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Specialties:
- Elbow
- Shoulder
- Sports Medicine
Education
- James Madison University -- Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
- Pacific University - Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science/Health Education
- University of Virginia -- Masters of Education in Athletic Training/Sports Medicine
Practice
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports medicine Affiliate Member
- American Association of Physician Assistants
Research
PUBLICATIONS
- Powers, R. Current Concepts in Sports Medicine. Topic accepted by JAAPA. manuscript in progress. 2013
- Powers, R. Surgical Treatment for Osteochondral Injuries of the Knee: A Review. September 2011, JAAPA. Indexed on Medline
- Powers, R. A Review of SLAP Lesions of the Shoulder: Diagnosis, Examination and Treatment September 2011, JAAPA. Indexed on Medline, Ninth most read article in JAAPA 2011
- Powers, R. Physical Examination of the Shoulder. March 2010, JAAPA. Indexed on Medline Most read article in JAAPA 2010
- Powers, R. A Relatively Common Cause of Pain in the Hand. Diagnostic Imaging Review. June 2008, JAAPA. Indexed on Medline
- Powers, R. Osteochondritis Dessicans in a 16-year-old Ice Hockey Player. Diagnostic Imaging Review. May 2008, JAAPA. Indexed on Medcine
PRESENTATIONS
- 2013 Sensitivity and Specificity of Specific Physical Examination Tests of The Shoulder Presented at the Virginia Orthopaedic Society Meeting 2013, PA Breakout Session Written and Presented by Rob Powers, PAC
- 2010 Adhesive Capsulitis Presented at the Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery Annual Meeting 2010 Written and Presented by Rob Powers, PAC
- 2009 Patella Dislocations and Management of Lateral Tracking Presented at the Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery Annual Meeting 2009 Written and Presented by Rob Powers, PAC
- 2009 Superior Labral Anterior Posterior Tears Presented at the Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery Annual Meeting 2009 Written and Presented by Rob Powers, PAC
- 2009 Patellar Dislocations Presented at Orthopaedic Surgery and Trauma Society Annual Meeting Cayman Islands By Dr. Michael Mattern Written By Rob Powers, PAC
- 2008 MRSA and Sports Medicine Presented at Orthopaedic Surgery and Trauma Society Annual Meeting Cayman Island By Dr. Michael Mattern Written By Rob Powers, PAC
- 2008 Round Table Presentation of the Shoulder Presented to Physical Therapy Department Kent General Hospital Bayhealth, Inc
- 2007 Soft Tissue Fixation in ACL Reconstruction Presented at Orthopaedic Surgery and Trauma Society Annual Meeting Cayman Islands By Dr. Michael Mattern Written by Rob Powers, PAC
- 2005 Management of Patellar Dislocations: Conservative Treatment Vs. Surgical Treatment Presented for Physician Assistant Faculty, Staff, and Students at James Madison University Written and Presented by Rob Powers, PAC
Testimonials
From the moment I walked in the door and was greeted by Sara at the reception desk, from the moment I left, it was first class all the way. This was the second visit I've had with Rob Powers, PA over the past 2 years. Super compassionate treats you as if you are the only person he has on his schedule. Since I had multiple questions, he took the time to answer all of them! Thank you!