William "Cody" C. Pannell, PT, DPT, SCS
Associate Professor
Department:
SHR-Physical Therapy
Email:
wpannell@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 984-6513
Biography
Dr. Cody Pannell is an assistant professor who has served on faculty since 2018. Dr. Pannell received a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Mississippi College in 2010. He earned a DPT degree from UMMC in 2016 and completed a sports residency in physical therapy from UMMC in 2018. In addition to his teaching responsibilities within the entry-level physical therapy program, Dr. Pannell serves as the Director of the Physical Therapy Residency in Sports. He is an active research assistant for concussion intervention, and a community outreach representative for concussion education. Dr. Pannell is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy. He maintains current certifications in Emergency Medical Response, Basic First Aid and CPR, and Blood Flow Restriction. Dr. Pannell is also a current member of the Mississippi Physical Therapy Association, American Physical Therapy Association, and Sport’s Section of the American Physical Therapy Association. Dr. Pannell’s current scholarly agenda includes areas in orthopedics, sports medicine, pain modalities, and concussion. His current focus is technology in concussion rehabilitation utilizing virtual reality. He is a co-investigator for projects receiving grant funding that explores utilization of virtual reality for both the evaluation and treatment of sports-related concussion.
Education
| School of Health Related Professions at UMMC, Residency of Sports Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy | 2018 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, DPT, Physical Therapy | 2016 |
| Mississippi College, BS, Exercise Science | 2010 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, Specialty Area: Sports | 07/2020 - 06/2030 |
| Licensure, Physical Therapist, Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy | 06/2016 - Present |
Current Positions
| Assistant Professor, School of Health Related Professions, Department of Physical Therapy | 09/2018 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Publications
Journal Article | |
| Jennifer C. Reneker, PT, PhD1; Ryan Babl, PT, DPT1; W. Cody Pannell, PT, DPT1; Felix Adah, PT, PhD1; Meredith M. Flowers, PT, DPT1; Kimberly Curbow-Wilcox, PT, PhD1; Seth Lirette, PhD1 Sensorimotor Training for Injury Prevention in Collegiate Soccer Players: An Experimental Study | |
| Reneker J, Slaughter J, Scruggs A, Pannell WC Technology and concussion: A scoping review. Reneker J, Slaughter J, Scruggs A, Pannell WC. Technology and concussion: A scoping review. Journal of Concussion. 2021; 5: 1-19, DOI.10.1177/2059700221992952. | |
| Reneker JC, Pannell WC, Babl RM, Zhang Y, Lirette ST, Adah F, Reneker MR. Virtual immersive sensorimotor training (VIST) in collegiate soccer athletes: A quasi-experimental study. Reneker JC, Pannell WC, Babl RM, Zhang Y, Lirette ST, Adah F, Reneker MR. Virtual immersive sensorimotor training (VIST) in collegiate soccer athletes: A quasi-experimental study. Heliyon. 2020 Jul 24;6(7):e04527. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e04527. PMID: 32743105; PMCID: PMC7385459. | |
Book Chapter | |
| Geissler W, Brown M, Pannell WC Chapter: Bracing and Rehabilitation for Wrist and Hand Injuries in Collegiate Athletes. In: Wrist and Elbow Arthroscopy with Selected Open Procedures Geissler W, Brown M, Pannell WC. Chapter: Bracing and Rehabilitation for Wrist and Hand Injuries in Collegiate Athletes. In: Wrist and Elbow Arthroscopy with Selected Open Procedures. 3rd ed. Springer Nature; September 2021. | |
Presentations
| Poster Presentation, Oculomotor Deficit Associated with Sports Related Concussion A Systematic Review | |
