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Wednesday, October 9th was
marked by a celebration of 85 years
of excellence and leadership in NYU
PT, a department that began as a
small program within the School of
Education in 1927.
The celebration kicked off at
6 PM on the tenth floor of NYU’s
Rosenthal Pavilion with a recep-
tion that included a jazz pianist, an
open wine bar, and a panoply of
hors d’oeuvres. To help memorial-
ize the event, a local artist drew
caricatures of guests who agreed to
sit and strike a pose. It was a time
for alumni, families, and guests to
rekindle friendships, catch up on
stories, and enjoy the magnificent
vistas overlooking Washington
Square Park.
The new chair of the department,
Dr. Mitchell Batavia, served as the
master of ceremonies. His speech
highlighted NYU PT’s 85 years of
leadership in physical therapy edu-
cation, and was accompanied by a
slide show with rare images from
the program’s 1929 bulletin, includ-
ing photos of some of the pro-
gram’s first faculty members, and
an unearthed image of Elizabeth C.
Addoms, the first NYU PT director
whose tenure started in the mid-
1940s. Batavia told the story of a
small baccalaureate/certificate pro-
gram that grew to be a department
with five cutting-edge programs
and over 350 clinical sites.
Lindsay Wright, associate dean
for planning and communication,
brought tidings on behalf of the
dean’s office and helped honor
three PT faculty members who have
contributed significantly to NYU
over the years. NYU PT honored
Greetings on behalf of PT
Momentum, the NYU PT Alumni
Newsletter!
We marked the 85th anniver-
sary of NYU PT, a department
with a legacy of leadership in
PT education that extends as far
back as 1927!
NYU’s legacy in PT education
has created an enormous bank
of talented PT alumni over the
years; a bank
that spans the
globe. We are
thankful for all
of the members
of our PT com-
munity: our
loyal alumni and
friends whose
generous sup-
port enables our
program to con-
tinue to thrive;
our highly sought after master
clinicians, orthopedic residency
program mentors, and revered
clinical sites/clinical instruc-
tors for their sage oversight of
our students, and our talented
adjunct faculty for their currency
of topics. Our gifted clinicians
along with our esteemed core
faculty form a family that enables
NYU PT to flourish as it meets the
Mitchell Batavia, PT, MA, PhD
Associate Professor
and Chair
PT Department Celebrated 85th Anniversary
PT MomentumThe Alumni Newsletter
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NYU PT honored Wen Ling for her 15 years of
service as the department chair
Faculty at the 85th anniversary celebration.
Gloria armstrong—2004, dpt
After leaving NYC in 2008, Gloria
Armstrong Paterson a wonderful
physiotherapy experience working
and living in London. She special-
ized in Women’s Health and worked
at St. George’s Hospital, a lead-
ing lymphoedema diagnosis and
treatment center in Europe. After
three years in London, she traveled
through Africa and South America
and got married to Ross Paterson
in New Zealand and welcomed their
new baby, John Davie Paterson on
March 19, 2013! Gloria and her fam-
ily currently reside in New Zealand
and she is looking forward to
obtaining her physiotherapy reg-
istration/license in New Zealand.
Gloria writes, “I am certainly grate-
ful for the thoroughness of NYU’s
Cardio/Pulm units/courses as it is
apparently the main area that many
US programs are usually consid-
ered to be lacking, however NYU’s
program continues to be viewed as
equivalent to overseas programs!”
emil berengut—2009, dpt
Emil Berengut, PT, DPT, MSW, OCS,
CSCS, became a Board Certified
Orthopaedic Specialist this year.
Additionally, Berengut presented
at the Combined Sections Meeting
in San Diego and looks forward to
participating in research and pub-
lishing.
Joshua ettinger—2013, dpt
Congratulations to Josh Ettinger
on his most recent move to Great
Neck, NY! We look forward to more
updates once you’ve unpacked.
Gisela Figueroa—2007, dpt
Gisela Figueroa reports she is now a
certified NDT therapist and certified
vestibular therapist. She is currently
working with patients concern-
ing orthopedics and neurological
(including vestibular) issues at NY
Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical
Center, Outpatient Physical Therapy
Department.
