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Dr. Steven H. Tepper

Clinical Professor
Department of Physical Therapy
University of Delaware
301 McKinly Lab.
Newark, DE 19716
E-mail: MDTepper@aol.com

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LICENSURE

Maryland #14922

EDUCATION
University of Maryland
University of Maryland
BS
PhD
 1979
1990
 Physical Therapy
Experimental Pathology

CURRENT APPOINTMENTS(top)
2004-present President of Rehab Essentials, Inc an education software company
2005-present Adjunct professor Marymount University, University of Pittsburgh, University of Northern Arizona, University of Maryland, Daemen College, the Ohio State University and others
2006-present Director of Distance Education tDPT Program at Marymount University
2006-present

Clinical Professor, University of Delaware, Department of Physical Therapy


PROFESSIONAL HISTORY (top)
1979-1980 Staff Physical Therapist, Baltimore City Hospitals, Baltimore, MD
1980-1990 Instructor, University of Maryland, School of Medicine, Department of Physical Therapy, Baltimore, MD
1990-1993 Assistant Professor, University of Maryland, School of Medicine, Department of Physical Therapy, Baltimore, MD
1993-2000 Associate Professor, Shenandoah University, Division of Physical Therapy, Winchester, VA
2001-2003 Chair of Health Professions Council, Shenandoah University, Division of Physical Therapy, Winchester, VA
2000-2005 Director of the Division of Physical Therapy both entry level DPT and tDPT program at Shenandoah University, Winchester, VA
2001-2005 Full Professor, Division of Physical Therapy at Shenandoah University, Winchester, VA

HONORS/AWARDS

  • Oustanding Service presented by Geriatric Rehabilitation Education and training Institute, 2007
  • Represented APTA in front of CMS for regarding Cardiac Rehab Proposal, 2006
  • Robert C Bartlett Innovation in Fundraising Award, The Penn State University, 2005
  • Represented the APTA in front of Medicare Coverage Advisory Committee at Center’s for Medicare/Medicaid for promotion of healthy lifestyle for prevention of heart disease and diabetes, 2005
  • Alumnus of the Year, University of Maryland, 2003
  • Wilkins Award, Shenandoah University, 2001
  • Exemplary Training in Cardiopulmonary Physiology and Rehabilitation, National Institutes of Health, 2000
  • 1999 Cardiopulmonary Sections Linda Crane Merit Award, 1999
  • Best Platform Presentation, CSM APTA Cardiopulmonary Section, 1995
  • Outstanding Faculty Award, University of Maryland, 1992
  • Annual Independent Research Award, University of Maryland, 1992
  • Annual Independent Research Award, University of Maryland, 1991
  • Annual Independent Research Award, University of Maryland, 1989
  • Outstanding Faculty Award, University of Maryland, 1986
  • Outstanding Faculty Award, University of Maryland, 1983
  • Who's Who in American Colleges, 1979
  • Graduating with Honors in Research, UMAB, 1979

 

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS/SOCIETIES (top)

Current
Previous
  • International Society of Lymphology
  • Maryland Kinesiology Society

 

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Myocardial recovery following focal injury due to dietary depletion of potassium.

Exercise and its effect on lipoprotein concentrations.

Exercise and its effects on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.

Effects of electrical stimulation on lymphatic flow, wound healing and edema reduction.

Test-retest reliability or concurrent validity testing for various cardiovascular measurements.


RESEARCH PROJECTS & GRANTS (top)

COMPLETED

  • Length Tension Relationship in Vivo, 1990, $3000
  • The Effects of Neuromuscular Stimulation on Body Metabolism, 1989, $3500
    Co Authored with Dr. Gad Alon
  • Healing of Focal Myocardial Lesions in Nutritional Hypokalemia, 1987, $8000
    Co Authored with Dr. Mergner
  • Foundation for Physical Therapy, 1987, $4300
    Graduate Traineeship
  • Study of the effects of exercise on Plasma HDL, 1981, $4000
    Bressler Research grant, UMAB

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS (top)

