Nicholas Gulla, Craig P Hensley, Carol Jo Tichenor, Heidi Howald, Mark D Weber

Perceived Clinical Competency in Physical Therapists: Implications for Residency and Fellowship Training
Combined Sections Meeting of the America Physical Therapy Association (2022)
Paper | Heidi Howald, L Zhang, Mark D Weber, John J DeWitt, Joseph J Farrell

Usability and Effectiveness of a Self-Care mHealth App in Heart Failure: A Preliminary Report
Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association (2021)
Poster | Anas Ababneh, Suh-Jen Lin, Hui-Ting Goh, Elaine Trudelle-Jackson, Mark D Weber

What Demographic Factors Are Associated with Professional Engagement in PT?
Combined Sections Meeting of the America Physical Therapy Association (2021)
Poster | John DeWitt, Joe Farrell, Matt Btriggs, Becky Olson-Kellogg, Craig Hensley

What Demographic Factors Contribute to Job and Career Satisfaction in Physical Therapy?
Combined Sections Meeting of the America Physical Therapy Association (2021)
Paper | Craig P Hensley, Joe Farrel, Carol Jo Tichenor, Mark D Weber, Beckie Olson-Kellogg

Does Residency and/or Fellowship Training Impact Professional Engagement?
Combined Sections Meeting of the America Physical Therapy Association (2020)
Poster | Mark D Weber, Matthew S Briggs, Becky J Olson-Kellogg,, John J DeWitt, Craig P Hensley

Professional Engagement: What's in It for Me?
Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association (2020)
Podium | Becky J Olson-Kellogg, Mark D Weber, Matthew S Briggs, Craig P Hensley, Kenneth R Yeager

Effectiveness of Spinal Stabilization Exercises on Movement Performance in Adults with Chronic Low Back Pain
Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association (2020)
Poster | Khalid M Alkhathami, Kelli J Brizzolara, Mark D Weber, Sharon S Wang-Price

Effectiveness of Spinal Stabilization Exercises on Dynamic Balance in Adults with Chronic Low Back Pain
Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association (2020)
Poster | Yousef M Alshehre, Kelli J Brizzolara, Mark D Weber, Sharon S Wang-Price

Does Residency and/or Fellowship Training Impact Job and Career Satisfaction in Physical Therapists?
Combined Sections Meeting of the America Physical Therapy Association (2020)
Paper | Matthew S Briggs, Mark D Mark, Becky J Olson-Kellogg, John J DeWitt, Craig P Hensley

Concussion History, Career Status and Cumulative Years of Football Exposure Influence Concussion Assessment Performance in Elite Football Players
Sports Concussion Conference, American Academy of Neurology (2019)
Poster | Brittani Cookinham, Mark D Weber, Chad Swank, Ann S Medley, Kelli J Brizzolara

Frequency and Types of Mobile Devices Used by Students in Physical Therapy Education
Combined Section Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association (2018)
Poster | Melanie Lauderdale, Ryan McGlawn, Mark D Weber

Impact of Operator Positioning on Musculoskeletal Disorders and Work Habits Among Mississippi Dental Hygienists
Sunstar Foundation World Dental Hygienist Awards (2016)
Paper | Rebecca M Barry, Ann E Spolarich, Mark D Weber

Packing Your Backpack Light for the Hybrid Course Canvas Trail
Creating Futures Through Technology Conference (2016)
Podium | Mark D Weber

Creating Hybrid Course Content in Canvas: Flipping with Mobile Apps
Creating Futures Through Technology Conference (2016)
Podium | Mark D Weber

Concussion Prevention
Alcorn University Athletic Health Committee (NCAA) (2016)
Podium | Mark D Weber

Are You Being Trained by Dr. Google?
University of Mississippi Medical Center Rehab Grand Rounds (2016)
Podium | Mark D Weber

Flipped Classroom Considerations
STEMI Summer Teaching Seminar (2016)
Podium | Mark D Weber

Flipped Classroom: Evidence, Designs, and Considerations
William Carey University Faculty Development (2016)
Podium | Mark D Weber

New Ways to Create Course Content: Flipping with Mobile Apps
University of Mississippi Medical Center Faculty Exchange Seminar (2015)
Podium | Mark D Weber

Introduction to Evidence-Based Athletic Training Practice
Mississippi Athletic Training Association Meeting (2015)
Podium | Mark D Weber

Back to Basic Anatomy Review of the Spine with Cadaver Prosection
University of Mississippi Medical Center (2015)
Podium | Mark D Weber, Asha Anand, Ryan McGlawn

Collaboratory: A Bus Driver's Cross-Country Test Drive
Creating Futures Through Technology Conference (2015)
Podium | Mark D Weber, Terry Pollard