Franca Gioia—1997, ma pt pathokinesiology
Franca worked at NYP from 1990-
2012. She is married with two
children and living in the Yorkville
section of Manhattan. She sees
elderly patients in their homes,
offering therapeutic yoga in addi-
tion to traditional manual therapy
and functional mobility training.
She is also working with Pledge 2
Protect, a coalition working to stop
the dangerous E 91st St. Marine
Transfer Station.
rivi har-el—2000, phd
We are thankful that Rivi Har-El
checked in and reports she is doing
well. We look forward to hearing
more from her in the upcoming
months.
Frank hoeffner —2011, ortho res
Frank Hoeffner, PT, DPT, OCS, a for-
mer resident and current mentor of
our Orthopedic-Residency Program
has been awarded the New York
Physical Therapy Association
(NYPTA) New Professional
Scholarship. The award will support
his travel to attend and present at
APTA’s Combined Sections Meeting
in Las Vegas, NV. May this be one
of many more accolades to come!
denise hoell—1991, bs
Denise Hoell recently completed a
Transitional Doctorate of Physical
Therapy (May 2013) at The College
of Saint Scholastica, Duluth, MN.
susan Johnson—1980, bs
A graduate of the last NYU PT
Certificate Class of 1980, Susan
Johnson maintains a great interest
in healthcare access issues, espe-
cially in regards to rehab services
for those living in extreme poverty.
She has worked for many years
with a rehab projects in developing
countries including Mexico, Haiti,
and Guatemala.
sandra Kaplan—1991, phd
Sandra Kaplan shares news of her
two recent publications:
• Kaplan, S. L., Coulter, C., & Fetters,
L. (2013). Developing Evidence-
Based Physical Therapy Clinical
Practice Guidelines. Pediatric
Physical Therapy, 25(3), 257-270.
• Kaplan, S. L., Coulter, C., &
Fetters, L. (2013). Physical Therapy
Management of Congenital
Muscular Torticollis: An Evidence-
Based Clinical Practice Guideline:
From the Section on Pediatrics of
the American Physical Therapy
Association. Pediatric Physical
Therapy 25(4), 348-94. doi:10.1097/
PEP.0b013e3182a778d2
Kathryn Knote—2011, dpt
Katie Kadamus Knote rotated
into the Inpatient Pediatric Rehab
Department at Rusk Rehabilitation
in July 2013 and just celebrated
her two year anniversary at Rusk
this October. Congratulations are
also due as she wed Alex Knote in
September 2013 on Long Island!
maria laputt—2002, DPT
Maria La Putt ‘02 announces the
opening of her new clinic and
wellness center, Ananda Physical
Therapy & Wellness, in Greenwich,
CT. Maria specializes in myofascial
release, pilates-based rehabilita-
tion, and yoga. Learn more at www.
anandapt.com
phil lombardo—2012, dpt
Congratulations are in order for Phil
Lombardo ’12 on the birth of his
third son, Micah Cartelli Lombardo,
on March 22, 2013. Phil is proud to
report that he is the most creden-
tialed PT listed for the state of NJ
on the APTA Find a PT Website and
that he started a non-profit orga-
nization, New Jersey Edible Home
Gardens, to promote healthy eating,
eliminate GMO’s and chemically
treated food through home, com-
munity, and school gardens.
robert lucania—1982, bs
Robert Lucania retired from the
Air Force in 2010 as a Colonel and
had the privilege of commanding
three squadrons and the chance
to enhance PT leadership. Lucania
explains, “It was a challenge lead-
ing the largest Air Force Surgical
Squadron, however, when people
know you care and you’re profes-
sional, you gain their respect.”
