Allan Besselink, PT, DPT, PhD, Dip.MDT

Founder Besselink Project

  • Austin TX

Individual and community transformation via health mentoring, adaptive learning experiences, advocacy, and innovation.

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Biography

Allan has a unique voice in the world of sport and health care, one that has been defined by his experiences as physiotherapist, McKenzie practitioner, coach, author, educator, patient, and athlete. Allan is the author of "RunSmart: A Comprehensive Approach To Injury-Free Running".

Industry Expertise

Education/Learning
Professional Training and Coaching
Health Care - Providers
Health and Wellness

Areas of Expertise

Learning & Teaching
Education
Physiotherapy
Health Care
Cognitive Science

Accomplishments

Hal Dunlop Shield, Queen's University

1988-01-01

Awarded the 1988 Hal Dunlop Shield for significant contribution to athletic therapy at Queen's University. This is one of seven major athletic awards at Queen's University.

Finisher, 2005 Ironman USA Lake Placid

2005-07-24

Official finisher, 2005 Ironman USA triathlon. The Ironman triathlon is a 140.6 mile adventure - consisting of a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, and 26.2 mile run.

ACOG Medical Staff, 1996 Atlanta Olympics

1996-01-01

Served as a physical therapist on the medical staff for track and field at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, GA

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Education

Walden University

PhD

Education

2021

College of St. Scholastica

DPT

Physical Therapy

2016

University of Florida

Graduate Certificate

Medical Human Anatomy

2016

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Affiliations

  • McKenzie Institute International
  • American Physical Therapy Association
  • USA Track And Field

Testimonials

physicaltherapy.com

Continuing education webinars

"It was fantastic! I love your presentation style. You give time for the information to sink in before continuing on to the next thought. That helps me a great deal, and I am sure many people would agree with me on that. You definitely keep things interesting and hit all areas from why you do something to how to implement."

Style

Availability

  • Keynote
  • Moderator
  • Panelist
  • Workshop Leader
  • Host/MC
  • Author Appearance
  • Corporate Training

Fees

$0 to $4000*Will consider certain engagements for no fee

Research Focus

Data Modeling of Cognitive Structure in Physiotherapy Students Learning Gross Anatomy

2022-07-17

https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/10889/

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