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Carole B. Lewis is an American physical therapist. She is Editor-in-Chief of Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation and President of Great Seminars and Books and Great Seminars Online. She is a Practicing Physical Therapist and Adjunct Professor, George Washington University Department of Geriatrics, College of Medicine.

Life Dr. Lewis graduated from The Ohio State University with a BS in physical therapy in 1975. In 1979 she received two masters degrees from the University of Southern California in Gerontology and Public Administration. In 1983 she received her PhD from the University of Maryland in Health Education and in 2007 she received her DPT from Massachusetts General Institute of Health Professions.

Dr. Lewis has worked in home health, long-term care, acute hospitals, rehabilitation departments and outpatient clinics. She started a private practice in Washington, D.C. in 1981 and continues to work as a clinician.

Dr. Lewis is mother of two children and grandmother of one grandchild.

Works Dr. Lewis helped to form the first section in Geriatrics of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and wrote the first text book in geriatric rehabilitation in 1985 entitled “ Aging, The Health Care Challenge: Interdisciplinary Assessment and Treatment” which had 5 editions. Dr. Lewis has extensive publications in the field of aging. She has been the editor of the journal Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation for over 40 years and has written over 20 books on aging. She is also the co-editor of the first exclusive e-book in rehabilitation – Physical Therapy for the Older Adult: Examination and Intervention: An Evidence Based Approach. She also co- authored a book for the lay public entitled “ Age- Defying Fitness” which reached number 4 on Amazon.

Certifications FSOAE 2017 Great Seminars and Books and Great Seminars Online Functional Standards for Optimal Aging Expert

G.T.C. 2005 Geriatric Institute and Training Institute Geriatric Training Certificate (re-certified –2015-2025)


G.C.S. 1992 American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties Geriatric Certified Specialist (Re-certified 2002-2012- 2022)



Awards Her awards include the APTA’s Lucy Blair Service Award; being chosen as a Fulbright Scholar, the Joan Mills Award, the Clinical Excellence Award, and she is a Catherine Worthingham Fellow for the APTA. She is the 2014 recipient of the Gerontological Society of America's Excellence in Rehabilitation of Aging Persons Award and the 2016 Mary McMillan lecturer, the highest honor in the APTA. In 2019 the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy of the APTA created the Carole B Lewis Lecture which will be given annually at the Combined Sections Meeting in perpetuity to honor Dr. Lewis’ lifetime achievements in geriatrics.

International Lectures

Dr. Lewis has lectured extensively. She has spoken in 49 states. Her international lectures include Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Finland, Canada, Israel, China, Egypt, The Netherlands, and Turkey. In 2024 she will teach in Taiwan and South Korea.

Publications

Books:

Physical Therapy for the Older Adult Published by Lippincott/ Wolters Kluwer, Baltimore Md, 2018

Improving Mobility for Older Persons published by Aspen Systems, Rockville, Md, December 1988; 2nd Edition 2011, 3rd Edition 2016

The Prevention and Wellness Toolkit published by Great Seminars and Books, Inc., 2012

Age Defying Fitness published by Peachtree Publishers, Atlanta, Ga, December 2007.

Geriatric Rehabilitation published by Prentice Hill, Norwalk CT, 2nd Edition 2003, 3rd Edition 2008, 4th edition 2021

Aging: The Health Care Challenge. An Interdisciplinary Approach to Assessment and Rehabilitation Management of the Elderly, published by F.A. Davis, Philadelphia, PA, 1985, Second Edition 1989, Third Edition, 1996, Fourth Edition 2002.

Miraculous Marketing, published by GREAT Seminars and Books, Washington, D.C.; 2001.

Hand-Held Dynamometry, published by GREAT Seminars and Books, Washington, D.C.; 2000.

Orthopedic Outcomes Toolbox, published by GREAT Seminars and Books, Washington, D.C.; 2000.

Prevention and Wellness Toolbox, published by GREAT Seminars and Books, Washington, D.C. 2000.

Doc Talk, published by Great Seminars and Books, Washington D.C. 2000.

Safe Steps: Balance Assessment Tests and Treatments, published by GREAT Seminars and Books, Washington, D.C. 1999.

Women’s Exercise Toolbox, published by LEARN Publications, Washington, D.C. 1998.

Orthopedic Flash Cards: A Comprehensive Orthopedic Review published by LEARN Publications, Washington D.C. 1997.

The Functional Tool Box II published by LEARN Publications, Washington, D.C., 1997.

Geriatric Clinical Strategies: A Decade of Articles, published by LEARN PUBLICATIONS, Washington D.C. 1997. Updated and Reprinted Great Seminars and Books, 2010.

The Functional Tool Box published by LEARN Publications, Washington, D.C., 1994. 2003

Geriatric Physical Therapy: A Clinical Approach, published by Appleton & Lange, Inc. Norwalk, CT., 1994.

Documentation: Write for Survival (consultant) published by LEARN Publication, Washington, D.C., 1994.

Orthopedic Assessment and Treatment of the Geriatric Patient published by C.V. Mosby, St. Louis, MO, 1993.

Exercise Handouts for Rehabilitation, published by Aspen Publishers, Rockville, MD, 1993.

Geriatric Rehabilitation Kit, published by Visual Health and Stretching Charts, Inc., Tacoma, WA, July 1993, 2000

Health Promotion & Exercise Classes for Older Rehabilitation Groups, published by Aspen Publishers, Rockville, MD, August 1990, 2000

How to Start Up, and Manage a Successful Physical Therapy Private Practice, published by the Private Practice Section of the American Physical Therapy Association, November 1989, 2nd Edition, 1991.

Functional Assessment published by Professional Health Educators, Rockville, MD, 1989.

Functional Rating Scales for Physical Therapists, published by Documenting Quality Care, Inc., Washington, D.C., Nov. 1988. Reprinted by Learn Publications, Washington, DC, 1997; Updated and reprinted Great Seminars and Books, 2011

Osteoporosis Exercise Book published by Aspen Publications, Rockville, MD, 1987. Reprinted by Learn Publications, Washington, D.C., 1997.

Self-Balance Hints for Older Adults, published by Aspen Publications, Rockville, MD, October 1987. Reprinted by Learn Publications, Washington, D.C., 1997.

Documentation: The Physical Therapy Therapists Course in Successful Reimbursement published by the Foundation for Physical Therapy and Professional Health Educators, Bethesda, MD, 1987.

Health Care for the Elderly, Manuscript for Public Action of the International Federation for Physical Therapy, London, England, 1987.

American Red Cross Back Injury Prevention: Protect Your Back Content Consultant, published by the American Red Cross, Washington, DC, 1987.

The Relationship Between Posture and Psychological Variables, Doctoral Dissertation, published by University of Oregon Press, November, Portland, OR, 1983.

Articles:

“The Eyes Don’t Have it” Geri-Notes, Vol 31, No 1, January, 2024

“ PT Leads the Way: Making Virtual Community-Based Exercise Classes a Reality” Geri-Notes, Vol 31, No 1, January, 2024

“Continuing Education: Is it a Business for You? Geri-Notes, Vol 31, No 1, January, 2024

“The Medication of the 4 M’s ” Geri-Notes, Vol 30, No 5, November, 2023

“Optimizing Evidence for Geriatric Therapeutic Exercise” Geri-Notes, Vol 30, No 4, August, 2023

“Eyes are the Window to Balance Part 2” Geri-Notes, Vol 30, No 3, May, 2023

“Eyes are the Window to Balance Part 1” Geri-Notes, Vol 30, No 2, March, 2023

“Total Joint Antroplasty: We Are More Than Technicians” Geri-Notes, Vol 30, No 1, January, 2023

“Words Matter: What Does it Mean to Prescribe Strengthening Exercise?” Geri-Notes, Vol 29, No 5, November, 2022

“The Adult Function Independence Test (AFIT)” Geri-Notes, Vol 29, No 4, August, 2022

“Multimorbidity in Older Adults: Do We Count Past One?” Geri-Notes, Vol 29, No 4, August 2022

“Research Versus the Reality” Geri-Notes, Vol 29, No 3, May 2022

“Beyond Prior Level of Function: The Lens We Use” Geri-Notes, Vol 29, No 2, March 2022

“Gait Interventions: Has Everything Old Become New Again?” Geri-Notes, Vol 29, No 1, January 2022

“Walk the Talk: Putting Examination of Gait into Practice” Geri-Notes, Vol 28, No 5, November, 2021

“Challenging Balance Programs for Older Adults Function at a High Level” Geri-Notes, Vol 28, No 4, August 2021

“Finding Balance: Measures for a Comprehensive Assessment” Geri-Notes, Vol 28, No 3, May 2021

“Achieving Balance at Every Level” Geri-Notes, Vol 28, No 2, March 2021

“Balancing Our Measures” Geri-Notes, Vol 28, No 1, January 2021

“Exercise as Medicine for Older Women.  Clinics in Geriatric Medicine.  Volume 37, Issue 3, August 2021.” 

“Achieving Balance at Every Level” . Geri-Notes, Vol 28, No 2, March, 2021

“Balancing Our Measures” . Geri-Notes, Vol 28, No 2, March, 2021

“Stand Up For Yourself” . Geri-Notes, Vol 27, No 4, May, 2020

“Mitigating Frailty: Opportunities Ahead” . Geri-Notes, Vol 27, No 3, May, 2020

“Take a Stand! Measurement Tools for Chair Rise”. Geri-Notes, Vol 27, No 2, May, 2020

“Sit Up and Take Notice: Take Control of Sitting” Geri-Notes, Vol 27, No. 1, January, 2020

“Sit Up and Take Notice: Measurement Tools for Sitting” Geri-Notes, Vol 26, No. 7, November, 2019

“Bed Mobility Interventions Take Skill!” Geri-Notes, Vol 26, No. 6, September, 2019

“Bed Mobility: More Than Min, mod, or Max Assist; Geri-Notes, Vol 26, No. 5, July, 2019

“Getting to Great in Geriatrics”; Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy; Vol 42, no 4; June 2019

“Core Values; Geri-Notes, Vol 26, No. 3, May 2019

“Getting to the Core; Geri-Notes, Vol 26, No. 2, March 2019

“Examination for Parkinson’s Disease. Do We Have it Backwards Geri-Notes, Vol 26, No. 1, January 2019

“Examination for Parkinson’s Disease. Do We Have it Backwards Geri-Notes, Vol 25, No. 4, September 2018

“Toileting: Crucial to Independence- The Treatment Piece”; Geri-Notes, Vol 25, No.2 May 2018

“Toileting: Crucial to Independence- The Evaluation Piece”; Geri-Notes, Vol 25, No.1 January 2018

“Functional Standards for Optimal Aging: The Development of the Moving Target Screen” Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation; December, 2017; 33:4 pgs 1-7

“Dedicated Courses in Geriatrics versus Pediatrics in Entry-level Physical Programs: Survey Results; Geri-Notes, Vol 24; No. 4, September, 2017

“Our future selves, unprecedented opportunities” Atlas of Science; June, 2017

“Reach Out! Step Up Your Community Outreach Efforts” Impact Magazine, June 2017

“Enough is Enough; Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine January, 2017

” Getting at the Core; Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine January, 2017

“Are We Challenging Our Older Patients Enough” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine January, 2017

“Time for Giving Thanks” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine December 19, 2016.

“Beyond Pursed-Lip Breathing” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine November 21, 2016.

“Do You Have 6 Minutes to Spare?” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine October 17, 2016.

“Our Future Selves: Unprecedented Opportunities” Physical Therapy; October 2016 pgs 1493-1501.

“Make a Difference in Gait” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine September 12, 2016.

“Something About Mary (McMillan)” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine August 15, 2016.

“Evidence-Based Gait Assessment” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine July 18, 2016.

“Frailty: Thy Name is Human” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine June 20, 2016.

“Identifying Frailty in Older Adults” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine June 6, 2016.

“ Celebrate with Certification” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine May 9, 2016.

“ Measuring Strength in Older Adults” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine April 11, 2016.

“ Improving Function of the Arthritic Hand?” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine March 14, 2016.

“ Do We Need to Know Medications?” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine February 1, 2016.

“ Get a Grip” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine January 11, 2016.

“Your Resolution: Better Documentation” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine December 14, 2015.

“The Gift of Procedural Knowledge” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine November 2, 2015

“Cutting Injurious Falls By Half” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine October 19, 2015.

“A Better Tool to Screen for Falls” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine September 21, 2015.

“Physical Activity for Alzheimer’s Disease” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine August 10, 2015.

“Dementia Evils: Daunting or Defining? Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine July 13, 2015.

“If Patients Can Do This, they can Weight Bear” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine June 1, 2015.

“ Are We Functional Performance Experts?” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine May 4, 2015.

“Posture Changes with Age” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine April 6, 2015.

“Living Longer by Sitting and Rising” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine March 26, 2015.

“Hip Fractures: What Can We Do Better?” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine January 26, 2015.

“Be It Resolved” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine December 8, 2014.

“A Shorter Dynamic Gait Index” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine November 3, 2014.

“News for Knees” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine September 15, 2014.

“The Best Time to be a PT”Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine August 4, 2014.

“What is New with Knees” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine July 21, 2014.

“Knee Rocks: 8 Ways” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine June 16, 2014.

“Geriatric PTs: The Future is Bright!” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine May 19, 2014.

“The ABCs of the PDQ-8” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine April 7, 2014.

“Make 2014 A Successful Year” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine March 24, 2014.

“Do the Right Thing” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine February 24, 2014.

“Treating the ‘Difficult’ MS Patient – Part 2” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine January 27, 2014.

“Create Your Future: The Time is Now!” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine November 25, 2013.

“Treating the ‘Difficult’ MS Patient – Part 1” Advance For Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine October 28, 2013.

