Department of Physical Therapy

Presentations Department of Physical Therapy

  • Elaine Becker - Clinical Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
    • Becker E. APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program. New York City Board of Education, New York NY, June 6-7, 2007.
    • Becker E. APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program. Hunter College, New York NY, April 29-30, 2007.
    • Becker E. Transition from Early Intervention (EI) Services to a School Based Environment. Co-presented, Tenth Annual Conference at New York University, New York NY, May 23, 2007.
    • Becker E. Working Together to Support Very Young Children and Their Families - Intervention that Support Collaboration in a Multicultural Community. Co-presented at Eighth Annual Conference at New York University, New York NY, March 31, 2005
    • Becker E. APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program. Albert Einstein Medical Center, Bronx NY, October 16-17, 2004
    • Becker E. APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program. University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Camden NJ, October 9, 2004
    • Becker E. Introduction to the TAMO Approach. Pediatic Symposium Educational Resources, Inc. April 3, 2003.
    • Becker E. Introduction to the TAMO Approach. Lamm Institute, Long Island College Hospital. Brooklyn NY. March 20, 2003.
    • Becker E. APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program. Rusk Institute, New York University Medical Center. New York NY. December 6-7, 2002.
    • Becker E. APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program. Mercy College. Dobbs Ferry NY. May 17-18, 2002.
    • Becker E. APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing. Long Island University, Brooklyn NY, December 6-7, 2001
    • Becker E. APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program. Dominican College, Orangeburg NY, December 1-2, 2000
    • Becker E. APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program. Mount Sinai Hospital, New York NY, March 18-19, 2000
  • Ann Goerdt - Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
    • Goerdt A. Relevance of the World Health Organization to Physical Therapy. NYU Student Conclave, New York NY, September 17, 2005. (INVITED)
  • Wen K. Ling - Associate Professor of Physical Therapy: Department Chair
    • Ling W. The Influence of Strength and Load on Locomotion of Healthy Women While Carrying Four Different Loads Using the Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment. 2003 Annual Conference of the American Physical Therapy Association. Washington DC. June 2
    • Ling W. The Influence of Walking Speed on Gait Symmetry in Individuals with Traumatic Unilateral Trans-tibial Amputation. 2003 Annual Conference of the American Physical Therapy Association. Washington DC. June 2003. (POSTER/PLATFORM)
    • Ling W. The Influence of Load Carrying Methods on Gait of Healthy Women. Conference on Soldier Mobility: Innovations in Load Carriage System Design and Evaluation. North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Indianapolis IN. June 7-29, 2000. (POSTER/PRESENTATIONS
    • Yen S, Bean A, Ling W. The Effect of Disturbed Vision on Gait Parameters on Young Healthy Population. 2000 Annual Conference of the American Physical Therapy Association. Indianapolis IN. June 2000. (POSTER/PLATFORM)
    • Ling W. Changes in Gait and Center of Gravity Trajectory During Pregnancy. 2000 Annual Conference of the American Physical Therapy Association. Indianapolis IN. June 2000. (POSTER/PLATFORM)
    • Ling W, Moffat M. A Survey of Graduates of a Professional Physical Therapy Education Program. 1999 Annual Conference of the American Physical Therapy Association. Chicago IL. June 1999.(POSTER/PLATFORM)
    • Ling W. Cultural competence in physical therapy education. Saint Francis University. Pennsylvania. January 4, 2005.
    • Ling W. Special considerations for female personnel in load carriage using Modular Lightweight Load-Carrying Equipment. The XXXV International Congress of Military Medicine. Washington DC. September 12-17, 2004.
    • Ling W. Ageism Across Cultures. 2004 Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association. Nashville TN. February 7, 2004.
    • Ling W. Communicating with diverse population in physical therapy education. 2002 Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association. February 23, 2002.
  • Andrew L. McDonough - Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
    • Andrew L. McDonough. Can Augmentative Communication Elicit a Motor Response. 2001 Combined Sections Meeting of the APTA. San Antonio TX. February 2001.
