Research Interests of the DPT Faculty
Theodore Angelopoulos
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Physiology
Masters of Public Health (MPH)
Research Interests:
1. Exercise
2. Obesity and weight management
3. Lipoprotein metabolism
4. Muscle hypertrophy
5. Physiogenomics
William J. Hanney
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
Research Interests:
1. Identifying variables for predicting a treatment outcome
2. Prognostic identifiers for patients with back and neck pain
3. Application of strength and conditioning principles in functional rehabilitation
4. The influence of position sense in lumbosacral and cervicothoracic movement control
Patrick S. Pabian
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS)
Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
Research Interests:
1. Function, strength and laxity outcomes after ACL reconstruction
2. Functional, physical, and quality of life outcomes after total joint replacement
3. Concussion incidence, management, and return to play
4. Post-rehabilitation and return to play / participation after orthopedic surgical interventions at the shoulder & knee
Carey Rothschild
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
Research interests:
1. Prevention and treatment of overuse injuries in runners and triathletes
2. Prevention and treatment of pregnancy-related musculoskeletal pain and injury
3. Hip strength and flexibility in runners
4. Barefoot running
5. Management of the injured worker
Gerald Smith
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Anatomy / Neurobiology
Research interests:
1. Elucidating the mechanisms which underlie neural plasticity in health and disease
Jennifer Tucker
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Board Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist
Research interests:
1. Physical activity in children
2. Physical activity in children with special needs/chronic disease
3. Effective parent education
4. Service delivery models for pediatric physical therapy
Judi Schack-Dugre
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
Research interests:
