Instructors

Paul Drumheller MPT, OCS, SCS, CSCS

Paul is the owner and practicing PT at 3Dimensional PT & Sports Conditioning in Tacoma, WA. He received his B.S. in Exercise Physiology from the University of California at Davis in 1991 and his Masters of Physical Therapy from the University of Puget Sound in 1994. Paul is Board Certified as a Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic and Sports. He is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

He has honed his foot and ankle skills since 2002 while lab assisting for the original “When the Feet Hit the Ground…Everything Changes” team and became a primary speaker for the final two years of the course. He is excited about presenting the new and improved course material to a new group of professionals that are eager to learn how to assess and treat foot pathologies based on the current research.

Paul has seen how influential subtle changes in the foot can make a difference up the chain. He has lectured locally and nationally on several orthopedic and sports related topics. He co-developed and teaches the national continuing education course titled “Managing the Runner” (now When the Feet Hit the Ground... Running) since 2011.

Chad McCann DPT, CSCS

Chad is a practicing physical therapist at 3Dimensional Physical Therapy & Sports Conditioning in Tacoma, WA. Chad has crafted a specialty in orthopedic care with an emphasis in foot & ankle and sports rehab. He graduated from the University of Puget Sound with Honors, receiving his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science in 2005. He was immediately admitted to the University of Puget Sound Doctor of Physical Therapy program, receiving his degree 2008. Demonstrating excellence in the profession, he was awarded the Ross Family Memorial Scholarship by the physical therapy faculty.

In addition to being a physical therapist, Chad is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He believes that blending traditional physical therapy practice with advanced knowledge of strength and conditioning principles maximizes outcomes for his clients.

Chad is a primary instructor for Vasyli Medical Biomechanical Academy and has spoken many times locally on topics ranging from video gait analysis to advanced training for youth athletes. He speaks routinely as a special guest at the University of Puget Sound. Chad also works regularly with local running groups and is a sponsored guest lecturer for 5k, 10k, half and full marathon training teams. He has a special passion for sharing knowledge and helping others develop a deep understanding of advanced evaluation and treatment for the foot and ankle.

David Nolan PT, DPT, MS, OCS, SCS, CSCS

David is a Clinical Specialist at MGH Sports Physical Therapy and the Director of the MGH / Northeastern University Sports Physical Therapy Residency Program. He received a Bachelors of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University in 1997 and completed his Masters of Science degree with an Orthopedic Specialization and Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professionals in 2007. During his graduate studies, he was awarded the Barbara Adams Fellow Award for his leadership and dedication to the profession.

Dr. Nolan is a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Sports Clinical Specialist through the American Physical Therapy Association and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. David is also an Associate Clinical Professor at Northeastern University in the Department of Physical Therapy, Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences as well as a Graduate Lecturer in the College of Professional Studies in the transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Northeastern University.

David has lectured nationally on running related injury, functional biomechanics, gait and lower quarter dysfunction. He is a past recipient of the “Excellence in Clinical Teaching” award from the New England Consortium of Academic Coordinators of Clinical Education. His research has focused on the impact of abnormal biomechanics on injury in an orthopedic population. David’s areas of expertise include sports medicine, orthopedics and manual therapy. He evaluates and treats patients with a wide range of musculoskeletal diagnoses and utilizes video analysis to assist in biomechanical evaluation and patient education. He coordinates physical therapy care at the finish line of the Boston Marathon and works extensively with athletes at all levels, elite runners and professional dancers.