Biographical Information

• PhD, Kinesiology, The Union Institute, Cincinnati, OH, 2001
• MS, Physical Therapy, Boston University, Boston, MA, 1982
• BA, Anthropology, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 1978

Professional Certifications and Specialist Certificates

• Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS),
  American Board of Physical Therapy Specialities
• Diplomate, American Academy of Pain Management

Areas of Teaching and Academic Research or Interest

• Lumbar Spine - Function, dysfunction, strategies for injury prevention and rehabilitation, effects of posture and external support on muscle activity
• Shoulder - Effects of therapeutic interventions (e.g., scapular taping) on EMG, pain, rehabilitation
• Electrotherapy - Effects of manipulation of parameters on force output and strengthening, and on wound healing
• Effects of ultrasound on wound healing
• Sympathetic nervous system involvement in neuromotor dysfunction and pain.
• PT 5205 Evaluation and Treatment of Upper Quarter Musculoskeletal Dysfunction,Trimester IV
  PT 5210 Evaluation and Treatment of Lower Quarter Musculoskeletal Dysfunction,Trimester III
  PT 6020 Principles of Electrotherapeutic Evaluation and Treatment, Trimester IV

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