Dr. Bahram Jam, DScPT, MPhty, BScPT, CredMDT
Physiotherapist and Clinical Educator | Founder, Advanced Physical Therapy Education Institute
Dr. Bahram Jam is a physiotherapist, researcher, and clinical educator with over 30 years of experience in orthopaedic and musculoskeletal physical therapy. He is the founder and director of the Advanced Physical Therapy Education Institute (APTEI) in Thornhill, Ontario, Canada, where he has trained clinicians across North America through advanced post-graduate certification programs.
His work challenges long-held clinical assumptions — on topics ranging from rib subluxation myths to the role of ice, NSAIDs, and motion palpation in physical therapy practice — always grounded in current peer-reviewed evidence.
Education & Credentials
- Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy (DScPT) — Andrews University, USA (2009)
- Clinical Masters in Manipulative Physiotherapy (MPhty) — University of Queensland, Australia (1999)
- Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (BScPT) — University of Toronto, Canada (1992)
- Canadian Diploma of Advanced Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy
- Credentialed Member of the McKenzie Institute International (CredMDT)
Teaching & Expertise
Through APTEI, Dr. Jam offers 11 Advanced Certification programs covering the full spectrum of musculoskeletal physical therapy: cervical and thoracic spine, shoulder complex, lumbar spine, hip, knee, and foot and ankle. Clinicians who complete the full curriculum earn the Diploma in Advanced Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy (Dip. AMPT).
His teaching integrates current evidence with clinical reasoning, with a particular focus on pain science, manual therapy, and the neurophysiology of persistent pain. He is a faculty member at APTEI, where he continues to teach and develop curriculum for post-graduate clinicians.
Publications
Pain Truth & Makes Sense: Working Through Chronic Pain After Trauma — Dr. Jam’s book for patients navigating chronic pain after injury, drawing on decades of clinical experience and current pain neuroscience.
Articles on Physical Therapy Web
- Ribs Don’t Sublux: What’s Really Going On?
- Alzheimer’s Disease and Chronic Pain: A Case Report
- A New Paradigm in Manual Therapy: Abandoning Segmental Motion Palpation
- Cupping Therapy for Soft Tissue Release
- Should You Ice Acute Soft Tissue Injuries? (Part 1)
- NSAIDs After Injury: Do They Impair Healing? (Part 2)
- Serum Cholesterol and Chronic Low Back Pain
To contact Dr. Jam or learn about APTEI courses, visit aptei.ca.