Morey J. Kolber, PT, PhD, OCS, CSCS*D, Cert. MDT, TSAC-F*D, FNSCA

Education

PhD in Physical Therapy, Nova Southeastern University - 2007

Masters of Science Degree in Physical Therapy, University of Miami -1995

Bachelors of Health Science (3 + 3 program), University of Miami-1994

Certifications

Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F*D): Certified with Distinction 2023: National Strength and Conditioning Association, Colorado Springs, CO

Functional Movement Systems-Fundamental Capacity Screen (FCS): Certified 2021, Chatham, VA, USA

American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties: Orthopaedic Certified Specialist (OCS) 2008 with recertification 2018.

National Strength and Conditioning Association: Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist with Distinction (CSCS*D) 2001

McKenzie Institute USA: Certified in Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy of the Spine (Cert MDT) 1998

Certified Blood Flow Restriction Training (level 1), Smart Tools, Strongsville, OH, USA, 2020

Certified Graston Technique: Instrumented Assisted Soft Tissue M-1, Indianapolis, IN, USA, 2020

Functional Movement Systems: Level 1 Certification 2017

Florida Consortium of Clinical Educators, Certified Clinical Instructor 2001

Teaching

Professor Kolber is the course leader and  teaches in the Musculoskeletal Systems Curriculum in the professional DPT program.  He also guest lectures in diagnostic imaging, clinical anatomy, exercise physiology, biomechanics and kinesiology, and systems IV. 

Scholarly Activities and Research Interests

Professor Kolber’s research interest has a focus on orthopedics, diagnostic imaging, and regenerative medicine. He has well over 350 refereed publications and professional presentations and his research has been cited in the literature giving him a Hirsch index of 40 and an i10 index of 95.  In 2016, Professor Kolber co-edited the textbook entitled Orthopaedic Management of the Hip & Pelvis. Professor Kolber has authored numerous textbook chapters for the National Strength and Conditioning Association, American College of Sports Medicine, and the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Please visit Professor Kolber’s Google scholar page for more details at https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Notz1DAAAAAJ&hl=en

Service

Professor Kolber serves on the University Faculty Advisory Council as the representative for the Pallavi Patel College of Healthcare Sciences. At the college level he serves as the chair of the Examination Construction Development Committee. At the departmental level he serves as chair of the faculty Promotions and Continuing Contract committee. 

Areas of Practice 

Professor Kolber practices part-time in the area of orthopaedic physical therapy and wellness.

Professional Activity

Professor Kolber serves as the Editor-in-Chief of Physiotherapy Theory and Practice Journal and as the Senior Associate Editor-in-Chief of the National Strength and Conditioning Associations Strength and Conditioning Journal. Additionally, he serves as an advisor to the National Strength and Conditioning Associations conference committee.

Professor Kolber serves on the Committee of Content Experts for the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties for the Orthopaedic Certified Specialist Board Examination. He has served numerous past appointments for the Federation of State Board Physical Therapy, National Physical Therapy Examination as an item writer and item writing coordinator as well as having served as the orthopaedic content expert for the National Physical Therapy Examination. In 2016, Professor Kolber served on the practice analysis committee for the development of the National Physical Therapy Examination.

 Awards and Recognition

2024- Awarded Fellowship Status Distinction (FNSCA). National Strength and Conditioning Association

2021- Dorothy Baethke-Eleanor Carlin Award for Excellence in Academic Teaching. American Physical Therapy Association

2020 -Provost Award for Research and Scholarship. Nova Southeastern University

2020- James A. Gould Award for Excellence in Teaching Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy

2020-Scholarly Impact on Practice Award, Florida Physical Therapy Association

2018- Excellence in Academic Teaching Award, Florida Physical Therapy Association

2017 – Pallavi Patel College of Healthcare Sciences, Distinguished Professor Award

2016 – Pallavi Patel College of Healthcare Sciences, Alpha Eta Society Richard A. Davis Scholarship Award

2015 – Pallavi Patel College of Healthcare Sciences, Teaching Excellence Award

2014 – Sports Medicine Professional of the year Award, National Strength & Conditioning Association

2013 – American Physical Therapy Association-Sports Section: Outstanding Manuscript Award

2012 – Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy, Inducted into Academy of Advanced item Writers

2012 – Pallavi Patel College of Healthcare Sciences, Scholarship Excellence Award

2009 – Editorial Excellence Award, National Strength & Conditioning Association