Cody J. Mansfield

Dr. Mansfield is a physical therapist with over a decade of experience, having practiced since 2014. He is a Board-Certified Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. Clinically, Dr. Mansfield specializes in treating spine and knee pain. His research interests encompass rehabilitation, orthopedics, sports medicine, pain management, clinical reasoning, and post-professional education.

Selected Publications

Ballay, C., Mansfield, C.J, Cook, C.E, Erickson, M., McCormick, Z.L, Remis, A., Spine-Related Leg Pain: Definitions, Etiology, Clinical Presentation, and Management, Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msksp.2026.103623.

Mansfield CJ, Culiver A, Briggs M, Schmitt LC, Grooms DR, Oñate J. The effects of knee osteoarthritis on neural activity during a motor task: A scoping systematic review. Gait Posture. 2022 Jul;96:221-235. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2022.05.035. Epub 2022 Jun 4. PMID: 35700640.

Mansfield CJ, Domnisch C, Iglar L, Boucher L, Onate J, Briggs M. Systematic review of the diagnostic accuracy, reliability, and safety of the sharp-purser test. J Man Manip Ther. 2020 May;28(2):72-81. doi: 10.1080/10669817.2019.1667045. Epub 2019 Sep 17. PMID: 31526113; PMCID: PMC7170372.

Mansfield CJ, Vanetten L, Willy R, di Stasi S, Magnussen R, Briggs M. The Effects of Needling Therapies on Muscle Force Production: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2019 Mar;49(3):154-170. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2019.8270. Epub 2018 Nov 30. PMID: 30501386.

Rethman KK, Mansfield CJ, Moeller J, De Oliveira Silva D, Stephens JA, Di Stasi S, Briggs MS. Kinesiophobia Is Associated With Poor Function and Modifiable Through Interventions in People With Patellofemoral Pain: A Systematic Review With Individual Participant Data Correlation Meta-Analysis. Phys Ther. 2023 Sep 1;103(9):pzad074. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzad074. PMID: 37354454; PMCID: PMC10517194.

Briggs MS, Ulses C, VanEtten L, Mansfield C, Ganim A, Hand BN, Quatman-Yates CC. Predictive Factors for Patients' Failure to Show for Initial Outpatient Physical Therapist Evaluation. Phys Ther. 2021 May 4;101(5):pzab047. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzab047. PMID: 33528021.

Urbach B, Mansfield C, Harr M, Briggs MS, Onate J, Boucher L. High Prevalence of Low Back Pain in College Rifle Athletes. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. 2025 Jan 1;20(1):87.

Kelly NF, Mansfield CJ, Schneider E, Moeller JC, Bleacher JS, Prakash RS, Briggs MS. Functional connectivity patterns are altered by low back pain and cause different responses to sham and real dry needling therapies: a systematic review of fMRI studies. Physiother Theory Pract. 2024 Apr;40(4):671-688. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2022.2155094. Epub 2022 Dec 9. PMID: 36484262.

Edwards NA, Talarico MK, Chaudhari A, Mansfield CJ, Oñate J. Use of accelerometers and inertial measurement units to quantify movement of tactical athletes: A systematic review. Appl Ergon. 2023 May;109:103991. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2023.103991. Epub 2023 Feb 24. PMID: 36841096.

Spech C, Paponetti M, Mansfield C, Schmitt L, Briggs M. Biomechanical variations in children who are overweight and obese during high-impact activities: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Obes Rev. 2022 Jun;23(6):e13431. doi: 10.1111/obr.13431. Epub 2022 Feb 3. PMID: 35112792.

Harr MR, Mansfield CJ, Urbach B, Briggs M, Onate J, Boucher LC. Prevalence and incidence of injury during Olympic-style shooting events: a systematic review. International journal of sports physical therapy. 2021;16(5):1235.

Iglar L, Mansfield CJ, Bleacher J, Briggs M. Monkey see, monkey do—using graded motor imagery in the management of chronic low back pain: a case report. JOSPT Cases. 2021 Feb;1(1):61-7. doi:10.2519/josptcases.2021.9875

VanEtten L, Briggs M, DeWitt J, Mansfield C, Kaeding C. The Implementation of Therapeutic Alliance in the Rehabilitation of an Elite Pediatric Athlete with Salter-Harris Fracture: A Case Report. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2021 Apr 1;16(2):539-551. doi: 10.26603/001c.19448. PMID: 33842050; PMCID: PMC8016442.

Mansfield CJ, Harrison RK, Briggs M. Paresthesia Post Total Knee Arthroplasty Secondary to Severe Thoracic Spinal Cord Compression. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2020 Dec;50(12):724. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2020.9655. PMID: 33256514.

Mansfield CJ, Harr M, Briggs M, Onate J, Boucher LC. Safety of dry needling to the upper lumbar spine: a pilot cadaver study. J Man Manip Ther. 2020 May;28(2):111-118. doi: 10.1080/10669817.2019.1708593. Epub 2019 Dec 25. PMID: 31875462; PMCID: PMC7170390.

Presentations

Dr. Mansfield is a frequent speaker at national, state, and local conferences, regularly presenting at events hosted by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT), the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), and the Ohio Physical Therapy Association (OPTA):

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Annual Conference – Reno 2025. Ballay C, Remis A, Mansfield CJ. Reasoning with Radiating Leg Pain: Clinical Examination, Management Options, and Challenging Cases. [Educational Session]
• American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting – Anaheim, CA 2026. Mansfield CJ, Dewitt J, Kidder M, Donovan J, Briggs M. Enhancing Mentorship and Productivity in OMPT Fellowship Training Through Structured On-Site Engagement: A Quality Improvement Initiative. Abstract ID: 51167, Platform presentation for Education section. Presented at American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting in Anaheim, CA. February 2026.
• Ohio Physical Therapy Association 4th Residency & Fellowship Symposium – November 21st, 2025 Mansfield CJ. Residency was just the beginning: Now What? Keynote speaker.

Awards

• Cardon Research Award – American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists . Mansfield CJ, Osborn R, Beneciuk J, Briggs M. Evaluating the Value (Quality, Service, Cost) of Physical Therapy Residency and OMPT Fellowship Education on Non-Operative Knee Pain: A Mixed Methods Study. Cardon Research Award for $12,000. September 2026.
• Emerging Leader Award. American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. 2022