Department of Physical Therapy

Publications Department of Physical Therapy

  • Mitchell Batavia - Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
    • Batavia M, Gianutsos J, Ling W, Nelson AJ. The Effect of Circumferential Wrist Pressure on Reproduction Accuracy of Wrist Placement in Healthy Young and Elderly Adults. J Geront: Med Sci.1999;54A(4):M177-M183.
    • Batavia M, Batavia A.I. Pressure sore in a man with tetraplegia and a poorly fitting wheelchair: a case report with clinical and policy implications. Spinal Cord. 1999;37: 140-141.
    • McDonough AL, Chen FC, Batavia M. The effect of molded in-shoe orthotics on pressure distribution patterns on the foot. Phys Ther Case Reports. 1999;2(1):3-10.
    • Batavia AI, Batavia M. Disability, chronic conditions, and iatrogenic illness. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2004;85(1):168-71
    • Batavia AI, Batavia M. Karaoke for quads: a new application of an old recreation with potential therapeutic benefits for people with disabilities. Disabil Rehabil. 2003;25(6):297-300.
    • Gianutsos JG, Cohen JM, Batavia M. Test-retest reliability in performance of persons with hemiparesis to track by means of compatibly-displayed myoelectric feedback derived from upper limb muscles. Percept Motor Skills. 2004;98(1):19-30.
    • Batavia M. Contraindications for therapeutic massage: do sources agree? J Bodywork Movement Ther. 2004; 8(1): 48-57
    • Batavia M. Contraindications for superficial heat and therapeutic ultrasound: do sources agree? Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2004;85(6)
    • Sliwinski M, Sisto S, Batavia M, Chen B. A comparison of dynamic stability between total hip arthorplasty individuals and healthy older adults during walking. Gait Posture. 2004;19(2):141-7
    • Batavia M, Gianutsos JG.Test-retest reliability of the seated Functional Rotation Test in people with Parkinson's disease: a preliminary study. Percept Mot Skills. 2004 Aug;99(1):259-70.
    • Batavia M, Gianutsos JG. Test retest reliability of the functional rotation test in healthy adults. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2003;96:185-196.
    • McDonough AL, Batavia M, Chen FC, Kwon S, Ziai J. The validity and reliability of the GAITRite system's measurements: a preliminary evaluation. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2001;82(3):419-25.
    • Batavia M, Batavia AI, Friedman R. Changing wheelchairs: anticipating problems in prescribing wheelchairs. Disabil Rehabil. 2001;23(12):539-548.
    • Batavia M, Gianutsos J, Vaccaro A, Gold JT. A do-it-yourself membrane-activated auditory feedback device for weight-bearing and gait training. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2001;82(4):541-545.
    • Batavia M., McDonough A.L. Demonstrating the stretch reflex; a mechanical model. Amer Bio Teacher. 200;62(7).
    • Batavia M. Contraindications in Physical Rehabilitation: Doing No Harm. St Louis MO: WB Saunders; 2006. (link)
    • Batavia M. Clinical Research for Health Professionals: A User-friendly Guide. Boston: Butterworth Heinemann, 2001 (link)
    • Batavia M. The Wheelchair Evaluation: A Practical Guide . Boston: Butterworth Heinemann, 1998 (Korean 2004) (link)
  • Ann Goerdt - Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
    • Goerdt A, Koplan JP, Robine JM, Thuriaux MC, van Ginneken JK (1996) Non-fatal health outcomes: concepts, instruments and indicators. In Murray CJL and Lopez AD, eds. The Global Burden Of Disease: A Comprehensive Assessment of Mortality and Disability fro
    • Goerdt A (1995) Disability prevention and rehabilitation. World Health, WHO Sept-Oct: 4-5.
    • Goerdt A (1995) Rehabilitating children with polio. World Health, WHO Jan-Feb: 20-21.
    • Goerdt A (1989) A better chance for life. World Health, WHO Dec: 24-25.
    • Helander E, Mendis P, Nelson G, Goerdt A (1989) Training in the community for people with disabilities. WHO, Geneva, Switzerland: 666 pages.