“How Hip Can We Get?” Advance For Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine September 30, 2013.

“The AM-PAC: A Helpful Functional Measure” Advance For Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine August 19, 2013.

“Using Function to Improve Function” Advance For Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine July 22, 2013.

“Training Turtles: The Race to Success” Advance For Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine June 24, 2013.

“Move It or Lose It: A Look at the MEMS” Advance For Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine May 27, 2013.

“The Need for Speed: Monitoring Gait” Advance For Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine Apr 15, 2013.

“PTs and Data: We Are Not Optometrists” Advance For Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine Mar 18, 2013.

“References for Geriatric Function: What Can Walking 4 Meters in Your Patients' Shoes Tell You?” Advance For Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine (web) Feb 27, 2013.

“Walking in Your Patients' Shoes” Advance For Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine Feb 25, 2013.

“The ‘G’ in G-Code Stands for Good!” Advance For Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine Jan 21, 2013.

“Therapists: Thank You for Being You” Advance For Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine December 17, 2012.

“Excitement is Building for the Soon to be Released NIH Toolbox” Advance For Physical Therapists September 19, 2012.

“Help Your Patients Improve Sitting Balance” Advance For Physical Therapists August 18, 2012.

“Assessing Sitting Balance” Advance For Physical Therapists July 21, 2012.

“Treating Fibromyalgia” Advance For Physical Therapists June 23, 2012.

“Using the Revised Fibromyalgia Questionnaire” Advance For Physical Therapists May 28, 2012.

“Defending Care for Patients With Dementia” Advance For Physical Therapists April 16, 2012.

“Focusing on Functional Treatment” Advance For Physical Therapists March 13, 2012.

“Simple to Complex: The Lawton IADL Scale” Advance For Physical Therapists February 20, 2012.

“Use It or Lose It ---How to Treat Deconditioning” Advance For Physical Therapists January 23, 2012.

“Happy Holidays: Future Gifts to Consider” Advance For Physical Therapists December 28, 2011.

“Thanksgiving 2011: A Lot to be Thankful for” Advance For Physical Therapists November 28, 2011.

“Preventing Deconditioning in Older Adults” Advance For Physical Therapists October 17, 2011.

“Treating Your Strengths: Improving Self- Efficacy” Advance For Physical Therapists September 20, 2011.

”Have It In You? Self-Efficacy for Exercise” Advance For Physical Therapists August 22, 2011.

“Measuring Lower- Limb Prosthesis Use” Advance For Physical Therapists June 27, 2011.

“Be a Hipster and Get Good Results” Advance For Physical Therapists May 20, 2011.

“Judging the Benefits of the Oxford Hip Score; Advance For Physical Therapists April; 18, 2011.

“Effective Geriatric Rehabilitation is Not Non-Individualized Group Health Education” Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine; March 23, 2011.

“Knee OA Rehab: Do We Make a Difference?” Advance For Physical Therapists March, 21, 2011.

“The KOOS as Tool to Assess Knees; Advance For Physical Therapists February 24, 2011.

“Set Some New Year’s Resolutions”; Advance For Physical Therapists January 24, 2011.

“ The Future of PT: It’s a Wonderful Life”; Advance For Physical Therapists December 15, 2010.

“Thanks at the Holidays: Our Gratitude List”; Advance For Physical Therapists November 15, 2010.

“ Osteoporosis: When it Happens to you”; Advance For Physical Therapists October 18, 2010.

“ Osteoporosis: It Can Happen to You”; Advance For Physical Therapists September 20, 2010.

“Using Solid Evidence to Treat the Feet”, Advance For Physical Therapists August 23, 2010.

“Measuring Pain with the Foot Function Index” Advance For Physical Therapists July 26, 2010.

“Back At Yak with Evidence for Treating Back Pain; Advance For Physical Therapists June, 28, 2010.

“The Oxford Debate; Advance For Physical Therapists; May, 31, 2010.

“How bad is your Back?” Advance For Physical Therapists May, 19, 2010.

“Carpal Tunnel Clinical Prediction Rules and Treatment Strategies; Advance For Physical Therapists March, 19, 2010.

“How to Offset Tunnel Vision with the Carpal Tunnel Scale Advance For Physical Therapists February, 19, 2010.

“Resolve to be better than that” Advance For Physical Therapists January 19, 2010.

“Times Article on PT Treatment Misleads Advance For Physical Therapists January, 19, 2010.

“A Tale of Two Cities” Advance For Physical Therapists December 19, 2009.

“Forgetfulness, or Dementia? Use the MoCA “ Advance For Physical Therapists November 19, 2009.

“And the Innovation Winner is… “ Advance For Physical Therapists October 19, 2009.

“Predicting Future function With The NIHSS” Advance For Physical Therapists September 21,2009.

“Biomechanical Models for Stroke Rehab” Advance For Physical Therapists August 24, 2009.

“A Post –Stroke Assessment: The Frenchay Activities Index” Advance For Physical Therapists July 18, 2009.

“Picture this for Treating Parkinson’s” Advance For Physical Therapists June 15, 2009.

“ Ready for Functionally Driven Care?” Advance For Physical Therapists May 18, 2009.

“Assessing PD’s Impact on Quality of Life” Advance For Physical Therapists April 20, 2009.

“Getting a Step up for Patients with Parkinson’s Disease” Advance For Physical Therapists March 23, 2009.

“The Unified Parkinson’s disease Rating Scale” Advance For Physical Therapists February 23, 2009,

“New Year’s Resolutions: Make Happy Ones Advance For Physical Therapists January 26, 2009.

“Enter Our Imagination for the Holidays” Advance For Physical Therapists December 15, 2008.

“The Back is the Future: Lumbar Stenosis” Advance For Physical Therapists November 17, 2008.

“Measuring Back Pain: Using the ODI” Advance For Physical Therapists October 20, 2008.

“Grasping Life With the Greatest Grip” Advance For Physical Therapists September 22, 2008.

“Evaluating UE Disability With DASH” Advance For Physical Therapists August 25, 2008.

“Should physical modalities be removed from physical therapy practice?” Advance For Physical Therapists August 25, 2008.

“Evidence for Scoring Higher on the LEFS” Advance For Physical Therapists July 28, 2008.

“A Closer Look as Using the LEFS” Advance For Physical Therapists June 16, 2008.

“The Evidence for Testing Rheumatoid Arthritis” Advance For Physical Therapists May 19, 2008.

“The Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain Scale (RAPS)” Advance For Physical Therapists April 21, 2008.

“An Examination of the WOMAC Index” Advance For Physical Therapists February 25, 2008.

“The Prone Position: A Short Clinical Piece” Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation; Vole 24, N0.4; 2008.

“The effect of Prone Positioning on Oxygen Saturation in Elderly Adults” GeriNotes; vol15, No 4 2008.

“The Slow fix: New Answers to Some Old Problems” The Independent Voice February 2008.

“The Womac: A Great Tool to Assess Osteoarthritis” Advance For Physical Therapists February 25, 2008.

“ A New Year- and Some New Ideas” Advance For Physical Therapists January 28, 2008.

‘It Takes a Village to Save a Grandma” Advance For Physical Therapists December 24, 2007.

“ Rivermead Activity of Daily Living Scale” Advance For Physical Therapists November 24, 2007.

“Have a seat? What is There to Treat?” Advance For Physical Therapists October 24, 2007.

“Questionnaire Rising And Sitting Down” ” Advance For Physical Therapists September 24, 2007.

“Motor Assessment Scale: A Designer Original” ” Advance For Physical Therapists, August 27, 2007.

“Motor Assessment for Patients With Stroke” ” Advance For Physical Therapists July 16, 2007.

“Treating Quality of Life: As Good as it Gets” ” Advance For Physical Therapists, June 18, 2007.

“Stroke Specific Quality of Life Scale” Advance For Physical Therapists, May 21, 2007.

“When Using the Fugl, don’t Be So Frugal” Advance for Physical Therapists. April 23, 2007.

“The Fugl- Meyer Assessment After Stroke” Advance for Physical Therapists. March 25, 2007.

“On Balance: Using the Wisconsin Gait Scale” Advance for Physical Therapists. February 26, 2007.

“Effectiveness of the Wisconsin Gait Scale” Advance for Physical Therapists. January 15, 2007.

“A Thousand Screaming Monkeys” Advance for Physical Therapists. December 18, 2006.

“Direction for Function: Making it Worthwhile” Advance for Physical Therapists. November 20, 2006.

“Barthel Index: The Granddad of Functional Tools” Advance for Physical Therapists. October 23, 2006.

“The Original Barthel Index of ADLs” Advance for Physical Therapists. September 25, 2006.

“Treatments for Gait: A TUG “Boot Camp” Advance for Physical Therapist August 28, 2006.

“Has Your “Up and Go” Up and Left?” Advance for Physical Therapist. July 17, 2006.

“Study Helps Patients Walk Following Stroke” Advance for Physical Therapist. June 19, 2006.

“The Medical Outcomes Study, In Short Form” Advance for Physical Therapist. May 22, 2006.

“Treatment Ideas to Combat Self Efficacy” Advance for Physical Therapist. April 24, 2006.

“The Role of Self-Efficacy in Geriatric Rehab” Advance for Physical Therapist. March 27, 2006

“One Legged (Single Limb) Stance Test. Advance for Physical Therapist. February 27, 2006.

“Treatment Strategies for the GARS-M” Advance for Physical Therapist. January 30, 2006.

“Modified Gait Abnormality Rating Scale” Advance for Physical Therapist. December 19, 2005.

“Treatment Ideas for the Tinetti POMA” Advance for Physical Therapists. November 21, 2005.

“Performance-Oriented Mobility Assessment” Advance for Physical Therapists. October 24, 2005.

“The Berg Balance Scale: Treatment Ideas” Advance for Physical Therapists. September 25, 2005.

“For Good Measure: Using Berg Balance Scale” Advance for Physical Therapists. August 15, 2005.

“Benefits of the 2-Minute Walk Test” Advance for Physical Therapists. July 18, 2005.

“Benefits of the Four Square Step Test (FSST)” Advance for Physical Therapists. June 20, 2005.

“Evidence-Based Medicine for Hip Fracture” GeriNotes Vol. 12, No. 3, 2005.

“Focus on Function: It’s Our Sixth Sense” Advance for Physical Therapists. April 25, 2005.

“Focus on Function: Multi Directional Reach” Advance for Physical Therapists. March 28, 2005.

“Focus on Function: Physical Performance Test” Advance for Physical Therapists. February 28, 2005.

“Geriatric Training Certification Brings Candidates From Across the Country” Advance for Physical Therapists. February 2005.

“New Beginnings Bring Functional Ideas” Advance for Physical Therapists. January 2005.

“Group Exercise, Post Rehab, and Fitness: Part II Advance for Physical Therapists December 2004.

“Group Exercise, Post Rehab and Fitness: Part I Advance for Physical Therapists. November 2004. “To the Editor” Physical Therapy October 2004.

“Exercise Options for Patients with Stroke” Advance for Physical Therapists October 2004.

“Controversies of Hip Fracture, Replacement” Advance for Physical Therapists. September 2004.

“Evidence-Based Geriatric Clinical Strategies” GeriNotes August 2004 11(4): 23-24.

“The Timed Up & Go Test: Operational Definitions” Advance for Physical Therapists. August 2004.

“Maintenance Part 2: Components and Designs” Advance for Physical Therapists. July 2004.

“Maintenance Programs: Who’s a Candidate?” Advance for Physical Therapists. June 2004.

“Exercise Plans for Patients with Osteoarthritis” Advance for Physical Therapists. May 2004.

“Evaluation Strategies for Patients with Dementia” Advance for Physical Therapists. April 2004.

“Pain Management Techniques for All Ages” Advance for Physical Therapists. March 2004.

“Assessment of Gait in the Elderly: A Plea for Time” Advance for Physical Therapists. February 2004.

“It’s a New Year: Focus on Four Areas for 2004” Advance for Physical Therapists. January 2004.

“Innovative Exercises for the Geriatric Population’ Advance for Physical Therapists. December 2003.

“Taking TSA All the Way to Recovery” Advance for Physical Therapists. November 2003.

“Strengthen the Future by Trying Something New” Advance for Physical Therapists. October 2003.

“The Foundation for Physical Therapy Fundraising Dinner Dance” The DC Stimulator Fall 2003; 37(2).

“Coding and Documentation: The Keys to Good Care” Advance for Physical Therapists. September 2003.

“Shoulder Fractures: Examining Falls on Hands” Advance for Physical Therapists. August 2003.

“Put Some Muscle into Therapeutic Exercise” Advance for Physical Therapists. July 2003.

“Exploring the Technology Behind TKA” Advance for Physical Therapists. June 2003.

“Dementia: Differentiation and Rehabilitation Strategies” Advance for Physical Therapists. May 2003.

“Advances in Total Hip Replacement Rehab” Advance for Physical Therapist. April 2003.

“Being Hip with Hip Replacements” Advance for Physical Therapists. April 2003.

“Doing Our Functional Best for Gait and Balance” Advance for Physical Therapists. March 2003.

“Hip Fracture: Evaluation and Treatment” Advance for Physical Therapists. February 2003.

“The Slow Fix” Journal of the Cosmos Club of Washington, DC. January 2003.

“A Quick Look At The Past and a Long Look At The Future” GERINOTES. January 2003.

“New Year Opens Field to New Topics” Advance for Physical Therapists, January 20, 2003.

“Embracing the Slow Fix” Advance for Physical Therapists. January 13, 2003.

“Creating the Best Program for Stabilization” Advance for Physical Therapists. December 23, 2002.

“Stretching Boundaries in the Quest for Flexibility” Advance for Physical Therapists, Oct 28, 2002.