    • Andrew L. McDonough. Concurrent Validity of Walking Time Using a Stopwatch, Observation, and Videotaping. 2001 Combines Sections Meeting of the APTA. San Antonio TX. February 2001.
    • Andrew L. McDonough, Marilyn Moffat, FC Chen. The Relationship Between the 10-Meter Walk Test, 2 x 5 Meter Walk Test with an 1800 Turn, the Tinetti Gait and Balance Test, and Frequency of Falling Among Elderly Individuals. 2001 Combines Sections Meeting o
    • Andrew L. McDonough, Crawly K, Kerzick J, Olson V. The Ability of First and Second Year Physical Therapy Students to Attain a Manually Applied Criterion Force. Combined Sections Meeting of the APTA. Tampa FL. February 2003.
  • Tsega A. Mehreteab - Clinical Professor of Physical Therapy
    • Mehreteab, T. The 21st Century Workplace: How to Enhance Cultural Diversity and Crack the Glass Ceiling. APTA Geriatric Section; CSM- Feb.15, 2003, Tampa, Florida.
    • Mehreteab, T. Physical Therapy Interventions in Deconditioning: Mekane Hiwet Health Education Center, Asmara, Eritrea, June 6, 2002.
    • Mehreteab, T. Qualifications & Responsibilities of Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants in Eritrea:. Mekane Hiwet Health Education Center, Asmara, Eritrea, June 7, 2002.
    • Mehreteab, T. Rewards and Challenges of Physical Therapy Practice in Africa: APTA Health Policy Section, CSM- Feb 23, 2002, Boston, Massachusetts.
    • Mehreteab, T. Cultural Diversity and Communication Issues in Physical Therapy Practice, Patient Care, Management and Education: APTA Geriatric Section, CSM- Feb 23, 2002, Boston, Massachusetts.
    • Mehreteab, T. Planning and Designing a Physical Therapy Department: Mekane Hiwet Health Education Center, Asmara, Eritrea, August 13, 2001
    • Mehreteab, T. Utilization of Physical Agents in Physical Therapy Interventions: Mekane Hiwet Health Education Center, Asmara, Eritrea August 14, 2001
    • Mehreteab, T. Ghebrehiwet, B. Baker, M. et al. Current Physical Therapy Practice in Eritrea: Mekane Hiwet Health Education Center, Ministry of Health, Asmara, Eritrea, August 15, 2001
  • Marilyn Moffat - Professor of Physical Therapy
    • Moffat M. Benefits of Belonging to APTA. NYU Student Conclave, New York NY, September 17, 2005. (INVITED)
    • Moffat M. Braving New Worlds – To Conquer, To Endure. NYU Student Conclave, New York NY, September 17, 2005. (INVITED)
    • Cabral B, Moffat M. Cardiovascular/Pulmonary and Temporal-Spatial Analyses of Wheelchair Propulsion Using Upper and Lower Extremities. Platform Presentation at 2003 Annual Conference of the American Physical Therapy Association, Washington DC, June 2003.
    • Kim K, Moffat M, Ho B. Effect of External Rotator Muscle Strengthening with Free Weights vs. Free Weights and Shoulder Horn. Special Interest Report Platform Presentation at the 14th International World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress, Barcelo
    • Tsai YS, Moffat M. The Effects of Platform Shoes on Foot Pressure in Women. Research Section Poster Presentation at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting, San Antonio TX – February 17, 2001.
    • Chen B, McDonough AL, Moffat M. The Relationship Between 10-Meter Walk Test, 2 x 5-Meter Walk Test with 180 Degree Turn, the Tinetti Gait and Balance Test, and Frequency of Falling Among Elderly Individuals. Research Section Poster Presentation at the APT
    • Leithead I, Moffat M. The Effect of Repeated Loading of the Lumbar Spine in its Extremes of Range of Motion on the Strength of Peripheral Muscles of the Lower Extremity. Clinical & Research Papers Workshop Presentation at the McKenzie North American Confe
    • Ling W, Moffat M. Graduates of a Professional Physical Therapy Educational Program. Poster Presentation, APTA Combined Section's Meeting, New Orleans LA, February 1999.
