Douglas Creighton, P.T., M.S., D.P.T., OCS, FAAOMPT
Title: P.T., M.S., D.P.T., OCS, FAAOMPT, Physical Therapy
Office: 3172 Human Health Building
Phone: (248) 364-8696
Fax: (248) 364-8660
E-mail: creighto@oakland.edu
Education
- DPT St. Augustine
- MS. University of Detroit
- BS. Oakland University
Biography
Dr. Creighton is an Assistant Professor in the Physical Therapy Program and teaches various orthopedic related courses in the entry level program and the OMPT Certificate Program. His clinical practice is at Team Rehab in Farmington Hills, Michigan. He completed his doctorate in physical therapy at the University of St. Augustine in 2003 and is a board certified clinical specialist in orthopedics. Dr. Creighton completed his orthopedic residency training through Oakland University and the International Seminar of Orthopedic Manual Therapy in August of 1994. He is a national representative for the Kaltenborn-Evjenth international teaching organization. His principal research interests include manual (manipulative) and exercise interventions for spinal degenerative joint disease and sports-related injuries.
DPT curriculum content responsibilities
- Orthopedic examination
- Orthopedic Therapeutic exercise Intervention
- Post-Professional Content Responsibilities:
- Orthopedic examination
- Orthopedic Manipulative and Therapeutic Exercise Intervention
Research Interests
Manual (manipulative) intervention and therapeutic exercise rehabilitation for spinal and extremity degenerative joint disease and sports-related injuries
Research Publications
- Krauss J, Evjenth O, Creighton D: Translatoric Spinal Manipulation for Physical Therapists. Rochester Hills: Lakeview Media LLC, 2006.
- Krauss J, Creighton D, Pociask F: Extremity Orthopedics - A Laboratory Manual. Rochester Hills: Lakeview Media LLC, 2004.
- Krauss J, Kondratek M, Creighton D, Pociask F, Wold J: Extremity Orthopedics - Pathology Quick Reference. Rochester Hills: Lakeview Media LLC, 2004.
- Krauss J, Creighton D, Ely J, Podlewska-Ely J: The Immediate Effects of Upper Thoracic Translatoric Spinal Manipulation on Cervical Pain and Range of Motion: A Randomized Clinical Trial. The Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy 2008; 16(2)
- Creighton D, Kondratek M, Krauss J: Use of anterior tibial translation in the management of symptomatic patellofemoral chondrosis in older patients - A case series. The Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy 2008; 15(4).
- Kondratek M, Creighton D, Krauss J: Use of translatoric mobilization in a patient with cervicogenic dizziness and motion restriction: A case report. The Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy 2007; 14(3): 140-151.
- Creighton D, Krauss J, Marcoux B: Management of lumbar spinal stenosis through the use of translatoric manipulation and lumbar flexion exercises: A case series. The Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy 2006; 14(1): E1-E10.
- Creighton D, Viti J, Krauss J: Use of translatoric mobilization in a patient with cervical spondylotic degeneration: A case report. The Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy 2005; 13(1): 10-26.
- Meszaros TF, Creighton DS, Kulig K: Effect of 10%, 30%, 60% body weight traction on the straight leg raise of symptomatic patients with low back pain. The Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy 2000; 30(10): 595-601
- Creighton DS: Positional Distraction, A Radiological Confirmation. The Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy 1993; 1(3): 83-86.
- Creighton DS, Olson V: Evaluation of Range of Motion at the First MTP in Runners with Plantar Fascitis. The Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 1986; 8(7): 357-361.