James Hackney PT, PhD worked as a clinician primarily with sports and orthopedic patients for 20 years before completing a PhD in kinesiology from the University of Minnesota in 2007. His doctoral research investigated the biomechanical effects of ACL reconstruction on running, and his research continues to be focused on gait. James is Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy at Missouri State University where he is course director for biomechanics, and is the primary faculty person for sports physical therapy.
Mark Coalson
Mark Coalson, MSPT, OCS serves a dual role as both manager and clinician at St. John’s Outpatient Physical Therapy in Nixa. Mark graduated in 1995 with his BA in Kinesiology and, in 1998, his Master of Science from the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Des Moines Iowa. Mark’s career has revolved around orthopedics. He earned his Orthopedic Certified Specialist credentials while practicing with St. John’s.
