Background
Carlson, James Albert was born on December 3, 1933 in Lisco, Nebraska, United States.
Carlson, James Albert was born on December 3, 1933 in Lisco, Nebraska, United States.
Bachelor of Science, U. Nebraska, 1959; Doctor of Osteopathy, Kansas City College, 1973.
Physical therpaist, Methodist Hospital, Houston, 1960-1962; member of staff, Orthopedic Clinic, Houston, 1962-1963; private practice, Houston, 1964; president, Physical Therapy Association, Inc., Houston, 1964-1969; assistant trainer, Kansa Missouri Chiefs, 1969-1973; private practice, Knoxville, Tennessee, since 1973. Past staff member St. Mary's Medical Center, Knoxville, Northwest General Hospital, Knoxville, chief staff, 1981-1982. Speaker and presenter in field.
Appointed member 1984 Olympic Committee. Fellow American Osteopathic Academy Sports Medicine (founding board directors, certified), American Osteopathic Academy General Practice (board certified), American Osteopathy Academy Sclerotherapy (board certified, past president). Member American Osteopathic Association (grantee 1971), American Association Orthopedic Medicine (founding board directors, past president), American Physical Therapy Association, American Academy Cranialosteopathy, American Academy Osteopathy, Texas Osteopathic Association, Tennessee Osteopathic Association, National Athletic Trainer Association, North America Academy Manipulative Medicine, International Rehabilitation Medicine Association, others.