Bruce N. Elliott
Clinical Instructor

Bruce N. Elliott is a licensed physical therapist having received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Hartford in West Hartford, Connecticut in 2002. He has also attained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Behavioral Sciences from Annhurst College in 1980. Most recently, Mr. Elliott completed his Master’s of Science degree in Allied Health Promotion from the University of Connecticut in Storrs in 2007.

With 15 years of experience in technical fields such as chemical engineering and geometric physics, Bruce brings a strong background of analytical thinking and scientific approach to the clinic as well as the classroom. Mr. Elliott's continuing education focuses on the anatomy and biomechanics of the foot and ankle as well as manual therapy techniques of the spine and the perpheral extremities. His research interests have been directed at lower extremity function in conjunction with orthotic intervention.

Mr. Elliott is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, the Orthopedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association, as well as a member of the Connecticut Physical Therapy Association.

•M.S., Allied Health Promotion, University of Connecticut

•B.S., Physical Therapy, University of Hartford

•B.A., Behavioral Sciences, Annhurst College

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Contact Information: 

Nayden Rehabilitation Clinic

Phone: (860) 486-8080
Fax: (860) 486-8081

Email: Bruce.Elliott@Uconn.edu

Mailing Address:
Nayden Rehabilitation Clinic
843 Bolton Road

Current Courses Taught:

PT 5463—Clinical Instruction of Orthopedic Physical Therapy, 2nd Semester, University of Connecticut, School of Education, 2009—Present

PT 5424—Musculosketetal Orthopedic Pathology, Instructor, 2nd Semester, University of Connecticut, School of Education, 2007—Present

PT 5410 & 5412—Human Anatomy Lecture and Lab, Instructor, Summer Session, University of Connecticut, School of Education, 2005—Present

Honors/Awards:

Anchor Award for excellence in the continuance of education, University of Hartford Alumni Association, 2006

James P. Cornish Memorial Award for leadership, creativity, innovation, and commitment to lifelong learning, University of Connecticut—School of Allied Health, 2006

Advance Magazine for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants—Best Physical Therapist of the Year for 2005

Faculty Award for Professional Promise in the Field of Physical Therapy, University of Hartford, West Hartford, Connecticut, 2001

Associations/Committees/Outreach:

American Physical Therapy Association, 1997—Present

CT Chapter American Physical Therapy Association, 1999—Present

Orthopedic Section American Physical Therapy Association, 2001—2008

Funded Research:

Elliott BN, Garbalosa JC. The Effect of Orthotic Intervention on Controlling Intersegmental Foot Motion on Flexible Flat Feet During Normal Walking

Tiberio DJ, Elliott BN, Bubela D. The Effect of Cushioning Insoles on Gait Initiation in Older Adults

Garbalosa JC, Elliott BN. The Effect of Accommodative Insoles on Peak Plantar Pressure--Preliminary Study Results

Selected Publications/Presentations:

Miller TW, Elliott BN, Long K, Manzec C, Moder M. Telehealth Home Health Applications for Adults With Developmental Disabilities. Telemedicine and e-Health. Apr 2006, Vol. 12, No. 2: 137-145.