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James T. Cavanaugh IV, PT, Ph.D, NCS
VAMC
GRECC(182)
508 Fulton St.
Durham, NC 27705
P: (919) 286-0411 Ext. 6115
F: (919) 286-6823
DUMC
Box 3965
DUMC
Durham, NC 27710
P: (919) 681-4938
F: (919) 668-6105
Jim.Cavanaugh@duke.edu
EDUCATION
1999 – 2004
1985 – 1987
1981 - 1985
Ph.D in Human Movement Science, School of Medicine, Department of
Allied Health Sciences, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel
Hill, NC. Dissertation Title: “Assessing changes in complexity of center of
pressure time series in collegiate athletes with cerebral concussion.”
Advisor: Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D, ATC
Master of Science, Graduate Program in Physical Therapy, Duke University,
Durham, NC
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN
POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS
2006-present
Special Fellowship in Advanced Geriatrics, GRECC, Veterans
Affairs Medical Center, Durham, NC.
2004-2006 Associate Investigator Program, Research Service, Veterans Affairs Medical
Center, Durham, NC. Mentor: Miriam Morey, Ph.D. Research Focus:
Functional decline and frailty in older adults; continuous monitoring of freeliving
walking activity; variability and complexity of human movement.
EMPLOYMENT
1997-present Physical Therapist, Vestibular Rehabilitation Program, Duke University Medical
Center, Durham, NC
1996-1997 Research Assistant for Margaret Schenkman, PT, PhD, Center for the Study of
Aging and Human Development, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
1993-1997 Senior Physical Therapist, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
1989-1993 Physical Therapist (Staff, Senior, Supervisor), Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation
Center, Fishersville, VA
1987-1989 Physical Therapist, Charlotte Rehabilitation Hospital, Charlotte, NC
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APPOINTMENTS
2006-present Assistant Research Professor, Department of Medicine (Geriatrics), Duke
University Medical Center, Durham, NC
2005-present Senior Fellow, Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development, Duke
University Medical Center, Durham, NC
2003 Graduate Faculty Member (Fixed-term Appointment), Department of Exercise
and Sport Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
1997-2001 Clinical Associate, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Duke University
Medical Center, Durham, NC
CURRENT GRANTS
7/1/06- 1P30 AG028716-01 (Cohen, Harvey J., PI)
6/30/08 Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Centers (OAIC)
Pilot / Exploratory Studies Core project: “Executive Function and Ambulatory
Activity in Older Adults” ($48,000). Role: Project Leader
1 R21 AG027072-01 (Cavanaugh, PI) Walking Activity and the Burden of
Multiple Morbidities ($131,000).
09/30/05-
12/31/06
2004-2006 Veterans Affairs Associate Investigator Award. Rehabilitation Research and
Development Service. Mentor: Miriam Morey, Ph.D ($125,530).
COMPLETED GRANTS AND FUNDING AWARDS
2005 Mary Duke Biddle Foundation: funds to purchase accelerometers ($2,800).
2003-2004 Student Small Grant, Injury Prevention Research Program, University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC ($1,525).
2001-2002 Promotion of Doctoral Studies Scholarship I (Pre-doctoral award), Foundation
for Physical Therapy, Inc. ($7,500).
PUBLICATIONS
Peer-reviewed Articles
Cavanaugh JT, Coleman KL, Gaines JM, Laing L, Morey MC. Using step activity monitoring to
characterize ambulatory activity in community-dwelling older adults. JAGS 2007;55(1):120-
124.
Cavanaugh JT, Guskiewicz K, Giuliani C, Marshall S, Mercer VS, Stergiou N. Recovery of
postural control after cerebral concussion: New insights using Approximate Entropy. J Athl
Train 2006; 41(3):305-313.
Stergiou N, Harbourne RT, Cavanaugh JT. Optimal movement variability: a new theoretical
perspective for Neurologic Physical Therapy. J Neurol Phys Ther 2006;30(3):120-129.
