Areas of Expertise

Certified Industrial Ergonomist, spine pain management, development and implementation of evidence-based guidelines, health literacy, industrial management of work-related musculoskeletal conditions

Education

• PhD, Ergonomics and Biomechanics, New York University
• MA, Ergonomics and Biomechanics, New York University
• BA, Physical Therapy, Boston University

Research

• Prevention of chronicity from musculoskeletal conditions in working and nonworking populations.
• Recent grants/contracts: Effect of foam density and pressure mapping and comfort: application to seat design (Funder: CDC NIOSH); Identifying determinants of low back pain behaviors (Funder: CDC NIOSH); Translation of occupational health clinical practice guidelines to the electronic medical record (Funder: Veterans Administration)

Professional Service

• APTA Department of Minority/International Affairs, mentor

Memberships and Affiliations

 

• Member American Physical Therapy Association
• Member American Association of University Women
• Member American Medical Women’s Association

 

Teaching Responsibilities

• DPT 404 Professional Development I
• DPT 619 Kinesiology
• HS 402 Anatomy
• DPT 654 PT Interventions IV