News & Events
25th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
McNeil Science and Technology Center
Monday, October 15, 2007, at 5:30 p.m.
Reception and Special Recognition to follow.
There is no charge for this event.
RSVP Required - click here for more information.
2010 DPT CLASS MILESTONE
“…I
freely accept the obligations and rewards which will accompany my
practice of physical therapy.”
On Sunday, September 16, 2007, members of USP’s doctor of physical therapy (DPT) class
of 2010 will take the “Oath of a Physical Therapist,”
and officially enter the professional phase of their
training on.
PATRICIA LEAHY MEMORIAL LECTURE - GUEST SPEAKER: SUSAN
V. DUFF, EdD, PT, PT, CHT
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| Presenter Sue Duff |
LECTURE: "EXPLORATION OF METHODS TO ENHANCE REACH, GRASP
AND MANIPULATION ACROSS THE LIFE SPAN."
Over 60 attendees, students, faculties and local clinicians attended the memorial.
Thursday, September 20, 2007
McNeil Science and Technology Center, Rm 145
5-8pm
Registration Required. For More Information, contact the Department of Physical Therapy at 215-596-8849.
USP PHYSICAL THERAPY WELCOMES MARC CAMPOLO, PT, PhD, SCS, ATC,
CSCS AS THE NEW PROGRAM CHAIR
In July 2006, Marc Campolo, PT, PhD, SCS, ATC, CSCS joined the
University of Sciences in Philadelphia community as the Chair
of the Physical Therapy Program. Prior to coming to USP, Dr. Campolo
served as Director of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program and
Chair of the Physical Therapy and Sports Science Department at
Seton Hall University, School of Graduate Medical Education.
As a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy,
a Board Certified Athletic Trainer, and a Board Certified Strength
and Conditioning Specialist, Dr. Campolo has diverse and advanced
clinical expertise in the areas of orthopedic physical therapy
and athletic training. His research interests lie in the areas
of musculoskeletal rehabilitation and electrophysiology. He has
published and presented nationally.
Dr. Campolo received his Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy
from Hunter College in 1981; his Masters of Art in Exercise Physiology
from Adelphi University in 1987; and his Doctor of Philosophy
in Health Science from Seton Hall University in 1999. An active
member of the American Physical Therapy Association, Dr. Campolo
is a member of the Sports Physical Therapy, Clinical Eletrophysiology,
and Education Sections.
PHYSICAL THERAPY FACULTY JOURNAL CLUB
In the summer of 2005, the Pediatric and Neurologic Sections
of the American Physical Therapy Association held an intensive
conference titled: III STEP: Summer Institute on Translating Evidence
into Practice. The conference was multidisciplinary and the focus
was discussing movement dysfunction and current movement science
research involving pediatric and adult patients.
Each presentation was videotaped along with the slide presentation
and one of the goals of the conference was that this information
would be disseminated to clinicians throughout the country so
that they could also improve their patient outcomes. Each presenter
at the conference submitted suggested readings so that optimal
participation could result.
It is the intent of this journal club that the participants will
read the suggested readings, attend the video presentation of
the topic being discussed, and engage in some critical thinking
to develop strategies to improve our patients’ function.
It would be great to have you come share your thoughts with us.
If you are interested in attending, please email Margie
Roos, PT, DPT, NCS or Gregory
Thielman, PT, PhD and any questions you may have can be answered
along with letting you know what article to read for the next
journal club. Meetings first Wednesday of every month-Next one
is October 4, 2006 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
JUST FOUR COURSES ARE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A MASTER'S DEGREE
AND DOCTORATE DEGREE
If you're a Master of Physical Therapy graduate, you only need
to complete four on-line courses to receive a Doctor of Physical
Therapy (DPT) degree, which will enable you to further your career
in the health profession field. USP recently established a DPT
program, including a Post-Professional DPT for USP graduates who
want to enhance their current clinical practice by combining clinical
experience and academic coursework.
The Post-Professsional DPT program will also open up opportunities
to experience other dimensions of the physical therapy industry,
such as teaching in the entry level USP DPT curriculum on campus,
serving as a research assistant, or becoming a clinical instructor
for USP's PT students. USP's Career Placement Center can provide
additional assistance with career advancement and personal development.
