Steven G. Lesh, PhD, PT, AT Ret.

• Doctor of Philosophy, Institution: Capella University
  • Major: Organization & Management
  • Date awarded: February 2001
• Master of Public Administration, Arkansas State University
  • Major: Public Administration
  • Date awarded: May 1998
• Bachelor of Health Science, University of Missouri
  • Major: Physical Therapy
  • Date awarded: May 1988

Gould Graduate Certificate in Human Anatomy; Hardin-Simmons University; Abilene, Texas. 2021.

Certificate in Hybrid Learning; Evidence in Motion; San Antonio, Texas. 2020.

Certificate in Distance Education; Capella University; Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Peer Reviewed Journals (Recent):

1. Thurmond SM, Petersen EJ, Lesh SG, Prokop TP, Durham AJ (2023). Explicit Theory-Informed Clinical Reasoning Curriculum in a Hybrid Learning Physical Therapy Program. Journal of Allied Health. 52(3), 103-11.
2. Millspaugh-Storms B, Lesh SG (2022). Head Injury – Wrestling. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. Abstract. 54(9S), 184-5.
3. Lesh SG, Thompson CR (2015). Marketing Health and Wellness. Chapter 19. Found in Rush-Thompson, C. (Ed.) Prevention Practice and Health Promotion: A Health Care Professional’s Guide for Health, Fitness and Wellness. 2nd edition. Slack, Inc.

Peer Reviewed Platforms and Posters (Recent):

1. Lesh SG, Greenwood R. Changes in Pain Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs Across a Doctor of Physical Therapy Curriculum with Integrated Pain Science Content. Platform Presentation. Pain Science in Motion International Congress (V). Las Vegas, NV, May 16-18, 2024.
2. Lesh SG, Felsberg D. Exploring Hyperostosis Frontalis Interna: Insights from a Cadaver-Based Dissection Case Series. Poster Presentation. Anatomy Connected 2024, Toronto, ON, March 25, 2024.
3. Greenwood R, Lesh SG. Integrating Pain Science with a Hybrid DPT Program. Platform Presentation. Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, Boston, MA, February 16, 2024.
4. Lesh SG, Slike M, Prokop T. Adjunct Lab Assistant Grading Efficacy of Practical Assessments in Large Hybrid Anatomy Course. Poster Presentation. Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, Boston, MA, February 16, 2024.
5. Lesh SG, Integrating ChatGPT into National Board Preparation for Entry-Level Health Profession Students. CTL Scholarly Webinar Series, Appalachian College Association, Bristol, TN, November 8, 2023.
6. Greenwood R, Lesh SG, Hodges NV. Pelvic Health Physical Therapists Pain Knowledge and Confidence in Managing Patients with Chronic Pelvic Pain. Poster Presentation. The 26th Annual Scientific Meeting of the International Pelvic Pain Society (IPPS), Denver, CO, October 19-22, 2023.
7. Hodges NV, Greenwood R, Lesh SG. Pelvic Health Providers Intervention Use in Chronic Pelvic Pain: Are We in Alignment with Recommendations?” Poster Presentation. The 26th Annual Scientific Meeting of the International Pelvic Pain Society (IPPS), Denver, CO, October 19-22, 2023.
8. Lesh SG, Slike M. Physical Therapy Student Perceptions and Learning in a Hybrid Anatomy Course. Platform Presentation. Educational Leadership Conference, Academy of Education, Philadelphia, PA, October 14, 2023.
9. Felsberg D, Lesh SG. Cadaveric Dissection of Hyperostosis Frontalis Interna: A Case Report. Poster Presentation. Anatomy Connected 2023, Washington, D.C., March 25, 2023.
10. Jones MT, Lesh SG, Alexander AP. In Situ Demonstration of Atlantoaxial Instability. Poster Presentation. Anatomy Connected 2023, Washington, D.C., March 26, 2023.

Steven G. Lesh, PhD, PT, AT Ret. graduated from the University of Missouri with a Bachelor of Health Science in Physical Therapy and completed the requirements to sit for the Board of Certification exam for Athletic Training at the University of Arkansas. He completed a Masters of Public Administration through Arkansas State University and a PhD in Organization and Management through the Business School at Capella University (MN). Dr. Lesh successfully completed the requirements to earn the Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist credential from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) in 1999. In 2019, Dr. Lesh retired from active clinical practice both as an athletic trainer and as a board-certified sports clinical specialist. Starting in 2003, he joined the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee Volunteer Sports Medicine Staff and in 2006, served as a Venue Medical Coordinator for the United States Figure Skating National Championships held in St. Louis. In 2014, Dr. Lesh began serving in the Marine Corp Marathon as a medical volunteer. He has physical therapy clinical experience in sports medicine, neurological rehabilitation, orthopedics, acute care, long term care, and home health. Dr. Lesh also has experience in the administration of physical therapy services as he developed a private practice in Northwest Arkansas, serving both as CEO and Clinical Director. In this role he served as the administrator for an acute care facility, two outpatient clinics, a long-term care facility, several home health contracts, and sports medicine outreach services. Dr. Lesh has earned graduate level certificates in Distance Education, Hybrid Learning and Human Anatomy. Currently, Dr. Lesh sits as the founding program director of physical therapy at the University of Charleston in West Virginia. Academically, he has been physical therapy program director at Southwest Baptist University and Arkansas State University. Dr. Lesh has a keen interest in the use of learning technologies to facilitate effective and efficient learning. Current research interests include sports medicine outcomes, pain sciences, and the impact of learning technologies on the modern physical therapy student. He has strong interests in most sport (particularly hockey, soccer, and baseball), enjoys reading novels by his favorite authors (Tolkien, Colfer, Golden, EK Johnston), and books on military leadership.