Jessica Tidswell PT, DPT, ATC, LAT Curriculum Vitae
PERSONAL DATA Preferred Name: Jess Birth Place: Providence, Rhode Island Citizenship: USA Pronouns: she/her/hers
EDUCATION The University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT December 2008 Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science GPA: 3.98 – Summa Cum Laude Concentration: Athletic Training College of Health – Department of Exercise and Sport Science
Duke University, Durham, NC May 2002 Doctor of Physical Therapy School of Medicine Graduate Research: A Critical Reassessment of the Reliability of the Ober Test
Montana State University – Bozeman, Bozeman, MT May 1999 Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Development Graduated with Highest Honors Concentration: Exercise Science, Pre-Physical Therapy Undergraduate Research: Aquatic Therapy
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS Board-certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy March 2013 – March 2023
CURRENT LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Utah Athletic Trainer State Licensure March 2009 – present License # 5080663-4810
Utah Physical Therapist State Licensure May 2002 – present License # 5080664-2401
Utah Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) State October 2019 – present Licensure; License #2019033438
National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of March 2009 - present Certification: Certification #2000000536
Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Valid until March 2022 American Heart Association
Postural Restoration Trained (PRT) January 2018 – present Postural Restoration Institute, Lincoln, NE
Performance Exercise Specialist (PES) August 2018 – present National Academy of Sports Medicine
Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) September 2017 – present National Academy of Sports Medicine
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) February 2002 - present National Strength and Conditioning Association
Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F) May 2014 - present National Strength and Conditioning Association
Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS) March 2013 - present American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
Certified Graston Technique Provider November 2011 – present
Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP) June 2011 – present
Functional Capacity Screen, Level I certified May 2019 – present Functional Movement Systems
Functional Movement Screen (FMS), Level I certified May 2019 – present Functional Movement Systems
Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) January 2018 – present Level I certified, Functional Movement Systems
Level II Alpine Skiing Coach November 2009 – 2014 US Ski and Snowboard Association
Level II International Alpine Skiing & Snowboard December 2009 – present Classifier International Paralympic Committee
Credentialed Clinical Instructor May 2005 – present American Physical Therapy Association
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UNIVERSITY OF UTAH ACADEMIC HISTORY TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES/ASSIGNMENTS Assistant Professor (Clinical) July 2015 – present College of Health Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training Athletic Training Program Core Faculty
Clinical Education Coordinator July 2015 – Dec 2018 Athletic Training Program
Courses Taught ATSM 6830 Adaptive Athlete in AT F 2021 ATSM 6220 Behavioral Health Considerations Sp. 2020 ATSM 6030 Evaluation and Rehab of the Spine and Pelvis Sp. 2020 ATSM 6010 Evaluation and Rehab of the LE F 2020, 2021 ATSM 6000 Intro to Clinical Exam and Injury F 2020, 2021 ATSM 6950 Directed Independent Study F 2017, 2019 Sp., 2017-2020 ATSM 5404 Clinical Internship IV F 2019, F 2020 ATSM 5403 Clinical Internship III Sp. 2019 ATSM 5402 Clinical Internship II F 2018, F 2019 ATSM 5401 Clinical Internship I Sp. 2018 ATSM 4880 Scholarship in Sports Medicine Sp. 2018 ATSM 3480 Therapeutic Intervention II F 2016-2020 ATSM 3470 Clinical Exam in AT II F 2016, 2017 ATSM 3405 Psychosocial Influences in AT Sp. 2020, 2021 ATSM 3403 Advanced Practice in AT Sp. 2020 ATSM 3400 Clinical Exam I Sp. 2017, Sp. 2019, Su. 2019 ESS 6951 Directed Independent Study Sp. 2016, S 2019 ESS 6950 Directed Independent Study F 2015, 2018 ESS 3480 Nutrition and Pharmacology F 2014, 2015 ESS 3430 Therapeutic Intervention I Sp. 2016 ESS 3406 Sports Medicine Internship F 2016 ESS 3404 Clinical Practice Exam & Assessment I F 2014 ESS 3400 Clinical Exam I Sp. 2016
Adjunct Instructor Department of Exercise and Sport Science Athletic Training Program July 2011 – June 2014
Courses Taught ESS 3480 Nutrition & Pharmacology F 2014 ESS 3430 Modalities & Exercise Sp. 2012 ESS 3430 AT Medical Management F 2011
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SCHOLASTIC HONORS The University of Utah College of Health Excellence in Teaching Award August 2020
The University of Utah Athletic Training Program Bill Bean Outstanding May 2009 Athletic Training Student Award
National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research & Education June 2008 Foundation Scholarship
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE The University of Utah – Salt Lake City, UT July 2015 – present Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist – Athletic Department Provide prevention, treatment and rehab for student-athletes, collaborate with team ATCs and high-performance team members.
