BRYANT SEAMON, PT, DPT, NCS, CSCS

Washington DC VA Medical Center

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
50 Irving St. NW
Washington, DC 20422
VA Office: 202-745-8000 ext.55821
bryant.seamon@va.gov

South College
School of Physical Therapy
400 Goody's Lane
Knoxville, TN 37922
South College Voicemail: 865-251-1741
bseamon@southcollegetn.edu

EDUCATION
2014 Present

2013 2014

2010 2013

2006 2010

Post-Doctoral Fellow
Polytrauma/Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation Research Fellowship, Washington DC
VA Medical Center, Washington, DC
Resident/Neurological Physical Therapy
American Board of Physical Therapy Residency, James A. Haley VA Medical Center,
Tampa, FL
Doctor of Physical Therapy,
College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Bachelor of Science, Applied Physiology and Kinesiology; Minor: Business Admin.
Concentration: Exercise Physiology and Psychology
College of Health and Human Performance, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

APPOINTMENTS
RESEARCH
2014 Present Research Fellow, Muscle, Morphology, Mechanics and Performance Lab, Washington
DC VA Medical Center, Washington, DC
2008 2010
Research Assistant, Brain Rehabilitation Research Center, Malcolm Randall VA
Medical Center, Gainesville, FL
TEACHING
2016 Present Adjunct Faculty, School of Physical Therapy, South College, Knoxville, TN
CLINICAL
2014 Present Clinical Fellow, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Washington DC VA Medical
Center, Washington, DC
2013 2014
Clinical Resident, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, James A. Haley VA Medical
Center, Tampa, FL
2013 2013
Clinical Intern, Center for Movement Disorders and Neurorestoration, UF Health,
Gainesville, FL
2012 2012
Clinical Intern, Student Health Care Center, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
2012 2012
Clinical Intern, UF Health at Shands, UF Health, Gainesville, FL
2012 2012
Clinical Intern, UF Health at Magnolia Park, UF Health, Gainesville, FL
2010 2013
Clinical Volunteer, Special Olympics, Disney Wide World of Sports, Orlando, FL

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2010 2013

Clinical Intern, Equal Access Pro Bono Clinic, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING

2011 2011
Strength and Conditioning Program Co-Director, Naval ROTC Program, University
of Florida, Gainesville, FL

PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, CERTIFICATIONS

LICENSURE
2013 Present Physical Therapy License, Florida Board of Physical Therapy, PT28504
CERTIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS
2015 Present Neurologic Certified Specialist, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
2013 Present Certified Clinical Instructor, American Physical Therapy Association
2006 Present Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Certified, American Heart Association
2006 Present Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), National Strength and
Conditioning Association

HONORS
2013
2008
2008
2007

Martha C. Wroe Outstanding Clinical Performance Award, University of Florida

Anderson Scholar with High Distinction, University of Florida
Honors Program Graduate, University of Florida
Leader/Scholars Program Graduate, University of Florida

ONGOING RESEARCH SUPPORT

Quantitative Fatigue and Muscle Performance in Multiple Sclerosis
Date: 10/05/2015-10/05/2016
Costs: $54,858.00
VA Advanced Fellowships Program
Interprofessional Polytrauma and Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation Research Fellowship
Source: VA/ORD/RR&D-OAA Institutional Grant (688); 38 U.S.C. 7406
M. Harris-Love, DSc/J. Scholten, MD (Project Directors)
Role: Co-Investigator
To determine the association between quantitative fatigue tests with performance-based measures of
mobility and self-reported health-related quality of life. Our secondary goal is to understand how the
intrinsic properties of muscle tissue influence muscle performance in Veterans with MS.
Development of a negative work exercise regimen as an intervention for post traumatic osteoarthritis of
the knee
Date: 10/05/2014-10/05/2015
Costs: $54,036.00
VA Advanced Fellowships Program
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Interprofessional Polytrauma and Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation Research Fellowship