“Dear Abby, PTs Need Advise on Evaluating Rehab” Advance for Physical Therapists, Sept 16, 2002.

“Considering TKR for the Elderly” Advance for Physical Therapists, August 19, 2002.

“Self-efficacy: When PT Ends and Belief Begins” Advance for Physical Therapists, July 22, 2002.

“Examining Further Treatment for Osteoarthritis” Advance for Physical Therapists, June 24, 2002.

“Discovering Best Treatments for Hip Fractures” Advance for Physical Therapists, May 27, 2002.

“Treatment for Osteoarthritis of the Knee” Advance for Physical Therapists, April 15, 2002.

“Treatment for the Rotator Cuff: Our Future Selves.” Advance for Physical Therapists, March 18, 2002.

“Gait Changes with Age: The Role of Physical Therapy.” Advance for Physical Therapists, February 18, 2002.

“Does Misconception Exist Because the Medical Field Uses Ultrasound Incorrectly” The Joint Letter February 2002.

“Recognizing Symptoms of Lumbar Stenosis.” Advance for Physical Therapists, January 21, 2002.

“Avoid Claim Denials with Better Documentation.” Advance for Physical Therapists, December 3, 2001.

“What Percentage of Your Patients are Geriatric.” Advance for Physical Therapists, November 19, 2001.

“Evidence-based Medicine in Your Back Yard.” The D.C. Stimulator, September 2001.

“Evidence-based Literature and Osteoporosis.” Advance for Physical Therapists, October 8, 2001.

“Evidence Shows Improved Outcomes for Patients with Stroke.” Advance for Physical Therapists, September 10, 2001.

“Pointers for Parkinson’s: Using Research in the Clinic.” Advance for Physical Therapists, August 13, 2001.

“Success for Rehab: There’s No Place Like Home.” Advance for Physical Therapists, July 30, 2001.

“Getting Stronger: Strength training is an effective treatment for stroke survivors.” Advance for Directors in Rehabilitation, June 2001.

“Is Evidence-based Practice in Your Future?” Advance for Physical Therapists, May 7, 2001.

“Getting Stronger.” Advance for Providers of Post-Acute Care, March/April 2001.

“Using the Write Response in Documentation.” Advance for Physical Therapists, April 9, 2001.

“Is Anybody Listening?!” Advance for Physical Therapists, March 12, 2001.

“Is Certification Worth Our Time?” Advance for Physical Therapists, February 12, 2001.

“Hope Floats: Preserving Our Dreams for PT.” Advance for Physical Therapists, January 15, 2001.

“Closed Kinetic Chain Strengthening.” Advance for Providers of Post-Acute Care, December 2000.

“Oh What a Site!” Advance for Physical Therapists, November 13, 2000

Letter to the Editor. Advance for Physical Therapists, August 21, 2000.

“Catch the Age Wave.” Advance for Physical Therapists, July 10, 2000.

“The Unlimited Capitation Kit.” Advance for Physical Therapists, June 26, 2000.

“Success with Focused Review.” Advance for Physical Therapists, June 12, 2000.

“Physical Therapy: We’re Just So Ho-Hum.” Advance for Physical Therapists, May 1, 2000.

“How to Take Proper Care of Your Musculoskeletal System.” Seniority, April/May 2000; 14-15.

Letter to the Editor. Arch Phys Med Rehabilitation, April 2000; 81: 535-6.

“To Screen or Not to Screen: That is the Question.” Advance for Physical Therapists, March 20, 2000.

"Treating Hip Fracture and Hip Replacement-A look at the Literature." Advance for physical therapists, January 10, 2000.

"A Second Chance on Medicare caps." Advance for physical therapists, January 10, 2000.

“Update on Strength Training.” Advance for Physical Therapists, November 22, 1999.

“Unearned Privilege and A Day at the Races.” Advance for Physical Therapists, September 13, 1999. “Recognize the Power of Positive Feedback.” Advance for Physical Therapists, July 5, 1999.

“A New Role for PTs: The Gamesperson.” Advance for Physical Therapists, May 10, 1999.

“Fear of Falling: Ptophobia.” Advance for Physical Therapists, March 1, 1999.

“Meaningful Volunteering.” GeriNotes, May 1999; 6(3): 12-13.

Letter to the Editor. New England Journal of Medicine. 340 (5): 388-389; February 4, 1999.

“Lewis Elected to Cosmos Club.” PT Bulletin. 49;Febrary 1, 1999.

“Update in Geriatrics Part 2: Neurology.” Advance for Physical Therapists, January 4, 1999.

“The Importance of Strength Training for the Elderly.” PeakCare Online 1(1) Fall, 1998.

“Update in Geriatrics Part I: Orthopedics.” Advance for Physical Therapists, December 7, 1998.

“Physical Fitness: Exercise prescription for older adults; Part III of a roundtable discussion.” Geriatrics 53(11): 45-56; November 1998.

“Reshape Your Future Into the Millennium.” Advance for Physical Therapists, November 2, 1998.

“Physical Fitness: Benefits of exercise for the older patient; Part II of a roundtable discussion.” Geriatrics 53(10): 46-62; October 1998.

“On the Seventh Day We Rested.” Advance for Physical Therapists, October 5, 1998.

“MDS: Is There a Way to Make it Reliable and Valid?” Advance for Physical Therapists, September 28, 1998.

“Physical Fitness: How to help older patients live stronger and longer; Part I of a roundtable discussion.” Geriatrics 53(9): 26-40; September 1998.

“Develop Road Maps to Be Time Efficient in the Clinic.” Advance for Physical Therapists, September 7, 1998.

“PT’s Have What it Takes to Prepare for Prospective Payment.” Advance for Physical Therapists, August 3, 1998.

“Providing First-Class Care for Economy-Class Prices.” Advance for Physical Therapists, July 6, 1998.

“Standard Tools for Predicting Falls.” Advance for Physical Therapists, June 1, 1998.

“Using Strength Training as Treatment Post Stroke.” Advance for Physical Therapists, May 4, 1998.

“Providing Strength Training for the Aged.” Advance for Physical Therapists, April 6, 1998.

“Assessing Strength in the Elderly.” Advance for Physical Therapists, March 2, 1998.

“Closed Kinetic Chain Strengthening.” Advance for Physical Therapists, February 2, 1998.

“Do You Need an Independent Medicare Provider Number?” The D.C. Stimulator, February 1998.

“Ensuring Efficacy in Continuing Education.” Advance for Physical Therapists, January 5, 1998.

“Use of Manual Techniques for the Elderly Patient.” Advance for Physical Therapists, December 1, 1997.

“Functional Outcome Tools.” Advance for Physical Therapists, November 24, 1997.

“Knee Osteoarthritis and Physician Education.” Advance for Physical Therapists, November 17, 1997.

“Assessing Patients’ Level of Self-Efficacy.” Advance for Physical Therapists, November 3, 1997.

“Working with Dementia and Depression in Rehabilitation.” Advance for Physical Therapists, October 6, 1997.

“Modifying Hip Extensor Testing for Elderly.” Advance for Physical Therapists, September 3, 1997.

“Prove It.” PT & OT Today, August 11, 1997.

“Write Right and Do Right: Efficient Note Writing.” Advance for Physical Therapists, July 7, 1997.

“Assessing Function: Advanced Dementia of the Alzheimer Type.” Advance for Physical Therapists, June 30, 1997.

“Using Modalities in Stretching of Elderly.” Advance for Physical Therapists, June 2, 1997.

“Visual Scales Effective.” Advance for Directors in Rehabilitation, June 1997.

“Using ‘Norms’ to Assess Flexibility in Elderly Patients.” Advance for Physical Therapists, May 5, 1997.

“Involving Patients When Treating Pain.” Advance for Physical Therapists, April 7, 1997.

“Visual Scales for Elderly Effective.” Advance for Physical Therapists, March 3, 1997.

“Protocol Offered for Treating The Sequelae of Osteoporosis.” Advance for Physical Therapists, February 3, 1997.

“PT Warns Against Flexion Exercises.” PT Advance, January 22, 1997.

“Testing and Treating Static and Dynamic Balance Problems” PT Advance 7(51): 10-11, December 23, 1996.

“Developing and Using a Lumbar Stenosis Protocol.” Advance for Physical Therapists, December 2, 1996; 17-18. “What ‘Kokua’ Means to PTs,” Ethnogeriatrics in Rehab Series Advance for Physical Therapists p17. November 4, 1996.

“Why Laughter Should Be Included in Rehabilitation” PT Advance 7(40): 21-22, October 7, 1996.

“Write to Survive: Documentation,” The DC Stimulator, 29(3): 8,17, September 1996.

“Defining and Assessing the Frail Patient Population.” Advance for Physical Therapists, p28-29, September 2, 1996.

“Defining ‘Frailty’ in Therapy.” Advance for Directors in Rehabilitation 5(9): 45-48, September 1996.

“The Doorknob Phenomenon: How to Use it in Patient Care.” Advance for Physical Therapists, August 5, 1996.

“Fair Weather Injuries Often Involve Upper Extremities.” Advance for Physical Therapists, July 1, 1996.

“Mobilization in the Elderly.” Advance for Physical Therapists, June 3, 1996.

“Defining Frailty in Physical Therapy.” Advance for Physical Therapists, May 13, 1996.

“Dynamic Balance Treatment.” Advance for Physical Therapists, May 6, 1996.

“Assessing Dynamic Balance Problems in the Elderly.” Advance for Physical Therapists, April 1, 1996.

“Testing for Static Balance Problems in the Elderly.” Advance for Physical Therapists, March 4, 1996.

“Positioning Physical Therapists as Best Managers of Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis.” PT Bulletin, February 16, 1996.

“Think Like a Lawyer: Tips for PT’s who testify in court.” PT Today, February 12, 1996.

“Treating Static Balance Problems.” Advance for Physical Therapists, February 5, 1996.

“The Use of Jargon.” PT Today, Jan 8, 1996.

“Choosing Right Functional Tools for Tracking Outcomes.” Advance for Physical Therapists, Jan 8, 1996.

“Video tapes on geriatric-related topics.” Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, 11(2): 71-77, 1995.

“Treatment of People with Alzheimer’s And Parkinson’s.” Advance for Physical Therapists, December 4, 1995.

“Home Care Charting, Do’s and Don’ts.” Advance/Rehabilitation, November 1995.

“How to Use Issued Clinical Guidelines in Daily Practice.” Advance for Physical Therapists, 6(44), Nov. 6, 1995.

“Improving Mobility and Function for Frail Elderly.” Advance for Physical Therapists, 6(39), Oct. 2, 1995.

“Are Occupational Therapists Still the Functional Experts?” Occupational Therapy Forum, August 11, 1995.

“Functional Outcome Tools- the wave of the near Future.” Occupational Therapy Forum, July 28, 1995.

“Seeing Patients Under Limited Visit Restrictions.” PT Bulletin, June 30, 1995.

“Relating to Therapists From Canada, Great Britain, and Japan.” PT Bulletin, June 2, 1995.

“Physical Therapist’s Guide To Hosting International Visitors.” PT Bulletin, June 2, 1995.

“Managed Care Case Management: Its Role in Physical Therapy Rehabilitation.” PT Bulletin, April 28, 1995.

“Clinical Measures to Test Vastus Medialis Strength.” Physical Therapy Forum, April 7, 1995.

“Self-Balance Hints for Older Persons.” Physical Therapy Forum, January 27, 1995.

“Coping With the Care of the Elderly.” GeriNotes, 2(1).

“ Is Unevaluated Therapy Worth Giving?” Physical Therapy Forum, 13(34), Dec. 23, 1994.

“Risk of Falls in Older Persons Reduced With Physical Therapy.” P.T. Bulletin, December 7, 1994; p.11.

“Hospital Treatment of PTs Unethical; Headlines Shouldn’t be Negative.” P.T. Bulletin, November 16, 1994; 9(45).

“Physical Therapists Must Become Functional Experts.” Advance for Physical Therapists, November 14, 1994; p.29.

“The Functional Tool Box: Standard Functional Outcomes.” PT Bulletin, 9(44), Nov. 9, 1994.

“Osteoarthritis of the Knee: Is Physical Therapy the Answer?” Advance for Physical Therapists, October 24, 1994; 18-19.

"Functional Outcomes-Wave of the Future.” P.T. Forum, September 7, 1994.

"Total Hip Replacements.” Physical Therapy Forum, May 20, 1994.

"Capitation Can Be a PT Opportunity.” P.T. Bulletin, 9(23), June 15, 1994.

"Minimize Pain and Weakness in Your Geriatrics Patients with Physical Therapy.” P.T. Bulletin, 9(19): 6-7, May 18, 1994.

"Physical Therapists Are Business people.” P.T. Bulletin, 9(14): 6, April 13, 1994.

"Geriatric Orthopedic Physical Therapy in a Private Practice.” Orthopedic Physical Therapy Clinics of North America, 3(1): 45-64, March 31, 1994.

"Mobilizing the Frail Elderly Patient.” Physical Therapy Forum, 13 (5): 2-4, 6, March 11, 1994.

"Soft Tissue Mobilization and Gait: Problems of the Aged.” Physical Therapy Forum, 18 (2): 5-6, January 28, 1994.

"Insurance Committee Seeks Consultants for Blue Cross/Blue Shield.” The D.C. Stimulator, 26 (3): 1,5, December 1993.

"The Documentation of Geriatric Physical Therapy in a Private Practice Setting.” Physical Therapy Today, 16 (4): 37-45, Winter 1993.

"PT’s Must Watch Health Care Evolution.” P.T. Bulletin, 8 (50): 5,38, December 15, 1993.

"PTs Struggle Against Burnout" Advance for Physical Therapists, 4 (47): 6-7, November 22, 1993.

"Outcome Measures Beneficial to Proving Efficacy.” P.T. Bulletin, 8 (45): 6, 40, November 10, 1993.

