- Graduate School - Texas Woman's University, Physical Therapy
- Other Post Graduate Training - Texas Woman's University
- Other Post Graduate Training - UT Southwestern Medical Center (1999-2001)
- Graduate School - UT Southwestern Medical Center (1999-2001)
- Residency/Fellowship - The Manual Therapy Institute, Physical Therapy
- Undergraduate School - Baylor University (1995-1999)

Jason Zafereo, M.P.T., Ph.D.
Education & Training
Professional Associations & Affiliations
- Texas Physical Therapy Association
- American Physical Therapy Association
- American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists
Honors & Awards
- SSHP Distinguished Teacher Award for Excellence in Teaching 2008
- SSHP Outstanding Faculty Award, Department of Physical Therapy 2014
- SSHP Outstanding Faculty Award, Department of Physical Therapy 2015
- SSHP Outstanding Faculty Award, Department of Physical Therapy 2019
- SSHP Research Recognition Award 2017
Books & Publications
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Books
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Physical Therapy for Pain Management in Pain Management for Clinicians: A Guide to Assessment and Treatment
Zafereo, J (2020), Switzerland, AG, Springer Nature
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Physical Therapy for Pain Management in Pain Management for Clinicians: A Guide to Assessment and Treatment
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Publications
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Treatment of drug-resistant fibromyalgia symptoms using high-intensity laser therapy: a case-based review.
White PF, Zafereo J, Elvir-Lazo OL, Hernandez H Rheumatology international 2018 Mar 38 3 517-523 -
Reliability and Comparison of Spinal End-Range Motion Assessment Using a Skin-Surface Device in Participants With and Without Low Back Pain.
Zafereo J, Wang-Price S, Brown J, Carson E Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics 2016 Jul-Aug 39 6 434-42 -
Hip Stiffness Patterns in Lumbar Flexion or Extension-Based Movement Syndromes.
Zafereo J, Devanna R, Mulligan E, Wang-Price S Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation 2014 Oct -
Immediate and lasting effects of a thoracic spine manipulation in a patient with signs of cervical radiculopathy and upper extremity hyperalgesia: A case report.
Deschenes BK, Zafereo J Physiotherapy theory and practice 2016 12 1-7 -
Effects of different verbal instructions on change of lumbar multifidus muscle thickness in asymptomatic adults and in patients with low back pain.
Wang-Price S, Zafereo J, Brizzolara K, Sokolowski L, Turner D The Journal of manual & manipulative therapy 2017 Feb 25 1 22-29 -
The Role of Spinal Manipulation in Modifying Central Sensitization
Zafereo JA, Deschenes BK Journal of Applied Biobehavioral Research 2015 20 2 -
Preventing shoulder pain after cardiac rhythm management device implantation: a randomized, controlled study.
Daniels JD, Sun S, Zafereo J, Minhajuddin A, Nguyen C, Obel O, Wu R, Joglar JA Pacing and clinical electrophysiology : PACE 2011 Jun 34 6 672-8 -
Characteristics of Professional Physical Therapist Faculty and Doctor of Physical Therapy Programs, 2008-2017: Influences on Graduation Rates and First-Time National Physical Therapy Examination Pass Rates.
Dickson T, Taylor B, Zafereo J, Physical therapy 2020 Aug -
The effects of dry needling and slump tensioners on idiopathic neuropathy: a case report
Nasr, A, Zafereo, J. Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies 2019 2 23 306-310 -
Effects of tactile feedback on lumbar multifidus muscle activity in asymptomatic healthy adults and patients with low back pain.
Wang-Price S, Zafereo J, Brizzolara K, Anderson E, Journal of bodywork and movement therapies 2018 Oct 22 4 956-962 -
Regional manual therapy and motor control exercise for chronic low back pain: A randomized clinical trial
Zafereo, J, Wang-Price, S, Roddey, T, Brizzolara, K. Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy 2018 4 26 193-202 -
Assessment of Abdominal Muscle Thickness in Postpartum Women Who Have Undergone Cesarean Section as Compared to Vaginal Births: A Pilot Study
Brizzolara, K, Wang-Price, S, Zafereo, J. Journal of Women?s Health Physical Therapy 2019 1 43 22-27 -
Psychometric Properties of Pressure Pain Thresholds Measured in 2 Positions for Adults With and Without Neck-Shoulder Pain and Tenderness.
Wang-Price S, Zafereo J, Brizzolara K, Mackin B, Lawson L, Seeger D, Lawson S, Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics 2019 07 42 6 416-424 -
Short-term effects of two deep dry needling techniques on pressure pain thresholds and electromyographic amplitude of the lumbosacral multifidus in patients with low back pain - a randomized clinical trial.
Wang-Price S, Zafereo J, Couch Z, Brizzolara K, Heins T, Smith L, The Journal of manual & manipulative therapy 2020 12 28 5 254-265 -
Quantitative Sensory Testing Discriminates Central Sensitization Inventory Scores in Participants with Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: An Exploratory Study.
Zafereo J, Wang-Price S, Kandil E, Pain practice : the official journal of World Institute of Pain 2020 Dec -
Faculty and programmatic influences on the percentage of graduates of color from professional physical therapy programs in the United States.
Dickson T, Zafereo J, Advances in health sciences education : theory and practice 2020 Jun -
Impact of Faculty and Programmatic Resources on the Proportion of Academic Doctoral Degrees in Professional Physical Therapist Education Programs.
Dickson T, Deschenes B, Gleeson P, Zafereo J, Physical therapy 2021 Apr 101 4
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Treatment of drug-resistant fibromyalgia symptoms using high-intensity laser therapy: a case-based review.
Research
- Orthopedic Physical Therapy
- Manual Therapy
- Chronic pain
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