    • Goerdt A (1986) Social integration of the physically disabled in Barbados. Social Science & Medicine, 22: 4: 459-466.
  • Louis N. Iannuzzi - Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
    • Iannuzzi LN. Total contact casting and lower extremity ulcers. Pod Today. 1999;12(6):26-36.
  • Wen K. Ling - Associate Professor of Physical Therapy: Department Chair
    • Ling W, Houston V, Tsai YS, Chui K, Kirk J. Women’s load carriage performance using modular lightweight load carrying equipment. Military Med. 2004;169:914-9.
    • Ling W. An overview of East Asian cultures for physical therapists. American Physical Therapy Association, Section on Geriatrics, Cultural Diversity of Older Americans Series. 2003;1-27.
    • Garcia RK, Nelson AJ, Ling W, Van Olden C. Comparing stepping-in-place and gait ability in adults with and without hemiplegia. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2001;82:36-42.
    • Ling W, Axen K, Houston V. The influence of load carrying methods on gait of healthy women. Proceedings of Soldier Mobility: Innovations in Load Carriage System Design and Evaluation. 2001;101-106.
    • Batavia M, Gianutsos JG, Ling W, Nelson AJ. The effects of circumferential wrist pressure on production accuracy of wrist placement in healthy young and elderly adults. J Gerontol. 1999;54:M177-183.
    • Ling W, Chen FC, McDonough, AL. Evaluation of the cushion setting on performance of a Biodex II dynamometer. Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 1999;60:350-354,
  • Andrew L. McDonough - Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
    • Wen Ling, Andrew L. McDonough, F.C. Chen (1999). Evaluation of the cushion setting on performance of a Biodex II dynamometer. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
    • Andrew L. McDonough (2001). LabVIEW: Data Acquisition and Analysis for the Movement Sciences. Prentice Hall.
    • Andrew L. McDonough, D.C. Saidoff. Critical Pathways in Differential Diagnosis: Strategies for Therapeutic Intervention. Mosby; 2001.
    • Andrew L. McDonough, Mitchell Batavia, F.C. Chen, S. Kwon, J. Ziai (2001). The validity and reliability of the gaitrite system: a preliminary evaluation. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
    • Mitchell Batavia, Andrew L. McDonough (2000). Demonstrating the stretch reflex: a mechanical model. American Biology Teacher.
    • Andrew L. McDonough, Mitchell Batavia, F.C. Chen (1999). The effect of molded in-shoe orthotics on pressure distribution patterns on the foot. Physical Therapy Case Reports.
  • Tsega A. Mehreteab - Clinical Professor of Physical Therapy
    • Hecox B, Mehreteab TA, Weisberg J, Sanko J. Integrating Physical Agents in Rehabilitation. 2nd Ed. Prentice Hall: 2005.
  • Marilyn Moffat - Professor of Physical Therapy
    • Gioia F, Moffat M. Exercise knowledge, beliefs and behaviors in a population of adult New York City women. J Sect on Women's Health 1999;23(4):8-18.
    • Moffat M. The history of physical therapy practice in the United States. J Phys Ther Ed. 2004;17:(3):15-25.
    • Moffat M. Incorporating business practices into physical therapy education program practices. J Phys Ther Ed. 2002;16(3):31-37.
    • Moffat M, Bohmert J, Zadai C. Project Editors. Guide to physical therapist practice, parts one and two. 2nd Edition. Phys Ther. 2001;81(1):9-746.
    • Rusnak-Smith S, Moffat M, Rosen E. Anatomy of the scalene muscles. J Orthop & Sports PT. 2001;31:(2):70-80.
    • Chow SB, Moffat M. Relationship of thoracic kyphosis to functional reach and lower-extremity joint range of motion and muscle length in women with osteoporosis or osteopenia. Topics in Ger Rehabil. 2004;20(4):297-306.
    • ABC.com web site. HealthDayNews. Moffat M. Inflight Fitness Guide to Prevent DVT. September 2004.