"How the Myths of Aging Impact Rehabilitative Care for the Older Person.” P.T. Forum, 12(27): 6-7, October 22, 1993.

"Employers Increasing Focus on Quality, Cost-Effectiveness.” P T Bulletin 8 (39): 12, 36, September 29, 1993.

"Postural Changes With Age and Soft Tissue Treatment.” Physical Therapy Forum, 12 (23): 4-6, September 10, 1993.

"The Right to Choose and Refuse.” P.T. Magazine 1 (7): 60-65, July 1993.

"Efficacy Studies Gain Importance in Reform Arena.” P.T. Bulletin 8 (28): 6, July 14, 1993.

"Neck Pain in the Geriatric Setting.” P.T. Forum pp. 4-6, June 11, 1993.

"Videotapes on Geriatric-Related Topics.” Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation 8 (4), June 1993.

"Health-Care Reform to Place Emphasis on Documentation. P.T. Bulletin pp. 5, 51, May 26, 1993.

"Strength Training: Will Medicare Pay for It?" Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation 8 (3): 85-88, March 1993.

"Balance, Gait Test Proves Simple Yet Useful.” P.T. Bulletin, pp. 4, 40, February 10, 1993.

"The Role of Physical Therapy in The Treatment And Prevention of Osteoporosis.” Physical Therapy Forum, pp. 4-7, January 15, 1993

"Therapy, Rather Than NSAIDs, Is Preferred for Elderly Patients.” P.T. Bulletin vol. 8, no. 1, pp., 6, 48, January 6, 1993.

"Rotator Cuff Tears.” Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, vol. 41, no. 1, pg. 90, January 1993.

"Competitiveness & Total Quality Management for the Health Care Industry.” Geri-topics 16 (1): 14, Winter 1993.

"Alternative Models for looking at Problems in the Elderly.” Gerontology Division Newsletter (Canada), vol. 23, pp. 2-3, December 1992.

“Compensation Techniques for Hearing Problems.” Gerontology Division Newsletter, December 1992; Vol. 23, p. 11.

"Public Meeting Held on Clinical Practice Guidelines for Post Stroke Rehabilitation.” Neurology Report vol. 16, no. 4, pp. 8-14, December 1992.

"Pressure Sore Status Tool.” Geri-topics vol. 15, no. 4, pp. 8-12, Fall 1992.

"Testimony - Aging for Health Care & Policy Research.” Geri-topics vol. 15, no. 4, pp. 24-25, Fall 1992.

“Aging: Health Care’s Challenge to Rehabilitation.” Gerontology Division Newsletter, Vol 22: 6-7.

"Wheelchair Use for the Older Patient.” Occupational Therapy Forum vol. 7, # 23, pp. 4, 5, 14, 15, September 4, 1992.

"Wheelchair Use for the Older Patient.” Physical Therapy Forum “vol. 6, # 23, pp. 4-7, September 4, 1992.

"PTs of the '90s Must Utilize Array of Functional Measures.” P.T. Bulletin August 19, 1992.

"The Norton Scale: Screening Tool for Pressure Sores.” Geri-topics, 15 (3), Summer 1992.

"Journal Entries . . . Group Travels to China to Observe Geriatric Rehabilitation Practices.” Advance for Physical Therapists, pp. 10-11, June 15, 1992.

"PTs Find New Ideas During Tour of China.” P.T. Bulletin, 7 (22) June 3, 1992.

"Physicians' Complaints About PTs Show Need for Continuing Education.” P.T. Bulletin 7 (13), April 1, 1992.

"Physical Therapy in Geriatrics.” Geri-topics, 15 (2), Spring 1992.

"Drugs and the Elderly Patient.” Clinical Management, 12(2) March/April 1992.

"Functional Gain Now Is Necessary for Reimbursement." P.T. Bulletin 7 (11), Mar 18 1992.

"Coping with the Care of the Elderly?" Gerontology Division Newsletter, Vol. 20, March 1992.

"Alternative Models for looking at Problems in the Elderly.” P.T. Forum 11 (2), January 29, 1992.

"Geriatric Treatment Transfers to Younger Patients.” Advance for Physical Therapists 3 (4), January 27, 1992.

"Neck Pain and the Elderly.” Physical Therapy Practice 1 (1), Winter 1992.

"Professional Approaches for Marketing Physical Therapy.” P.T. Forum 10 (46), Holiday Issue, December 1991.

"Geriatric Specialists Urge Uniform Reimbursement Guide.” P.T. Bulletin, 6(47), November 27, 1991.

"Cheap is Expensive.” Geri-topics, Winter 1991.

"White House Conference on Aging.” Geri-topics, Winter 1991.

"How the Myths of Aging Impact Rehabilitative Care for the Older Person.” Gerontology Division Newsletter, Vol. 18, September 1991.

"Experts Urge Exercise for Osteoarthritis.” P.T. Bulletin, 6 (32), August 14, 1991.

"Therapists Should Help in Evaluating Restraints.” P.T. Bulletin June 26, 1991.

"Care for the Aged--An Alternative.” Student P.T. Forum, June 1991.

"Motivation for Older Patients.” The APTAN, 21 (2), Summer 1991.

"President's Message.” Geri-topics. 14 (3), Summer 1991.

"Medical Care for the Elderly: A Counterview.” Arch Phys Med Rehabilitation, Vol. 72, May 1991.

"New Insurance Prejudice Raises Industry-Wide Concern.” P.T. Bulletin, 6 (11), March 20, 1991.

"Pain in the Elderly.” Physical Therapy Forum 10 (3), January 21, 1991.

"Motivation for Older Patient.” Geri-topics, 14 (1), Winter 1991.

"Coping With the Care of the Elderly Part I: A Checklist for Caregivers.” Discovery, Winter 1990.

“PTs Hopes for New Year Are Varied.” P.T. Bulletin, December 26, 1990.

"References for a Restraint-Free Environment.” P.T. Potpourri, October 1, 1990.

"Neck Pain & Aging.” Physical Therapy Practice 1(1), Fall 1990.

"Coping With Care of the Elderly?” Movement Analyst, Fall 1990.

"Minimize Pain and Weakness with Physical Therapy.” Senior Patient, August 1990.

"Exercise-Get Physical.” Mature Outlook, July/Aug. 1990, page 62.

"Making Money on Medicare.” Physical Therapy Forum, 9 (28), July 23, 1990.

"Physicians Seen More Inclined to PT Intervention.” P.T. Bulletin, 5 (27), July 11, 1990.

"Clinicians Write 'Doing Well' While Patient is Deteriorating.” P.T. Bulletin, 5 (26): 16, July 4, 1990.

"How to Handle Upcoming Guidelines.” P.T. Bulletin, June 27, 1990.

"Case Studies in Aging Using Isokinetic Equipment.” Geri-topics 13 (3), Summer 1990

"Aging: The Health Care Challenge.” Israeli Physical Therapy Journal, April 1990, pg. 21.

"Coping With the Care of the Elderly Part II: Treatment Strategies.” Discovery, 13 (1): 42, 44, Spring 1990.

"Quality Documentation Reduces Insurance Claims Denials.” Physical therapy Today 13 (1), Spring 1990.

"Definition of 'Skilled Physical Therapy.” P.T. Bulletin, 5 (12), March 28, 1990.

"Finland's Health System: Caring But Costly.” P.T. Bulletin 4 (50): 9, 41, December 20, 1989.

"Physical Therapy in Finland: A Glimpse of the Past - A View of the Future.” Physical Therapy Forum 8 (50): 1, 3-4, December 18, 1989.

"Problems of Functional Measures.” P.T. Bulletin, 4 (49): 9, December 13, 1989.

"Elderly Should Fight for Reimbursement.” P.T. Bulletin, December 6, 1989.

"How the Myths of Aging Impact Rehabilitative Care for the Older Person." Occupational Therapy Forum, 4 (45): 12-15, November 13, 1989 and Physical Therapy Forum, 8 (45): 1, 3-6, November 13, 1989.

"A Bit of Advice." NCOA Networks, October 15, 1989.

"Tangled Web of Managed Health Care." P.T. Bulletin October 11, 1989.

"Quantification of Functional Capacity in the Elderly.” with Tim Sobie, Clinical Management, 9 (5): 25-29, September/October 1989.

"Managed Care for Physical Therapist.” P.T. Bulletin, 4 (38), September 27, 1989.

“Exercise Key Factor in Increasing Longevity.” P.T. Bulletin, September 6, 1989; 4(35).

"Have You Thanked Your Banker lately.” Physical Therapy Today, Summer 1989.

"Don't Cite Guidelines Unless It's Necessary." P.T. Bulletin, May 24, 1989.

"Why We Deserve to Get Paid.” P T Forum April 6, 1989.

"Visit to Japan Changes PT's Popular Perceptions.” P.T. Bulletin, 4 (13): 10, 30, April 5, 1989.

"Private Practice: The Way to Go.” Physical therapy Today Spring Issue, pp. 6, 8, 1989.

"The Effects of Three Exercise Protocols on Strength of Persons with Osteoarthritis of the Knee.” Topics In Geriatric Rehabilitation 4 (3), April 1989.

"Physical Therapists Deserve to be Paid.” Physical Therapy Forum, 8 (12), March 27, 1989.

"Want to Get Paid?: Write Right.” P.T. Bulletin, March 22, 1989.

"Concepts in Rehabilitation and Aging.” The Journal of the Finnish Physiotherapy Association, March 1989. "Physical Therapy in Japan: A Speaker's Perspective.” Sakai Newsletter February 1989.

"Continuing to Improve Documentation.” Physical Therapy Forum 7 (49), December 5, 1988.

"Fox vs., Bowen, A Fundamental Decision for Physical Therapy.” Physical Therapy Today, Winter 1988.

"From the President" - A quarterly communication to members of the Section on Geriatrics of the American Physical Therapy Association on timely issues impacting physical therapy care for older persons. Geri-topics, September 1988.

"Private Practice: Is It For You?" Today's Student PT, pp. 4-5, Fall, 1988.

"Update in Fox v. Bowen.” Geri-topics, Summer 1988.

"Physical Therapy in Geriatrics - The Future.” Geri-topics, Summer 1988.

"Using Isokinetic Training for the Older Adult.” Aging Network News, 4 (10), February 1988.

"Dysmobility and the Elderly.” Clinical Management, January/February 1988.

"The Importance of Improving Documentation.” Occupational Therapy Forum, 3 (1), January 4, 1988.

"Networking in Health Care.” The D.C. Stimulator, January 1988.

"Improving Documentation.” Physical Therapy Forum, November 1987.

"Fox vs. Bowen: A landmark Decision for Physical Therapy in Geriatrics.” Whirlpool Winter 1987.

"Implications of the Fox vs. Bowen Case.” D.C. Stimulator, Winter 1987.

"High Technology for Geriatric Rehabilitation.” Aging Network News, March 1987.

"Marketing Geriatric Programs: A Home Care Example.” Clinical Management, 6 (1): 14-17, January/February 1986.

"Exercise and the Elderly.” Long-Term Care Currents 8 (2), 1985.

"The Role of Physical Therapy in Geriatrics.” Aging Network News, December 1985.

"Modifying Treatment Programs for the Elderly.” Clinical Management, 5 (6): 14-17, November/December 1985.

"Rehabilitative Management of the Elderly--A Conceptual Approach.” Physical Therapy Forum, 4 (29), July 24, 1985.

"The Relationship Between Posture and Psycho-social Variables.” University of Oregon Press, May 1985.

"Methods for Controlling Stress.” Physical Therapy Forum, 4 (4), January 30, 1985.

"The Psychosocial Aspects of Rehabilitation Programs.” Clinical Management, 4 (6): 16-21, November-December 1984.

"Treating the Well Elderly in a Private Practice Setting.” Whirlpool, 7 (4), Winter, 1984.

"Cybex for Geriatrics.” Cybex Times, Winter 1984.

"Healing Your Hurts, Hot Soaks.” Prevention October 1984.

"Musculoskeletal Changes with Age.” Clinical Management, 4 (5): 12-15, 52, September/October 1984.

"Recreation for Seniors.” The National Journal of Recreation, Fall 1984.

"Treating Older Patients Isokinetically.” Geri-Topics, Fall 1984.

"Stress and Physical Therapy: How it Relates to Treatment.” Physical Therapy Forum, 3 (32), August 8, 1984.

"Effects of Aging on the Cardiovascular System.” Clinical Management 4 (4), July-August 1984.

"More Stress Control Methods.” The Hill Rag, Sunday Edition, June 1984.

"What's So Different About Rehabilitating the Older Person?” Clinical Management, 4 (3), May-June 1984.

"Stress Management Techniques.” The Hill Rag, Sunday Edition, May 1984.

"Stress.” The Hill Rag, Sunday Edition, April 22, 1984.

"Treating Older Patients Isokinetically.” The D.C. Stimulator, 17 (2), April 1984.

"Rehabilitation of the Older Person: A Psychosocial Focus.” Journal of the American Physical Therapy Association, 64 (1): 517-522, April 1984.

"Exercise and Aging.” The Nursing Home Journal, April 1984.

"Cardiovascular Aspects of Aging.” Geri-Topics, 7: 7-9, Spring 1984.

"Exercise Equipment Trains the Elderly to Walk Again.” Today's Nursing Home, March 1984.

"Treatment Modification for the Elderly.” Clinical Management, pp. 16-22, March 1984.

"Executive Exercises.” The Hill Rag, Saturday Edition, November 19, 1983.

"From the Editor" - A quarterly communication on the content of each issue of Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, October 1983-Present.

"Hearing loss and Communication with the Aged.” Clinical Management in Physical Therapy, 3 (2), Summer 1983. "Pilot Study for Back Pain Classes in the Elderly Community.” Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, Vol. 1(1), Fall 1980.


