Dr. Robert Friberg
Dr. Robert (Bob) Friberg received his Bachelor of Science
degree in physical therapy from Oklahoma University. He has a Master of Arts
and Ph.D. in Education with an emphasis in instructional design and technology
from The University of Iowa. He has a Master of Education degree in counseling
and human development from Hardin-Simmons University. He is a licensed
professional counselor (LPC).
Friberg has been involved in clinical practice for over 35
years. His area of expertise is in orthopedics with a special emphasis on
chronic pain and vestibular dysfunction. He has his clinical certification
(CFMT) through the Institute of Physical Art. Additionally, Friberg has taught
and managed at the university level for many years, including appointments at
the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, University of
Oklahoma Health Science Center, The University of Osteopathic Medicine and
Health Sciences and Texas Woman’s University. He has been a partner or owned three
private practices and currently practices in Abilene.
Friberg has research
interests in understanding the central and peripheral nervous system and its
tolerance and adaptation to stress, nerve root tension tests, and clinical
decision-making using the disablement model and the role of cognitive style in
clinical/educational experiences.
PHYT 7305 Clinical Kinesiology I
PHYT 7306 Clinical Kinesiology II
PHYT 7423 Clinical Diagnosis and
Management I: Musculoskeletal I
PHYT 7324 Clinical Diagnosis and
Management IV: Musculoskeletal II