Expert Details
Physical Therapy, Molecular Biology, Genetics
ID: 736451
Indiana, USA
In addition to physical therapy as an overall area of expertise, his specialties are falls, fractures, bone health, geriatrics, nursing homes, prosthetics, amputees, gabapentin, Lyrica, Neurontin, trauma, and orthopedics.
In addition to his clinical expertise as a physical therapist, Expert holds a PhD in biomechanics and movement science where his technical expertise is in molecular biology and genetics with an emphasis on bone health and fracture healing. Expert has published over 33 peer-reviewed manuscripts and several book chapters. Additionally, he has received numerous national and international awards recognizing his contributions to the field of physical therapy and bone biology. Expert’s research examines the mechanisms by which bone adapts to exercise and mechanical forces, which have important clinical implications for overall bone health and fractures. His work investigates the molecular mechanisms that control bone anabolism including the function of mesenchymal stem cells, osteocytes, and other bone cells. Several of these studies focus on drugs that influence skeletal health. Current work is examining how the common anti-epileptic and neuropathic pain drugs Gabapentin (Neurontin) pregabalin (Lyrica) influence bone health.
In his roles as a physical therapy clinician, research scientist, and profess frequently gives lectures, presentations, and generates reports/manuscripts.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 2004 | Degree: BS | Subject: Biochemistry | Institution: Lee University |
| Year: 2007 | Degree: DPT | Subject: Physical Therapy | Institution: University of Delaware |
| Year: 2011 | Degree: PhD | Subject: Biomechanics and Movement Science | Institution: University of Delaware |
| Year: 2011 | Degree: Postdoctoral Fellowship | Subject: Biological Sciences | Institution: University of Delaware |
| Year: 2014 | Degree: Postdoctoral Fellowship | Subject: Endocrinology/Mechanical Signaling in Bone | Institution: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2020 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Associate Professor | Department: Physical Therapy |
Responsibilities:Teach in courses including "Exam and Assessments", "Prosthetics and Orthotics", and "Clinical Decision-Making Rounds". Guest lectured in courses including "Bone Biology" "Cell Biology of the Neuro-musculo-skeletal System" at Employer.Direct an NIH and DOD funded research laboratory. Research from my lab has been presented at national and international conferences and published in several journals. Served on numerous committees and oversaw fundraising efforts within the Physical Therapy Department at Employer. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2014 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Physical Therapist | Department: Physical Therapy |
Responsibilities:Worked as a physical therapist in the acute care setting, predominantly treating patients experiencing trauma and orthopedic-related conditions, as well as those with medical/surgical maladies. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2014 to 2020 | Employer: Indiana University | Title: Assistant Professor | Department: Physical Therapy |
Responsibilities:Taught in courses including "Exam and Assessments", "Prosthetics and Orthotics", and "Clinical Decision-Making Rounds". Guest lectured in courses including "Bone Biology" at Employer and the Anatomy course at the University of Delaware.Directed an NIH and DOD funded research laboratory. Research from my lab has been presented at national and international conferences and published in several journals. Served on numerous committees and oversaw fundraising efforts within the Physical Therapy Department at Employer. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2012 to 2014 | Employer: Central Carolina Hospital | Title: Physical Therapist | Department: Physical Therapy |
Responsibilities:Worked as a physical therapist in the acute care setting, predominantly treating patients experiencing trauma and orthopedic-related conditions, as well as those with medical/surgical maladies. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2011 to 2014 | Employer: University of North Carolina Hospitals | Title: Physical Therapist | Department: Physical Therapy |
Responsibilities:Worked as a physical therapist in the acute care setting, predominantly treating patients experiencing trauma and orthopedic-related conditions, as well as those with medical/surgical maladies. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2007 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Physical Therapist | Department: Physical Therapy |
Responsibilities:Worked as a physical therapist in the acute care setting, predominantly treating patients experiencing trauma and orthopedic-related conditions, as well as those with medical/surgical maladies. Also evaluated and treated patients with neurological and cardiovascular conditions. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2007 to 2009 | Employer: University of Delaware Physical Therapy Clinic | Title: Physical Therapist | Department: Neurological and Older Adult Clinic |