    • Moffat M. Braving New Worlds – To Conquer, To Endure. Keynote Address to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists, Birmingham, England, October 8, 2005. (INVITED)
    • Moffat M. APTA-Benefits of Belonging. NYU Student Conclave, New York NY, September 17, 2005. (INVITED)
    • Moffat M. Braving New Worlds – To Conquer, To Endure. Oklahoma Physical Therapy Association, Oklahoma City, OK, April 1, 2005. (INVITED)
    • Moffat M. The Guide to Physical Therapist Practice. Langston University and the Oklahoma Physical Therapy Association, Oklahoma City, OK, April 1, 2005. (INVITED)
    • Moffat M. Osteoporosis Management. Power Pilates Workshop, New York NY, June 5, 2004. (INVITED)
    • Moffat M. Braving New World. To Conquer, To Endure – Memorial/Sloan Kettering Hospital Grand Rounds, New York NY, October 19, 2004. (INVITED)
    • Moffat M. Physical Therapist Management of Total Joint Replacements and Physical Therapist Management of Spinal Stenosis. World Confederation for Physical Therapy-North American Caribbean Regional Meeting, Puerto Rico, April 30 and May 1, 2004. (INVITED)
    • Moffat M. The Profession Before You. Graduation Address, New York University, New York, NY August 27, 2003. (INVITED)
    • Moffat M. The Profession Before You. Graduation Address, University of South Florida, Tampa FL, August 8, 2003. (INVITED)
    • Moffat M. Combating the Aging Process. Piping Rock Club, Locust Valley, NY, January 24, 2003. (INVITED)
    • Moffat M. Today’s Physical Therapy Practice. Graduation Address to First DPT Class, Arcadia University, Philadelphia PA, May 16, 2002. (INVITED)
    • Moffat M. Prevention of Bone Demineralization. World Confederation for Physical Therapy-North American Caribbean Regional Meeting, Washington DC, May 3, 2002. (INVITED)
    • Moffat M. Physical Therapy Through the Ages – 9th Guyton Lecture on the History of Medicine. University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson MS, April 19, 2002. (INVITED)
    • Moffat M. Prevention of Bone Demineralization and Risk Factor Reduction for CAD. Presentation to Clarkson University Physical Therapy Program, Potsdam NY, March 8, 2002.
    • Moffat M. Current Trends in Physical Therapy Practice and Legislation. Physical Therapist Practitioners, Potsdam NY, March 8, 2002. (INVITED)
    • Moffat M. The Profession of Physical Therapy. New York University Career Week 2001, New York NY, October 18, 2001. (INVITED)
    • Moffat M. The Changing Challenges of the Profession. Keynote Address, University of Delaware 25th Anniversary Celebration, Newark DE, October 12, 2001. (INVITED)
    • Moffat M. The Physical Therapist Examination and the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice. Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy 2001 Educational Conference, Baltimore MD, September 8, 2001. (INVITED)
    • Moffat M. The Challenges of the Profession Before You. Graduation Address, NYU 2001 First Doctoral Physical Therapy Graduating Class, New York NY, August 22, 2001. (INVITED)
    • Moffat M. The History of the Profession of Physical Therapy. Mt Saint Mary’s Physical Therapy Students, Beverly Hills CA, July 18, 2001. (INVITED)
    • Moffat M. Legislative Issues Facing the Profession. LA District APTA Private Practice Group, Los Angeles CA, July 18, 2001. (INVITED)
    • Moffat M. The Guide to Physical Therapist Practice in the Clinic. New Jersey Physical Therapy Association, NJ, April 21, 2001. (INVITED)
    • Moffat M. Integrating the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice into Clinical Practice. Hunter College Physical Therapy Department, New York NY, March 21, 2001. (INVITED)
    • Moffat M. Using the Disablement Process in Clinical Practice and the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice. Kateri Residence, New York NY, December 4, 2000. (INVITED)
    • Moffat M. The Guide to Physical Therapist Practice in the Clinic. Charity Health Care System, St Vincent’s Hospital, Staten Island NY, October 16, 2000. (INVITED)
    • Moffat M. Utilization of the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice in the Clinic. Rehab Associates of Columbus, Columbus GA, October 12, 2000. (INVITED)