Source: VA/ORD/RR&D-OAA Institutional Grant (688); 38 U.S.C. 7406
M. Harris-Love, DSc/J. Scholten, MD (Project Directors)
Role: Co-Investigator
The purpose of this randomized clinical trial is to evaluate the benefits of eccentric exercise training will
improve pain and functional outcomes in veterans with early onset knee osteoarthritis
Balance and Endurance Outcomes for Chronic TBI Using the Xbox Kinect:
Date: 10/05/2014-10/05/2015
VA Advanced Fellowships Program
Interprofessional Polytrauma and Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation Research Fellowship
Source: VA/ORD/RR&D-OAA Institutional Grant (688); 38 U.S.C. 7406
M. Harris-Love, DSc/J. Scholten, MD (Project Directors)
Role: Co-Investigator
The purpose of this single system experimental design study was to evaluate commercially available
Xbox Kinect technology as an interventional mode for balance training and cardiovascular benefits in a
Veteran with chronic TBI.
Creating a Model of Proactive Geriatric Care within VISN 5: Screening for Age-Related Skeletal Muscle
Dysfunction at the Washington DC VA Medical Center
Date: 10/05/2014-10/05/2015
Source: VISN 5 Pilot Research Grant
VHA/VA Capitol Health Care Network (VISN 5; VA Station: 688)
Principal Investigator: M. Harris-Love, DSc
Role: Co-Investigator

PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATION

1. Seamon B, DeFranco M, Thigpen M. Use of the Xbox Kinect virtual gaming system to improve gait,
postural control and cognitive awareness in an individual with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.
Disability and Rehabilitation. March 2016:1-6. doi:10.3109/09638288.2016.1160444.
2. Harris-Love MO, Seamon BA, Teixeira C, Ismail C. (2016) Ultrasound estimates of muscle quality in
older adults: reliability and comparison of Photoshop and ImageJ for the grayscale analysis of muscle
echogenicity. PeerJ 4:e1721 https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.1721

PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS
1. Harris-Love MO, Seamon BA, Teixeira C, Ismail C: Ultrasound estimates of myosteatosis: reliability
and comparison of Adobe Photoshop and ImageJ for grayscale analysis of muscle echogenicity.
Journal of Frailty & Aging. 2015;4(Supplement 1):103.

ABSTRACTS
1. Chanpimol, S, Seamon, BA, Hernandez, H, Harris-Love, MO, Scholten, J, Blackman, M: Balance
and Endurance Outcomes for Chronic TBI Using the Xbox Kinect. Poster presentation, 2016, VA
Research Days, Washington, DC.

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2. Seamon, BA, Harris-Love MO, Scholten J: Subsymptom threshold training for Veterans with blast
induced mild traumatic brain injury: A case series. Poster presentation, 2016, National Capital Area
TBI Conference, Washington, DC..
3. Chanpimol, S, Seamon, BA, Lucile, L, Scholten, J: Development and Initial Data of the
Interdisciplinary Fitness and Social Engagement (InFuSE) Program. Poster presentation, 2016,
National Capital Area TBI Conference, Washington, DC.
4. Gonzales, TI, Hernandez HJ, Seamon, BA, Pennington D, McIntosh V, Blackman MR, Harris-Love
MO: The association of lower extremity strength with step ascent and descent performance in men
with knee osteoarthritis.
Poster presentation, 2016, George Washington University Research Days, Washington, DC.
Poster presentation, 2016, VA Research Days, Washington, DC.
5. Harris-Love MO, Seamon BA, Teixeira C, Ismail C: Ultrasound estimates of myosteatosis: reliability
and comparison of Adobe Photoshop and ImageJ for grayscale analysis of muscle echogenicity.
Poster presentation, 2015, George Washington University Research Days, Washington, DC.
6. Seamon, BA, Leland A, Harris-Love MO: Subsymptom Threshold Training for a veteran with a blast
induced mild traumatic brain injury: A case report.
Poster presentation, 2015, VA Polytrauma System of Care Conference, Washington, DC.
Poster presentation, 2015, VA Research Days, Washington, DC.
7. Leland A, Seamon, B, Wutzke C, Harris-Love MO, Tavakol K, Scholten J: Differential Diagnosis of
Vestibular Dysfunction in Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury
Poster presentation, 2015, VA Polytrauma System of Care Conference, Washington, DC.
Poster presentation, 2015, VA Research Days, Washington, DC.
8. Chanpimol SS, Lisle L, Hernandez H, Seamon B, Scholten J: Development and Implementation of
the Polytrauma/TBI Continuity Clinic. Poster presentation, 2015, VA Polytrauma System of Care
Conference, Washington, DC.
9. Hernandez H, Adams B, Seamon, BA, McIntosh V, Richards S, Blackman M, Harris-Love MO: Are
ultrasound images of the thigh muscles related to self-reported knee arthritis symptoms? Poster
presentation, 2015, VA Research Days, Washington, DC.