REFERRED JOURNAL ARTICLES

  1. Holub C, Lamont M, Lombardo A, Pence T, Schultz G, McKeough D, Reeder J, Tepper S. The Reliablility of the 6 MWT in Patients with End Stage Renal Disease. Acute Care Perspectives 11 (1) 8-11, 2003.
  2. Augustine MJ, Eagleton KJ, Graham DH, Koontz C, Marchetti G, Story SB, Sullivan WJ, and Tepper SH. Reliability of ankle brachial pressure index measurements by physical therapists and physical therapy students. Cardiopul Phys Ther J. 11(3), 99-104, 2000
  3. Tepper, SH, McKeough, DM: Deep Venous Thrombosis: Risks, Diagnosis, Treatment Interventions and Prevention. Acute Care Perspectives 8 (1) 1-7, 2000
  4. Ambridge, S., Tepper S., Gilbert, W., Kyle, R., Mundy, J., Russo, S.: Reliability of submaxiaml graded exercise testing of male subjects with SCI using a wheelchair ergometer. Cardiopul Phys Ther J. 7:1, 3-7, 1996
  5. Cook, H., Morales, M., La Rosa, E., Dean, J., McHugh, P., Otradovec, A., Wright, K., Kula, T., Tepper, S. Effects of electrical stimulation on lymphatic flow and limb volume in the rat. Phys Ther 74:11, 1040-1046, 1994
  6. Herzenberg, J.E., Scheufele, L.L., Paley, D., Bechtel, R., Tepper, S. Knee range of motion in isolated femoral lengthening. Clin Ortho and Rel Res, 301, 49-54, 1994
  7. Rick D, Lastova P, Tepper SH. The cardiovascular and metabolic effects of upper extremity isokinetic exercise. Cardiopul Phys Ther J. 5:1, 2-5, 1994
  8. Tepper, S.H., Anderson, P.A., Mergner, W.J.: Recovery of the heart following focal injury induced by dietary restriction of potassium. Path Res Prac, 186:265-285 1990
  9. Tepper, S.H. and Mergner, W.J.: Role of the lymphatics in aiding regression of hypokalemic lesions in rat cardiac muscle. Lymphology, 22:42-50, 1989

