Overview
Dr. Cook is a clinical researcher, physical therapist, and profession advocate with a long-term history of clinical care excellence and service. His passions include refining and improving the patient examination process and validating tools used in day-to-day physical therapist practice. Dr. Cook has authored or co-authored 4 textbooks, has published over 450 peer reviewed manuscripts and lectures internationally on orthopedic examination and treatment.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery
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2016 - Present
Orthopaedic Surgery, Physical Therapy,
Orthopaedic Surgery
Professor in Population Health Sciences
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2020 - Present
Population Health Sciences,
Basic Science Departments
Member in the Duke Clinical Research Institute
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2016 - Present
Duke Clinical Research Institute,
Institutes and Centers
Recent Publications
Increased peri-implant diaphyseal fractures after shoulder arthroplasty with long stem vs. short stem implants
Journal Article Seminars in Arthroplasty Jses · June 1, 2026 Background: The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of stem design on periprosthetic humerus fracture subtype after shoulder arthroplasty. Methods: A single tertiary referral center database was retrospectively reviewed for all patients with per ... Full text CiteCharacterizing histological fatty accumulation, muscle atrophy, and fibrosis in relation to re-tear and revision after primary rotator cuff repair: a mean 3-year follow-up study.
Journal Article JSES Rev Rep Tech · May 2026 BACKGROUND: The failure rate following primary arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (RCR) is high. There is little existing literature reporting on failure rates in the context of the histological degree of fatty accumulation, fibrosis, and atrophy of the rota ... Full text Link to item CitePerception and lived experience of movement in patients with fibromyalgia: a qualitative systematic review with meta-synthesis and meta-summary.
Journal Article Clin Rheumatol · May 2026 OBJECTIVE: To systematically synthesize and summarize qualitative findings on how adults with fibromyalgia perceive, negotiate, and sustain exercise and everyday movement. DESIGN: Systematic review of qualitative studies with meta-synthesis and meta-summar ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
Navigator-Assisted Non-Pharmacologic Pain Relief for Veterans with Back Pain
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute · 2026 - 2031Force-Based Manipulations Research Network
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by University of Alabama at Birmingham · 2022 - 2027Outcomes of Faculty Residencies: A multi-site mixed-methods investigation of key interested parties
ResearchConsultant · Awarded by Foundation for Physical Therapy · 2025 - 2026View All Grants
Education
Texas Tech University of Health Science, School of Nursing ·
2003
Ph.D.
Maryville College ·
1990
B.S.