Cavanaugh JT, Guskiewicz K, Giuliani C, Marshall S, Mercer VS, Stergiou N. Detecting altered
postural control after cerebral concussion in athletes without postural instability. Br J Sports Med
2005;39(11):805-811.
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Cavanaugh JT, Guskiewicz K, Stergiou N. A nonlinear dynamic approach for evaluating postural
control: new directions of the management of sport-related cerebral concussion. Sports Med
2005; 35(11):935-950.
Cavanaugh JT, Goldvasser D, McGibbon CA, Krebs DE. Comparison of head- and body
velocity trajectories during locomotion among healthy and vestibulopathic subjects. Journal of
Rehabilitation Research and Development 2005;42(2): 191-198.
Cavanaugh JT. Visual self-motion perception in older adults: implications for postural control
during locomotion. Neurology Report 2002;26(1): 15-20.
Cavanaugh JT. Examining the patient with dizziness of unknown etiology. Neurology Report
1999;23(3):100-113.
Cavanaugh JT, Shinberg M, Ray L, Shipp KM, Kuchibhatla M, Schenkman M. Kinematic
characterization of standing reach: comparison of younger vs. older subjects. Clinical
Biomechanics 1999; 14:271-279.
Cavanaugh JT, Schenkman M. Physical therapy evaluation and treatment in stroke rehabilitation:
a case report. Physical Therapy Case Reports 1998; 1(4):200-209.
Book Reviews
Review of “Movement Science: Foundations for Physical Therapy in Rehabilitation” (2 nd
edition) by Janet Carr and Roberta Shepherd. NATA News 2001; July:56-57.
Abstracts
Cavanaugh JT, Coleman KL, Gaines J, Morey M. Variability of Stepping Activity and Number
of Activity Bouts Distinguish Healthy Older from Younger Adults. Med Sci Sport Exerc in press.
Cavanaugh JT, Guskiewicz KM, Stergiou N. New insights into the recovery of postural control
after cerebral concussion. JOSPT 2005;35(1):A77-78.
Cavanaugh JT, Guskiewicz KM, Stergiou N. Detecting altered postural control after cerebral
concussion in athletes without postural instability. Med Sci Sport Ex 2004;36(5) Suppl: S203.
Cavanaugh JT, Mercer VS, Guskiewicz KM. Effect of a secondary cognitive task on the
irregularity of center of pressure time series in healthy young adults. Gait & Posture
2004;20(Supplement 1):S54.
Cavanaugh JT, Mercer, VS, Guskiewicz, KM. Response stability estimates for the Sensory
Organization Test: Approximate Entropy values and Equilibrium Scores in healthy young adults.
Gait & Posture 2004;20(Supplement 1):S55.
Cavanaugh JT, Goldvasser D, McGibbon CA, Krebs DE. Effects of vestibulopathy on head and
body velocity trajectories during stepping. JNPT 2003;27(4):184.
Cavanaugh JT, Guskiewicz KM, Stergiou N. Effect of cerebral concussion on the complexity of
center of pressure time series in college athletes after cerebral concussion. American Society of
Biomechanics Annual Meeting, September 25-27, 2003; Toledo, OH.
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Mercer, VS, Cavanaugh, JT, McCulloch, KL. Paretic lower extremity loading during post-stroke
recovery. Neurology Report 2002;26(4):196.
Cavanaugh JT, McCullock KL, Sell T, Yu B. Kinematic analysis of dynamic balance:
differences in an adult with traumatic brain injury and a control subject. Neurology Report
2000;24(5):183-184.