ABSTRACTS

  1. Holub C, Lamont M, Lombardo A, Pence T, Schultz G, McKeough D, Reeder J, Tepper S. The Reliability of the 6 MWT in Patients with End Stage Renal Disease. WCPT Abstracts Booklet. June 6 – 13, 2003
  2. Snook CJ, Colombell M, Hayes SS, Pequignot JE, Swenson AM, McKeough DM, Augustine C, Tepper SH. The reliability of the six-minute walk test in subjects post-stroke: acute and chronic samples. Cardiopul Phys Ther J. 12:4, 148, 2001
  3. Swingle A, Krause RA, Mamdani S, Robertson KK, Tepper SH. Fitness Levels of Physical Therapy Students Using Maximal Oxygen Consumption and Body Mass Index. Cardiopul Phys Ther J. 11:4, 2000.
  4. Swisher AK, Johnston NL, Riggleman CA, Spurlock CM, Stratton JL, Utzman RR, Tepper SH. Perceived vs actual fitness and body mass index in college students. Cardiopul Phys Ther J. 11:4, 2000
  5. Augustine MJ, Eagleton KJ, Graham DH, Koontz C, Marchetti G, Story SB, Sullivan WJ, Tepper SH. Reliability of ankle brachial pressure index measurements by physical therapists and physical therapy students. Cardiopul Phys Ther J. 10:4, 1999
  6. McBride PR, Williams KI, Duvall RV, Landino MD, Sobajian AM, Tepper SH. Long Term Satisfaction, Efficacy, Outcomes and Costs in Patients with Low Back Pain Receiving Physical Therapy. A Comparison between the Outpatient Hospital and Private Practice Settings. JOSPT 1999
  7. Eastep, T.D., Fritz, A.M., Horton, D.V., Williamson, R.D., Wolson, A.K., Tepper, S.H. The reliability of submaximal wheelchair ergometer exercise testing between normal & paraplegic males. Cardiopul Phys Ther J. 7:4, 1996
  8. Shiffler, M.A.,Tepper, S.H., Bolig, K.H., Chesnek, C.A., Hann, F.L., Snyder, B.M. Responses to sport specific training in adolescent females during one season of high school varsity basketball. Cardiopul Phys Ther J. 7:4, 1996
  9. Ambridge, S., Tepper S., Gilbert, W., Kyle, R., Mundy, J., Russo, S.: Reliability of submaximal graded exercise testing of male subjects with SCI using a wheelchair ergometer. Cardiopul Phys Ther J. 6:4, 1995.
  10. Schaefer KA, Tepper SH, Bayliff DB, Fogarty DP, Gerstel DL, Hunt WR, Johnson WM, Patane SH, Schneider ED, Swink TA, Taber EW: Effects of an instructional video and a warm-up period on the reliability of a submaximal exercise test. Cardiopul Phys Ther J 6:1, 1995.
  11. Barber AK, Barber S, Compton SL, Cook ML, Learn RS, Tepper SH: Kinematic analysis of treadmill accommodation after a warm-up on increasing the reliability of submaximal exercise testing. Cardiopul Phys Ther J 6:1, 1995.
  12. Collins, ML, Conroy, LA, Dixon, RE, Garinther, AM, Palicki, CM, Ruleman, AR, Salfia, G, Tepper, SH: Effects of two hours of electrical stimulation on wound healing in diabetic mice. Phys Ther (Suppl), 74:5 S5, 1994.
  13. Colbo, KL, Fallone, NY, Heinlein, SA, Schmidt, J, Spencer, JA, Tsylor, PS, Tepper, SH: Effects of one hour of electrical stimulation on wound healing in diabetic mice. Phys Ther (Suppl), 74:5 S167, 1994
  14. Lea, J.A., Laue, J.A., Klein, L.R., Gowatski, K.S., Lyons, E., Foye, S., Tepper, S.H.: The effect of electrical stimulation on edematous rat hind paws. Phys Ther (Suppl), 72:6 S116, 1992.
  15. Tepper, S.H., Siders, S., Morales, J., Mergner, G.W, Mergner, W.J.: Myocardial recovery after hypokalemic injury. J Mol Cell Cardiol 24:S80, 1992
  16. Cosgrove, K.S., Bell, S.F., Fischer, S.R., Fowler N.R., Jones, T.L., Myaing, J.C., Riddlespurger, M.T., Seaman, L.J., Tepper, S.H., Alon, G.: The electrical effect of two commonly used clinical stimulators on traumatic edema. Phys. Ther. (Suppl), 71:6 S117, 1991.
  17. Anand, A.E., Bailey-Plummer, J.A., Clem, R.T., Conroy, V.M., Padezanin, J.D., Rund, J.B., Stanislav, A.M., Mullan, P.S., Anderson, P.A., Tepper, S.H.: Effects of a Warm-Up Period on the Reproducibility of Weekly Stress Tests. Phys Ther, 1990.
  18. Tepper, S.H., Alon, G., Stickney, S.C., Anderson, P.A., Bechtel, R.H.: The Effect of Neuromuscular Stimulation on Body Metabolism. Phys Ther, 1990
  19. Cook, H.A., Morales, M.L., La Rosa, E.M., Dean, J.R., Donnelly, M.K., McHugh, P.A., Otradovec, A., Wright, K.S., Kula, T.J., Alon, G., Anderson, P.A., Tepper, S.H.: Effects of Electrical Stimulation on Lymphatic Flow and Limb Volume in the Rat. Phys Ther, 1990.
  20. Wray, H., Schuffle, L., Tepper, S.H.: Reproducibility of submaximal stress testing on consecutive weeks. J Cardiopul Rehab 9:400, 1989
  21. Wray, H., Schuffle, L., Tepper, S.H.: Reproducibility of submaximal stress testing on consecutive weeks. Phys Ther 69, 1989
  22. Tepper, S.H. and Mergner, W.J.: Role of the lymphatics in aiding regression of hypokalemic lesions in rat cardiac muscle. J Mol Cell Cardiol, 20 (Suppl III), 1988
  23. Tepper, S.H., Anderson, P.A., Mergner, W.J.: Recovery of the myocardium following focal necrosis. Phys Ther 68, 1988
  24. Costabile, E., Eways, E., Finley, M., Lenzenweger, C., Murphy, B., Rayne, L., Selsky, J., Tepper, S.: Effect of a warm-up period on reliability of submaximal stress testing. Phys Ther 68, 1988
  25. Rolle, B., Chipman, N., Carrasco, M., Ripp, M., Hedgepeth, M., Grose,R., Bausam, S., and Tepper, S.: Warm-up activity prior to submaximal stress testing and its relationship to physiological reliability. Phys Ther 67, 1987
  26. Kolodgie, F.D., Virmani, R., Osmialowski, A., White, C., Form, M., Tepper, S., Mergner, W.,: Prevention of myocardial ischemia during repeated balloon angioplasty with Fluosol- DA. Lab Invest 56:39A, 1987
  27. Millford, J., Clagett, C., Keenan P., Rick, D., Lastova, P. Wilhelm, W., Tepper, S.: The cardiovascular and metabolic effects of upper extremity isokinetic exercise. Phys Ther 66:776, 1986.
  28. Bloecher, J., Collins, D., Falck, A., Fink, M., Meisenheimer, J. Tepper,S., Turner, J., Vaeth, T.,: The effects of varying speeds of isokinetic exercise on physiological parameters and work output. Phys Ther, 64:1985
  29. Bickley, M.A., Marchsteiner, S., Cormier, J., Dorsett, C., Hudson, C., Wells, Y, Tepper, S., Lawless, T.: The effects of various temperature baths on maximal handgrip strength. Phys Ther, 63:773, 1983
  30. Tepper, S.H., Bloyer, R., Danoff, J.V.: Effects of varying speeds of isokinetic exercise on heart rate, blood pressure and EKG. Phys Ther, 61:689-690, 1981
  31. Tepper, S.H., Anderson, P.A.: Effects of exercise on the coronary tree of a rat, post isoproterenol induced myocardial necrosis. Phys Ther, 60:596, 1980

