Daniel White
Associate Professor, Physical Therapy University of Delaware
- Newark DE
Daniel White strives to develop clinically feasible and practical ways to increase physical activity in older adults.
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Biography
Dan is the Director of the Delaware ACTIVE Lab, which focuses on the study of free-living behaviors in the home and community environment and how these behaviors benefit health. The goal of the lab is to develop clinically feasible and practical ways to increase physical activity in older adults, in people with arthritis, and people after total joint replacement. Dr. White is an Associate Editor for Arthritis Care and Research, and an active member in the American Physical Therapy Association. His research is funded by the National Institutes of Health and the Rheumatology Research Foundation.
Areas of Expertise
Media Appearances
Study Reveals This 1 Exercise Can Reduce Arthritis And Knee Pain
The Huffington Post online
2024-06-04
“Osteoarthritis is a disease that affects different joints, in with the knee being the most common, and it also can affect your hips, your ankles, your hands,” said Daniel White, an associate professor in the department of physical therapy and the director of the Active Lab at the University of Delaware who was not affiliated with the study.
Telerehabilitation Noninferior to In-Person Care for Chronic Knee Pain
MedScape online
2024-03-20
Commenting on the study for Medscape Medical News, Daniel White, ScD, an associate professor in the department of physical therapy at the University of Delaware in Newark, Delaware, called the research "a game changer" for physical therapy.
Articles
OP0186-HPR ASSOCIATION OF ACTIVITY PATTERNS WITH THE INCIDENT OF SLOW GAIT SPEED OVER 2 YEARS IN KNEE OA: DATA FROM OSTEOARTHRITIS INITIATIVE
Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases2024
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of pain and disability globally. Pain from knee OA leads to functional limitation. Physical activity (PA), e.g., taking more steps/day, reduces the risk of functional limitation. However, little is known about patterns of activity throughout the day and to what extent such patterns may be associated with the functional limitation. This is a major gap given activity patterns can be modified and may be an important to consider for treatment to further address functional limitation associated with knee OA.
EXPLORATION OF DAILY PATTERNS OF SEDENTARY BEHAVIOR USING MULTILEVEL FUNCTIONAL PRINCIPAL COMPONENTS ANALYSIS
Osteoarthritis and Cartilage2024
Pain from knee osteoarthritis (OA) limits the ability to perform activities, such as getting up from a chair and walking. Consequently, excessive time in sedentary behavior (SB), defined as low energy expenditure while sitting or reclining while awake, is common for adults with knee OA. In the past, SB was described using a single summary measure of total average time over multiple days. However, SB can vary within and between days. Little is known about patterns of SB among adults with knee OA and adults in general.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, PAIN, FUNCTION, AND QOL IN PEOPLE WITH THE COMORBIDITY OF KNEE OA AND DIABETES: DATA FROM THE OSTEOARTHRITIS INITIATIVE
Osteoarthritis and Cartilage2024
The co-occurrence of knee osteoarthritis (OA) and diabetes is a common comorbidity and is a source of greater economic burden and disability. Whilst levels of physical activity, symptoms, functional limitations, and quality of life (QoL) have been described in people with knee OA and those with diabetes, little research has focused on people with the comorbidity of knee OA and diabetes. Therefore, we aimed to determine the associations of radiographic knee OA and diabetes with physical activity levels, pain, function, and QoL.
PATTERNS OF SEDENTARY BEHAVIOR IN ADULTS WITH KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS, AN EXPLORATORY ANALYSIS
Osteoarthritis and Cartilage2024
Sedentary Behavior (SB), defined as low energy expenditure while sitting or reclining, is associated with poor health outcomes independent of physical activity in adults with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Historically, SB has been summarized using a single summary measure, eg, minutes/day. However, SB can vary with some adults being more sedentary in the morning, while others are in the evening, or throughout the day. Little is known about patterns of SB and to what extent unique patterns may be associated with participant characteristics and severity of symptoms in adults with knee OA.
A CATALOGUE OF ‘KNEE FRIENDLY’EXERCISES DEVELOPED BY AND FOR PERSONS WITH KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS: AN INTERNATIONAL PATIENT SURVEY
Osteoarthritis and Cartilage2024
Aerobic exercise is recommended for the management of knee osteoarthritis (OA) but knee pain is often a barrier for participation. Some types of aerobic exercise may be less painful to undertake than others, though little is known about which are the most “knee friendly”, that is, unlikely to exacerbate knee pain to an unacceptable level. This study used patients and providers to identify aerobic exercise activities that 1) are knee friendly, and 2) meet requirements for targeting cardiovascular health.
Research Grants
Physical therapy Exercise and physical Activity for Knee osteoarthritis (PEAK).
Rheumatology Research Foundation
2021-2022
Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Knee Osteoarthritis
Lisa Dean Moseley Foundation Grant
2019-2021
Accomplishments
New Investigator Award: American Physical Therapy Association
2020
Editor’s Article Pick of the Month: Arthritis Care and Research
2015
Excellence in Research Award: Section on Geriatrics, APTA
2014
Top Scored Abstract: Association for Rheumatology Health Professionals, Annual Meeting
2013
Researcher of the Month: Foundation for Physical Therapy
2013
Notable Poster: Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals, Annual Meeting
2010
Education
Boston University
MS
Epidemiology
2013
Boston University
ScD
Rehabilitaiton Science
2007
Boston University
MS
Physical Therapy
2000
Affiliations
- American Physical Therapy Association
- Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals
- American College of Sports Medicine
- Gerontological Society of America
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Languages
- English
