Faculty—clinicians, specialists and educators.

Our renowned faculty is nationally recognized and published. Among the faculty members are APTA board-certified specialists in sports medicine, geriatrics, orthopedics and neurology. Each faculty member is not only a respected clinician, but a talented and well-versed educator. Along with giving students a solid foundation in techniques, our faculty members foster a mentoring environment—giving guidance during every phase of the PT program.

Students benefit from:

• Learning from licensed physical therapists with rich, diverse backgrounds
• Hands-on teaching techniques
• Their knowledge of
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Strokes
  • Head injuries
  • Research of rehabilitation outcomes
  • Orthopedics
  • Geriatrics
  • Neurological treatments
  • Cardiovascular care
  • Pulmonary care
  • Oncology care
  • Sports injury management

Marc Campolo, PT, PhD, SCS, ATC,CSCS
Chair of the Department of Physical Therapy
Dr. Campolo received his BS in Physical Therapy from Hunter College, his MA in Exercise Physiology from Adelphi University, and his PhD in Health Sciences from Seton Hall University. He is an American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties certified Sports Clinical Specialist, and a member of the sports and education sections of the American Physical Therapy Association. His research interest is in the area of electrotherapy and muscle activation patterns. Dr. Campolo has published and presented nationally.

Michelle E. Cohen, PhD
Associate Professor Cohen received her BA in Psychology from Beaver College (Arcadia University) and both her Masters in Education in Human Learning and Cognition and her doctorate in Educational Psychology from Temple University. Her special interests include rehabilitation outcomes and quality of life. She has been published in over 35 publications in peer reviewed journals of medicine, rehabilitation and psychology.

Lisa Hoglund, PT, OCS, CertMDT
Assistant Professor Hoglund earned her BS and Certificate in Physical Therapy from the University of Michigan. She is currently working on a PhD in Physical Therapy at Temple University. Her dissertation research is in the area of biomechanics of the lower extremities in persons with osteoarthritis of the knee. Ms. Hoglund is a board-certified orthopaedic clinical specialists as well as a specialist in the McKenzie method of physical therapy. She is a member of the orthopaedic, education and research sections of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and a member of the Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals (ARHP). She has presented nationally.

Carol Maritz, PT, EdD, GCS
Dr. Maritz is a board-certified, geriatric, clinical specialist. She holds a doctorate degree in education from Nova Southeastern University in Florida, a master's degree in gerontology from St. Joseph's University in Pennsylvania and a physical therapy certificate from Hahnemann University in Pennsylvania. She also earned a BS in biology and Glassboro State College in New Jersey. Dr. Maritz is a member of the geriatric and education sections of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and sits on the Board of Directors for ElderNet of Lower Merion and Narberth. She has presented at numerous conferences and has co-authored publications on the Aging as well as Teaching Methodologies.

Peter Miller, PT, PhD, Executive Director of Academic Assessment
Dr. Miller received his BS in Physical Therapy at New York University, his master's degree in health science at Washington University and his doctorate in educational psychology at Temple University. His special interests include falls in the elderly and higher education assessment. He has presented nationally.

Lora Packel, PT, MS, CCS, Director of the Health Science Program
Assistant Professor Packel earned her BA in Biological Sciences at the University of Delaware and her Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Boston University. She has research and clinical interests in oncology, obesity management, and cardiovascular changes after cancer treatment. Professor Packel is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association. She has presented nationally and been published in peer reviewed journals.

Margie Roos, PT, DPT, NCS, Director of Clinical Education
Assistant Professor Roos earned her BS at Quinnipiac College in Connecticut ,her MS at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science (USP), and her DPT at Drexel University. She is currently attending University of Delaware working on a PhD in Biomechanics & Movement Science. She is a board-certified, neurological clinical specialist. Her special interests include motor learning, upper extremity overuse in the neurologic population and issues affecting gait in people with neurologic injuries. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association (PPTA). She has presented nationally.

Greg Thielman, PT, EdD, ATC
Dr. Thielman received his BS and MS degree in physical therapy from Springfield College and a doctorate in education with a movement sciences focus at Columbia University. He has special interests in both geriatrics and neurology. Dr. Thielman is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) and has presented and been published nationally.

Susan Wainwright, PT, PhD, Vice Chair of the Department of Physical Therapy
Dr. Wainwright received both her BS and MS from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science (USP). She earned her doctorate in physical therapy at Temple University. Her interests include clinical decision-making and neuro-rehabilitation. She is a member of the research and neurology sections of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and a member of Sigma Xi. She has presented nationally and has published text-books.