    • Moffat M. That crick in your neck. Good Housekeeping. October 2004; 55.
    • Yeager S, Moffat M. Stretching: The Unsung Secret to Feeling Good and Looking Great. 2004
    • Moffat M. Words of advice from prominent leaders. The Flash. October 2004 APTA Student Publication.
    • Moffat M. Moving through the friendly skies. Arthritis Today. December 2004.
    • Moffat M. Foreword to Starting & Managing Your Own Physical Therapy Practice: A Practical Guide for the Rookie Entrepreneur by Samuel Esterson, 2004.
    • Moffat M. Braving new worlds: to conquer, to endure. Phys Ther. 2004;84 (11):1056-1086.
    • Moffat M. New York physical therapy association. Therapy NY. Winter 2004;1(3):24-25.
    • Rusnak-Smith S, Moffat M. The Thoracic Spine. in Therapeutic Exercise by C Hall and L Thien-Brody. Philadelphia Pa: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 1999.
    • Moffat M, Vickery S. APTA Book of Body Maintenance and Repair. New York NY: Henry Holt and Company; 1999.
    • Moffat M. Foreword to Professionalism in Physical Therapy by Laura Swisher and Catherine Page, February 2005.
    • Moffat M. Foreword to the fifth edition of Muscles, Testing and Function with Posture and Pain by Florence Kendall, February 2005.
    • Moffat M. Health, wellness, and fitness. In Magee, Zachazewski, Quillen, and Evjen. Orthopedic Physical Assessment. In process.
    • Painter, Kim. Interview with Marilyn Moffat. Strengthen your bones. USA Today. 14 August 2005. (link)
    • Chao LY, Moffat M. Ratios of vastus medialis oblique to vastus lateralis electromyographic activity during non-resisted straight leg raising exercises with different hip and ankle positions in healthy adults. Formosa J Phys Ther. 2005;30(1):1-11.
    • Contributed to: Genetic Disorders and Engineering: Implications for Physical Therapists. PT Magazine. February 2005; 13(2): 54-60.
    • Moffat M. Commentary on autonomous practice, a facet of professionalism. GeriNotes. January 2005;12(1):10.
    • Penn IW, Moffat M, Wang TJ, Tseng YL, Penn CW. Relationships of abdominal muscle performance, hamstring length, and lumbar spine mobility on pelvic tile and lumbar lordosis. Formosa J Phys Ther. (Submitted for Publication)
    • Moffat M (ed). Integuentary Essentials: Applying the Preferred Physical Therapist Practice Patterns. Thorofare NJ: Slack Incorporated, 2006.
    • Moffat M (ed). Musculoskeletal Essentials: Applying the Preferred Physical Therapist Practice Patterns. Thorofare NJ: Slack Incorporated, 2006.
    • Moffat M, Lewis CB. Age De-fying Fitness. Atlanta,GA:Peachtree Publications; 2006.
    • Moffat M (ed). Cardiovascular Essentials: Applying the Preferred Physical Therapist Practice Patterns. Thorofare NJ: Slack Incorporated, 2007.
    • Stackowicz DM, Moffat M, Frownfelter D, McNamara SMB. Impaired Ventilation, Respiration/Gas Exchange, and Aerobic Capacity/Endurance Associated with Airway Clearance Dysfunction (Pattern C). In Moffat M (ed). Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Essentials: Applying the Preferred Physical Therapist Practice Patterns. Thorofare NJ: Slack Incorporated, 2007.
    • Moffat M. Clinicians' Roles in Health, Wellness, and Physical Fitness. In Magee DJ, Zachazewski JE, Quillen WS. Scientific Foundations and Principles of Practice in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation. St Louis MO: Saunders Elsevier, 2007.
    • Sadowsky S, Frownfelter D, Moffat M. Impaired Ventilation and Respiration/Gas Exchange Associated With Respiratory Failure (Pattern F). In Moffat M (ed). Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Essentials: Applying the Preferred Physical Therapist Practice Patterns. Thorofare NJ: Slack Incorporated, 2007.