ACADEMIC TEACHING
2002 Teaching Assistant, PHYT 284 (Fall) Neurological Practice I, Master of
Physical Therapy Program, UNC, Chapel Hill, NC
2001 Co-instructor, “Vestibular Contributions to Postural Control: Research and
Clinical Applications,” Seminar in Developmental Motor Control (Summer),
Program in Human Movement Science, UNC, Chapel Hill, NC
2000 Course Instructor, Movement Sciences II: Motor Control and Motor Learning,
DPT 321 (2 credit graduate seminar – Fall term), Doctor of Physical Therapy
Program, School of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
2000 Course Instructor, Movement Sciences: Motor Control, DPT 321 (2 credit
graduate seminar – Summer term), Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, School
of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
2000 Course Instructor, Integrated Health Seminar (PT 415) (2 credit graduate
seminar – Spring term), Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, School of
Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
1999-2004 Evaluator, Mock Practical, Master of Physical Therapy Program, UNC, Chapel
Hill, NC
1993 Course Instructor, Physical Therapist Assistant Program / College of Health
Sciences, Roanoke, VA
INVITED LECTURES
9/28/2006 “Basic Concepts of Vestibular Rehabilitation,” East Carolina University, School
of Allied Health Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy, Greenville, NC
1/19/2006 “Executive Function and Ambulatory Activity in Older Adults,” Doctoral
Program in Human Movement Science, UNC, Chapel Hill, NC
1/3/2006 “Executive Function and Ambulatory Activity in Older Adults,” Geriatrics
Research Conference, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
6/1/2005 “Variability, Complexity, and Functional Decline,” Research Training Program,
Duke Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development, Duke University
Medical Center, Durham, NC
2002-2006 “Dizziness Case Presentation,” Master of Physical Therapy Program, UNC,
Chapel Hill, NC (annual presentation)
4/22/2005 “Physical Therapy and Vestibular Disorder,” Medical Student lecture, Duke
University School of Medicine, Durham, NC
11/21/2003 “Falls in the Elderly: Multidisciplinary Assessment and Intervention,” Doctor of
Physical Therapy Program, School of Medicine, Duke University Medical
Center, Durham, NC
11/08/2003 “Multifactorial Fall Risk Assessment and Intervention,” Moses Cone
Rehabilitation Hospital, Greensboro, NC
11/08/2003 “Performance-based Fall Risk Assessment and Exercise Intervention: Examining
the Evidence,” Moses Cone Rehabilitation Hospital, Greensboro, NC
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07/29/2003 “Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo,” Geriatrics Grand Rounds, Duke
University Medical Center, Durham, NC
07/02/2003 “Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo,” Department of General Internal
Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
06/18/2003 “Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo,” Department of Community and Family
Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
04/04/2003 “Assessing changes in the complexity of center of pressure time series among
athletes with cerebral concussion,” Department of Kinesiology, University of
MD, College Park, MD
02/18/2003 “Vestibular Rehabilitation,” DPT Program, Duke University School of
Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
11/27/2002 “Rehabilitation for persons with vestibular impairment,” Master of Physical
Therapy Program, UNC, Chapel Hill, NC
10/02/2002 The Problem of Falls in the Elderly,” UNC Program on Aging, Chapel Hill, NC
04/29/2002 “High Curvature Analysis of Head and Body Velocity Trajectories During
Repeated Bench Stepping” Research Presentation for Duke DPT students,
Durham, NC
04/04/2002 “Basal Ganglia Disorders,” Master of Physical Therapy Program, UNC, Chapel
Hill, NC
11/30/2000 “The Problem of Falls in Older Adults,” Doctor of Physical Therapy Program,
School of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
09/14/1999 “Changes in Motion Perception Associated with Aging,” Research Forum,
Department of Physical Therapy, UNC, Chapel Hill, NC
02/17/1999 PT/OT Grand Rounds Case Reviewer Presentation, Duke University Medical
Center, Durham, NC
06/10/1998 “Clinical Evaluation of the Dizzy Patient,” SRAHEC Lecture, Fayetteville, NC
11/08/1995 "CVA Case Study Presentation," Duke University Medical Center - PT
Department Grand Rounds, Durham, NC
1994-1999 Various lectures for the Graduate Program in Physical Therapy, Duke University
Medical Center, Durham, NC, including “Postural Control” module, “Brain
Injury” module, “Rehabilitation of Patients with Degenerative CSM Pathology,
“Vestibular Rehabilitation,” “Spinal Orthoses,” “Upper Limb Orthoses,”
“Physical Performance Measures,” “Spinal Cord Injury Module,” “Stroke”
module, “Manual Wheelchairs, and “Strengthening the very weak patient”
02/1991 "Cumulative Trauma Disorders,” Dupont Industries Employee Ergonomics
Program,Waynesboro, VA.