BOOK CHAPTERS

  1. Goodman CC, and Bouissonnault WG. Pathology: Implications for the PT, 3rd Ed WB Saunders. Chapter on Deep Venous Thrombosis. 2006.
  2. Bouissonnault WG. A Primary Care Primer for the Outpatient Orthopaedic Physical Therapist, Chapter on Systems Review Including Vital Signs, to be published in 2004
  3. Goodman CC, and Bouissonnault WG. Pathology: Implications for the PT, 2nd Ed WB Saunders. Chapter on Cell Injury and Inflammation. 2002.

PRESENTATIONS (top)

  1. Pathology and Rehabilitation, GREAT Seminars, Carson City, NV, March 7 & 8, 2008
  2. Pathology and Rehabilitation, GREAT Seminars, Atlanta, GA, February 22-23, 2008
  3. Cardiovascular Disorders for the Ohio State University third year DPT students. February 11 – 15, 2008
  4. Pathology and Rehabilitation, GREAT Seminars, Lexington, KY, December 8 & 9, 2007
  5. Foundation for Long Term Care - New York Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, presentation on DVT and Physiological Parameters Worth Monitoring, November 30, 2007
  6. Preview 2020 Advanced Exercise Prescription with Dr. Charles Ciccone, Phoenix, AZ, November 16 – 18, 2007
  7. Management of Patients with CAD and CHF for St. Barnabus Hospital, Livingston, NJ, November 10, 2007
  8. Pathology and Rehabilitation, GREAT Seminars, Geneva, NY, November 3 & 4, 2007
  9. Student Conclave for the APTA “Mindful Management of DVT” October 27, 2007
  10. Advanced Clinical Practice for the APTA “Advanced Exercise: Effective Testing and Interventions for the Complex Patient” Hunter College, NY, NY, October 20 & 21, 2007
  11. Pathology and Rehabilitation, GREAT Seminars, Winston-Salem, NC, October 13 & 14, 2007
  12. Pathology and Rehabilitation, GREAT Seminars, Las Angeles, CA, September 29 & 30, 2007
  13. “Prevention and Wellness” course at Utica College for tDPT Program, September 9 & 10, 2007
  14. “Cardiovascular PT and Wellness” – 3 day course for tDPT Program at Daemen College, September 7, 8, 2007
  15. “Management of Patients with Lower Extremity Vessel Disorders” Florida Physcial Therapy Association, August 11, 2007
  16. Plenary Session “Physical Fitness: Promoting Health and Wellness in All Patient/Client Populations” Moderator: Lisa L Culver, PT, DPT, MBA - Alexandria, VA Speakers: Invited Speaker; Janet R Bezner, PT, PhD - Alexandria, VA; Lisa Chiarello, PT, PhD, PSC - Philadelphia, PA; Reed Humphrey, PT, PhD - Pocatello, ID; Marilyn Moffat, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA, CSCS - New York, NY; Pamela Scarborough, PT, MS, CDE, CWS - Dallas, TX; Steven H Tepper, PT, PhD - Arlington, VA, June 28, 2007
  17. Advance Clinical Practice (ACP) Course for APTA, pre-conference course on “Identification and Intervention for the Obese Client across the Lifespan” with Dr. Reed Humphrey, June 26 & 27, 2007
  18. Pathology and Rehabilitation, GREAT Seminars, Charleston, SC, April 21 & 22, 2007
  19. Advanced Clinical Practice for the APTA “Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease (PAOD): Management of Patients with Lower Extremity Vessel Disorders” Belmont University, Nashville, TN, March 26, 2007
  20. Advanced Clinical Practice for the APTA “Advanced Exercise: Effective Testing and Interventions for the Complex Patient” Belmont University, Nashville, TN, March 24 & 25, 2007
  21. Pathology and Rehabilitation, GREAT Seminars, Philadelphia, PA, March 17 & 18, 2007
  22. Wellness and Health Promotion, Delaware Physical Therapy Association, March 3rd, 2007
  23. Endurance Impairments: Differential Diagnosis. Johns Hopkins Health System, February 24 & 25, 2007
  24. Pathology and Rehabilitation, GREAT Seminars, Bristol, TN, February 9 & 10, 2007
  25. Management of Patients with Cardiovascular Impairments, the Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, February 6 – 8, 2007
  26. “Prevention and Wellness” course at Utica College for tDPT Program, February 3 – 4, 2007
  27. Management of Patients with Cardiovascular Impairments, Catholic Health Care Services, Buffalo, NY, January 1 & 2, 2007
  28. “Pathology and Rehabilitation,” GREAT Seminars, St. Louis, MN, December 9 & 10, 2006
  29. “Endurance Impairments: Differential Diagnosis” Elon College for their entry-level PT Program, December 6 & 7, 2006
  30. “Evidence-based Management of Patients with COPD and Diabetes” St. Barnabas Hospital, Livingston, NJ, November 18th, 2006
  31. “Pathology and Rehabilitation,” GREAT Seminars, Jacksonville, FL, November 4 & 5, 2006.
  32. APTA’s Preview 2020, PT Management for CAD, CHF, DVT, PAOD and Diabetes. October 27 – 29, 2006