    • Moffat M. Clinicians' Roles in Health, Wellness, and Physical Fitness. In Magee DJ, Zachazewski JE, Quillen WS. Scientific Foundations and Principles of Practice in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation. St Louis MO: Saunders Elsevier, 2007.
    • Contributed to: The Diet Channel - "Author Marilyn Moffat Discusses Age De-fying Fitness" - May 2007 (link)
    • Contributed to: Sarasota Magazine - "Forever Fit" - May 1, 2007
    • Contributed to: WPHC-FM _ hour radio interview - "Your Family's Health" - May 2, 2007
    • Contributed to: HealthandAge.com - "Balance" - May 3, 2007 (link)
    • Contributed to: Newsweek - "The Boomer Files - Let's Get Physical" - May 14, 2007 (link)
    • Contributed to: HealthandAge.com - "Flexibility" - May 17, 2007 (link)
    • Contributed to: WCVB-TV Channel 5 - Needham MA - "Bay Boomer Generation" - May 18, 2007
    • Contributed to: Lansing State Journal - "Fitness and Aging" - May 20, 2007
    • Contributed to: HealthandAge.com - "Endurance" - May 31, 2007 (link)
    • Feldman S, Moffat M. "Cardiorespiratory Responses of Individuals with Cervical and Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) During Upper and Lower Extremity Exercise" - Platform Presentation at 2007 Congress Meeting of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy, Vancouver BC, June 2007.
    • Contributed to: USA Today - "Well Worth the Weight" - August 20, 2007 (link)
    • Contributed to: Woman's World - "Improve Your Posture and Erase Aches and Pains" - August 21, 2007
    • Contributed to: The Californian - "AHA: No Need to Hide from Weights" - August 21, 2007
    • St. Petersburg Times - "Stay Fit to Stay Younger Longer" - August 28, 2007
    • Frankie Boyer _ hour radio show - "Age De-fying Fitness" - September 10, 2007
    • Women's Adventure - September/October 2007
    • Experience Life - "Joint Effort" - October 2007
    • Moffat M (ed). Neuromuscular Essentials: Applying the Preferred Physical Therapist Practice Patterns. Thorofare NJ: Slack Incorporated, 2008.
    • Wilkinson D. What Do I Really Need? - Tarcher Publishers, 2008 (pending)
  • Smita Rao - Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
    • Rao S., Saltzman CL, Yack HJ. Determinants of passive and functional first ray mobility in individuals with diabetes and neuropathy (in preparation)
    • Rao S, Saltzman CL, Yack HJ. The relationswhip between segmental foot mobility and loading in individuals with and without diabetes and neuropathy (in preparation)
    • Rao S, Nawoczenski D, Baumhauer J. Uncovering the effects of shoe inserts on plantar loading in patients with midfoot arthritis (in review)
    • Rao S, Nawoczenski D, Baumhauer J. Midfoot arthritis: nonoperative options and decision making for fusions (in review)
    • Wilken JM, Yack HJ, Estin M, Rao S, Saltzman CL. Novel ankle range of motion testing device: reliability and validity. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther (in review)
    • Rao S, Saltzman CL, Yack HJ. Segmental foot mobility in individuals with and without diabetes and neuropathy. Clin Biomech. 2007;22(4):464-71.
    • Rao S, Yack HJ, Wilken JM, Saltzman CL. Increased passive ankle stiffness and reduced dorsiflexion range of motion in individuals with diabetes mellitus. Foot Ankle Int. 2006;27(8):617-22.
    • Rao S, Saltzman CL, Yack HJ. Ankle rom and stiffness measured at rest and during gait in individuals with and without diabetes and neuropathy. Gait Posture. 2006 Nov;24(3):295-301.
    • Janz KF, Rao S, Baumann HJ, Schultz JL. Measuring children's vertical ground reaction forces with accelerometry during walking, running, and jumping: The Iowa Bone Development Study. Pediatr Exerc Sci. 2003;15:34-43.