Dr. Castanuela teaches multiple courses within the DPT curriculum at Tarleton State University. His expertise is within orthopaedic physical therapy practice. Prior to transitioning to academia, he practiced at a rural hospital-based outpatient clinic in Eastland, Texas treating a wide variety of patient diagnoses across the lifespan including orthopaedics, sports, post-surgical, acute care, and wound care. His research interests include rural health and post-surgical rehabilitation.
Education
- Doctor of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2023
- Fellowship in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy, The American Academy of
Manipulative Therapy, 2020 - Doctor of Physical Therapy, Angelo State University, 2017
- Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, Tarleton State University, 2014
Accomplishments
- Certified in Spinal Manipulative Therapy
- Certified in Dry Needling
- Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program (CCIP), Level 1 APTA
- Certified Functional Movement Specialist (FMS), Level 1
Area of Expertise/Interest
- Rural health
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Manual physical therapy
- Orthopedic rehabilitation