University of the Sciences in Philadelphia

Lora Packel, MS, PT

Lora Packel, MS, PT BA (Delaware); MS (Boston) Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy Email: l.packel@usp.edu

Faculty Appointment:

• Assistant Professor

Teaching Responsibilities:

• Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy
• Oncology
• Exercise Physiology

Education:

BA Biological Sciences with a minor in Medical Humanities, University of Delaware
MS, Physical Therapy, Boston University

Research / Clinical Interests:

• Exercise in the oncology population
• Obesity management
• Cardiovascular changes after cancer treatments

Professional Publications:

Packel L, Claghorn K, Dekerlegand, J. Cancer-related fatigue and deconditioning: A program evaluation. Rehabilitation Oncology. 2006; 24(2): 3-8.

Malone DJ, Packel L. Chapter 2: Clinical laboratory values and diagnostic testing. In: Malone DJ, Lindsay KLB, eds. Physical Therapy in Acute Care: A Clinicians Guide. Slack, Inc: 2006.

Packel L. Chapter 13: Oncological diseases and disorders. In: Malone DJ, Lindsay KLB, eds. Physical Therapy in Acute Care: A Clinicians Guide. Slack, Inc: 2006.

Franklin DJ, Packel L. Cancer-related fatigue. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2006; 87 (3 Suppl 1): S91-3.

Galantino ML, Capito L, Kane RJ, Ottey N, Switzer S, Packel L. The effects of Tai Chi and walking on fatigue and body mass index in women living with breast cancer: A pilot study. Rehabilitation Oncology. 2003; 21(1): 17-22.

Cheville AL, Packel L. Acute care management of the person s/p neck dissection. Acute Care Perspectives. 2001; 10.

Presentations:

Packel L, Claghorn K. Cancer Related Fatigue and Deconditioning. Poster presentation - American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. February 2006; San Diego, CA.

Geigle P, Packel L, Fleming B, Frantz K, Kaufman L. Lymphedema and Aquatics with Measurement by Perometer (LAMP). Platform presentation - American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. February 2006; San Diego, CA.

Packel L. Cadiovascular Changes Associated with Cancer Treatments. Chemotherapy, Weight Gain and Exercise. Invited presentation - Abramson Cancer Center Life After Breast Cancer. 2002-2003.

Professional Information:

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