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 Dr. Robert D. Phillips

Dr. Robert D. Phillips

After obtaining his Doctor Of Podiatric Medicine degree in 1979, Dr. Phillips has devoted himself to promoting biomechanics through practice, research and professional instruction. as a result of his accomplishments, Dr. Phillips is well known and respected in both North America and international circles. He has published several articles on biomechanics and has been the recipient of 3 Stickel awards and one Scholl award. Of great interest has been the subtalar joint and midtarsal joint mechanics. He has lectured at the International Congress of Biomechanics and has been invited as an expert to lecture on three continents. In addition to his research activities, Dr. Phillips has contributed to several podiatric text chapters on biomechanical theory and practice. Dr. Phillips Spent 10 years teaching biomechanics at the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery in Des Moines, Iowa where he was also appointed as Assistant Dean. He Then Left undergraduate teaching to concentrate on research and teaching biomechanics in the post-graduate arena. Dr. Phillips is Board Certified by the ABPOPPM and is Chief of Podiatry at the Coatesville VA Hospital. Dr. Phillips is also Vice-President of the John H. Weed Foundation which is devoted to the teaching of advanced biomechanics. Dr. Phillips is available for all of Ultrex's biomechanical consults including the most basic questions to advanced theoretical issues.