Therese E. Johnston, PT, PhD, MBA
Therese E. Johnston, PT, PhD, MBA
BA (Penn); MBA (St. Joseph's); MS (Arcadia); PhD (Temple)
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
E-mail: t.johnston@usp.edu
Faculty Appointment:
Teaching Responsibilities
- Neuromuscular course sequence
Education
- Ph.D., Physical Therapy, Temple University, 2006.
- M.S., Physical Therapy, Arcadia University, 1995.
- M.B.A., Health Administration, St. Joseph’s University, 1991.
- B.A, Psychology, University of Pennsylvania, 1986.
Research/Clinical Interests
- Interventions to improve the overall health, fitness, and function of children and adults with spinal cord injury or cerebral palsy
- Click here for call for subjects - Research Study on Cycling for Adults with Cerebral Palsay.
- Secondary complications of neurologic insult
- Functional electrical stimulation
Professional Information
- American Physical Therapy Association (neurology and pediatric section member). Vice-Chair: Spinal Cord Injury Special Interest Group
- International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society
Professional Publications (most recent of 34)
Johnston TE, Lauer RT, Lee SCK. The Effects of a Shank Guide on Cycling Biomechanics of an Adolescent with Cerebral Palsy. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2008, in press.
Pierce SR, Johnston TE, Lauer RT, Shewokis PA. Examination of spasticity of the knee flexors and knee extensors using isokinetic dynamometry and clinical scales in children with spinal cord injury. Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine. 2008;31(2):208-214.
Johnston TE, Smith BT, Oladeji O, Betz RR, Lauer RT. Outcomes of a Home Cycling Program using Functional Electrical Stimulation or Passive Motion for Children with Spinal Cord Injury: A Case Series. Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine. 2008;31(2):215-221.
Johnston TE, Smith BT, Betz RR, Lauer RT. Exercise Testing using Upper Extremity Ergometry in Pediatric Spinal Cord Injury. Pediatric Physical Therapy. 2008;20(2):146-151.
Lauer RT, Johnston TE, Smith BT, Lee SCK. Lower extremity muscle activity during cycling in adolescents with and without cerebral palsy. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2008;23:442-449.
Johnston TE, Smith BT, Oladeji O, Betz RR, Lauer RT. Outcomes of a Home Cycling Program using Functional Electrical Stimulation or Passive Motion for Children with Spinal Cord Injury: A Case Series. Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine. 2008;31:64-71.
Johnston TE, Prosser LA, Lee SCK. Differences in Pedal Forces during Recumbent Cycling in Adolescents with and without Cerebral Palsy. Clinical Biomechanics. 2008;23:248-251.
Johnston TE, Barr AE, Lee SCK. Biomechanics of Recumbent Cycling in Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy with and without the Use of a Fixed Shank Guide. Gait & Posture. 2008;27:539-546.
Oladeji O, Johnston TE, Smith BT, Mulcahey MJ, Betz RR, Lauer RT. Quality of Life in Children with Spinal Cord Injury. Pediatric Physical Therapy. 2007, 19(4), 296-300.
Johnston TE. Biomechanical Considerations for Cycling Interventions in Rehabilitation. Physical Therapy. 2007;87:1243-1252.
Lauer RT, Johnston TE, Smith BT, Mulcahey MJ, Betz RR, Maurer AH. Bone mineral density of the hip and knee in children with spinal cord injury. Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2007;30: S10-S14.
Ding J, Chou L, Kesar T, Lee SCK, Johnston TE, Wexler AS, Binder-Macleod SA. A mathematical model that predicts the force-intensity and force-frequency relationships of individuals with SCI. Muscle and Nerve, 2007;36:214-222.
Johnston TE, Barr AE, Lee SCK. The Biomechanics of Submaximal Recumbent Cycling in Adolescents with and without Cerebral Palsy. Physical Therapy. 2007;87:572-585.
Scott WB, Lee SCK, Johnston TE, Binkley J, Binder-Macleod SA. Effect of Electrical Stimulation Pattern on the Force Response of Paralyzed Human Quadriceps Muscles. Muscle and Nerve, 2007;35:471-478.
Peer Reviewed Presentations (most recent of 75)
Johnston TE, Smith BT, Betz RR, Lauer RT. The Impact of Cycling and/or Electrical Stimulation on Hip Subluxation in Children with Spinal Cord Injury. Pediatric Physical Therapy, 2008;20:93. Presented at Physical Therapy Combined Sections Meeting, 2008.
Johnston TE, Prosser LA, Lee SCK. Pedal Forces during Cycling in Adolescents with and without Cerebral Palsy. Pediatric Physical Therapy, 2008;20:94. Presented at Physical Therapy Combined Sections Meeting, 2008.
Johnston TE, Smith BT, Mulcahey MJ, Betz RR, Lauer RT. Cycling with functional electrical stimulation in pediatric spinal cord injury: a case report. SICI Cycling Science Symposium, Denver, CO, January 2008.
Johnston TE, Smith BT, Oladeji O, Betz RR, Mulcahey MJ, Lauer RT. Cardiovascular and Respiratory Effects of FES Cycling in Pediatric SCI. International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society Meeting, November 2007.
Lauer RT, Smith BT, Oladeji O, Betz RR, Mulcahey MJ, Johnston TE. Musculoskeletal Effects of Cycling and/or Electrical Stimulation in Pediatric SCI. International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society Meeting, November 2007.
Johnston TE, Lauer RT, Smith BT, Mulcahey MJ, Betz RR. Outcomes of cycling and/or electrical stimulation for children with spinal cord injury. World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress, June 2007.
Johnston TE, Barr AE, Lee SCK. The biomechanics of cycling in adolescents with and without cerebral palsy. World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress, June 2007.
Johnston TE, Lauer RT, Smith BT, Betz RR. Outcomes of Cycling and/or Electrical Stimulation for Children with Spinal Cord Injury. Pediatric Physical Therapy, 2007;19(1):80.
Johnston TE, Lee, SCK, Smith BT, Barr AE. The Biomechanics of Cycling in Adolescents with and without Cerebral Palsy. Gossman Graduate Student Forum, Physical Therapy Combined Sections Meeting, February 2007.
Other Interests
Cycling, in-line skating, yoga