  33. Cardiopulmonary Management course at University of Northern Arizona for their tDPT Program, October 20 – 21, 2006
  34. “Pathology and Rehabilitation,” GREAT Seminars, Minneapolis, MN, October 14 & 15, 2006
  35. Advanced Clinical Practice for the APTA “Advanced Exercise: Effective Testing and Interventions for the Complex Patient” University of Illinois, October 7 & 8, 2006
  36. Advanced Clinical Practice for the APTA “Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease (PAOD): Management of Patients with Lower Extremity Vessel Disorders” Eastern Washington University, September 24, 2006
  37. Advanced Clinical Practice for the APTA “Advanced Exercise: Effective Testing and Interventions for the Complex Patient” Eastern Washington University, September 22 & 23, 2006
  38. “Pathology and Rehabilitation,” GREAT Seminars, New York, NY, September 16 & 17, 2006
  39. “Prevention and Wellness” course at Utica College for tDPT Program, September 10 – 11, 2006
  40. “Cardiovascular PT and Wellness” – 3 day course for tDPT Program at Daemen College – September 8 – 9, 2006
  41. Idaho State University “Cardiopulmonary Course” for entry-level PT program, August 23 – 28, 2006
  42. Pathology and Rehabilitation, GREAT Seminars, Huntington, WV, August 19 & 20, 2006
  43. Health Promotion and Wellness in the Elderly, given to Five Star Rehabilitation and Wellness, Silver Spring, MD on August 3, 2006
  44. Pathology and Rehabilitation, GREAT Seminars, Honolulu, HI, July 15 & 16, 2006
  45. APTA’s National Conference Concentrated Education Series - Resistance Training Across the Clinical Spectrum Effect in Primary Prevention of Disease and Utilization in People With Cardiovascular Disease, June 24, 2006
  46. Pathology and Rehabilitation, GREAT Seminars, Lewiston, ME, May 6 & 7, 2006
  47. Pathology and Rehabilitation, GREAT Seminars, Las Vegas, NV, April 29 & 30, 2006
  48. Endurance Impairments in the Elderly, Care Rehabilitation Services, Baltimore, MD, April 21 & 22, 2006
  49. Professionalism – How to Practice Mindfully, Johns Hopkins Medical Center, Baltimore, MD, April 12, 2006
  50. Pathology and Rehabilitation, GREAT Seminars, Billings, MT, April 1 & 2, 2006
  51. Pathology and Rehabilitation, GREAT Seminars, Memphis, TN, March 4 & 5, 2006
  52. Pathology and Rehabilitation - Johns Hopkins Health Care, Feb 17 and 18, 2006
  53. Management of Deep Venous Thrombosis, co-presenters Drs. Charles Ciccone and Daniel Riddle, APTA’s Combined Sections Meeting, Feb 2, 2006
  54. “Prevention and Wellness” course at Utica College for tDPT Program, Feb. 11 – 12, 2006
  55. New York Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, presentation on PAOD and CHF, December 2, 2005
  56. APTA’s Preview 2020, PT Management for CAD, CHF, DVT, PAOD and Diabetes. November 18 – 20, 2005
  57. Northern Arizona University, entry level DPT, Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Course, October 31, November 1 – 16, 2005
  58. Northern Arizona University, Pathophysiology Course, entry-level DPT students, October 24 – 28, 2005
  59. Endurance Impairments and Differential Diagnosis, University of Pittsburgh, tDPT and CEU course, October 14 – 16, 2005
  60. Basic EKG Interpretation and Associate Cardiovascular Disorders, CEU at St. Barnabus Hospital, West Orange, NJ, October 1st, 2005
  61. Cardiopulmonary/Wellness Course for their tDPT program at Daemen College, September 16 – 18, 2005
  62. Pathophysiology Course, entry-level DPT students, Marymount University, Fall Semester, 2005
  63. Pathology and Rehabilitation, GREAT Seminars, Seattle, WA, August 6 - 7, 2005
  64. Pathology and Rehabilitation, GREAT Seminars, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH, July 30 – 31, 2005
  65. Pathology and Rehabilitation, GREAT Seminars, Cleveland, OH, June, 2005
  66. Endurance Impairment – Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Interventions. University of Northern Arizona, T-DPT course, May 10 - 12, 2005
  67. APTA – ACP Course - Exercise Programs: Making Them Safe and Effective, Advanced Clinical Practice Course for the APTA (25 persons), Washington University, St. Louis, MO, April 30 – May 1, 2005
  68. DVT and PVD, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore, April 6, 2005
  69. Obesity— Current Trends and Solutions, Creative Scholarship Day at Shenandoah University - March 23 rd, 2005
  70. Pathology and Rehabilitation, GREAT Seminars, Albuquerque, NM, March, 5-6, 2005
  71. University of Delaware “Basic Cardiovascular Course” January 5 – 7, 2005