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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Carole B. Lewis is an American physical therapist. She is Editor-in-Chief of Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation and President of Great Seminars and Books and Great Seminars Online. She is a Practicing Physical Therapist and Adjunct Professor, George Washington University Department of Geriatrics, College of Medicine.

Life Dr. Lewis graduated from The Ohio State University with a BS in physical therapy in 1975. In 1979 she received two masters degrees from the University of Southern California in Gerontology and Public Administration. In 1983 she received her PhD from the University of Maryland in Health Education and in 2007 she received her DPT from Massachusetts General Institute of Health Professions.

Dr. Lewis has worked in home health, long-term care, acute hospitals, rehabilitation departments and outpatient clinics. She started a private practice in Washington, D.C. in 1981 and continues to work as a clinician.

Dr. Lewis is mother of two children and grandmother of one grandchild.

Works Dr. Lewis helped to form the first section in Geriatrics of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and wrote the first text book in geriatric rehabilitation in 1985 entitled “ Aging, The Health Care Challenge: Interdisciplinary Assessment and Treatment” which had 5 editions. Dr. Lewis has extensive publications in the field of aging. She has been the editor of the journal Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation for over 40 years and has written over 20 books on aging. She is also the co-editor of the first exclusive e-book in rehabilitation – Physical Therapy for the Older Adult: Examination and Intervention: An Evidence Based Approach. She also co- authored a book for the lay public entitled “ Age- Defying Fitness” which reached number 4 on Amazon.

Certifications FSOAE 2017 Great Seminars and Books and Great Seminars Online Functional Standards for Optimal Aging Expert

G.T.C. 2005 Geriatric Institute and Training Institute Geriatric Training Certificate (re-certified –2015-2025)


G.C.S. 1992 American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties Geriatric Certified Specialist (Re-certified 2002-2012- 2022)



Awards Her awards include the APTA’s Lucy Blair Service Award; being chosen as a Fulbright Scholar, the Joan Mills Award, the Clinical Excellence Award, and she is a Catherine Worthingham Fellow for the APTA. She is the 2014 recipient of the Gerontological Society of America's Excellence in Rehabilitation of Aging Persons Award and the 2016 Mary McMillan lecturer, the highest honor in the APTA. In 2019 the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy of the APTA created the Carole B Lewis Lecture which will be given annually at the Combined Sections Meeting in perpetuity to honor Dr. Lewis’ lifetime achievements in geriatrics.

International Lectures

Dr. Lewis has lectured extensively. She has spoken in 49 states. Her international lectures include Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Finland, Canada, Israel, China, Egypt, The Netherlands, and Turkey. In 2024 she will teach in Taiwan and South Korea.

Publications

Books:

Physical Therapy for the Older Adult Published by Lippincott/ Wolters Kluwer, Baltimore Md, 2018

Improving Mobility for Older Persons published by Aspen Systems, Rockville, Md, December 1988; 2nd Edition 2011, 3rd Edition 2016

The Prevention and Wellness Toolkit published by Great Seminars and Books, Inc., 2012

Age Defying Fitness published by Peachtree Publishers, Atlanta, Ga, December 2007.

Geriatric Rehabilitation published by Prentice Hill, Norwalk CT, 2nd Edition 2003, 3rd Edition 2008, 4th edition 2021

Aging: The Health Care Challenge. An Interdisciplinary Approach to Assessment and Rehabilitation Management of the Elderly, published by F.A. Davis, Philadelphia, PA, 1985, Second Edition 1989, Third Edition, 1996, Fourth Edition 2002.

Miraculous Marketing, published by GREAT Seminars and Books, Washington, D.C.; 2001.

Hand-Held Dynamometry, published by GREAT Seminars and Books, Washington, D.C.; 2000.

Orthopedic Outcomes Toolbox, published by GREAT Seminars and Books, Washington, D.C.; 2000.

Prevention and Wellness Toolbox, published by GREAT Seminars and Books, Washington, D.C. 2000.

Doc Talk, published by Great Seminars and Books, Washington D.C. 2000.

Safe Steps: Balance Assessment Tests and Treatments, published by GREAT Seminars and Books, Washington, D.C. 1999.

Women’s Exercise Toolbox, published by LEARN Publications, Washington, D.C. 1998.

Orthopedic Flash Cards: A Comprehensive Orthopedic Review published by LEARN Publications, Washington D.C. 1997.

The Functional Tool Box II published by LEARN Publications, Washington, D.C., 1997.

Geriatric Clinical Strategies: A Decade of Articles, published by LEARN PUBLICATIONS, Washington D.C. 1997. Updated and Reprinted Great Seminars and Books, 2010.

The Functional Tool Box published by LEARN Publications, Washington, D.C., 1994. 2003

Geriatric Physical Therapy: A Clinical Approach, published by Appleton & Lange, Inc. Norwalk, CT., 1994.

Documentation: Write for Survival (consultant) published by LEARN Publication, Washington, D.C., 1994.

Orthopedic Assessment and Treatment of the Geriatric Patient published by C.V. Mosby, St. Louis, MO, 1993.

Exercise Handouts for Rehabilitation, published by Aspen Publishers, Rockville, MD, 1993.

Geriatric Rehabilitation Kit, published by Visual Health and Stretching Charts, Inc., Tacoma, WA, July 1993, 2000

Health Promotion & Exercise Classes for Older Rehabilitation Groups, published by Aspen Publishers, Rockville, MD, August 1990, 2000

How to Start Up, and Manage a Successful Physical Therapy Private Practice, published by the Private Practice Section of the American Physical Therapy Association, November 1989, 2nd Edition, 1991.

Functional Assessment published by Professional Health Educators, Rockville, MD, 1989.

Functional Rating Scales for Physical Therapists, published by Documenting Quality Care, Inc., Washington, D.C., Nov. 1988. Reprinted by Learn Publications, Washington, DC, 1997; Updated and reprinted Great Seminars and Books, 2011

Osteoporosis Exercise Book published by Aspen Publications, Rockville, MD, 1987. Reprinted by Learn Publications, Washington, D.C., 1997.

Self-Balance Hints for Older Adults, published by Aspen Publications, Rockville, MD, October 1987. Reprinted by Learn Publications, Washington, D.C., 1997.

Documentation: The Physical Therapy Therapists Course in Successful Reimbursement published by the Foundation for Physical Therapy and Professional Health Educators, Bethesda, MD, 1987.

Health Care for the Elderly, Manuscript for Public Action of the International Federation for Physical Therapy, London, England, 1987.

American Red Cross Back Injury Prevention: Protect Your Back Content Consultant, published by the American Red Cross, Washington, DC, 1987.

The Relationship Between Posture and Psychological Variables, Doctoral Dissertation, published by University of Oregon Press, November, Portland, OR, 1983.

Articles:

“The Eyes Don’t Have it” Geri-Notes, Vol 31, No 1, January, 2024

“ PT Leads the Way: Making Virtual Community-Based Exercise Classes a Reality” Geri-Notes, Vol 31, No 1, January, 2024

“Continuing Education: Is it a Business for You? Geri-Notes, Vol 31, No 1, January, 2024

“The Medication of the 4 M’s ” Geri-Notes, Vol 30, No 5, November, 2023

“Optimizing Evidence for Geriatric Therapeutic Exercise” Geri-Notes, Vol 30, No 4, August, 2023

“Eyes are the Window to Balance Part 2” Geri-Notes, Vol 30, No 3, May, 2023

“Eyes are the Window to Balance Part 1” Geri-Notes, Vol 30, No 2, March, 2023

“Total Joint Antroplasty: We Are More Than Technicians” Geri-Notes, Vol 30, No 1, January, 2023

“Words Matter: What Does it Mean to Prescribe Strengthening Exercise?” Geri-Notes, Vol 29, No 5, November, 2022

“The Adult Function Independence Test (AFIT)” Geri-Notes, Vol 29, No 4, August, 2022

“Multimorbidity in Older Adults: Do We Count Past One?” Geri-Notes, Vol 29, No 4, August 2022

“Research Versus the Reality” Geri-Notes, Vol 29, No 3, May 2022

“Beyond Prior Level of Function: The Lens We Use” Geri-Notes, Vol 29, No 2, March 2022

“Gait Interventions: Has Everything Old Become New Again?” Geri-Notes, Vol 29, No 1, January 2022

“Walk the Talk: Putting Examination of Gait into Practice” Geri-Notes, Vol 28, No 5, November, 2021

“Challenging Balance Programs for Older Adults Function at a High Level” Geri-Notes, Vol 28, No 4, August 2021

“Finding Balance: Measures for a Comprehensive Assessment” Geri-Notes, Vol 28, No 3, May 2021

“Achieving Balance at Every Level” Geri-Notes, Vol 28, No 2, March 2021

“Balancing Our Measures” Geri-Notes, Vol 28, No 1, January 2021

“Exercise as Medicine for Older Women.  Clinics in Geriatric Medicine.  Volume 37, Issue 3, August 2021.” 

“Achieving Balance at Every Level” . Geri-Notes, Vol 28, No 2, March, 2021

“Balancing Our Measures” . Geri-Notes, Vol 28, No 2, March, 2021

“Stand Up For Yourself” . Geri-Notes, Vol 27, No 4, May, 2020

“Mitigating Frailty: Opportunities Ahead” . Geri-Notes, Vol 27, No 3, May, 2020

“Take a Stand! Measurement Tools for Chair Rise”. Geri-Notes, Vol 27, No 2, May, 2020

“Sit Up and Take Notice: Take Control of Sitting” Geri-Notes, Vol 27, No. 1, January, 2020

“Sit Up and Take Notice: Measurement Tools for Sitting” Geri-Notes, Vol 26, No. 7, November, 2019

“Bed Mobility Interventions Take Skill!” Geri-Notes, Vol 26, No. 6, September, 2019

“Bed Mobility: More Than Min, mod, or Max Assist; Geri-Notes, Vol 26, No. 5, July, 2019

“Getting to Great in Geriatrics”; Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy; Vol 42, no 4; June 2019

“Core Values; Geri-Notes, Vol 26, No. 3, May 2019

“Getting to the Core; Geri-Notes, Vol 26, No. 2, March 2019

“Examination for Parkinson’s Disease. Do We Have it Backwards Geri-Notes, Vol 26, No. 1, January 2019

“Examination for Parkinson’s Disease. Do We Have it Backwards Geri-Notes, Vol 25, No. 4, September 2018

“Toileting: Crucial to Independence- The Treatment Piece”; Geri-Notes, Vol 25, No.2 May 2018

“Toileting: Crucial to Independence- The Evaluation Piece”; Geri-Notes, Vol 25, No.1 January 2018

“Functional Standards for Optimal Aging: The Development of the Moving Target Screen” Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation; December, 2017; 33:4 pgs 1-7

“Dedicated Courses in Geriatrics versus Pediatrics in Entry-level Physical Programs: Survey Results; Geri-Notes, Vol 24; No. 4, September, 2017

“Our future selves, unprecedented opportunities” Atlas of Science; June, 2017

“Reach Out! Step Up Your Community Outreach Efforts” Impact Magazine, June 2017

“Enough is Enough; Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine January, 2017

” Getting at the Core; Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine January, 2017

“Are We Challenging Our Older Patients Enough” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine January, 2017

“Time for Giving Thanks” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine December 19, 2016.

“Beyond Pursed-Lip Breathing” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine November 21, 2016.

“Do You Have 6 Minutes to Spare?” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine October 17, 2016.

“Our Future Selves: Unprecedented Opportunities” Physical Therapy; October 2016 pgs 1493-1501.

“Make a Difference in Gait” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine September 12, 2016.

“Something About Mary (McMillan)” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine August 15, 2016.

“Evidence-Based Gait Assessment” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine July 18, 2016.

“Frailty: Thy Name is Human” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine June 20, 2016.

“Identifying Frailty in Older Adults” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine June 6, 2016.

“ Celebrate with Certification” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine May 9, 2016.

“ Measuring Strength in Older Adults” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine April 11, 2016.

“ Improving Function of the Arthritic Hand?” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine March 14, 2016.

“ Do We Need to Know Medications?” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine February 1, 2016.

“ Get a Grip” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine January 11, 2016.

“Your Resolution: Better Documentation” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine December 14, 2015.

“The Gift of Procedural Knowledge” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine November 2, 2015

“Cutting Injurious Falls By Half” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine October 19, 2015.

“A Better Tool to Screen for Falls” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine September 21, 2015.

“Physical Activity for Alzheimer’s Disease” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine August 10, 2015.

“Dementia Evils: Daunting or Defining? Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine July 13, 2015.

“If Patients Can Do This, they can Weight Bear” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine June 1, 2015.

“ Are We Functional Performance Experts?” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine May 4, 2015.

“Posture Changes with Age” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine April 6, 2015.

“Living Longer by Sitting and Rising” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine March 26, 2015.

“Hip Fractures: What Can We Do Better?” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine January 26, 2015.

“Be It Resolved” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine December 8, 2014.

“A Shorter Dynamic Gait Index” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine November 3, 2014.

“News for Knees” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine September 15, 2014.

“The Best Time to be a PT”Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine August 4, 2014.

“What is New with Knees” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine July 21, 2014.

“Knee Rocks: 8 Ways” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine June 16, 2014.

“Geriatric PTs: The Future is Bright!” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine May 19, 2014.

“The ABCs of the PDQ-8” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine April 7, 2014.

“Make 2014 A Successful Year” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine March 24, 2014.

“Do the Right Thing” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine February 24, 2014.

“Treating the ‘Difficult’ MS Patient – Part 2” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine January 27, 2014.

“Create Your Future: The Time is Now!” Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine November 25, 2013.

“Treating the ‘Difficult’ MS Patient – Part 1” Advance For Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine October 28, 2013.

