Brad Tracy

Dr. Brad Tracy serves as an adjunct instructor for the South College Doctorate of Physical Therapy program in Knoxville, TN, bringing 19 years of clinical experience in outpatient physical therapy settings. He holds dual professional distinctions as a board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) through ABPTS and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT).

His research focuses on prognostic variables in musculoskeletal conditions, pragmatic exercise interventions for neck/back pain, and virtual psychomotor skill development for entry-level learners. His work bridges clinical practice with educational innovation through mixed-method designs and structured framework analysis during his ongoing DSc studies at Bellin College.

Professional recognitions include:

• Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (ABPTS)
• Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT)

Dr. Tracy actively shapes physical therapy education through blended/hybrid curriculum design, science of learning applications, and professional development frameworks. His leadership extends to APTA Illinois Chapter (Northern District Chair, Board of Directors) and current service on the AAOMPT membership committee, emphasizing dialectic clinical reasoning and psychological aspects of rehabilitation in both practice and pedagogy.