Dr. Cooksey is an assistant professor in the department of physical therapy at the University of Findlay. His scholarly interests include concussion management, persistent pain, strength and conditioning, and the DPT student experience. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and serves as the membership chair for the northwest district of the Ohio chapter. He is an APTA-credentialed clinical instructor, a board certified orthopedic clinical specialist in orthopaedics (OCS), a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS), and a tactical strength and conditioning facilitator (TSAC-F). He earned an associate degree in applied sciences from Lorain County Community College, a BS in biology from Bowling Green State University, his doctorate in physical therapy (DPT) from Cleveland State University, and most recently his doctorate in education (EdD) from the University of St. Augustine School for Health Sciences. He practiced in a hospital-based outpatient orthopaedic setting for several years, contributed to his institution’s ortho/manual PT residency program, and taught part time at other PT programs in northeast Ohio before coming to UF.
Service to the Physical Therapy Profession:
- Membership chair- northwest district of Ohio Physical Therapy Association (OPTA)
University of Findlay Committee Service:
Physical Therapy Department:
- Member of Professional and Alumni Committee
- Member of Undergraduate Admissions Committee
- Member of Policies and Procedures Committee
College of Health Professions:
- Member of Graduate Faculty Standards Committee
University:
- Member of Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (fill-in/replacement)
University of Findlay Volunteer Service
- Orientation Service Project Leader
- Master of Ceremonies- Oiler Ceremony
Community Service:
- Member of physical therapy mission trips to Port-de-Paix, Haiti with STAND: The Haiti Project winter 2018, winter 2019.
- “BIG”/mentor for Big Brothers/Big Sisters Lorain County 2010-2014
Clinical Practice:
Physical therapist for Diamond Chiropractic and Physical Medicine in Brook Park, OH- serving the members of Old School Iron Gym and surrounding communities.
Other role(s):
- Chief Operations Officer (COO)- Torchward LTD
- Peer Reviewed Publications:
Monti, R., Cooksey, B., Best, T., & York, J. (2024). Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy. In PTA Exam Review and Study Guide (7th ed.). essay, TherapyEd.
Peer Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations:
“Positive Messaging in Concussion Management among Injured Athletes and their Parents: A Hybrid Qualitative Investigation"
EdD Dissertation
Defended 08/19/2021
Dave Schordock, Ben Cooksey, Luke McCullaugh, Cristina Arcuri, Katie Pantano
“Assessing a Dose-Response Relationship between a Balance Training Intervention and Improvement in Balance at 3-week and 6-week Intervals"
University of Toledo Health Sciences Scholarly Symposium
09/2014