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Bruce R. Wilk, P.T., O.C.S. Director
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Miami, FL 33176
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Cynthia Gonzalez, D.P.T., O.C.S., A.T.C.

EDUCATION

 

University of St. Augustine, Doctor of Physical Therapy, December 2005.

 

University of Miami, Master of Science Physical Therapy, December 1991.

 

Binghamton University, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, May 1989.

 

LICENSURE

 

Physical Therapist: Department of Professional Regulation, State of Florida, 1992.

 

Athletic Trainer: Department of Professional Regulation, State of Florida, 1996.

 

CERTIFICATION

 

Certified Polestar Pilates Instructor:  Polestar Pilates, June 2007.

 

Certified Orthopaedic Specialist: Board of  Physical Therapy Specialties, American Physical Therapy Association, 2000

 

Athletic Trainer: National Athletic Trainers Association, 1996.

 

Strength and Conditioning Specialist: National Strength and Conditioning Association, 1992.

 

EXPERIENCE

 

2007 – Present            Miami City Ballet, Miami Beach, Florida; part-time therapist

 

2000 – Present            Orthopedic Rehabilitation Specialists, Miami, Florida

                                    Senior Therapist

 

1999 – 2001                Florida International University, College of Health & Urban Affairs, Department of Physical Therapy, University Park, Miami, Florida, Visiting  Instructor

 

1998 – 1999                Florida International University, College of Health, Department of Physical Therapy, University Park, Miami, Florida, Adjunct Instructor

 

1998 – 1999                Miami Dade County Public Schools, Coral Reef Senior High School, Miami, Florida, Leisure Medicine Magnet Program, Allied Health Assisting 3 – Physical Therapy Program Coordinator and Instructor

 

1998                            United States Tennis Association, White Plaines, New York Women’s Circuits, Primary Health Care Provider, Physical Therapist, Athletic Trainer  

                                   

1996 – 1998               Baptist Health Systems, Miami, Florida

Home Health Per Diem Staff Therapist

                                                                       

1992 - 2000                 Baptist Hospital of Miami, Outpatient Center, Miami, Florida

                                    Senior Physical Therapist / Athletic Trainer

                                    Center Coordinator for Clinical Education

                                    Specializing in Orthopedics, Sports Medicine,

                                    Women’s Health Services, TMJ, Clinical Education

 

PUBLICATIONS

 

Fiebert IM, LeBlanc WG, McGuane SA, Schnoes CD, etal. 
The Relationship of   Electromyographic Activity and Force of the Vastus Medialis Oblique and Vastus    
Lateralis Muscles During Maximal Isometric Knee Extension Contractions;  
Isokinetics and Exercise Science; 1992; 116-123.

 

PROFESSIONAL

 

1989 – Present             American Physical Therapy Association

                                    Orthopedic Section

                                    Sports Section

                                    Women’s Health Section

 

1989 – Present             Florida Physical Therapy Association

 

1995 – Present             National Athletic Trainers Association

 

1992 – Present            National Strength and Conditioning Association

 

 

 

Committees

 

1999 – 2001                FIU Student / Faculty Liaison

 

1999- 2001                  Admissions Committee; FIU

 

1998 – 2000                PT Staff & PT Aide Competency Committee, Baptist

1997 – 2000                Physical Therapist II, Senior Staff Committee, Baptist

 

1997 – 2000                Improving Communication with Physician’s, Baptist

 

1995 - 1998                 Co-Chair South Florida Clinical Educators Forum

 

1994 - 2000                 Women’s Health Services Committee, Baptist

 

1992 - 2000                 South Florida Clinical Educators Forum, Baptist

 

1992 - 2000                 Sports Medicine Committee, Baptist

 

Presentations

 

1999                                                        National Clinical Educators Conference, Round Table Moderator

 

1998                                                        FIU Physical Therapy Program,  Orthopedics Class, Guest Lecturer

 

1998                            High School Student Conference, Knee rehabilitation

 

1997                                                        1997 Volunteer Student Conference, PT as a Profession

 

1997                            Baptist Hospital of Miami Annual Coaches and Trainers Seminar, Athletic Taping

 

1996                            Baptist Hospital of Miami First Annual Coaches and Trainers Seminar, Strength and Conditioning
                                    for Volleyball

 

1991                            Combined Section Meeting, American Physical Therapy  Association, Research presentation

 

Service

 

2000                            FIU Physical Therapy Department Liason to the United Way

                                    Jewish Community Center Health Day

 