| Poster Presentation, Test-Retest Reliability of the Post-Concussion Symptom Scale, Cranio-Cervical Flexion Test, Cervical Joint Position Error Test, Dynamic Visual Acuity Test, and Ocular Convergence Test in Healthy Young Adults: A Pilot Study | |
| Poster Presentation, The effects of foam rolling or roller massage on self-reported pain of the lower extremities in athletes compared to other forms of treatment: a systematic review | |
| Poster Presentation, Diaz G, Easterling K, Luchtefeld T, Slaughter J, Flowers M, McGlawn R, Pannell C, Babl R, Wilcox KC, Reneker J. Are Clinical Post-Concussion Tests Reliable? A Pilot Study of Test-Retest Reliability Of Selected Post-Concussion Tests. Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference. March, 2020. | |
| Poster Presentation, Adah F, Weber M, Slaughter J, Pannell WC, Brown M, Kuebler J, The Effects of Electrode Placements, Knee Joint Angle, and E-stimulation Plus Volitional Contraction. APTA Combined Sections Meeting, February, 2021. | |
| Poster Presentation, Kurr, A.C., SPT, Anderson M.L., SPT, Hawkins, H.C., SPT, Carmichael, I.D., SPT, Pannell, W.C., DPT, SCS The Effects of Blood Flow Restriction on Aerobic Fitness in Athletes: A Systematic Review | |
| Poster Presentation, Leah M. Swahlan, Benajamin S. Killen, Alison L. Olsen, Kim C. Wilcox, W. Cody Pannell, Janet P. Slaughter, Shuying Lin, Rachel K. Dear. The Effect of a Free Community Pediatric Health Initiative on BMI, Fitness Measures, and Quality of Life. Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference. August, 2022. |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Distinguished Alumnus of the Year, Mississippi College | 2023 |
| Early Career Achievement Award, School of Health Related Professions | 2023 |
| APTA Social Responsibility Award, American Physical Therapy Association | 2023 |
| Alpha Eta Society, UMMC | 2015 |
Professional Membership and Service
| APTA Sports Section, Member | 2017 - Present |
| Mississippi Physical Therapy Association, Member | 2013 - Present |
| American Physical Therapy Association, Member | 2013 - Present |
Committee Service
| SHRP- DPT Program, DPT Class of 2025 Faculty Class Advisor | 2022 - Present |
| Department of Orthopedics: Sports Physical, Representative | 2021 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-ADMISSIONS, Member |
Community Service
| Volunteer at Jackson Free Clinic, Clinical Supervisor |
Teaching Experience
| PT 607, SHRP, Course, Lab Presenter, Anatomical Basis of Human Movement in PT Practice – Laboratory | Summer |
| PT-SPEC, SHRP, Course, Preceptor, Sports Residency | Annual |
| PT664, SHRP, Small Group, Facilitator, Research Methodology I | Fall |
| PT665, SHRP, Small Group, Facilitator, Research Methodology II | Spring |
| PT621, SHRP, Lecture, Lecturer, Clinical Test and Measures in Physical therapy Practice | Spring |
| PT634, SHRP, Course, Lab Presenter, Assessment and Management of Musculoskeletal Problems II | Fall |
| PT670, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Specialty Practice in Physical Therapy Sports Elective | Fall |
| PT617, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Issues in Community Health and Prevention and Wellness | Fall |
| PT613, SHRP, Course, Grader, Applied Clinical Decision Making | Summer |
| PT610, SHRP, Course, Lecturer, Introduction to Physical therapy Practice | Summer |
| PT 632, SHRP, Course, Lab Presenter, Principles of Physical Practice II | Spring |
| PT 630, SHRP, Course, Lab Presenter, Principles of Physical Therapy I | Fall |
| PT 631, SHRP, Course, Lab Presenter, Assessment and Management of Musculoskeletal Problems I | Spring |
| PT 603, SHRP, Lecture, Lecturer, Physiologic Basis of PT II | Spring |
| PT 616, SHRP, Lecture, Lecturer, Comprehensive Capstone | Fall |
| PT 600, SHRP, Course, Lab Presenter, Anatomical Basis of Human Movement in PT Practice | Fall |
Residency Training
| UMMC Sports Physical Therapy Residency, Program Director | 2021 - Present |
| UMMC Sports Physical Therapy Residency, Advisor | 2018 - Present |