    • Moffat M. Clinical Utilization of the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice. Private Practice Section of the American Physical Therapy Association, Phoenix AZ, July 14, 2000. (INVITED)
    • Moffat M. Utilizing the Guide in Physical Therapist Practice. Shorefront Jewish Geriatric Center, Brooklyn NY, June 23, 2000. (INVITED)
    • Moffat M. Physical Therapy: Our Past and Future. APTA Annual Conference President’s Colloquium, Indianapolis IN, June 16, 2000. (INVITED)
    • Moffat M. Integrating the Guide in Educational Settings. APTA Annual Conference Invited Presentation, Indianapolis IN, June 16, 2000. (INVITED)
    • Moffat M. The History of the Profession of Physical Therapy. University of Nebraska Physical Therapy Students, Omaha NE, May 1, 2000. (INVITED)
    • Moffat M. The Guide in Physical Therapist Practice. NYS Consortium of Coordinators of Clinical Education, NYU Medical Center, New York NY, April 15, 2000. (INVITED)
    • Moffat M. The Guide to Physical Therapist Practice - Parts I and II. Notre Dame College, Concord NH, March 3, 2000. (INVITED)
    • Moffat M. The Guide to Physical Therapist Practice. Hospital for Special Surgery, New York NY, January 13, 2000. (INVITED)
    • Moffat M. The Guide to Physical Therapist Practice - Parts I and II. Greater New York District of the NY Physical Therapy Association, New York NY, November 30, 1999. (INVITED)
    • Moffat M. The Guide to Physical Therapist Practice - Parts I and II. New York Chief Physical Therapists’ Group Presentation, New York NY, November 9, 1999. (INVITED)
    • Moffat M. The Challenges of the Profession Before You. Keynote Address - Georgia Physical Therapy Association Annual Meeting, Atlanta GA, October 23, 1999. (INVITED)
    • Moffat M. The Guide to Physical Therapist Practice - Parts I and II. Georgia Physical Therapy Association Annual Meeting, Workshop Presenter, Atlanta GA, October 22, 1999. (INVITED)
    • Moffat M. Awards Presentation. Visiting Nurse Service of New York, New York NY, October 12, 1999. (INVITED)
    • Moffat M. The Challenges of the Profession Before You. Graduation Address, NYU 1999 Physical Therapy Graduating Class, New York NY, October 10, 1999. (INVITED)
    • Moffat M. Doctoral Education. North Shore University Hospital Physical Therapy Staff, Manhasset NY, July 29, 1999. (INVITED)
    • Moffat M. Doctoral Education. Mt Sinai Hospital Physical Therapy Staff, New York NY, July 24, 1999. (INVITED)
    • Moffat M. The Guide to Physical Therapist Practice - Parts I and II. North Shore University Hospital Physical Therapy Staff, Manhasset NY, June 29, 1999. (INVITED)
    • Moffat M. The Guide to Physical Therapist Practice - Parts I and II. Mt Sinai Hospital Physical Therapy Staff, New York NY, June 10, 1999. (INVITED)
    • Moffat M. Competition in Today’s Physical Therapy Market Place. Catherine Worthingham Fellows’ Forum, APTA Annual Conference, Washington DC, June 6, 1999. (INVITED)
    • Moffat M. Greetings on Behalf of the Faculty - Symbols of the School of Education, the Arch, Torch, and Book. 1999 Valedictory Ceremony for the Graduation of the School of Education, New York, NY, May 12, 1999. (INVITED)
    • Moffat M. The Implementation of the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice. NYC Physical Therapy Chief's Forum, New York NY, March 9, 1999. (INVITED)
    • "To Bend or Not to Bend While Testing Individuals With Osteopenia or Osteoporosis" - APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Boston MA, February 16, 2007 (With Dale Avers and Karen Kemmis)
    • "Debate: Scope of Practice: Physical Therapy Must Get Back to its Roots and Focus on its Core Expertise" - World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress Meeting, Vancouver BC, June 5, 2007
  • Smita Rao - Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
    • Rao S, Baumhauer J, Nawoczenski D. Shoe Inserts Alter In Vivo Segmental Motion in Patients with Midfoot Arthritis. Summer Meeting, American Foot and Orthopedic Society, Denver, CO, 2008.