  72. APTA – ACP Course - Exercise Programs: Making Them Safe and Effective, Advanced Clinical Practice Course for the APTA, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, November 13 – 14, 2004
  73. Lower Extremity Vessel Disorders – PVD and DVT, October 30th, St. Barnibus Hospital, NJ
  74. Pathology and Rehabilitation, GREAT Seminars, Fayetteville, NC, October 9 - 10, 2004
  75. Daemen College – Cardiovascular PT and Wellness – 3 day course – September 24 – 26, 2004
  76. DVT Management at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center September 15, 2004
  77. Pathology and Rehabilitation, GREAT Seminars, Schenectady, NY, September 11 - 12, 2004
  78. Pathology and Rehabilitation, GREAT Seminars, Chicago, IL, August 14 - 15, 2004
  79. Are You Exercising Safely? Contraindications/Termination Points DVT’s, for Seventh Day Adventist, Silver Spring, MD, June 15, 2004
  80. Basic Endurance Testing and Interventions, for Winchester Medical Center on Winchester, VA, June 10th, 2004
  81. Exercise Programs: Making them Safe and Effective, Advanced Clinical Practice Course for the APTA, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, May 22 – 23, 2004
  82. Interventions in Cardiopulmonary Therapeutics: Endurance Impairments: Examination, Differential Diagnosis, & Interventions. A Case Based Approach. University of Northern Arizona, Flagstaff, AZ, April 23 – 24, 2004
  83. Benefits of a Walking Program, Rotary Club, Woodstock, VA, March 31, 2004
  84. Lower Extremity Vessel Disorders, CAMC Institute, Charleston, WV, March 13, 2004
  85. Pathology and Rehabilitation, GREAT Seminars, Philadelphia, PA, March 6 – 7, 2004
  86. Differential Diagnosis and Management of Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease (PAOD) An Evidenced Based Approach with Dr. Charles Ciccone, Combined Sections Meeting, Nashville, TN
  87. Basic EKG Intrepretation and Endurance Testing and Training, December 12 – 14, 2003, Daemen College, Buffalo, NY
  88. Torture: Physiological and Pathological Reactions - a PT’s Role in Treatment, for Dr. Barry Penn-Hollar and Dr. Eric Leonard in their “Citizen Scholar Class on Human Rights,” November 10, 2003
  89. Endurance Impairment – Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Interventions. Livingston, NJ, St. Barnibus Hospital, November 8, 2003
  90. Deep Venous Thrombosis, University of Maryland, October 29, 2003
  91. Endurance Impairment – Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Interventions. Columbus, OH, OPTA State Conference, October 23, 2003
  92. Pathology and Rehabilitation, GREAT Seminars, Dallas, TX, October 18 – 19, 2003
  93. Endurance Impairment – Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Interventions. MEDStar Seminars course, September 27 - 28, 2003
  94. Pathology and Rehabilitation, GREAT Seminars, Milwaukee, MI, September 20 – 21, 2003.
  95. Professional Development Seminar, University of Northern Arizona, September 5 – 7, 2003
  96. Endurance Testing and Interventions, Body Dynamics – Jennifer Gamboa’s Private Practice, July 2nd, 2003
  97. The Reliability of the 6 MWT in Patients with End Stage Renal Disease. Holub C, Lamont M, Lombardo A, Pence T, Schultz G, McKeough D, Reeder J, Tepper S. WCPT Barcelona, Spain June 6 – 13, 2003
  98. Basic Endurance Testing and Training, Arizona APTA State Meeting, May 2nd, 2003
  99. Basic EKG Interpretation and Basic Endurance Testing and Training, University Hospital, Cleveland, OH, April 26, 2003
  100. Deep Venous Thrombosis – To Walk or Not to Walk – Evidence Based Practice – Winchester Medical Center, April 24, 2003
  101. Endurance Impairment – Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Interventions. University of Northern Arizona, T-DPT course, February 28 and March 1, 2003
  102. To Walk or Not to Walk? Evidence Based Guidelines for Clinical Decision Making in the Management of Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) with Charles Ciccone. Sponsored by: Acute Care & Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Sections of the APTA, CSM, Tampa, February 13, 2003
  103. Using technology to Examine, Monitor and Progress PT Interventions in Patients with Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Impairments, Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Sections of the APTA, CSM, Tampa, February 11-12, 2003
  104. Endurance Impairments: Differential Diagnosis, EKG Interpretation and Phase I Cardiac Rehabilitation. University of Delaware January 10 – 12, 2003
