Richard D. Silliman, M.S.P.T
Richard Silliman, M.S.P.T. is a native of Iowa. He received his Bachelor degree from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. He participated in baseball and football at the Division III level. He was voted First Team All Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in baseball. He was a starting defensive back in football where he earned three varsity letters. He received his Master's of Science in Physical Therapy while attending Washington University School of Medicine, Program in Physical Therapy, in St. Louis, Missouri. He received the Washington University School of Medicine Beatrice Schultz Award for Outstanding Clinician in his graduating class.

After graduation he completed a one year Post-graduate Residency Program in Manual Physical Therapy in San Antonio, Texas. He was adjunct professor for the University of Texas Health Science Center, Program in Physical Therapy.

In 1996, Mr. Silliman moved to Dallas, Texas where he co-founded Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Resources, Inc. This facility specialized in outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation and was later sold to Matrix Rehabilitation. He was involved in developing a corporate educational program to promote Manual Physical Therapy and Spine rehabilitation. During this acquisition process, learned an important business lesson"if it looks to good to be true, it probably is."

In 2000, Mr. Silliman left Matrix and founded a new private practice venture, Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Institute of Dallas, Inc. His patients present with orthopedic conditions from all walks of life, from total joint replacement rehabilitation to returning athletes to professional levels of competition.

As a leader in his profession, Mr. Silliman continues to work with high level athletes to return to competition in the NFL, Major and Minor league baseball, PGA tour golf, US Olympic Ski team, Collegiate football, baseball, soccer, runners for Team Nike, Mizunno, and Fila, and Ironman triathletes.

Mr. Silliman is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, Texas Physical Therapy Association, associate member American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists, affiliate member of the North American Spine Society, and professional member of the American College of Sports Medicine.

He has extensively lectured and published in the areas of Manual Physical Therapy.

 

 

Scott Cloud, P.T. Clinic Director
Scott Cloud, P.T., is a native of Louisiana. He played football, basketball, and baseball in high school and was also valedictorian of his class. He attended Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi, where he received his B.S. degree in biology (and minored in chemistry and sociology) in 1988. He also participated in baseball and received MVP defensive award for two years. Scott received his Physical Therapy degree from the University of Mississippi Medical Center in 1991. He was awarded valedictorian honor as top graduate of his class.

After graduating, Scott moved to Dallas and worked at Medical City of Dallas for seven years. During this time, he gained experience in all realms of the orthopedic field by treating patients from a few hours after surgery to in-patient rehabilitation. He became Senior Therapist of the out-patient department. In 1998 he joined Rich Silliman, P.T. at Matrix Rehabilitation and served as clinical manager/director. In 2002, he rejoined Rich Silliman, P.T. at Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Institute.

Mr. Cloud has specialized in general orthopedics with emphasis in manual therapy. He has had extensive continuing education in this specialty, including osteopathic model, McKenzie approach, North American Institute of Manual Therapy, and many courses on general knee, shoulder, and foot/ankle rehabilitation. Scott utilizes his expertise in this multimodal treatment approach with his patients that include the professional athlete to the professional grandmother.

He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, orthopedic section, and Texas Physical Therapy Association. .


 

Jason Winburne, PY, OCS, CMPT
Jason grew up in Keller, TX. Before moving to Dallas, TX in 1998, he completed his undergraduate work at Texas A&M University in College Station. He received his Masters of Physical Therapy from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas in 2000. Since graduating, he has specialized in orthopedics with a sub-specialty in manual therapy. He was recognized as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapists in 2005. He is enrolled in the fellowship program through the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, Texas Physical Therapy Association, and the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy.  He is recognized as a certified manual Physical therapist through the North American Institute.

 

Gary KeArns, PT  

Gary grew up in Plano, TX and is a graduate of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, where he earned his Masters Degree in Physical Therapy.  Since graduation Gary has worked in the outpatient setting specializing in manual therapy and prescriptive exercise with an emphasis on treating the spine.  He also performs Functional Capacity Evaluations for work related injuries and oversees work conditioning clients.  He is currently pursuing an advanced manual therapy certification through the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy.

Gary is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Texas Physical Therapy Association (TPTA) and the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT). 

In his spare time, he enjoys mountain biking, cycling, running, and spending time with his family.  Gary has lived in the DFW area for the past 18 years and looks forward to serving the area for many years to come.