1999                            Doral Ryder Golf Tournament Medical Coordinator

FIU Physical Therapy Department Liason to the United Way

Jewish Community Center Health Day

Baptist Hospital of Miami Women’s Health Day

 

1998                            United States Tennis Association Tournament Staff

Orange Bowl Rado Tennis Tournament

Homestead Baseball Challenge

ITF Tennis Tournament

                                    Jewish Community Center Health Day

 

1997                            AVP Professional Women’s Volleyball Tour            

South Florida Future Soccer

Jewish Community Center Health Day

Gulliver High School practice and game coverage

                                    Westminster High School practice and game coverage

                                    Miami Runners Club Events

                                    NFL Air It Out

                                    NBA Hoop It Up                               

                                    AVP Spike It Up

                                    Baptist Hospital Women’s Health Day

Jr. Orange Bowl Events

                                    Orange Bowl Game

JOB Games for Disabled Athletes                            

                                    Barnett Bank Health Fair, Postural Screenings

                                    Lipton Tennis Tournament

                                    Broward County High School Pre-Season Physicals

 

1990                            Wheelchair Challenge for Spinal Cord Patients

 

Continuing Education

 

March 2007                 Polestar Pilates Education; R-6

 

January 2007               Polestar Pilates Education; R-5

 

November 2006          Polestar Pilates Education; R-4

 

October 2006              Polestar Pilates Education; R-3

 

September 2006          Polestar Pilates Education; R-2

 

August 2006               Polestar Pilates Education; R-1

 

July 2006                     Polestar Pilates Education; Pilates for Rehabilitation

 

March 2005                 Cross Country Education;  Weight Loss for the Rehab Professional

 

February 2005             University of St. Augustine; Imaging

 

January 2004               University of St. Augustine; MF1

 

2003                            University of St. Augustive S2, S3, S4, E1, E2

 

December 2002           University of St. Augustine; S1

 

March 2002                 Sports Medicine for the Primary Care MD, ATC & PT; Cleveland Clinic Florida

 

February 2002             Certified Golf Fitness Instructor; Advantage Golf

 

March 2000                 Understanding Dysfunctional Pelvic Floor Musculature; FPTA

 

July 2000                     Current Topics in Shoulder Surgery;  FPTA

 

February 2000             Combined Sections Meeting; APTA

January 2000               New Graduates and the Crisis in Healthcare 2000; University of Miami

October 1999              NAGS, SNAS and More; Brian Mulligan; Northeast Seminars

 

October 1999              Neurolinguistic Psychology to Enhance Communication in Clinical Education; University of Miami

 

May 1999                    The EMT/Paramedic and the Athletic Trainer; NATA

 

March 1999 Child Abuse and Neglect; Baptist Hospital
March 1999 Organization and Supervision of the PTA in Acute Care; FPTA
February 1999 Baptist Hospital 4th Annual Trainers Seminar
January 1999 National Clinical Educators Conference; FPTA
June 1998 Physical Therapy and Gynecology; University of Miami
June 1998 Physical Therapy and Obstetrics; University of Miami
November 1998 Functional Orthopedics I; The Institute of Physical Art
May 1998 Leadership and Supervisory Skills For Women; National Seminars Group; Kay Keller
May 1998 1998 Advances on the Knee and Shoulder; Cincinnati Sports Medicine Research and Education Foundation
January 1998

Pharmacology for the Rehab Clinician; University of Miami

February 1997 Orthopedic Management of Upper Quarter Injuries; ACE, Tab Blackburn
February 1995 Cyriax Orthopedic Medicine Part C; The Society of Orthopedic Medicine - Stephanie Saunders
January 1995   The Collaborative Model of Clinical Education a 2:1 Model; University of Miami
February 1994 Cyriax Orthopedic Medicine Part A; The Society of Orthopedic Medicine- Stephanie Saunders
October 1994 Cyriax Orthopedic Medicine Part B; The Society of Orthopedic Medicine - Stephanie Saunders
February 1993 Certification in Clinical Education; University of Miami
November 1993 Prenatal and Postpartum Exercise; Elizabeth Noble
October 1993

The Great Floridian Sports Medicine Symposium; South Lake Memorial Hospital

April 1993 Orthopedic Bracing: Strength Through Knowledge; Smith and Nephew Donjoy
May 1992 Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy of the Lumbar Spine; The McKenzie Institute
August 1992 CranioSacral Therapy I; The Upledger Institute
November 1992 Myofascial/Osseous Integration; John F. Barnes