ACCOLADES
Lora Packel has become one of 120 American Physical Therapy Board
Certified Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Clinical Specialist's in
the United States. This certification is earned by those who demonstrate
advanced knowledge in cardiovascular and pulmonary physical therapy
through evidence of clinical work in this specialty area, documented
research and by passing a comprehensive written examination. Those
with a specialist certification treat clients with cardiopulmonary
diseases such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, hypertension,
cystic fibrosis and asthma. For more information on clinical specializations
in physical therapy, access the American Physical Therapy Associations
webpage at: http://www.apta.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=ABPTS1&Template=/TaggedPage/TaggedPageDisplay.cfm&TPLID=42&ContentID=14391
PRESENTATIONS
The following presentations have been made at regional and national
events by USP Physical Therapy faculty:
Michelle Cohen:
- Kramer P, Cohen ME, Calcatera, A. Enhancing
wellness in seniors in independent and assisted living through
exercise, education and life-style redesign. National Council
on the Aging and the American Society on Aging Joint Conference.
2006; Anaheim, CA.
Annette Iglarsh and Michelle Cohen:
- RCR: Responsible Conduct in Research in the Clinic, Classroom
and Lab. Annual Combined Sections Meeting of the APTA (American
Physical Therapy Association) February 15-18, 2007
Lora Packel:
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Packel L – Making Exercise Accessible
and Interactive through the Internet. Annual Combined Sections
Meeting of the APTA (American Physical Therapy Association)
February 15-18, 2007
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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.
Carol Maritz:
- Maritz CA. Using a Pictorial Assessment Method to Measure
Student Learning. Annual Combined Sections Meeting of the APTA
(American Physical Therapy Association) February 15-18, 2007
- Maritz CA. Developing a Multi-Disciplinary Model of Care:
The Role of the Physical Therapist in Changing the Healthcare
Paradigm. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections
Meeting. February 2005; New Orleans, LA.
Robbin Zappin and Carol Maritz:
- Zappin R, Maritz CA. Behavioral Modeling by Faculty Leads
to Increased Student Achievement. Workshop - Teaching Professors
Conference. 2006; Nashville, TN.
- Zappin R, Maritz, CA. Promoting Professional Behavior and
Self Directed Learning through Student Developed Wellness Presentations.
American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting.
February 2005; New Orleans, LA.
Gregory Thielman:
- Thielman G. Upper Extremity Control Thematic Poster Presentation-
Rehabilitation of Reaching After Stroke: One Year Follow-up.
Annual Combined Sections Meeting of the APTA (American Physical
Therapy Association) February 15-18, 2007
- Thielman G. Training with Trunk Restraint During Reaching
for Individuals Post-Stroke. APTA III Step Conference. July
2005; Salt Lake City, UT.
Susan Wainwright:
- Novice and Experienced Physical Therapy Clinicians: A Comparison
of Decision Making Abilities – platform presentation.
Annual Combined Sections Meeting of the APTA (American Physical
Therapy Association) February 15-18, 2007
PUBLICATIONS
These faculty members have recently been represented in professional
publications:
Maritz CA,
Zappin R. Creation
of a model to promote the development of professional behaviors
in students. J Student-centered Learning. 2007; in press.
Johnson MP, Maritz CA,
Lefever G. The Mercy Circle of Care: An interdisciplinary, multi-institutional
collaboration to promote community health and professional education.
J of Physical Therapy Education. In press.
Packel L,
Claghorn K, Dekerlegand J. Cancer-related fatigue and deconditioning:
A program evaluation. Rehabilitation Oncology. 2006;
24(2): 3-8.
Thielman G,
Dean CM & Gentile AM - Rehabilitation of Reaching After Stroke.
Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. 2006; in press.
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.
UNIVERSITY OF THE SCIENCES IN PHILADELPHIA CO-SPONSORS PRO BONO
CLINIC IN SOUTHWEST PHILADELPHIA
The PT Department and Mercy Rehab Associates are helping to alleviate
some of the public's physical and financial distress by sponsoring
a pro bono physical therapy clinic at the Mercy Eastwick Wellness
Center, 2821 Island Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. The clinic provides
physical therapy services and a general fitness program to individuals
who don't have the ability to pay for these services because of
lack of insurance or depleted insurance benefits for a given diagnosis
or problem. PT students are active participants in administering
clinical care.
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