Host Athletic Trainer – Utah Football August 2015 – present
Assistant Athletic Trainer – Utah Ski Teams July 2015 – June 2016
Summit Sports Performance and Rehab Center– Park City, UT May 2014 – Owner, Lead Physical Therapist/Athletic Trainer October 2015 Provided prevention, rehab, and strength and conditioning
Peak Performance Sports Medicine - Park City, UT March 2012 – Owner, Physical Therapist/Athletic Trainer February 2014 Worked privately for 7-time X Games Champion Tanner Hall
US Ski & Snowboard Association – Park City, UT May 2009 – Rehabilitation Specialist – Center of Excellence March 2012 Provided rehabilitation, prevention and treatment for all teams
US Ski & Snowboard Association – Park City, UT June 2007 – Physical Therapist/Assistant Coach, US Adaptive Alpine Ski Team April 2009 coordinated and provided care, traveled with team
Westminster College Women’s Basketball, Salt Lake City, UT January 2008 – Athletic Training Student – 8-week clinical experience February 2008
University of Utah Football Team – Salt Lake City, UT August 2007/8 – Athletic Training Student – 20-week clinical experience including fall December 2007/8 camp. Completed experience in 2007 and 2008
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Real Salt Lake MLS Soccer Team, Salt Lake City, UT May 2007 – Athletic Training Intern – 3-month internship August 2007
Therapeak – Salt Lake City, UT November 2006 – PRN Physical Therapist – Skilled Nursing facility August 2007
Now I Can Center for Intensive Therapy – Orem, UT April 2006 – Lead Physical Therapist – Pediatric Physical Therapy January 2007
University of Utah Redwood Health Center – Salt Lake City, UT February 2005 – Staff Physical Therapist – Outpatient Orthopedic April 2006
LSD Hospital – Salt Lake City, UT March 2004 – PRN Physical Therapist – In-patient Neuro May 2006
St. Mark’s Hospital – Salt Lake City, UT September 2004 – Staff Physical Therapist – In-patient medical, surgical, post-op January 2005
US Ski & Snowboard Association – Park City, UT September 2003 – Physical Therapist/Assistant Coach/Team Manager, US Adaptive September 2004 Alpine Ski Team – Coordinated and provided care, traveled with team
University Orthopedics – Providence, RI August 2002 – Staff Physical Therapist – Outpatient orthopedic/sports med August 2003
RELEVANT WORK AND TRAVEL WITH SPORTS TEAMS AND ORGANIZATIONS 2020 World Para Alpine Skiing NorAm January 2020 Sun Valley, Idaho
2020 Galaxy World Para Snowboarding Asian Cup January 2020 Chongli, China
Utah Jazz Summer League, Volunteer Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist June – July 2019 Utah Jazz, Salt Lake City, Utah June – July 2018
Salt Lake Stallions Football Team (AAF), Host Athletic Trainer February 2019 – Salt Lake City, Utah April 2019
International Paralympic Committee World Para Alpine Skiing October 2018 Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding Classifier Meeting/Refresher course Bonn, Germany
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World Para Snowboarding Big White NorAm January 2018 Big White, British Columbia
International Surfing Association Para Surfing Classification Focus Group March 2017 La Jolla, California
World Para Alpine Skiing WPAS Cup November 2017, Landgraaf, Netherlands 2015, 2014, 2013
US Ski Jumping Olympic Trials December 2017 Park City, Utah
World Adaptive Surfing Championships December 2017 La Jolla, California
Winter Dew Tour December 2017, Breckinridge, CO 2014, 2013, 2012
World Para Alpine Skiing WPAS Cup January 2017 Rinn, Austria
Four Hills Tournament, Team USA and Team Canada Ski Jumping December 2016 – Obertsdorf and Garmisch, GER, Innsbruck and Bischofshofen, AUT January 2017
International Paralympic Committee Head of Classification Meeting July 2015 Bonn, Germany – representing Para Surfing
Canadian National Paralympic Alpine Skiing Championships March 2014 Whistler, Canada
2014 Sochi Winter Paralympic Games – Sochi, Russia March 2014 International Paralympic Committee Official
Winter X Games January 2013 Aspen, CO
2011 IPC Cross Country/Biathlon World Cup Finals February 2011 Finsterau, Germany
2010 Vancouver Paralympic Games, Team USA March 2010 Whistler, Canada
US Olympic Training Center Medical Volunteer – Chula Vista, CA August 2009 BMX, Track & Field, Beach Volleyball, Paralympic soccer
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2009 World Adaptive Alpine Skiing Championships March 2009 High 1 Resort, Korea
2009 Allstate Sugar Bowl, University of Utah Football team January 2009 New Orleans, LA
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE Clinical Education Coordinator July 2015 – Dec 2018 University of Utah College of Health Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training Athletic Training Program Responsible for the management of clinical experiences for athletic training students. Liaised between the Athletic Training program, students and preceptors.
PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES International International Paralympic Committee 2009 – present International Medical Classifier for Alpine Skiing and Snowboard Serve on a Senior Classifier Advisory Group Serve as an Educator for Classifier Training Courses Serve as US representative on Classification Advisory Group for Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding Attended 2014 Sochi Paralympic Games as an International Official March 2014
UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES College Level University of Utah, College of Health, Scholarship Committee 2018 – present
University of Utah, College of Health, Diversity and Inclusion 2018 - 2019 Committee
University of Utah, College of Health, Clinical Education 2016 - 2018 Committee
Department Level University of Utah Department of Athletics 2020 – present United Through Understanding and Action (UTUA) - Education, Learning and Personal Growth subcommittee
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University of Utah Football Team – Salt Lake City, UT 2015 – present Host Athletic Trainer
Program Level Athletic Training Program curriculum and course development for the 2019 - 2021 Masters of Athletic Training Program
Developed the following courses for the MAT program: ATSM 6000 ATSM 6010 ATSM 6020 ATSM 6220 ATSM 6830
Athletic Training Program Admissions Committee Member 2015 - present
CAATE Accreditation Review and Preparation Committee 2015 - 2016
External Service University of Utah Student-Run Pro Bono Clinic 2014 – 2020 Salt Lake City, UT Volunteer Attending Physical Therapist
Salt Lake Stallions Football Team – Salt Lake City, UT 2019 Host Athletic Trainer
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Tidswell J. The Reliability and Validity of the Board Test Used for the Classification of Para Alpine Skiing Athletes. Research study done in collaboration with the International Paralympic Committee and the University of Utah. Data used in preparation for further investigation. Fall 2018, Spring 2019.
Tidswell J. An Observational Assessment of the Current Classification Methods of Adaptive Surfers. Research study done in collaboration with International Surfing Association and University of Utah. Data used to determine best tests to use for the classification of para surfers. Spring and Fall 2018.
Tidswell J and Hayes BT. Rehabilitation of a Lisfranc injury in three active individuals. Submitted to the Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy. April 2007.