    • Rao S, Becica L, Baumhauer J, Nawoczenski D. The Effect of Foot Orthoses on Three-Dimensional Segmental Kinematics of the Foot in Patients with Midfoot Arthritis. Annual Meeting, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, Richmond, VA, 2008.
    • Rao S, Becica L, Baumhauer J, Nawoczenski D. Uncovering Mechanisms Underlying the Effectiveness of Shoe Inserts in Patients with Midfoot Arthritis. Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, Nashville, TN, 2008.
    • Rao S, Nawoczenski D, Baumhauer J. Uncovering the Effects of Shoe Inserts on Plantar Loading in Patients with Midfoot Arthritis. Summer Meeting, American Foot and Orthopedic Society, Toronto, Canada, 2007.
    • Rao S, Saltzman C, Yack HJ. The Relationship between Segmental Foot Mobility and Loading in Individuals with and without Diabetes and Neuropathy. Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, Boston, MA, 2007.
    • Rao S, Arthur A, Fancher B, Hentges L, Massman J, Vierling A, Yack HJ. Understanding Foot Structure and Function: The Relationship between First Ray and Ankle Stiffness and Plantar Pressures During Gait. Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therap
    • Rao S, Saltzman C, Yack HJ. Segmental Foot Mobility in Individuals with and without Diabetes and Neuropathy. Annual Meeting, American Society of Biomechanics, Blacksburg, VA, 2006.
    • Rao S, Wilken J, Saltzman C, Yack HJ. Changes in Mechanical Characteristics of the Platar Flexors in Individuals with Diabetes Mellitus. (Nominated for Young Investigator Award), Annual Meeting, International Society of Biomechanics, Cleveland, OH, 2005.
    • Rao S, Saltzman C, Yack HJ. Comparison of Plantar Loading, Ankle Range of Motion and Ankle Stiffness in Individuals with and without Diabetic Neuropathy. Oral Presentation, Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, New Orleans, LA,
    • Rao S, Yack HJ. Ankle Kinetics, Kinematics and Stiffness in Normal Children Simulating Pathological Gait Patterns. (AACPDM Travel Award), Annual Meeting, American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, 2004.
    • Rao S, Saltzman C, Yack HJ. Plantar Loading, Ankle Range of Motion and Ankle Stiffness in Individuals with and without Diabetic Neuropathy. Summer Meeting, Academy of Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Seattle, WA, 2004.
    • Rao S, Saltzman C, Yack HJ. Plantar Loading, Ankle Range of Motion and Ankle Stiffness in Individuals with Diabetic Neuropathy. (Whitaker Award), Annual Meeting, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, Lexington, KY, 2004
    • Rao S, Yack HJ, Dietz F. Kinematics and Kinetics in Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Knees of Children with Myelomeningocele. (Whitaker Award), Annual Meeting, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, Wilmington, DE, 2003.
    • Rao S, Yack HJ, Hsu MJ, Chandran R, Nielsen D. Effect of Prosthetic Foot-type and Walking Velocity on Vertical Ground Reaction Forces in Individuals with Transtibial Amputations. (Oral Presentation), Annual Meeting, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Soc
    • Jobgen B, Kipp C, Rich P, Turner E, Rao S, Yack HJ. The Effects of Varying Stride Frequency on Ground Reaction Forces in Recreational Runners. Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, San Antonio, TX, 2001.
  • Kevin Weaver - Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
    • Weaver, K. Core Facilitation. NYU Student Conclave, New York NY, September 17, 2005. (INVITED)
    • Weaver K. Ergonomics and Disability Management. National Ergonomics Conference and Exposition. Las Vegas NV. 2001.
    • Weaver K. Physical Therapy Intervention for the Injured Shoulder. Greater New York Regional Committee, Academy of Sports Medicine. New York NY. 2000.