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Lynn M. Frank, PT, MPT, NCS
Assistant Professor
Physical Therapy Department
563/333-6407
FrankLynnM@sau.edu

I. Education

• 1981-1985 BA University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA (General Science)
• 1985-1987 MPT University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA (Physical Therapy)

II. Academic Appointments

• 1995 - 1999    Guest Lecturer, Physical Therapy Program, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA
• 2000 - 2003    ACCE and Instructor, Physical Therapy Department, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA
• 2003 -            ACCE and Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy Department, St. Ambrose University

III. Other Employment Pertaining to Current Professional Appointments

• 1987 - 1994    Staff Physical Therapist, Mercy Hospital/Genesis Medical Center, Davenport, IA
• 1988 - 1993    Consultant Physical Therapist, Handicapped Development Center, Davenport, IA
• 1994 - 1999    Clinical Coordinator/Clinical Education Coordinator, Genesis Medical Center, Davenport, IA
• 1999 - 2000    Clinical Education Coordinator, Genesis Medical Center, Davenport, IA
• 2000 -             Per Diem Staff Physical Therapist, Genesis Medical Center, Davenport, IA

IV.    Licensure & Certifications

V. Current Teaching Responsibilities at St. Ambrose University

• Professional Seminar
• Clinical Education
• Neuromuscular Therapeutics - Lab Assistant
• Medically Complex Patient - Course Coordinator

VI. Professional Affiliations

• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
• Neurology Section APTA
• Education Section APTA
• Iowa Physical Therapy Association
• Iowa Clinical Education Consortium

VII. Honors and Awards

• St. Ambrose Physical Therapy Program Special Recognition Award, 2000

VIII.Presentations

• Basic Neurodevelopmental Treatment Concepts in the Clinic, In-service to Physical Therapy Clinicians, 1995
• Use of the Neurocom ProBalance Master with Rehab Patients, In-service to Physical Therapy Clinicians, 1996
• Clinical and Functional Assessment of Driving, In-service to Physical Therapy Clinicians, 2000
• Above Knee Prosthetics, In-service to Physical Therapy Clinicians, 2000
• Pilot Study: Are Visual Markers Effective in Treating Parkinsonian Gait? Poster Presentation, IPTA State Meeting, 2003

IX.   University Service

• 2001 -  2003 Member, Curriculum Committee, Physical Therapy Department
• 2003            Chair, Curriculum Committee, Physical Therapy Department
• 2003            Student Life Committee, St. Ambrose University

X.    Community Service

• 1990 -            Member, Our Lady of Victory Parish, Davenport, IA
• 1997 -            Organizer, Parish Prayer Chain, Sacred Heart Cathedral
• 2000 -            St. Ambrose Explorer Group for high school students interested in physical therapy