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STUDENT RESEARCH MENTORING Master’s Theses Committee Membership Carly Reilly – Injury Rates and Gender Differences in US Youth 2019 – 2020 Ski Racing
McKenna Boothe – Depression and Anxiety as Predictors of 2018 – 2019 Sports Injury in High School Athletes
Chris Michaels – EMG Muscle Activity During a Select Pelvic 2018 – 2019 Repositioning Technique
Eric Raustein – The Effects of Foam Rolling and Deep Muscle 2018 – 2019 Stimulation on Hip Range of Motion and Hamstring Flexibility
Kelsey Mirehouse – The Effect of Adductor Squeeze with an 2017 – 2018 Intervention Program on Groin Injury Incidence Rate in College Male Hockey Players
Jessie Smith – Determining the Effect of the Delos Postural 2017 – 2018 Proprioceptive System as a Preventative Tool in a Division I Female Soccer Team
Julia Villani – Validity of the Functional Movement Screening in 2017 – 2018 Adolescent Athletes
Hannah Zech – Interventions for Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome 2017 – 2018 in High School Athletes
Lisa Anthony – Examination of Different Foot Types on Dynamic 2016 – 2017 Postural Control
Dillon Hyland – Validity of the Vestibular/Ocular Motor 2016 – 2017 Screening Assessment with Regard to Acute Suspected Concussion in High School Football Athletes
Chelsea Ashton-Teicheira – Athlete Burnout 2016 – 2016
Travis Nolan – Effects of Various Types of PNF Stretching on Hip 2016 - 2017 Joint Range of Motion Over 8 Weeks
Ryan Dix – The Effects of Three Different Prophylactic Ankle 2015 – 2016 Support Techniques on Ankle Range of Motion before and after Activity
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Tyler Johnson – Correlation of the Balance Error Scoring System 2015 -2016 and Hip Abductor Strength in High School Football Players
BOOK CHAPTERS Podlog L, Brown W and Tidswell J. Reactions to return to duty. The Psychology of Sport and Performance Injury: An Interprofessional Case-Based Approach. Routledge. New York, NY. 2019: 114-129.
OTHER: Podcast Episode 19: Jessica Tidswell, PT, ATC, PRT. The Postural Restoration Podcast. 2020. Available at: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Rl5bpWulgkL9YVaKu7M8h. Published August 18, 2020. Assessed May, 24, 2021.
POSTER PRESENTATIONS Tidswell J. Subpectoral Biceps Tenodesis in a Collegiate Football Player. Poster Presentation. Presented in ESS 5850 at the University of Utah. November 2008.
Tidswell J. Lis Franc Injuries in Three Collegiate Football Players: A Case Series. Poster Presentation. Presented in ESS 5850 at the University of Utah. November 2008.
Tidswell J. Infectious Mononucleosis: A Case Presentation. Poster Presentation. Presented in ESS 3430 at the University of Utah. November 2008.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS Keynote/Plenary Lecture Tidswell J. Classification in Paralympic Surfing. Key Note Speaker. Stance ISA World Adaptive Surfing Championships Symposium. La Jolla, CA. December 2017
Meeting Presentations Harney J, Tidswell J and Crothers A. From Catastrophic Injury to the Paralympics: How PTs and PTAs Impact Each Step of the Process. Presented 2020 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Denver, CO. March 2020.
Tidswell J. Injury Prevention and Concussion Management. Fast and Female Elite Athlete Parent Conference. Invited Speaker. Park City, UT. October 2011
Tidswell J. Long Term Rehabilitation and Progression. Utah State Clinic. National Strength & Conditioning Association. Invited Speaker. Salt Lake City, UT. April 2011.
Tidswell J. Major Orthopedic Trauma. DJO Division I Football Athletic Trainers’ Conference. Invited Speaker. Park City, UT. July 2010
Tidswell J. Role of the Team Physician. Medical Emergencies in Skiing and Snowboarding Conference. Vail, CO. Invited Speaker. December 2009.
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Invited/Visiting Professor Presentations Tidswell J and Rees L. Observation in Competition Assessment for Para Alpine Skiing and Para Snowboard. Virtual Presentation for the 2021 Classifier Training Course for World Para Snow Sports. May 1, 2021
Tidswell J and Titulaer S. Athlete Evaluation in Alpine Skiing & Snowboard: Minimum Impairment Criteria and Sport-Specific Methods. Virtual Presentation for the 2021 Classifier Training Course for World Para Snow Sports. April 24, 2021
Tidswell J. International Classification for Para Surfing. First International Adaptive Surfing Seminar. Invited Speaker. Fuerteventura, Canary Islands. October 2017.
Tidswell J. Athlete Evaluation. International Paralympic Committee International Classifier Course for Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding, Papendal, Netherlands. Featured Instructor. June 2016
Cooley V and Tidswell J. ACL Injury Prevention. Invited Speakers for the Canyons Ski & Snowboard School. The Canyons Ski Resort, Park City, UT. December 2010.
