Trent Harrison
PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Board-certified orthopedic specialist and Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists — educator of residents, fellows, and physicians, and a builder of clinical education and software. Jacksonville Beach, FL.
Experience
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Chief Executive Officer — Bridging Medical Silos
A cross-specialty healthcare initiative bridging cardiology, orthopaedics, and oncology for integrated, longevity-focused patient care — continuing my father's work. bridgingmedicalsilos.com →
Present
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Fellowship Coordinator — Brooks/UNF
Brooks Institute of Higher Learning, Jacksonville FL
Jul 2020 – Present
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Coordinator of Technology
Brooks Institute of Higher Learning, Jacksonville FL
Jul 2020 – Present
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CEO / President
Physionexus LLC, Jacksonville FL
Oct 2018 – Jan 2023
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Orthopaedic Residency Coordinator — Brooks/UNF
Brooks Institute of Higher Learning, Jacksonville FL
Sep 2015 – Jul 2021
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Physical Therapist — CompHealth
Cape Cod Healthcare Rehabilitation, Cape Cod MA
Jul 2015 – Sep 2015
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Physical Therapist — Fusion Medical Staffing
Shelley Cooper Physical Therapy, Palm Desert CA
Feb 2015 – Jun 2015
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Physical Therapist — Ready Rehab
Ready Rehab LLC, Seattle WA
Jul 2014 – Nov 2014
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Center Manager — Center for Neck & Back Health
Brooks Rehabilitation, Jacksonville FL
May 2013 – Jul 2014
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Physical Therapist — Center for Neck & Back Health
Brooks Rehabilitation, Jacksonville FL
Jun 2012 – Jul 2014
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Physical Therapist — Fleming Island
Brooks Rehabilitation, Jacksonville FL
Jan 2011 – Jul 2012
Fellowship & Residency Training
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Fellowship — Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy
Brooks/UNF Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship Program
Jul 2012 – Jun 2013
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Residency — Orthopaedics
Brooks/UNF Orthopaedic Residency Program
Jul 2011 – Jun 2012
Education
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Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences · Outstanding PT Student Award · Student Representative
Dec 2010
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B.S., Anthropology
Florida State University · Co-founded & primary instructor, FSU Wushu Club · Study abroad: London 2001, Tokyo 2003
Dec 2003
Research & Publications
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Patient and physical therapist perspectives on spinal manipulative therapy for low back pain and associated clinical outcomes: protocol for a prospective, single-arm intervention study
BMJ Open · 2025 · Co-Author
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A Mechanistic-Based Approach to the Physical Therapy Management for a Patient with the Diagnosis of Pseudogout: A Case Study
JOSPT Cases · 2025 · Co-Author
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Validation of the Keele STarT MSK Tool for Patients with Musculoskeletal Pain in United States-Based Outpatient Physical Therapy Settings
The Journal of Pain · 2024 · Co-Author
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Outcome Tracking to Inform a Mechanistic-Based Treatment Approach to Managing a Patient with High-Impact Chronic Pain Presenting with Mixed Pain Types: A Case Study
AAOMPT Conference · Top Case Study, 5×5 Research Platform · 2023 · Co-Author
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Shared Decision Making: Opportunities for Enhancing Patient Engagement
AAOMPT Conference · 2020 · Presenter / Author
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Clinical Application of Psychologically Informed Practice: Similarities and Differences Between Low-, Medium-, and High-Risk Patients
AAOMPT Conference · 2019 · Presenter / Author
Selected study roles
- •Discriminant & Predictive Validity of the Keele STarT MSK Tool — Co-Investigator (PI: J. Beneciuk; Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, 2019–2021)
