Biography
I currently teach first year entry-level physical therapy students and a number of courses in the transitional DPT and PhD curriculums. My research interests are in the area of health promotion (especially the use of physical activity for illness prevention) and women’s injuries. My most recent research project is an NIH funded study to assess the public health burden of physical activity related injuries in women.
Industry Expertise (2)
Education/Learning
Research
Areas of Expertise (6)
Muscle Strength
Balance
Physical Activity
Teaching
Higher Education
Orthopaedic Geriatrics
Accomplishments (4)
TPTA Outstanding Researcher Award (professional)
2012
Mentor in the Chancellor’s Research Fellows Program (professional)
2009 - 2010
TPTA Annual Conference Outstanding Poster Presentation Award (professional)
2006
TWU Outstanding Doctoral Student Award (professional)
2001
Education (3)
Texas Women's University: Ph.D., Physical Therapy 2001
University of North Texas: M.S., Physical Education 1983
Texas Women's University: B.S., Physical Therapy 1978
Affiliations (1)
- Dallas Office of Research : Director
Articles (5)
Spinal stabilization exercises for low back pain in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A randomized clinical trial
Pediatric Physical Therapy
2015
Comparison of Eccentric and Concentric Exercise Interventions in Adults with Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy
2015
Musculoskeletal risk factors as predictors of injury in community-dwelling women
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
2014
Prevalence of Muscle-Strengthening Activities in Women: Findings from the WIN Study
Journal of Physical Activity & Health
2013
Meeting Physical Activity Guidelines and Musculoskeletal Injury: The WIN Study
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
2012
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