  105. Endurance Impairments: When to Stop Pushing Your Cardiac Patient, Saratoga Springs, NY, December 4th, 2002
  106. EKG’s – Basic Interpretation. Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, November 13th, 2002
  107. Endurance Impairments: Differential Diagnosis - when not to exercise and when to stop exercising. University of Maryland Alumni Association. November 6th, 2002
  108. "Endurance Impairments: Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Interventions", November 2, 2002, Charleston Area Medical Center in Charleston, WV
  109. Endurance Impairment – Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Interventions. Continuing Education at SU, Winchester VA, October 26th, 2002
  110. Endurance Impairment – Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Interventions. University of Northern Arizona, T-DPT course, October 18 - 19, 2002
  111. Endurance Course for University of Louisiana, Endurance Impairments in the PT Population, October 14, 2002
  112. Endurance Impairment – Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Interventions. GREAT Seminars course, New Orleans, October 12 - 13, 2002
  113. Endurance Impairments – When Not to Exercise or Stop Someone from Exercising. WMC Orthopedic Nurses, September 5th, 2002
  114. Endurance Impairment – Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Interventions. GREAT Seminars course, August 17 - 18, 2002
  115. Endurance Impairment – Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Interventions. GREAT Seminars course, July 20 - 21, 2002
  116. Basic Interpretation of EKG’s. APTA National Conference – 5 hours – June 6, 2002
  117. Endurance Impairment – Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Interventions. University of Northern Arizona, T-DPT course, March 3 - 4, 2002
  118. Creative Concepts for Your Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Curriculum, CSM in Boston, February 22, 2002
  119. Endurance Impairments: Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Treatment Interventions - WMC-Rehabilitation Center January 19th, 2002
  120. Basic EKG Interpretation, WMC-Acute Hospital December 11th & 13th, 2001
  121. Endurance Impairment – Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Interventions. University of Pittsburgh, November 16 and 17, 2001
  122. Benefits of Activity in Reducing Disease, Woodstock Rehabilitation Center, November 5th, 2001
  123. Endurance Impairment – Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Interventions. VA Medical Center, Perryville, MD, October 24th, 2001.
  124. Endurance Impairment – Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Interventions. University of Northern Arizona, T-DPT course, October 19 -20, 2001
  125. Endurance Impairment – Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Interventions. San Francisco, August, 2001
  126. Professional Development Seminar. University of Northern Arizona, T-DPT course, July 19 -20, 2001
  127. Endurance Impairment – Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Interventions. Atlanta, GA, July 2001
  128. Endurance Impairment – Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Interventions. Kansas City, KA, November 2001
  129. Endurance Impairment – Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Interventions. Pittsburgh, PA, September 2001
  130. Endurance Examination and Interventions. Ohio PTA State Meeting, March 21 and 22, 2001
  131. Fitness Levels of Physical Therapy Students Using Maximal Oxygen Consumption and Body Mass Index. February 15th, 2001
  132. Examination and Treatment for Patients with Endurance Impairments: An Intermediate Level Course for Practicing Therapists. APTA Combined Sections Meeting Pre-conference Course, February 14th, 2001
  133. University of Virginia, Rehabilitation Department, Deep venous thrombosis, September 15, 2000.
  134. National Institutes of Health: Review of Cardiac Rehabilitation, given to the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Staff. February 25, 2000
  135. National Institutes of Health: Review of Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology, given to the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Staff. February 18, 2000
  136. National Institutes of Health: Review of Cardiovascular Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology, given to the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Staff. February 11, 2000
  137. Combined Sections Meeting, APTA, Examination and interventions for patients with endurance impairments. February 5th, 2000