NATIONAL PRESENTATIONS
06/02/2006 “Variability and Complexity of Walking Activity as a Measure of Functional
Decline,” presentation as part of symposium “The NIH / NIA Claude D. Pepper
Older Americans Independence Centers: Focus on Physical Activity
Measurement and Interventions for Functionally Limited Older Adults,” 53 rd
Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Denver, CO
02/04/2006 Moderator, “Body Weight Support Systems: Practical Considerations in
Neurologic Physical Therapy,” roundtable discussion held as part of the
Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, San
Diego, CA
07/17/2005 Moderator, “Developing Trends in Physical Therapy Technologies,” panel
session held as part of the “III STEP: Linking Movement Science and
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Intervention” conference, Salt Lake City, UT
02/26/2005 “New Insights into the Recovery of Postural Control After Cerebral Concussion”
Research Platform Presentation sponsored by the Sports Physical Therapy
Section, American Physical Therapy Association, Combined Sections Meeting,
New Orleans, LA.
10/23/2004 “Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo,” APTA National Student Conclave,
Charlotte, NC.
02/07/2004 “Effects of vestibulopathy on head and body velocity trajectories during
stepping,” Research Platform Presentation sponsored by the Neurology Section,
APTA, Combined Sections Meeting, Nashville, TN.
02/17/2001 “Kinematic Analysis of Dynamic Balance: Differences in an Adult with
Traumatic Brain Injury and a Control Subject,” Poster Presentation, American
Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, San Antonio, TX
08/27/1999 “Vestibular Rehabilitation After Brainstem CVA,” Presented as part of Acute
Care Symposium, “Stroke Care: Medical Treatments & Therapeutic
Interventions,” sponsored by the Department of Physical Therapy and
Occupational Therapy, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
02/14/1998 “Kinematic Characterization of Standing Reach: A Comparison of Younger vs.
Older Subjects,” Platform Presentation, Geriatrics Section, APTA Combined
Sections Meeting, Boston, MA
06/18/1996 "Physical Performance in the Elderly," Multidisciplinary Symposium organized
by Margaret Schenkman, PhD, PT. APTA Scientific Meeting & Exposition
Minneapolis, MN
11/20/1996 "Exercise Intervention for Parkinson's Disease," Presented for Margaret
Schenkman,PhD, PT, Gerontological Society of America Annual Conference,
Washington, DC
GRADUATE STUDENTS MENTORED
2005-2006 Tiffany Shubert, PhD Candidate, Program in Human Movement Science,
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC. Dissertation Committee member
(Reader): “The Spice Study: Quantifying variety of daily activity in older
adults.”
2003-2004 Heather Wayne, Masters Student, Department of Exercise Science, University
of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC. Thesis Committee (Reader): “Is the Balance
Error Scoring System a Valid Tool in Assessing Postural Stability Deficits in
Functionally Unstable Ankles?”
2003-2004 Courtney Hoffman, Masters Student, Department of Exercise and Sport
Science, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC Thesis Committee
(Reader): “Reliability of the Balance Error Scoring System.”