“How Hip Can We Get?” Advance For Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine September 30, 2013.

“The AM-PAC: A Helpful Functional Measure” Advance For Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine August 19, 2013.

“Using Function to Improve Function” Advance For Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine July 22, 2013.

“Training Turtles: The Race to Success” Advance For Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine June 24, 2013.

“Move It or Lose It: A Look at the MEMS” Advance For Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine May 27, 2013.

“The Need for Speed: Monitoring Gait” Advance For Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine Apr 15, 2013.

“PTs and Data: We Are Not Optometrists” Advance For Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine Mar 18, 2013.

“References for Geriatric Function: What Can Walking 4 Meters in Your Patients' Shoes Tell You?” Advance For Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine (web) Feb 27, 2013.

“Walking in Your Patients' Shoes” Advance For Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine Feb 25, 2013.

“The ‘G’ in G-Code Stands for Good!” Advance For Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine Jan 21, 2013.

“Therapists: Thank You for Being You” Advance For Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine December 17, 2012.

“Excitement is Building for the Soon to be Released NIH Toolbox” Advance For Physical Therapists September 19, 2012.

“Help Your Patients Improve Sitting Balance” Advance For Physical Therapists August 18, 2012.

“Assessing Sitting Balance” Advance For Physical Therapists July 21, 2012.

“Treating Fibromyalgia” Advance For Physical Therapists June 23, 2012.

“Using the Revised Fibromyalgia Questionnaire” Advance For Physical Therapists May 28, 2012.

“Defending Care for Patients With Dementia” Advance For Physical Therapists April 16, 2012.

“Focusing on Functional Treatment” Advance For Physical Therapists March 13, 2012.

“Simple to Complex: The Lawton IADL Scale” Advance For Physical Therapists February 20, 2012.

“Use It or Lose It ---How to Treat Deconditioning” Advance For Physical Therapists January 23, 2012.

“Happy Holidays: Future Gifts to Consider” Advance For Physical Therapists December 28, 2011.

“Thanksgiving 2011: A Lot to be Thankful for” Advance For Physical Therapists November 28, 2011.

“Preventing Deconditioning in Older Adults” Advance For Physical Therapists October 17, 2011.

“Treating Your Strengths: Improving Self- Efficacy” Advance For Physical Therapists September 20, 2011.

”Have It In You? Self-Efficacy for Exercise” Advance For Physical Therapists August 22, 2011.

“Measuring Lower- Limb Prosthesis Use” Advance For Physical Therapists June 27, 2011.

“Be a Hipster and Get Good Results” Advance For Physical Therapists May 20, 2011.

“Judging the Benefits of the Oxford Hip Score; Advance For Physical Therapists April; 18, 2011.

“Effective Geriatric Rehabilitation is Not Non-Individualized Group Health Education” Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine; March 23, 2011.

“Knee OA Rehab: Do We Make a Difference?” Advance For Physical Therapists March, 21, 2011.

“The KOOS as Tool to Assess Knees; Advance For Physical Therapists February 24, 2011.

“Set Some New Year’s Resolutions”; Advance For Physical Therapists January 24, 2011.

“ The Future of PT: It’s a Wonderful Life”; Advance For Physical Therapists December 15, 2010.

“Thanks at the Holidays: Our Gratitude List”; Advance For Physical Therapists November 15, 2010.

“ Osteoporosis: When it Happens to you”; Advance For Physical Therapists October 18, 2010.

“ Osteoporosis: It Can Happen to You”; Advance For Physical Therapists September 20, 2010.

“Using Solid Evidence to Treat the Feet”, Advance For Physical Therapists August 23, 2010.

“Measuring Pain with the Foot Function Index” Advance For Physical Therapists July 26, 2010.

“Back At Yak with Evidence for Treating Back Pain; Advance For Physical Therapists June, 28, 2010.

“The Oxford Debate; Advance For Physical Therapists; May, 31, 2010.

“How bad is your Back?” Advance For Physical Therapists May, 19, 2010.

“Carpal Tunnel Clinical Prediction Rules and Treatment Strategies; Advance For Physical Therapists March, 19, 2010.

“How to Offset Tunnel Vision with the Carpal Tunnel Scale Advance For Physical Therapists February, 19, 2010.

“Resolve to be better than that” Advance For Physical Therapists January 19, 2010.

“Times Article on PT Treatment Misleads Advance For Physical Therapists January, 19, 2010.

“A Tale of Two Cities” Advance For Physical Therapists December 19, 2009.

“Forgetfulness, or Dementia? Use the MoCA “ Advance For Physical Therapists November 19, 2009.

“And the Innovation Winner is… “ Advance For Physical Therapists October 19, 2009.

“Predicting Future function With The NIHSS” Advance For Physical Therapists September 21,2009.

“Biomechanical Models for Stroke Rehab” Advance For Physical Therapists August 24, 2009.

“A Post –Stroke Assessment: The Frenchay Activities Index” Advance For Physical Therapists July 18, 2009.

“Picture this for Treating Parkinson’s” Advance For Physical Therapists June 15, 2009.

“ Ready for Functionally Driven Care?” Advance For Physical Therapists May 18, 2009.

“Assessing PD’s Impact on Quality of Life” Advance For Physical Therapists April 20, 2009.

“Getting a Step up for Patients with Parkinson’s Disease” Advance For Physical Therapists March 23, 2009.

“The Unified Parkinson’s disease Rating Scale” Advance For Physical Therapists February 23, 2009,

“New Year’s Resolutions: Make Happy Ones Advance For Physical Therapists January 26, 2009.

“Enter Our Imagination for the Holidays” Advance For Physical Therapists December 15, 2008.

“The Back is the Future: Lumbar Stenosis” Advance For Physical Therapists November 17, 2008.

“Measuring Back Pain: Using the ODI” Advance For Physical Therapists October 20, 2008.

“Grasping Life With the Greatest Grip” Advance For Physical Therapists September 22, 2008.

“Evaluating UE Disability With DASH” Advance For Physical Therapists August 25, 2008.

“Should physical modalities be removed from physical therapy practice?” Advance For Physical Therapists August 25, 2008.

“Evidence for Scoring Higher on the LEFS” Advance For Physical Therapists July 28, 2008.

“A Closer Look as Using the LEFS” Advance For Physical Therapists June 16, 2008.

“The Evidence for Testing Rheumatoid Arthritis” Advance For Physical Therapists May 19, 2008.

“The Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain Scale (RAPS)” Advance For Physical Therapists April 21, 2008.

“An Examination of the WOMAC Index” Advance For Physical Therapists February 25, 2008.

“The Prone Position: A Short Clinical Piece” Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation; Vole 24, N0.4; 2008.

“The effect of Prone Positioning on Oxygen Saturation in Elderly Adults” GeriNotes; vol15, No 4 2008.

“The Slow fix: New Answers to Some Old Problems” The Independent Voice February 2008.

“The Womac: A Great Tool to Assess Osteoarthritis” Advance For Physical Therapists February 25, 2008.

“ A New Year- and Some New Ideas” Advance For Physical Therapists January 28, 2008.

‘It Takes a Village to Save a Grandma” Advance For Physical Therapists December 24, 2007.

“ Rivermead Activity of Daily Living Scale” Advance For Physical Therapists November 24, 2007.

“Have a seat? What is There to Treat?” Advance For Physical Therapists October 24, 2007.

“Questionnaire Rising And Sitting Down” ” Advance For Physical Therapists September 24, 2007.

“Motor Assessment Scale: A Designer Original” ” Advance For Physical Therapists, August 27, 2007.

“Motor Assessment for Patients With Stroke” ” Advance For Physical Therapists July 16, 2007.

“Treating Quality of Life: As Good as it Gets” ” Advance For Physical Therapists, June 18, 2007.

“Stroke Specific Quality of Life Scale” Advance For Physical Therapists, May 21, 2007.

“When Using the Fugl, don’t Be So Frugal” Advance for Physical Therapists. April 23, 2007.

“The Fugl- Meyer Assessment After Stroke” Advance for Physical Therapists. March 25, 2007.

“On Balance: Using the Wisconsin Gait Scale” Advance for Physical Therapists. February 26, 2007.

“Effectiveness of the Wisconsin Gait Scale” Advance for Physical Therapists. January 15, 2007.

“A Thousand Screaming Monkeys” Advance for Physical Therapists. December 18, 2006.

“Direction for Function: Making it Worthwhile” Advance for Physical Therapists. November 20, 2006.

“Barthel Index: The Granddad of Functional Tools” Advance for Physical Therapists. October 23, 2006.

“The Original Barthel Index of ADLs” Advance for Physical Therapists. September 25, 2006.

“Treatments for Gait: A TUG “Boot Camp” Advance for Physical Therapist August 28, 2006.

“Has Your “Up and Go” Up and Left?” Advance for Physical Therapist. July 17, 2006.

“Study Helps Patients Walk Following Stroke” Advance for Physical Therapist. June 19, 2006.

“The Medical Outcomes Study, In Short Form” Advance for Physical Therapist. May 22, 2006.

“Treatment Ideas to Combat Self Efficacy” Advance for Physical Therapist. April 24, 2006.

“The Role of Self-Efficacy in Geriatric Rehab” Advance for Physical Therapist. March 27, 2006

“One Legged (Single Limb) Stance Test. Advance for Physical Therapist. February 27, 2006.

“Treatment Strategies for the GARS-M” Advance for Physical Therapist. January 30, 2006.

“Modified Gait Abnormality Rating Scale” Advance for Physical Therapist. December 19, 2005.

“Treatment Ideas for the Tinetti POMA” Advance for Physical Therapists. November 21, 2005.

“Performance-Oriented Mobility Assessment” Advance for Physical Therapists. October 24, 2005.

“The Berg Balance Scale: Treatment Ideas” Advance for Physical Therapists. September 25, 2005.

“For Good Measure: Using Berg Balance Scale” Advance for Physical Therapists. August 15, 2005.

“Benefits of the 2-Minute Walk Test” Advance for Physical Therapists. July 18, 2005.

“Benefits of the Four Square Step Test (FSST)” Advance for Physical Therapists. June 20, 2005.

“Evidence-Based Medicine for Hip Fracture” GeriNotes Vol. 12, No. 3, 2005.

“Focus on Function: It’s Our Sixth Sense” Advance for Physical Therapists. April 25, 2005.

“Focus on Function: Multi Directional Reach” Advance for Physical Therapists. March 28, 2005.

“Focus on Function: Physical Performance Test” Advance for Physical Therapists. February 28, 2005.

“Geriatric Training Certification Brings Candidates From Across the Country” Advance for Physical Therapists. February 2005.

“New Beginnings Bring Functional Ideas” Advance for Physical Therapists. January 2005.

“Group Exercise, Post Rehab, and Fitness: Part II Advance for Physical Therapists December 2004.

“Group Exercise, Post Rehab and Fitness: Part I Advance for Physical Therapists. November 2004. “To the Editor” Physical Therapy October 2004.

“Exercise Options for Patients with Stroke” Advance for Physical Therapists October 2004.

“Controversies of Hip Fracture, Replacement” Advance for Physical Therapists. September 2004.

“Evidence-Based Geriatric Clinical Strategies” GeriNotes August 2004 11(4): 23-24.

“The Timed Up & Go Test: Operational Definitions” Advance for Physical Therapists. August 2004.

“Maintenance Part 2: Components and Designs” Advance for Physical Therapists. July 2004.

“Maintenance Programs: Who’s a Candidate?” Advance for Physical Therapists. June 2004.

“Exercise Plans for Patients with Osteoarthritis” Advance for Physical Therapists. May 2004.

“Evaluation Strategies for Patients with Dementia” Advance for Physical Therapists. April 2004.

“Pain Management Techniques for All Ages” Advance for Physical Therapists. March 2004.

“Assessment of Gait in the Elderly: A Plea for Time” Advance for Physical Therapists. February 2004.

“It’s a New Year: Focus on Four Areas for 2004” Advance for Physical Therapists. January 2004.

“Innovative Exercises for the Geriatric Population’ Advance for Physical Therapists. December 2003.

“Taking TSA All the Way to Recovery” Advance for Physical Therapists. November 2003.

“Strengthen the Future by Trying Something New” Advance for Physical Therapists. October 2003.

“The Foundation for Physical Therapy Fundraising Dinner Dance” The DC Stimulator Fall 2003; 37(2).

“Coding and Documentation: The Keys to Good Care” Advance for Physical Therapists. September 2003.

“Shoulder Fractures: Examining Falls on Hands” Advance for Physical Therapists. August 2003.

“Put Some Muscle into Therapeutic Exercise” Advance for Physical Therapists. July 2003.

“Exploring the Technology Behind TKA” Advance for Physical Therapists. June 2003.

“Dementia: Differentiation and Rehabilitation Strategies” Advance for Physical Therapists. May 2003.

“Advances in Total Hip Replacement Rehab” Advance for Physical Therapist. April 2003.

“Being Hip with Hip Replacements” Advance for Physical Therapists. April 2003.

“Doing Our Functional Best for Gait and Balance” Advance for Physical Therapists. March 2003.

“Hip Fracture: Evaluation and Treatment” Advance for Physical Therapists. February 2003.

“The Slow Fix” Journal of the Cosmos Club of Washington, DC. January 2003.

“A Quick Look At The Past and a Long Look At The Future” GERINOTES. January 2003.

“New Year Opens Field to New Topics” Advance for Physical Therapists, January 20, 2003.

“Embracing the Slow Fix” Advance for Physical Therapists. January 13, 2003.

“Creating the Best Program for Stabilization” Advance for Physical Therapists. December 23, 2002.

“Stretching Boundaries in the Quest for Flexibility” Advance for Physical Therapists, Oct 28, 2002.