OTHER SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES Recent Pedagogical Training CTLE 6000 – Teaching in Higher Education, University of Utah Spring 2021
LGBTQ+ Brave Space Training: Engagement of Crucial March 2021 Conversations in Physical Therapy, Combined Sections Meeting March 2020 American Physical Therapy Association
CTLE 6510 – Cyber Pedagogy, University of Utah Fall 2020
Online Educator Course, International Paralympic Committee Summer 2020
NATA – Athletic Training Educators’ Conference (ATEC) Virtual – Strategies for AT Pedagogy and Assessment Spring 2021 Live – Education Driving Clinical Practice, Dallas TX Spring 2019
Recent Advanced Clinical Training Postural Restoration Institute, Lincoln NE Advanced Integration (30 hours) December 2020 Cranial Resolution (15 hours) October 2020 Forward Locomotor Movement (15 hours) October 2020 PRI Integration for Fitness & Movement (15 hours) September 2020 Cervical Integration (15 hours) June 2020 Impingement & Instability (15 hours) June 2020
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Postural Respiration (15 hours) May 2020 Pelvis Restoration (15 hours) December 2019 Myokinematic Restoration (15 hours) April 2019
CURRENT MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES American Physical Therapy Association 1999 - present Utah Physical Therapy Association Academy of Aquatic Physical Therapy Health Policy and Administration American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy Adaptive Sports SIG
National Athletic Trainers’ Association 2006 - present Utah Athletic Trainers’ Association Rocky Mountain Athletic Trainers’ Association
National Strength and Conditioning Association 2002 - present Sports Med/Rehabilitation SIG
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians 2020 - present
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 2021 National Athletic Trainers’ Association Athletic Trainers’ Educators Conference, Virtual
2020 American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Denver, CO
2019 National Athletic Trainers’ Association Clinical Symposium, Las Vegas, NV
2019 National Athletic Trainers’ Association Master Preceptor Level One Course
2019 National Athletic Trainers’ Educator’s Conference, Dallas, TX
2019 Utah Athletic Trainers’ Association Clinical Symposium and Business Meeting, Ogden, UT
2018 OCS Prep Course, Evidence in Motion Home Study
2018 Current Concepts in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, Orthopedic Section APTA
2018 Postural Restoration Institute Impingement & Instability course
2017 Kinetacore – Functional Therapeutic and Clinical Concepts, Ashburn, VA
2017 Kinetacore – Functional Dry Needling Level I, Brighton, CO
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2017 Female Athlete Injury and Prevention Conference, Park City, UT
2016 Utah Athletic Trainers’ Association Clinical Symposium and Business Meeting, Ogden, UT
2014 Utah Physical Therapy Association Spring Conference – PT Through the Lifespan, Provo, UT
2014 Injury Prevention in Sports Medicine, Home Study, APTA
2014 Aquatic Physical Therapy Clinical Competency Course, APTA
2014 Evidence-Based Practice in Athletic Training Level I, NATA
2014 Rocky Mountain Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium, Provo, UT
2014 Current Concepts in Evaluation, Examination and Rehabilitation of the Knee, Sports Physical Therapy section, APTA
2014 True Sport Coaching Education Program online modules
2013 National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) Wilderness First Responder Upgrade for Medical Professionals
2013 SCS Review Home Study, Sports Physical Therapy section, APTA
2012 Utah Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference Expert Care of Spinal and Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders, Ogden, UT
2011 Utah Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference, Ogden, UT
2011 Utah Athletic Trainers’ Association Fall conference, Ogden, UT
2010 Muscle Activation Technique Jump Start Course, Park City, UT
2009 International Paralympic Committee International Classification Course, Breckinridge, CO
2009 Medical Emergencies in Skiing and Snowboarding Conference, Beaver Creek, CO
2009 Rocky Mountain Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT
2008 US Ski and Snowboard Association Alpine Coaching Clinic, Mt. Hood, OR
2007 Medical Emergencies in Skiing and Snowboarding Conference, Beaver Creek, CO
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2007 Utah Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference, Park City, UT
2006 Utah State Clinic, National Strength and Conditioning Association, Westminster College, Salt Lake City, UT
2006 Pediatric Physical Therapy Home Study, APTA
2005 Current Concepts in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Home Study, APTA
2005 APTA Clinical Instructor Credentialing Course, Salt Lake City, UT
2004 Rocky Mountain Regional Strength & Conditioning Clinic, Salt Lake City, UT
2003 US Ski & Snowboard Association/International Ski Federation International Physicians Conference, Beaver Creek, CO
2000 North Carolina Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, New Bern NC
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