CONTINUING EDUCATION WORKSHOPS CONDUCTED
02/09/2006 “Basic Concepts of Vestibular Rehabilitation,” 6 hours, Nash General Hospital /
Area L AHEC, Rocky Mount, NC
04/26/2003 “Basic Concepts of Vestibular Rehabilitation,” 15 hours, Frye Regional Medical
Center, Hickory, NC
04/10/2002 “Basic Concepts in Vestibular Rehabilitation,” 8 hours, Elon College, NC
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01/12/2002 “Vestibular Rehabilitation for the Non-vestibular Physical Therapist,” 8 hours,
Coastal AHEC, Wilmington, NC
10/13/2001 “Vestibular Rehabilitation for the Non-vestibular Physical Therapist,” 8 hours,
Oregon Physical Therapy Assoc. Fall Meeting, Portland, OR
09/14/2001 “Rehabilitation for Persons with Vestibular Impairments,” 8 hours, Mission St
Joseph’s Outpatient Rehabilitation, Asheville, NC
08/25/2001 “Rehabilitation for Persons with Vestibular Impairments,” 8 hours, Southeastern
Regional Rehabilitation Center, Fayetteville, NC
04/06/2001 “Interventions for Persons with Vestibular Impairment,” 8 hours, Elon College, NC
10/07/2000 “Interventions for Persons with Vestibular Impairment,” 8 hours, Physical Therapy
Department, Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center, Fishersville, VA
04/22/2000 “Interventions for Persons with Vestibular Impairment,” 8 hours, Elon College, NC
01/22/2000 “Rehabilitating the Patient with Vestibular Impairment,” 8 hours, Southeastern
AHEC, Fayetteville, NC
1992-1993 "Basic Concepts in Spinal Neurology and Spinal Cord Injury Classification" and
“Isokinetics." Lectures presented as part of Accent on Independence: Physical
Management of Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury, a weeklong continuing
education workshop at Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center, Fishersville, VA
1988-1991 “Mechanisms and Outcomes,” “Basic Concepts in Spinal Neurology,” “Dependent
Handling”. Lectures presented annually as part of Physical Therapy Management
of Individuals with Complete Spinal Cord Injury: Accent on Independence, a
weeklong continuing education workshop at Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation
Center, Fishersville, VA
1989-1991 "Functional Spinal Neurology," "Electrical Stimulation," "Isokinetics."
Lectures presented annually as part of Physical Therapy Management of
Individuals With Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury: Accent on Independence, a
weeklong continuing education workshop at Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation
Center, Fishersville, VA
CLINICAL INSERVICES
10/09/2006 “Mobility and Function,” Geriatrics Intersession team member, Duke University
School of Medicine, Durham, NC
8/30/2006 “Performance-based Fall Risk Assessment in Geriatric Medicine,” Geriatric
Fellows, GRECC, VAMC, Durham, NC
5/17/2006 “Physical Therapy and Fall Prevention in Older Adults,” General Internal
Medicine Residents, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
5/8/2006 “Vestibular Rehabilitation,” Otolaryngology Head Neck Surgery Residents, Duke
University Medical Center, Durham, NC
5/1/2006 “Bedside Exam of the Dizzy Patient / Vestibular Rehabilitation,” Otolaryngology
Head Neck Surgery Residents, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
8/11/2005 “New Insights into the Recovery of Postural Control After Cerebral Concussion,”
Ambulatory Services Team, Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy,
Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
8/10/2005 “Vestibular Rehabilitation,” OHNS Residents, Duke University Medical Center,
Durham, NC
6/7/2005 “New Insights into the Recovery of Postural Control After Cerebral Concussion,”
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Sports Medicine Team, Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Duke
University Medical Center, Durham, NC
7/13/2004 “Balance Inservice,” Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy
(Southpointe Clinic), Durham, NC
04/28/2004 “Vestibular Case Studies,” Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy,
Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC
04/14/2004 “Vestibular Dysfunction,” Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy,
Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC
04/07/2004 “Vestibular System Function,” Department of Physical and Occupational
Therapy, Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC
05/19/2003 “Bedside Exam of the Dizzy Patient / Vestibular Rehabilitation,” Otolaryngology
Head Neck Surgery Residents, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
02/26/2003 “Multisensory Integration of Balance,” Department of Physical and Occupational
Therapy, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
