Ivan J. Mulligan, PT, DSc, SCS, ATC, CSCS
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
Faculty Coordinator, Athletic and Orthopedic Health and Wellness
Director, Sports Physical Therapy Residency Program
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Campus Office: Stokes Building, Suite 229
phone: (814) 472-3989
fax: (814) 472-3140
email: imulligan@francis.edu | 
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| Mailing Address: Saint Francis University
Department of Physical Therapy
PO Box 600
Loretto, PA 15940-0600
USA |
Education & Training:
BS, Education, California University of Pennsylvania
MPT, Physical Therapy, Gannon University
DSc, Sports Physical Therapy, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
SCS, Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy
ATC, Certified Athletic Trainer
CSCS, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Clinical and Research Activities:
Shoulder injuries in athletes
Development and implementation of injury prevention program for athletics
Assessment of proper mechanics in athletics
Medical screening in physical therapy practice
Teaching Activities:
PHTH 414: PCM 2 Musculoskeletal
PHTH 410: Physical Therapy Procedures
PHTH 415: Clilnical Pathology 2 - Musculoskeletal
PHTH 515: Clinical Pathology 4 - Multiple Systems
PHTH 553: Special Topics: Sports Physical Therapy
Clinical Activities:
Director of sports and orthopedic physical therapy - Saint Francis University
Professional Memberships and Activities:
- American Physical Therapy Association
- Sports and Private Practice Section
- Legislative Key Contact
- Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association
- Treasurer (2003 - 2008)
- President (2009 - present)
- Delegate APTA (2009 -present)
- National Athletic Trainers Association
- Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers Society
- National Strength and Conditioning Association
Background and Interests:
Dr. Mulligan came to Saint Francis in 2007 after working in outpatient physical therapy in Johnstown for 12 years. Dr. Mulligan initiated a sports medicine program providing outreach athletic training services to local high schools as well as initiating and co-developed injury prevention programs and preseason conditioning programs for 10 different sports. In 2002, Dr. Mulligan was selected as a volunteer physical therapist for the Winter Olympics held in Salt Lake City, Utah. He provided services in the Olympic Village and the long track speed skating venue. Dr. Mulligan provided physical therapy services for the Johnstown Johnnies, a frontier league baseball team, in 2003.
Publications and Presentations:
Peer Reviewed Manuscripts:
Mulligan IJ, Biddington, WB, Barnhart BD, Ellenbecker TS, Isokinetic Profile of Shoulder Internal and External Rotators of High School Aged Baseball Pitchers. J Strength Cond. 2004; 18(4):861-866.
Peer Reviewed Poster Presentations:
Mulligan IJ, Beck J, Dodson B, Fitzgerald P, Fonseca B, Gmiter D, Kindel C, Woodward D,
A comparison of weight training and plyometrics on power strength agility, and speed
Poster Presentation
Pennsylvania Physical Therpay Association Annual Conference
October 24-25, 2008
Mulligan IJ, Allison L, Fitzgerald P, Freet K, Hmel B, Johns C
Effects of a four week strength training program on High School baseball pitchers: a pilot story
Poster Presentation
Pennsylvania Physical Therpay Association Annual Conference
October 24-25, 2008
Mulligan IJ, Biddington, WB, Barnhart BD, Ellenbecker TS
Effects of Posterior Shoulder Strength on Isokinetic Strength and Throwing Velocity in High School Aged Pitchers - Poster Presentation
Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association - Annual Conference
October 16-17, 2004
Harrisburg, PA
Mulligan IJ, Biddington WB, Barnhart BD, Ellenbecker TS
Prevalence of Posterior Shoulder Weakness in High School Aged Baseball Pitchers and the Effects of Performance - Poster Presentation
Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association - Annual Conference
October 16-17, 2004
Harrisburg, PA
Mulligan IJ, Farabaugh C, Ronan W
Relationship Between Lower Extremity Functional Testing and Velocity in Baseball Pitching - Poster Presentation
Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association - Annual Conference
October 2000
Harrisburg, PA
The Effectiveness of Ankle-Foot Orthoses on Balance After a Stroke - Poster Presentation
Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association - Annual Conference
Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Champion PA
October 1995
Presentations:
Medical Screening for Physical Therapy Practice
April 13-14, 2007
Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA
Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association
Common Shoulder Injuries in Adolescent Baseball Pitchers
West Central District - Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association
Johnstown, PA
March 8, 2005
Biomechanical Evaluation of Golfers and Treatment Programs
West Central District - Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association
Ebensburg, PA
October 1997
Rehabilitation of Biceps Tendon Rupture
Association of Surgical Technologists Annual Conference
Washington, DC
May 30, 1997