SERVICE (top)

  • Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Section, APTA - 
    • Ex-officio, 2001-2002
    • President, 1998-2001
    • Research Chair, 1990-1998
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR) Instructor, 1983-1999
  • Maryland Kinesiological Society
    • Program Chair 1980

CAMPUS ACTITVITIES (top)

  • Chair of Health Professions Council, Shenandoah University, 2001-2003
  • Honor Review Board for the Honor Court, Shenandoah University, 1998-2002
  • Chair Faculty Development Committee, Shenandoah University, 1996-2000
  • Curriculum Committee, Program of Physical Therapy, Co-Chair, Shenandoah University, 1993-2000
  • Evaluation Committee, School of Health Professions, Shenandoah University, 1993-2001
  • UMAB Community Volunteer Program, University of Maryland, 1991-1993
  • Assist with Health Fairs, University of Maryland, 1988-1993
  • Health Watch Newsletter, Editor and Contributor, University of Maryland, 1989-1993
  • Booker T. Washington Career Club, 1989-1993
  • Healthwatch Advisory Board, Campus Newsletter, University of Maryland, 1988-1993
  • School of Medicine Judicial Board, 1987-1989
  • Co-facilitator for Intimate Human Behaviors Course- School of Medicine and the Minimester Cours, 1985-1992

 

COURSES TAUGHT (top)

 
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