05/13/2002 “Bedside Exam of the Dizzy Patient / Vestibular Rehabilitation,” Otolaryngology
Head Neck Surgery Residents, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
07/12/2000 “Head Stabilization during Locomotion: Clinical Implications,” Durham
Regional Hospital Department of Physical & Occupational Therapy, Durham, NC
05/15/2000 “Posturography,” Otolaryngology Head Neck Surgery Residents, Duke
University Medical Center, Durham, NC
02/08/1999 “Vestibular Rehabilitation,” Otolaryngology Head Neck Surgery Residents, Duke
University Medical Center, Durham, NC
02/01/1999 “Bedside Exam of the Dizzy Patient,” Otolaryngology Head Neck Surgery
Residents, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
09/22/1998 “Balance Retraining,” PT Central Staff, Duke University Medical Center,
Durham, NC
09/08/1998 “Cervical Dizziness Syndrome,” PT Central Staff, Duke University Medical
Center, Durham, NC
08/25/1998 “Clinical Evaluation of the Dizzy Patient,” Duke PT Central Staff, Duke
University Medical Center, Durham, NC
09/30/1997 “PT Management of the Acute Vestibular Patient,” Duke North Neurosurgery PT
Staff, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
09/23/1997 “ASIA Standards Update,” Duke Rehab PT/OT Staff, Duke University Medical
Center, Durham, NC
09/03/1997 “Introduction to Vestibular Rehabilitation: Case Study,” Duke Rehab PT/OT
Staff, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
08/07/1997 “Problem Solving in SCI management,” Duke Rehab PT/OT Staff, Duke
University Medical Center, Durham, NC
09/16/1996 "Case Study Presentations: Application of the Nagi Model,” Presented with
Margaret Schenkman, PT, PhD, Duke University Medical Center – PT
Department Grand Rounds, Durham, NC
03/16/1994 "Pulmonary Considerations in the SCI Patient,” Duke University Medical Center
PT Department, Durham, NC
03/1991 "Postural Considerations For Secretaries and Computer Terminal Operators."
Staff Development Inservice and follow-up work site evaluations, Woodrow
Wilson Rehabilitation Center, Fishersville, VA
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08/13/1991 "Advances in Computer Controlled Robotic Dynamometry," Virginia Physical
Therapy Association Blue Ridge District Meeting, Woodrow Wilson
Rehabilitation Center, Fishersville, VA
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
2006-present Electronic Media Editor, Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy
2006-present Manuscript reviewer, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
2006-present Editorial Board Member, Journal of Aging and Physical Activity
2006-present Manuscript reviewer, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
2003-present Manuscript reviewer, Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy
2004-2005 Grant Reviewer, Injury Prevention Research Center, University Of North
Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
2003-2006 III Step Conference Planning Committee, Neurology Section, APTA
2002 Manuscript reviewer, Gait & Posture
2000-2005 Telecommunications Committee Chair, Neurology Section, APTA
2000 Reviewer, APTA Neurology Section, Compendium of Educational Materials in
Physical Therapy Neurologic Curricula
1999-2002 Secretary, APTA Neurology Section Vestibular Special Interest Group
1999-2001 Test Item Writer: Neurology, Specialization Academy of Content Experts,
American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
1999 Manuscript reviewer, Physical Therapy Case Reports
1998-2000 Practice Committee Member, APTA Neurology Section
HONORS AND AWARDS
2004 Best Poster, 9 th Annual Meeting, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society,
Lexington, KY
2000 Golden Synapse Award, Neurology Section, APTA
1993 Clinical Instructor Award, Carolina Education Consortium & Duke University
1985 Cum Laude, University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN
CLINICAL LICENSURE / CERTIFICATIONS/ RECERTIFICATIONS
2006-2016 American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, Certified Clinical Specialist in
Neurologic Physical Therapy
1998 Vestibular Rehabilitation Competency, Susan Herdman, PT, Ph.D, University of
Miami Medical Center
1993-present Physical Therapy, North Carolina # 2116
1996-2016 American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, Certified Clinical Specialist in
Neurologic Physical Therapy
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
2005-present American College of Sports Medicine
2003 Society for Neuroscience
2002-present American Geriatrics Society
1995-present American Physical Therapy Association
Neurology Section member
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