- •Post-Graduate Interprofessional Education Series (IPES): Insights from Dietetic Interns — Co-Author
- •OPT-IN / OSPRO Cohort Study — Study Clinician (PI: Steven George, PT, PhD; APTA Orthopaedic Section, 2013–2015)
- •Implementing Psychologically Informed Practice for Low Back Pain — Study Clinician (PI: J. Beneciuk, PT, PhD; Brooks Rehabilitation, 2012–2014)
Teaching & Presentations
CME Seminars for Physicians · 2023 – Present
- •Not All Pain Is Created Equal: Nociplastic Pain
- •What’s New? A Review of Therapeutic PT Modalities & the Science Behind Them
- •Posture, Stability, Pain & Function
- •Functional Movement Screens & Applications to Your Clinic
- •Mechanics & Health of Ankles & Feet
Brooks/UNF Fellowship Courses · 2020 – Present
- •Advanced OMPT Practice · Clinical Reasoning for the OMPT Clinician
- •Advanced Education & Clinical Mentoring · Scholarly Integration for Advanced Practice
- •Advanced OMPT for Upper Extremity, Lower Extremity, and Spine & Pelvis Management
- •Advocacy & Practice Management for OMPT Clinicians
Brooks/UNF Residency Courses · 2015 – Present
- •Advanced Orthopaedic Management of UE, LE, and Spine & Pelvis
- •Advanced Orthopaedic Practice Overview · Practice Management for the Advanced Practitioner
- •Cervicogenic Dizziness: An Orthopaedic Perspective on Examination & Management (instructor & material development)
Additional teaching
- •PTA Advanced Proficiency Program — orthopaedic content & mentor training (2018 – Present)
- •Dizziness Disorders: Vestibular, VBI, Pharmacologic & Cervicogenic — Brooks Advanced Practice Seminars (2016 – Present)
- •Guest lectures & case reports — University of North Florida, University of St. Augustine, Brooks Fellowship & Residency (2011 – 2016)
Clinical Instruction & Mentorship
- •Brooks/UNF Residency & Fellowship Mentor / Coordinator — ongoing mentorship of residents and fellows in training
- •Full-time Clinical Instructor / Mentor — 12-week orthopaedic affiliation, Duke University (3rd-year student)
- •Clinical Instructor — 8-week orthopaedic affiliation, Florida International University (3rd-year student)
- •Mentor — APTA Orthopaedic Section Mentorship Program
Professional Activities & Memberships
Activities
- •AAOMPT Conference Committee (2018)
- •APTA Fellowship & Residency Think Tank Committee (2017)
- •APTA Accreditation Services Committee (2017)
- •Chair, AAOMPT Membership & Media Relations Committee (2014)
- •APTA Orthopaedic Section Membership Committee (2014)
- •APTA Orthopaedic Section Mentorship Program — Mentor (2014)
- •Florida Physical Therapy Association — Assembly Representative (2013)
Memberships
- •American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) — Orthopaedic & Sports Sections
- •American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT)
- •Florida Physical Therapy Association (FPTA)
Licensure & Certifications
- •Florida Physical Therapy License — PT 26186 (2011 – Present)
- •Washington Physical Therapy License — PT 60465037 (2014 – 2018)
- •Massachusetts Physical Therapy License — PT 21704 (2015 – 2018)
- •Fellow, AAOMPT (FAAOMPT)
- •Orthopaedic Certified Specialist (OCS)
- •CPR Certification — American Heart Association
- •TEFL Certification — Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Skills
Web design & development: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP / Laravel, Vue.js, Git & GitHub — founder and developer of physionexus.org.
Media production: Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition — producer/writer/editor of AAOMPT marketing videos (2016).
Systems & productivity: Obsidian, Notion, Roam, RemNote, Todoist, Asana, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office.
Selected Continuing Education
- •Advanced Spinal Manipulation Program (2023, 2025)
- •CSM Conference (2016–2021, 2025)
- •AAOMPT Annual Conference (2015–2024)
- •Hybrid Learning Summit (2019, 2020)
- •The Kinesiopathologic Model — Shirley Sahrmann, AAOMPT (2016)
- •Cognitive Functional Therapy for LBP — Peter O’Sullivan, AAOMPT (2015)
- •Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy: Lumbar Mobility, Stability & Direction of Preference (2013)
- •Advanced Clinical Skills in Vestibular Rehabilitation (2012)
- •Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy: An Osteopathic Perspective (2012)
- •University of St. Augustine MF/S/E series — Spinal & Extremity Evaluation and Manipulation (2010)
- Full continuing-education history available in the downloadable CV.