Malinda (Mindy) M. Bragg-Coldsnow
Credentials: PT, MS, CIDN, CAFS, CPI, CKTP,
Certification: IDN Foundation Training, Advanced Training
Akron Children's Hospital Center for Orthopedic and Sports Medicine
Location
Location & Map
215 West Bowery Street Suite 7200 Akron, Ohio 44308
Biography
Summary Bio
Malinda Bragg-Coldsnow (Mindy) has been practicing sports physical therapy for 27 years with a concentration in adolescent sports for 25 years.Growing up playing all sports (softball, basketball, volleyball, dance, cheerleading, cross country, track) and then deciding on running as a collegiate sport.
She ran mid distance (400,800,1500) for the University of Akron on a full ride scholarship.
Education
Education
1991 -The Ohio State University, BS Physical Therapy1995 - University of Akron, Masters in Sports Medicine
Specialties
Certifications & Specialties
CIDN - Certified Integrated Dry NeedlingCAFS = Certified Applied Functional Science via Gary Gray Institute
CPI = Certified Pilates Instructor (taught by a physical therapist)
CKTP = Certified Kinesiotape Practitioner
CI = APTA Clinical Instructor
3D Sport Analysis
Owen's Science Recovery Blood Flow Restriction Certification
Other training: Graston trained, Mulligan trained, McKenzie A, B, C, D certificates, Maitland trained, Dynamic tape,
Specialities include = adolescent sports rehab, 3D analysis of sports with kinetic link assessment, athletic spine with emphasis on spondylolysis (stress fracture) treatment (over 1500 patients with spondy dx) and emphasis on discogenic in athletes , lower extremity injuries, MDI shoulder, ACL reconstructions, ankle instability
Special interests in track and field runners, softball players, soccer players, football players, most athletes
