Tom Sneed


Wheeler Science Center, 137
Bolivar, MO 65613
Current Research Projects:
Sneed is working on an 'Evidence in Practice' article related to the effect of therapeutic exercise on spinal curvatures like scoliosis. This is leading into a single subject design study looking at the effect of a specific set of exercises on subject's scoliosis curvature.
Why do you enjoy teaching at SBU?
"I enjoy teaching because I enjoy learning. I enjoy teaching at SBU because I am comfortable in this environment and want the students to be comfortable as well so that real learning and growth can take place. "
Educational and Professional Background:
Sneed earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Oklahoma; a Master of Health Administration from Chapman University, Colorado Springs Branch; and a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Creighton University.
Sneed's practice experience includes outpatient orthopedic clinics in Oklahoma and Colorado, as well as the US Air Force. He is currently partners in a private practice physical therapy clinic.