“Dear Abby, PTs Need Advise on Evaluating Rehab” Advance for Physical Therapists, Sept 16, 2002.

“Considering TKR for the Elderly” Advance for Physical Therapists, August 19, 2002.

“Self-efficacy: When PT Ends and Belief Begins” Advance for Physical Therapists, July 22, 2002.

“Examining Further Treatment for Osteoarthritis” Advance for Physical Therapists, June 24, 2002.

“Discovering Best Treatments for Hip Fractures” Advance for Physical Therapists, May 27, 2002.

“Treatment for Osteoarthritis of the Knee” Advance for Physical Therapists, April 15, 2002.

“Treatment for the Rotator Cuff: Our Future Selves.” Advance for Physical Therapists, March 18, 2002.

“Gait Changes with Age: The Role of Physical Therapy.” Advance for Physical Therapists, February 18, 2002.

“Does Misconception Exist Because the Medical Field Uses Ultrasound Incorrectly” The Joint Letter February 2002.

“Recognizing Symptoms of Lumbar Stenosis.” Advance for Physical Therapists, January 21, 2002.

“Avoid Claim Denials with Better Documentation.” Advance for Physical Therapists, December 3, 2001.

“What Percentage of Your Patients are Geriatric.” Advance for Physical Therapists, November 19, 2001.

“Evidence-based Medicine in Your Back Yard.” The D.C. Stimulator, September 2001.

“Evidence-based Literature and Osteoporosis.” Advance for Physical Therapists, October 8, 2001.

“Evidence Shows Improved Outcomes for Patients with Stroke.” Advance for Physical Therapists, September 10, 2001.

“Pointers for Parkinson’s: Using Research in the Clinic.” Advance for Physical Therapists, August 13, 2001.

“Success for Rehab: There’s No Place Like Home.” Advance for Physical Therapists, July 30, 2001.

“Getting Stronger: Strength training is an effective treatment for stroke survivors.” Advance for Directors in Rehabilitation, June 2001.

“Is Evidence-based Practice in Your Future?” Advance for Physical Therapists, May 7, 2001.

“Getting Stronger.” Advance for Providers of Post-Acute Care, March/April 2001.

“Using the Write Response in Documentation.” Advance for Physical Therapists, April 9, 2001.

“Is Anybody Listening?!” Advance for Physical Therapists, March 12, 2001.

“Is Certification Worth Our Time?” Advance for Physical Therapists, February 12, 2001.

“Hope Floats: Preserving Our Dreams for PT.” Advance for Physical Therapists, January 15, 2001.

“Closed Kinetic Chain Strengthening.” Advance for Providers of Post-Acute Care, December 2000.

“Oh What a Site!” Advance for Physical Therapists, November 13, 2000

Letter to the Editor. Advance for Physical Therapists, August 21, 2000.

“Catch the Age Wave.” Advance for Physical Therapists, July 10, 2000.

“The Unlimited Capitation Kit.” Advance for Physical Therapists, June 26, 2000.

“Success with Focused Review.” Advance for Physical Therapists, June 12, 2000.

“Physical Therapy: We’re Just So Ho-Hum.” Advance for Physical Therapists, May 1, 2000.

“How to Take Proper Care of Your Musculoskeletal System.” Seniority, April/May 2000; 14-15.

Letter to the Editor. Arch Phys Med Rehabilitation, April 2000; 81: 535-6.

“To Screen or Not to Screen: That is the Question.” Advance for Physical Therapists, March 20, 2000.

"Treating Hip Fracture and Hip Replacement-A look at the Literature." Advance for physical therapists, January 10, 2000.

"A Second Chance on Medicare caps." Advance for physical therapists, January 10, 2000.

“Update on Strength Training.” Advance for Physical Therapists, November 22, 1999.

“Unearned Privilege and A Day at the Races.” Advance for Physical Therapists, September 13, 1999. “Recognize the Power of Positive Feedback.” Advance for Physical Therapists, July 5, 1999.

“A New Role for PTs: The Gamesperson.” Advance for Physical Therapists, May 10, 1999.

“Fear of Falling: Ptophobia.” Advance for Physical Therapists, March 1, 1999.

“Meaningful Volunteering.” GeriNotes, May 1999; 6(3): 12-13.

Letter to the Editor. New England Journal of Medicine. 340 (5): 388-389; February 4, 1999.

“Lewis Elected to Cosmos Club.” PT Bulletin. 49;Febrary 1, 1999.

“Update in Geriatrics Part 2: Neurology.” Advance for Physical Therapists, January 4, 1999.

“The Importance of Strength Training for the Elderly.” PeakCare Online 1(1) Fall, 1998.

“Update in Geriatrics Part I: Orthopedics.” Advance for Physical Therapists, December 7, 1998.

“Physical Fitness: Exercise prescription for older adults; Part III of a roundtable discussion.” Geriatrics 53(11): 45-56; November 1998.

“Reshape Your Future Into the Millennium.” Advance for Physical Therapists, November 2, 1998.

“Physical Fitness: Benefits of exercise for the older patient; Part II of a roundtable discussion.” Geriatrics 53(10): 46-62; October 1998.

“On the Seventh Day We Rested.” Advance for Physical Therapists, October 5, 1998.

“MDS: Is There a Way to Make it Reliable and Valid?” Advance for Physical Therapists, September 28, 1998.

“Physical Fitness: How to help older patients live stronger and longer; Part I of a roundtable discussion.” Geriatrics 53(9): 26-40; September 1998.

“Develop Road Maps to Be Time Efficient in the Clinic.” Advance for Physical Therapists, September 7, 1998.

“PT’s Have What it Takes to Prepare for Prospective Payment.” Advance for Physical Therapists, August 3, 1998.

“Providing First-Class Care for Economy-Class Prices.” Advance for Physical Therapists, July 6, 1998.

“Standard Tools for Predicting Falls.” Advance for Physical Therapists, June 1, 1998.

“Using Strength Training as Treatment Post Stroke.” Advance for Physical Therapists, May 4, 1998.

“Providing Strength Training for the Aged.” Advance for Physical Therapists, April 6, 1998.

“Assessing Strength in the Elderly.” Advance for Physical Therapists, March 2, 1998.

“Closed Kinetic Chain Strengthening.” Advance for Physical Therapists, February 2, 1998.

“Do You Need an Independent Medicare Provider Number?” The D.C. Stimulator, February 1998.

“Ensuring Efficacy in Continuing Education.” Advance for Physical Therapists, January 5, 1998.

“Use of Manual Techniques for the Elderly Patient.” Advance for Physical Therapists, December 1, 1997.

“Functional Outcome Tools.” Advance for Physical Therapists, November 24, 1997.

“Knee Osteoarthritis and Physician Education.” Advance for Physical Therapists, November 17, 1997.

“Assessing Patients’ Level of Self-Efficacy.” Advance for Physical Therapists, November 3, 1997.

“Working with Dementia and Depression in Rehabilitation.” Advance for Physical Therapists, October 6, 1997.

“Modifying Hip Extensor Testing for Elderly.” Advance for Physical Therapists, September 3, 1997.

“Prove It.” PT & OT Today, August 11, 1997.

“Write Right and Do Right: Efficient Note Writing.” Advance for Physical Therapists, July 7, 1997.

“Assessing Function: Advanced Dementia of the Alzheimer Type.” Advance for Physical Therapists, June 30, 1997.

“Using Modalities in Stretching of Elderly.” Advance for Physical Therapists, June 2, 1997.

“Visual Scales Effective.” Advance for Directors in Rehabilitation, June 1997.

“Using ‘Norms’ to Assess Flexibility in Elderly Patients.” Advance for Physical Therapists, May 5, 1997.

“Involving Patients When Treating Pain.” Advance for Physical Therapists, April 7, 1997.

“Visual Scales for Elderly Effective.” Advance for Physical Therapists, March 3, 1997.

“Protocol Offered for Treating The Sequelae of Osteoporosis.” Advance for Physical Therapists, February 3, 1997.

“PT Warns Against Flexion Exercises.” PT Advance, January 22, 1997.

“Testing and Treating Static and Dynamic Balance Problems” PT Advance 7(51): 10-11, December 23, 1996.

“Developing and Using a Lumbar Stenosis Protocol.” Advance for Physical Therapists, December 2, 1996; 17-18. “What ‘Kokua’ Means to PTs,” Ethnogeriatrics in Rehab Series Advance for Physical Therapists p17. November 4, 1996.

“Why Laughter Should Be Included in Rehabilitation” PT Advance 7(40): 21-22, October 7, 1996.

“Write to Survive: Documentation,” The DC Stimulator, 29(3): 8,17, September 1996.

“Defining and Assessing the Frail Patient Population.” Advance for Physical Therapists, p28-29, September 2, 1996.

“Defining ‘Frailty’ in Therapy.” Advance for Directors in Rehabilitation 5(9): 45-48, September 1996.

“The Doorknob Phenomenon: How to Use it in Patient Care.” Advance for Physical Therapists, August 5, 1996.

“Fair Weather Injuries Often Involve Upper Extremities.” Advance for Physical Therapists, July 1, 1996.

“Mobilization in the Elderly.” Advance for Physical Therapists, June 3, 1996.

“Defining Frailty in Physical Therapy.” Advance for Physical Therapists, May 13, 1996.

“Dynamic Balance Treatment.” Advance for Physical Therapists, May 6, 1996.

“Assessing Dynamic Balance Problems in the Elderly.” Advance for Physical Therapists, April 1, 1996.

“Testing for Static Balance Problems in the Elderly.” Advance for Physical Therapists, March 4, 1996.

“Positioning Physical Therapists as Best Managers of Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis.” PT Bulletin, February 16, 1996.

“Think Like a Lawyer: Tips for PT’s who testify in court.” PT Today, February 12, 1996.

“Treating Static Balance Problems.” Advance for Physical Therapists, February 5, 1996.

“The Use of Jargon.” PT Today, Jan 8, 1996.

“Choosing Right Functional Tools for Tracking Outcomes.” Advance for Physical Therapists, Jan 8, 1996.

“Video tapes on geriatric-related topics.” Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, 11(2): 71-77, 1995.

“Treatment of People with Alzheimer’s And Parkinson’s.” Advance for Physical Therapists, December 4, 1995.

“Home Care Charting, Do’s and Don’ts.” Advance/Rehabilitation, November 1995.

“How to Use Issued Clinical Guidelines in Daily Practice.” Advance for Physical Therapists, 6(44), Nov. 6, 1995.

“Improving Mobility and Function for Frail Elderly.” Advance for Physical Therapists, 6(39), Oct. 2, 1995.

“Are Occupational Therapists Still the Functional Experts?” Occupational Therapy Forum, August 11, 1995.

“Functional Outcome Tools- the wave of the near Future.” Occupational Therapy Forum, July 28, 1995.

“Seeing Patients Under Limited Visit Restrictions.” PT Bulletin, June 30, 1995.

“Relating to Therapists From Canada, Great Britain, and Japan.” PT Bulletin, June 2, 1995.

“Physical Therapist’s Guide To Hosting International Visitors.” PT Bulletin, June 2, 1995.

“Managed Care Case Management: Its Role in Physical Therapy Rehabilitation.” PT Bulletin, April 28, 1995.

“Clinical Measures to Test Vastus Medialis Strength.” Physical Therapy Forum, April 7, 1995.

“Self-Balance Hints for Older Persons.” Physical Therapy Forum, January 27, 1995.

“Coping With the Care of the Elderly.” GeriNotes, 2(1).

“ Is Unevaluated Therapy Worth Giving?” Physical Therapy Forum, 13(34), Dec. 23, 1994.

“Risk of Falls in Older Persons Reduced With Physical Therapy.” P.T. Bulletin, December 7, 1994; p.11.

“Hospital Treatment of PTs Unethical; Headlines Shouldn’t be Negative.” P.T. Bulletin, November 16, 1994; 9(45).

“Physical Therapists Must Become Functional Experts.” Advance for Physical Therapists, November 14, 1994; p.29.

“The Functional Tool Box: Standard Functional Outcomes.” PT Bulletin, 9(44), Nov. 9, 1994.

“Osteoarthritis of the Knee: Is Physical Therapy the Answer?” Advance for Physical Therapists, October 24, 1994; 18-19.

"Functional Outcomes-Wave of the Future.” P.T. Forum, September 7, 1994.

"Total Hip Replacements.” Physical Therapy Forum, May 20, 1994.

"Capitation Can Be a PT Opportunity.” P.T. Bulletin, 9(23), June 15, 1994.

"Minimize Pain and Weakness in Your Geriatrics Patients with Physical Therapy.” P.T. Bulletin, 9(19): 6-7, May 18, 1994.

"Physical Therapists Are Business people.” P.T. Bulletin, 9(14): 6, April 13, 1994.

"Geriatric Orthopedic Physical Therapy in a Private Practice.” Orthopedic Physical Therapy Clinics of North America, 3(1): 45-64, March 31, 1994.

"Mobilizing the Frail Elderly Patient.” Physical Therapy Forum, 13 (5): 2-4, 6, March 11, 1994.

"Soft Tissue Mobilization and Gait: Problems of the Aged.” Physical Therapy Forum, 18 (2): 5-6, January 28, 1994.

"Insurance Committee Seeks Consultants for Blue Cross/Blue Shield.” The D.C. Stimulator, 26 (3): 1,5, December 1993.

"The Documentation of Geriatric Physical Therapy in a Private Practice Setting.” Physical Therapy Today, 16 (4): 37-45, Winter 1993.

"PT’s Must Watch Health Care Evolution.” P.T. Bulletin, 8 (50): 5,38, December 15, 1993.

"PTs Struggle Against Burnout" Advance for Physical Therapists, 4 (47): 6-7, November 22, 1993.

"Outcome Measures Beneficial to Proving Efficacy.” P.T. Bulletin, 8 (45): 6, 40, November 10, 1993.

