Southwest Baptist University

Tena Jenkins

Tena Jenkins
Tena Jenkins, DPT, ATC, C.Ped
Tena Jenkins
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
Southwest Baptist University
Work 1600 University Avenue,
Wheeler Science Center, 137
Bolivar, MO 65613
Work (417) 328-1671 |
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Current Research Projects:
Strength comparison of closed kinetic chain vs open kinetic chain rotator cuff strengthening; Case Report: SC Joint Subluxation; Possible literature review of Comparison of should laxity in baseball pitchers based on types of pitches thrown.

Recent Scholarly Publications and Presentations:

Rainey C, Bunselmeyer S, Byrd M, Davies L, Pederson H, Hobson J, Jenkins T.  Determining the Prevalence and Assessing the Severity of Injuries in Mixed Martial Arts Athletes.  Poster Presentation.  Combined Sections Meeting,  American Physical Therapy Association, Las Vegas, NV, February 9 -12, 2009.

Why do you enjoy teaching at SBU?
I enjoy being able to give back to the school that gave me so much! I love the Christian atmosphere and being able to share my faith and beliefs with the students that I encounter on a daily basis.

Educational and Professional Background: 
Bachelor of Science - sports management with an emphasis in athletic training 2001; MPT 2003; DPT 2008; C. Ped certification 2008