INVITED TALKS
2015
2015
2015
2015

2015
2015
2015
2013

Peripheral Magnetic Nerve Stimulation and EMG of the Lower Extremity Under Isometric
Fatigue Fellows Forum, Washington DC VA Medical Center, Washington, DC.
TBI InFuSE: Improving Future Outcomes Through Physical Activity and Social Engagement
Geriatrics Service Grand Rounds, Washington DC VA Medical Center, Washington, DC.
Using Tele-PT in your Clinical Practice: Experiences from the DC VA National Department of
Veterans Affairs Physical Therapy Call, Washington DC VA Medical Center, Washington, DC.
Evolution of Polytrauma Programming at DC VAMC Co-Presenter with Joel Scholten, MD,
Well-being Literacy, Multimedia Patient Education, and Psychosocial Research Program (WeLL),
Washington DC VA Medical Center, Washington, DC.
CVT in Outpatient Physical Therapy at the Washington DC VAMC, National Telerehabilitation
Call, Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington DC VA Medical Center, Washington, DC.
PT Research Initiatives using a Fellowship Model National Department of Veterans Affairs
Physical Therapy Call, Washington DC VA Medical Center, Washington, DC.
Review of Polytrauma/TBI Research Fellowship Projects, VISN 5 Polytrauma Network Site
Strategic Planning Conference, Washington DC VA Medical Center, Washington, DC.
Use of the Xbox Kinect Virtual Gaming System to improve gait, postural control and cognition in
a patient with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy: A Case Report, Grand Rounds, Center for
Movement Disorders and Neurorestoration, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.

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TEACHING ACTIVITIES
2016
2016
2016
2016

2015
2015
2013
2013
2013
2012
2011

Curriculum Development, Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency, Washington DC VA

Medical Center, Washington DC.
Adjunct Instructor, Neuromuscular Rehabilitation (DPT 6410), 6 credit hour course (4 lecture, 2
lab), South College Department of Physical Therapy, Knoxville, TN.
Adjunct Instructor, Clinical Neuroscience (DPT 6340), 4 credit hour course (3 lecture, 1 lab
South College Department of Physical Therapy, Knoxville, TN.
Guest Lecturer, Gait and Functional Movement Analysis (RHUS 375), 5 lecture and lab
combined experiences covering topics related to pathological mechanisms of gait deviations of
the ankle, knee, hip and pelvis linked with abnormal gait movements, George Mason University,
Department of Rehabilitation Science, Fairfax, VA.
Guest Lecturer, Isokinetic Strength Assessment, 2-hour lab reviewing strength assessment for
clinical practice, Introduction to Therapeutic Exercise (PHTH-713-01), Howard University
Department of Physical Therapy, Washington, DC.
Guest Lecturer, Rehabilitative Ultrasound Imaging, 1 lab with a lecture component to review
musculoskeletal imaging principles and techniques, Medical Imaging (PT407) George
Washington University Department of Physical Therapy, Washington, DC.
Assistant Lecturer, Traumatic Brain Injury Evaluation and Intervention, 1 lecture with a lab
component to review PNF principles and handling techniques, University of South Florida
Department of Physical Therapy, Tampa, FL.
Teaching Assistant, Postural Control Examination, Evaluation and Treatment, 1 week long
continuing education course for 50 physical therapists with lab activities, Universidad Nacional
Autnomia de Nicaragua, Managua, Nicaragua.
Teaching Assistant, Neurorehabilitation II, supervised an 8-week student led Parkinsons
exercise class and presented 1 lecture on physical therapy interventions for patients with
movement disorders, University of Florida Department of Physical Therapy, Gainesville, FL.
Assistant Lecturer, Neurorehabilitation I, presented 1 lecture on physical therapy interventions
in Neurologic Acute Care settings and facilitated a discussion on student-clinical instructor
interactions, University of Florida Department of Physical Therapy, Gainesville, FL.
Teaching Assistant, Functional Anatomy, facilitated lab activities focused on palpation
techniques and joint kinematics, University of Florida Department of Physical Therapy,
Gainesville, FL.

COMMITTEES AND ADVISORY BOARDS

2011-2013

Treasurer, Student Physical Therapy Association, University of Florida, Gainesville,

FL

SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP
2010 - Present
2010 - Present
2010 - Present
2010 - 2014
2006 - Present

Member, American Physical Therapy Association

Member, American Physical Therapy Association Academy of Neurologic Physical
Therapy
Member, District of Columbia Physical Therapy Association
Member, Florida Physical Therapy Association
Member, National Strength and Conditioning

(Detailed peer review activities, continuing education, current projects, and references upon request.)
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