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Transition Doctor Of Physical Therapy Degree
 Bryon
Ballantyne, PT, PhD
Assistant Professor
Teaches in research methods, kinesiology/biomechanics, and
functional anatomy. His clinical experience is mainly in the
area of outpatient orthopedics. He has published several
research articles on lower extremity injuries. His doctoral studies
were completed at the University
of Iowa with an emphasis on motor control of posture and
movement.
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 John
O. Barr, PT, PhD
Professor
Teaches in professional development, neuroscience and
geriatrics-related courses. He is the author of textbook
chapters concerned with TENS, instrumentation, and pain
management for the elderly. Dr. Barr is a former president
of the Iowa Physical Therapy Association and Foundation, and
received the Olive Farr Distinguished Service Award from the IPTA and the Lucy Blair Service
Award from APTA. He currently is the president of
the Section on Geriatrics, APTA, and on the editorial board of
The Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy and co-editor of the
Geriatric Rehabilitation Manual.
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 Sandra
L. Cassady, PT, PhD, FAACVPR
Director & Professor
Teaches cardiopulmonary physical therapy and exercise
physiology. She is past Editor of The Cardiopulmonary
Journal and past Associate Editor of The Journal of
Orhopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. Dr. Cassady has
written numerous articles and abstracts on topics related to her
areas of interest and is currently involved in a community-based
risk factor reduction program for minorities and women. She has
earned several professional awards for teaching, research and
professional service. She is a fellow of the American
Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation and
serves on the board of directors for this national organization.
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Barbara Ehrmann,
PT, MPT, MBA
Adjunct Instructor
Coordinates lecture in pathology
and medical management. She holds a bachelors and masters degree in
finance from the University of Iowa and received her MPT degree from
St. Ambrose University. Her clinical experiences include inpatient
care, outpatient care, and industrial medicine settings. She
remains active in clinical practice and a variety of local school
and community service organizations.
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 Kevin
P. Farrell, PT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT
Professor
Teaches
kinesiology/biomechanics, orthopaedics, and is involved in
several Transition DPT courses. He serves as chair of the
Transition DPT Program and is coordinating development of
the residency program in Orthopaedics. Dr. Farrell is a
board certified orthopaedic clinical specialist and a Fellow
in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. He
continues in part-time clinical practice and has interest in
research related to manual therapy and ergonomic risk
factors. He is active in several campus and community
service organizations.
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 Lynn
M. Frank, PT, MPT, ACCE
Assistant Professor
Collaborates in implementing individual student plans for
clinical education, and assists with neuromuscular
therapeutics. Her clinical experiences include acute care and
rehabilitation, as well as pediatric consultation. She is a
board certified neurologic clinical specialist, is certified in
neurodevelopmental treatment for adults with hemiplegia and is a
credentialed trainer for APTA's Clinical Instructor
Credentialing program.
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 Susan
J. Hartung, PT, MA, ACCE
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Assists in implementing individualized student plans for
clinical education. Her own clinical experiences include acute
care in a metropolitan tertiary care center, adult neurological
rehabilitation in an urban hospital, pediatrics in public
schools, and overseas teaching and practice. She is an APTA
credentialed clinical instructor.
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 Kathie
E. Lampe, PT, MPT, CWS
Assistant Professor
Teaches
physical agents, physical therapy procedures, issues in patient
care, and integumentary therapeutics. Her expertise includes
geriatrics, and wound management. The author of abstracts,
articles, a book chapter on wound evaluation, and book reviews.
She is a certified wound specialist. She is active in
professional and service organizations and special interest
groups, and practices at an area clinic. Mrs. Lampe was honored
by being selected as the SAU Advisory Professor of the Year for
2002.
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 Mark
J. Levsen, PT, MA, SCS, OCS, FAAOMPT
Assistant Professor
Teaches
musculoskeletal therapeutics, orthotics and
prosthetics, and differential diagnosis. He is the co-founder of an outpatient orthopedic
clinic where he currently practices. He is a clinical specialist in
sports and orthopedics and a Fellow in the American Academy of
Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists.
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 Michael
Puthoff, PT, PhD
Assistant Professor
Teaches cardiopulmonary therapeutics, exercise physiology and
assists with other topics such as muscle training and
gerontology. His PhD is in cardiopulmonary PT. He is involved in clinical practice and serves as
the research committee chair for the Iowa Physical Therapy
Association.
Teaches cardiopulmonary therapeutics, exercise physiology, PT
procedures, and presents on topics in geriatrics. His research
interest includes measuring function in older adults and the
benefits of exercise and physical activity for older adults. His
clinical practice includes work in nursing homes and in the
outpatient setting focusing on older adults with chronic health
conditions. He is a member of the Iowa Physical Therapy Association
Board of Directors and a two-time recipient of the American Physical
Therapy Association Section on Geriatrics Adopt-a-Doc award. |
 Nora
A. Riley, PT, MA, NCS
Assistant Professor
Teaches
neuromuscular therapeutics. Her clinical practice focuses on
individuals with neurological disorders including stroke, brain
injury, balance and dizziness disorders, multiple sclerosis and
spinal cord injury. Mrs. Riley is a clinical specialist in
Neurologic Physical Therapy, has a certificate of competency in
the evaluation and treatment of vestibular disorders and is
certified in neurodevelopmental treatment for adults with
hemiplegia.
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