"How the Myths of Aging Impact Rehabilitative Care for the Older Person.” P.T. Forum, 12(27): 6-7, October 22, 1993.

"Employers Increasing Focus on Quality, Cost-Effectiveness.” P T Bulletin 8 (39): 12, 36, September 29, 1993.

"Postural Changes With Age and Soft Tissue Treatment.” Physical Therapy Forum, 12 (23): 4-6, September 10, 1993.

"The Right to Choose and Refuse.” P.T. Magazine 1 (7): 60-65, July 1993.

"Efficacy Studies Gain Importance in Reform Arena.” P.T. Bulletin 8 (28): 6, July 14, 1993.

"Neck Pain in the Geriatric Setting.” P.T. Forum pp. 4-6, June 11, 1993.

"Videotapes on Geriatric-Related Topics.” Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation 8 (4), June 1993.

"Health-Care Reform to Place Emphasis on Documentation. P.T. Bulletin pp. 5, 51, May 26, 1993.

"Strength Training: Will Medicare Pay for It?" Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation 8 (3): 85-88, March 1993.

"Balance, Gait Test Proves Simple Yet Useful.” P.T. Bulletin, pp. 4, 40, February 10, 1993.

"The Role of Physical Therapy in The Treatment And Prevention of Osteoporosis.” Physical Therapy Forum, pp. 4-7, January 15, 1993

"Therapy, Rather Than NSAIDs, Is Preferred for Elderly Patients.” P.T. Bulletin vol. 8, no. 1, pp., 6, 48, January 6, 1993.

"Rotator Cuff Tears.” Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, vol. 41, no. 1, pg. 90, January 1993.

"Competitiveness & Total Quality Management for the Health Care Industry.” Geri-topics 16 (1): 14, Winter 1993.

"Alternative Models for looking at Problems in the Elderly.” Gerontology Division Newsletter (Canada), vol. 23, pp. 2-3, December 1992.

“Compensation Techniques for Hearing Problems.” Gerontology Division Newsletter, December 1992; Vol. 23, p. 11.

"Public Meeting Held on Clinical Practice Guidelines for Post Stroke Rehabilitation.” Neurology Report vol. 16, no. 4, pp. 8-14, December 1992.

"Pressure Sore Status Tool.” Geri-topics vol. 15, no. 4, pp. 8-12, Fall 1992.

"Testimony - Aging for Health Care & Policy Research.” Geri-topics vol. 15, no. 4, pp. 24-25, Fall 1992.

“Aging: Health Care’s Challenge to Rehabilitation.” Gerontology Division Newsletter, Vol 22: 6-7.

"Wheelchair Use for the Older Patient.” Occupational Therapy Forum vol. 7, # 23, pp. 4, 5, 14, 15, September 4, 1992.

"Wheelchair Use for the Older Patient.” Physical Therapy Forum “vol. 6, # 23, pp. 4-7, September 4, 1992.

"PTs of the '90s Must Utilize Array of Functional Measures.” P.T. Bulletin August 19, 1992.

"The Norton Scale: Screening Tool for Pressure Sores.” Geri-topics, 15 (3), Summer 1992.

"Journal Entries . . . Group Travels to China to Observe Geriatric Rehabilitation Practices.” Advance for Physical Therapists, pp. 10-11, June 15, 1992.

"PTs Find New Ideas During Tour of China.” P.T. Bulletin, 7 (22) June 3, 1992.

"Physicians' Complaints About PTs Show Need for Continuing Education.” P.T. Bulletin 7 (13), April 1, 1992.

"Physical Therapy in Geriatrics.” Geri-topics, 15 (2), Spring 1992.

"Drugs and the Elderly Patient.” Clinical Management, 12(2) March/April 1992.

"Functional Gain Now Is Necessary for Reimbursement." P.T. Bulletin 7 (11), Mar 18 1992.

"Coping with the Care of the Elderly?" Gerontology Division Newsletter, Vol. 20, March 1992.

"Alternative Models for looking at Problems in the Elderly.” P.T. Forum 11 (2), January 29, 1992.

"Geriatric Treatment Transfers to Younger Patients.” Advance for Physical Therapists 3 (4), January 27, 1992.

"Neck Pain and the Elderly.” Physical Therapy Practice 1 (1), Winter 1992.

"Professional Approaches for Marketing Physical Therapy.” P.T. Forum 10 (46), Holiday Issue, December 1991.

"Geriatric Specialists Urge Uniform Reimbursement Guide.” P.T. Bulletin, 6(47), November 27, 1991.

"Cheap is Expensive.” Geri-topics, Winter 1991.

"White House Conference on Aging.” Geri-topics, Winter 1991.

"How the Myths of Aging Impact Rehabilitative Care for the Older Person.” Gerontology Division Newsletter, Vol. 18, September 1991.

"Experts Urge Exercise for Osteoarthritis.” P.T. Bulletin, 6 (32), August 14, 1991.

"Therapists Should Help in Evaluating Restraints.” P.T. Bulletin June 26, 1991.

"Care for the Aged--An Alternative.” Student P.T. Forum, June 1991.

"Motivation for Older Patients.” The APTAN, 21 (2), Summer 1991.

"President's Message.” Geri-topics. 14 (3), Summer 1991.

"Medical Care for the Elderly: A Counterview.” Arch Phys Med Rehabilitation, Vol. 72, May 1991.

"New Insurance Prejudice Raises Industry-Wide Concern.” P.T. Bulletin, 6 (11), March 20, 1991.

"Pain in the Elderly.” Physical Therapy Forum 10 (3), January 21, 1991.

"Motivation for Older Patient.” Geri-topics, 14 (1), Winter 1991.

"Coping With the Care of the Elderly Part I: A Checklist for Caregivers.” Discovery, Winter 1990.

“PTs Hopes for New Year Are Varied.” P.T. Bulletin, December 26, 1990.

"References for a Restraint-Free Environment.” P.T. Potpourri, October 1, 1990.

"Neck Pain & Aging.” Physical Therapy Practice 1(1), Fall 1990.

"Coping With Care of the Elderly?” Movement Analyst, Fall 1990.

"Minimize Pain and Weakness with Physical Therapy.” Senior Patient, August 1990.

"Exercise-Get Physical.” Mature Outlook, July/Aug. 1990, page 62.

"Making Money on Medicare.” Physical Therapy Forum, 9 (28), July 23, 1990.

"Physicians Seen More Inclined to PT Intervention.” P.T. Bulletin, 5 (27), July 11, 1990.

"Clinicians Write 'Doing Well' While Patient is Deteriorating.” P.T. Bulletin, 5 (26): 16, July 4, 1990.

"How to Handle Upcoming Guidelines.” P.T. Bulletin, June 27, 1990.

"Case Studies in Aging Using Isokinetic Equipment.” Geri-topics 13 (3), Summer 1990

"Aging: The Health Care Challenge.” Israeli Physical Therapy Journal, April 1990, pg. 21.

"Coping With the Care of the Elderly Part II: Treatment Strategies.” Discovery, 13 (1): 42, 44, Spring 1990.

"Quality Documentation Reduces Insurance Claims Denials.” Physical therapy Today 13 (1), Spring 1990.

"Definition of 'Skilled Physical Therapy.” P.T. Bulletin, 5 (12), March 28, 1990.

"Finland's Health System: Caring But Costly.” P.T. Bulletin 4 (50): 9, 41, December 20, 1989.

"Physical Therapy in Finland: A Glimpse of the Past - A View of the Future.” Physical Therapy Forum 8 (50): 1, 3-4, December 18, 1989.

"Problems of Functional Measures.” P.T. Bulletin, 4 (49): 9, December 13, 1989.

"Elderly Should Fight for Reimbursement.” P.T. Bulletin, December 6, 1989.

"How the Myths of Aging Impact Rehabilitative Care for the Older Person." Occupational Therapy Forum, 4 (45): 12-15, November 13, 1989 and Physical Therapy Forum, 8 (45): 1, 3-6, November 13, 1989.

"A Bit of Advice." NCOA Networks, October 15, 1989.

"Tangled Web of Managed Health Care." P.T. Bulletin October 11, 1989.

"Quantification of Functional Capacity in the Elderly.” with Tim Sobie, Clinical Management, 9 (5): 25-29, September/October 1989.

"Managed Care for Physical Therapist.” P.T. Bulletin, 4 (38), September 27, 1989.

“Exercise Key Factor in Increasing Longevity.” P.T. Bulletin, September 6, 1989; 4(35).

"Have You Thanked Your Banker lately.” Physical Therapy Today, Summer 1989.

"Don't Cite Guidelines Unless It's Necessary." P.T. Bulletin, May 24, 1989.

"Why We Deserve to Get Paid.” P T Forum April 6, 1989.

"Visit to Japan Changes PT's Popular Perceptions.” P.T. Bulletin, 4 (13): 10, 30, April 5, 1989.

"Private Practice: The Way to Go.” Physical therapy Today Spring Issue, pp. 6, 8, 1989.

"The Effects of Three Exercise Protocols on Strength of Persons with Osteoarthritis of the Knee.” Topics In Geriatric Rehabilitation 4 (3), April 1989.

"Physical Therapists Deserve to be Paid.” Physical Therapy Forum, 8 (12), March 27, 1989.

"Want to Get Paid?: Write Right.” P.T. Bulletin, March 22, 1989.

"Concepts in Rehabilitation and Aging.” The Journal of the Finnish Physiotherapy Association, March 1989. "Physical Therapy in Japan: A Speaker's Perspective.” Sakai Newsletter February 1989.

"Continuing to Improve Documentation.” Physical Therapy Forum 7 (49), December 5, 1988.

"Fox vs., Bowen, A Fundamental Decision for Physical Therapy.” Physical Therapy Today, Winter 1988.

"From the President" - A quarterly communication to members of the Section on Geriatrics of the American Physical Therapy Association on timely issues impacting physical therapy care for older persons. Geri-topics, September 1988.

"Private Practice: Is It For You?" Today's Student PT, pp. 4-5, Fall, 1988.

"Update in Fox v. Bowen.” Geri-topics, Summer 1988.

"Physical Therapy in Geriatrics - The Future.” Geri-topics, Summer 1988.

"Using Isokinetic Training for the Older Adult.” Aging Network News, 4 (10), February 1988.

"Dysmobility and the Elderly.” Clinical Management, January/February 1988.

"The Importance of Improving Documentation.” Occupational Therapy Forum, 3 (1), January 4, 1988.

"Networking in Health Care.” The D.C. Stimulator, January 1988.

"Improving Documentation.” Physical Therapy Forum, November 1987.

"Fox vs. Bowen: A landmark Decision for Physical Therapy in Geriatrics.” Whirlpool Winter 1987.

"Implications of the Fox vs. Bowen Case.” D.C. Stimulator, Winter 1987.

"High Technology for Geriatric Rehabilitation.” Aging Network News, March 1987.

"Marketing Geriatric Programs: A Home Care Example.” Clinical Management, 6 (1): 14-17, January/February 1986.

"Exercise and the Elderly.” Long-Term Care Currents 8 (2), 1985.

"The Role of Physical Therapy in Geriatrics.” Aging Network News, December 1985.

"Modifying Treatment Programs for the Elderly.” Clinical Management, 5 (6): 14-17, November/December 1985.

"Rehabilitative Management of the Elderly--A Conceptual Approach.” Physical Therapy Forum, 4 (29), July 24, 1985.

"The Relationship Between Posture and Psycho-social Variables.” University of Oregon Press, May 1985.

"Methods for Controlling Stress.” Physical Therapy Forum, 4 (4), January 30, 1985.

"The Psychosocial Aspects of Rehabilitation Programs.” Clinical Management, 4 (6): 16-21, November-December 1984.

"Treating the Well Elderly in a Private Practice Setting.” Whirlpool, 7 (4), Winter, 1984.

"Cybex for Geriatrics.” Cybex Times, Winter 1984.

"Healing Your Hurts, Hot Soaks.” Prevention October 1984.

"Musculoskeletal Changes with Age.” Clinical Management, 4 (5): 12-15, 52, September/October 1984.

"Recreation for Seniors.” The National Journal of Recreation, Fall 1984.

"Treating Older Patients Isokinetically.” Geri-Topics, Fall 1984.

"Stress and Physical Therapy: How it Relates to Treatment.” Physical Therapy Forum, 3 (32), August 8, 1984.

"Effects of Aging on the Cardiovascular System.” Clinical Management 4 (4), July-August 1984.

"More Stress Control Methods.” The Hill Rag, Sunday Edition, June 1984.

"What's So Different About Rehabilitating the Older Person?” Clinical Management, 4 (3), May-June 1984.

"Stress Management Techniques.” The Hill Rag, Sunday Edition, May 1984.

"Stress.” The Hill Rag, Sunday Edition, April 22, 1984.

"Treating Older Patients Isokinetically.” The D.C. Stimulator, 17 (2), April 1984.

"Rehabilitation of the Older Person: A Psychosocial Focus.” Journal of the American Physical Therapy Association, 64 (1): 517-522, April 1984.

"Exercise and Aging.” The Nursing Home Journal, April 1984.

"Cardiovascular Aspects of Aging.” Geri-Topics, 7: 7-9, Spring 1984.

"Exercise Equipment Trains the Elderly to Walk Again.” Today's Nursing Home, March 1984.

"Treatment Modification for the Elderly.” Clinical Management, pp. 16-22, March 1984.

"Executive Exercises.” The Hill Rag, Saturday Edition, November 19, 1983.

"From the Editor" - A quarterly communication on the content of each issue of Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, October 1983-Present.

"Hearing loss and Communication with the Aged.” Clinical Management in Physical Therapy, 3 (2), Summer 1983. "Pilot Study for Back Pain Classes in the Elderly Community.” Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, Vol. 1(1), Fall 1980.


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