PTBCCT Member

Steve Kraus PT OCS MTC CCTT CODN

Mr. Kraus earned his degree in physical therapy in 1975 from Wichita State University, Wichita Kansas. He received the Distinguished Physical Therapy Alumni Award from The Wichita State University Department of Physical Therapy. Mr. Kraus is a Clinical Assistant Professor for the Division of Physical Therapy Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta Georgia and was an Adjunct Faculty for the Georgia School of Orthodontics, Atlanta Georgia. Mr. Kraus is a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy (OCS), is certified in Manual Therapy (MTC), is a Certified Cervical Temporomandibular Therapist (CCTT) and is certified in Orofacial Dry Needling (CODN).

Mr. Kraus is a pioneer in the field of TMD. Mr. Kraus is an editor, author and has co-authored a number of peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on temporomandibular and cervical spine disorders appearing in various dental and physical therapy publications. Over 43 years he has taught more than 350 courses to physical therapists, physical therapist assistants and dentists on the evaluation and treatment of TMD. He has been invited to speak to over 85 dental study clubs and dental conferences to include the American Equilibration Society, Thomas P Hinman Dental Meeting, and the American Academy of Orofacial Pain.

Mr. Kraus is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and Orthopedic Section of the APTA. Mr. Kraus is a member of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain and was a founding member and a current board member of The Physical Therapy Board of Craniofacial and Cervical Therapeutics (PTBCCT).