Responsibilities:Evaluated and treated patients older adults and individuals with neurological conditions and musculoskeletal conditions. Also served as a clinical instructor to University of Delaware DPT students. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| Orthopaedic Research Society Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health Cancer and Bone Society Employer Biomechanics and Biomaterials Research Center Employer Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center Employer Tumor Microenvironment and Metastasis Program Indiana Physical Therapy Association Research Section – APTA American Society of Bone and Mineral Research Geriatrics Section – APTA American Physical Therapy Association Alpha Chi National Honors Society American Society of Biomechanics |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Indiana State Physical Therapy License Delaware State Physical Therapy License American Physical Therapy Association Credentialed Clinical Instructor |
| Professional Appointments |
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| ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS Associate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health & Human Sciences, Employer Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology, School of Medicine, Employer Adjunct Associate Professor, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Marian University Director – Molecular Biomechanics Research Lab, Employer Director – Mechanobiology Core Facility, Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health, Employer Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health & Human Sciences, Employer Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Employer Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology, School of Medicine, Employer Adjunct Assistant Professor, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Marian University CLINICAL POSITIONS Physical Therapist, Employer Methodist Hospital Physical Therapist, Bayhealth Kent General Hospital Physical Therapist, Central Carolina Hospital Physical Therapist, University of North Carolina Hospitals Physical Therapist and Clinical Instructor, University of Delaware Neurological and Older Adult Clinic |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| RESEARCH ICMH Paper of the Year, Employer – Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health *“Mechanical Suppression of Breast Cancer Cell Invasion and Paracrine Signaling Requires Nucleo-Cytoskeletal Connectivity” Excellence in Emerging Research Award, Employer – School of Health & Human Sciences Excellence in Emerging Research Award, Employer – School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences John Haddad Young Investigator Award, Advances in Mineral Metabolism – American Society of Bone and Mineral Research Excellence in Emerging Research and Scholarship Award, Employer – School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Young Investigator Travel Award, American Society of Bone and Mineral Research Alice L. Jee Young Investigator Award, Orthopedic Research Society’s Annual International Sun Valley Workshop Outstanding Abstract Award, International Congress of Endocrinology & Endocrine Society Selected Attendee, Endocrine Fellows Foundation Workshop Young Investigator Travel Award, American Society of Bone and Mineral Research Dissertation Fellowship Award, University of Delaware Viva J. Erickson Award for Extraordinary Merit and Leadership, Foundation for Physical Therapy President’s Poster Award, American Society of Bone and Mineral Research Best Paper Award, International Bone Fluid Flow Conference Graduate Fellowship Award, University of Delaware Adopt-A-Doc Award, American Physical Therapy Association Geriatrics Section TEACHING Excellence in Emerging Teaching Award, Employer School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences SERVICE Excellence in Emerging Service Award, Employer School of Health & Human Sciences ACADEMIC HONORS Florence P. Kendall Award, Foundation for Physical Therapy Dean’s List with Honors, Lee University (4 years) Dean’s Scholar Award, Lee University (4 years) Honors Scholar Award, Lee University (4 years) Summa Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry, Lee University Collegiate All-American Scholar, Lee University National Dean’s List Honor, Lee University (2 years) 2nd Place Research Presentation, Tennessee Academy of Science Symposium Excellence in Writing and Composition Award, Lee University |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| Publications: 36 |
Fields of Expertise
physical therapy, physical therapy education, inpatient rehabilitation, rehabilitation, geriatrics, bone, bone disease, bone formation, bone healing, bone health, bone marker, bone structure, bone morphogenetic protein, bone cancer, bone property, musculoskeletal disease, musculoskeletal injury, skeletal biology, skeletal muscle physiology, trauma, orthopedic injury, orthopedic malpractice, orthopedics, orthopedic biomechanics, ambulation assessment, gait analysis, fracture, slips trips falls, slip and fall, slip fall accident, fall prevention, Fall, fall protection