DR. BRUCE BECKER, M.D.
Physical Therapy at 8 Ave, Spokane, WA

Director, National Aquatics & Sports Medicine Institute at Washington State University

Research

Washington State University since 2006 - Director, National Aquatics & Sports Medicine Institute University of Washington 1999 - 2011 - Clinical Professor, Dept. of Rehabilitation Medicine Comprehensive Aquatic Therapy 1997 - 2011 - Editor American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 1976 - 2011 - Fellow St. Luke's Rehabilitation Institute Mar 1999 - Jun 2007 - Medical Director

University of Washington School of Medicine 1973 - 1976
MS, Rehabilitation Medicine Tulane School of Medicine 1967 - 1969
MD, Medicine The University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences 1965 - 1967
BS, Medicine Iowa State University 1961 - 1965
BS

Aquatic Therapy, Swimming Health Benefits, Health Benefits of Exercise in Aging,

Listed in “The Best Doctors in America,” National Edition: 1998-1999, 2000-2001, 2002-2003, 2003-2004, 2005-2006; Woodward/White Inc., Aiken S.C. Aquatic Therapy Professional of the Year-1999, awarded by the Aquatic Therapy and Rehabilitation Institute, September 10, 1999. Named to Top 100 in Aquatic Leadership 2002, Who’s Who in Aquatic Leadership by Aquatics Magazine, November 14, 2002. Named to Top 100 in Aquatic Leadership 2004, Who’s Who in Aquatic Leadership by Aquatics Magazine, February 2004. Top 100 in Aquatic Leadership 2005, Who’s Who in Aquatic Leadership by Aquatics Magazine, February 2005. “The Power 25,” most influential aquatics professionals in the nation by Aquatics International magazine February 2006. “The Power 25,” most influential aquatics professionals in the nation by Aquatics International magazine February 2010. Awarded the John K. Williams Adaptive Aquatics Award, by the International Swimming Hall of Fame, Ft. Lauderdale FL, May 7, 2010

Conrad Jobst Award for Outstanding Contibutions in Vascular Research
American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Awarded for the most outstanding paper of the year in vascular research. The paper was titled "Deep Vein Thrombosis in Early Spinal Cord Injury."
Oregon Physician of the Year
Oregon Governor's Commission on Employment of the Handicapped
Awarded for the 1977-78 years for work with disabled Oregon citizens
Listed in Best Doctors in America: Midwest Region 1996-1997
Woodward / White Inc. Aiken S.C.
The award is a peer-rating of physicians throughout the Midwest.
Listed in "Best Doctors in America," National Edition, 1998-1999, 2000-2001, 2002-2003, 2004-2005, 2005-2006
Woodward / White Inc. Aiken S.C.
The listing is a peer-reviewed process of physician ratings by physician peers throughout the nation.
Aquatic Therapy Professional of the Year
Aquatic Therapy and Rehabilitation Institute
Awarded for contributions to the scientific development of the aquatic therapy field.
Prince Distinguished Lecturer
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago and Northwestern University School of Medicine
Annual award given for academic contributions to the field of rehabilitation medicine.
Top 100 in Aquatic Leadership 2002
United States Water Fitness Association and Aquatics Magazine
Awarded for leadership in aquatic therapy research and education.
Top 100 in Aquatic Leadership 2004
United States Water Fitness Association and Aquatics Magazine
Awarded for leadership in aquatic therapy research and education
Named to the "Power 25" most influential aquatics professionals in the nation
Aquatics International Magazine
John K. Williams Adaptive Aquatics Award
International Swimming Hall of Fame, Ft. Lauderdale FL
Awarded for outstanding contributions to the field of aquatic therapy and adapted aquatics over my career.