Before retiring, Robert had the
opportunity to take the posi-
tion as the Air Force Surgeon
General’s Chief Consultant for
Physical Medicine which allowed
him to build a team that continues
to push forward with innovative
and evidence-based PT practices
in the military. Robert joined the
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI)
team to pursue his dream of see-
ing patients full time and was pro-
moted to be the regional director
for Army mTBI programs in Bavaria,
Germany. He finds the promotion
to be both challenging and reward-
ing as he is again working with the
men and women of our American
Armed Forces. Additionally, he is
among those scheduled to be hon-
ored by The National Ethic Coalition
of Organizations as a recipient of
the Ellis Island Medal of Honor for
exemplifying outstanding qualities
in his personal and professional
life while continuing to preserve
the richness of his heritage. Robert
remarks, “It’s been a rewarding and
exciting career and again, I want to
thank you for all you’ve done for
the students at NYU and our pro-
fession.”
Jenny mcGuinness—2012, dpt
Congratulations are in order for
Jenny McGuinness ’12 on the birth
of her son, Hank, who joins older
brother Gray, aged 5. Jenny and
her family reside in their new home
in Westport, CT, and she looks for-
ward to taking an ortho outpatient
job in the spring when Hank is a
little older.
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On Oct. 21, 2013, NYU (MA, 1992)
and NYU Medical Center alumnus
Emmanuel “Manny” Yung, PT, DPT,
MA, OCS, FAAOMPT, launched an
iPad/iPhone app called “Clinical
Pattern Recognition—Low Back
Pain,” which he co-developed.
Designed to help students and
clinicians hone their clinical reason-
ing skills regarding examination,
differential diagnosis, movement
faults, treatments and exercises for
low back pain, the guideline- and
evidence-based app is simple to
use. Each technique is linked to
PubMed abstracts.
You can find the app at
https://itunes.apple.com/app/
id725106395?mt=8
The team developing the app is
made up of doctorate-level residen-
cy- and fellowship-trained physical
therapy clinicians, educators, and
researchers. (Read more about the
team at www.clinicalpatternrecogni-
tion.com/team/.
Dr. Yung fondly remembers
Professors Wen Ling and Andrew
McDonough who were his teaching
role models at NYU. They instilled
in him the value of movement
research and anatomy respectively.
This strong foundation influenced
Yung’s role in the development of
the PT app as well as his recent
co-authored article, Middle and
Lower Trapezius Strengthening
for the Management of Lateral
Epicondylalgia in The Journal of
Orthopaedic and Sports Physical
Therapy. (http://dx.doi.org/10.2519/
jospt.2013.4659)
Dr. Marilyn Moffat came to NYU
Medical Center to encourage the
staff to be engaged in APTA, our
professional organization. Her
speech inspired Yung to go on to
provide years of service to the pro-
fession of physical therapy. Recent
appointments include: Lead
Reviewer for the American Board of
Physical Therapy Residency and
Fellowship Education Program
Credentialing Services Committee
(2013) as well as Specialization
Academy of Content Experts
Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist Item
Writer for the American Board of
Physical Therapy Specialties (2014-
2015).
On Sept. 4, students, faculty, and
administration congregated for a
ribbon cutting ceremony in the PT
department to celebrate the arrival
of new AV teaching equipment.
The upgrade was critical. No
longer would faculty schlep LCD
projector carts out of closets and
hook up multiple lines, connectors,
and cords each time they lectured.
No more would faculty or students
risk tripping over a network of wir-
ing lying on the floor, leading to
crashed power point presentations.
Instead, all classrooms now
contain integrated AV systems that
coordinate—at the push of two
buttons—ceiling hung projectors,
flat screen monitors, DVD players,
audio devices, Internet, and central-
ized computers. Students will also
benefit from a separate AV system
to practice presentations, a sort of
dress rehearsal space before their
classroom gig. This is not to say the
upgrades have been without some
growing pains—a hiccup, or perhaps
a belch—but overall, the new tech-
nology has elevated the quality of
student-faculty educational experi-
ences monumentally.
Historically, ribbon cutting cer-
emonies are reserved for moments
like the celebration of a new busi-
ness. The PT violet ribbon cutting
ceremony symbolized pedagogical
advances at NYU: faculty freedom
to educate students using intel-
ligent technology, a reenergized
department able to fulfill its teach-
ing mission of educating the best
students with innovative programs,
and a revitalization of the shared
mission with Steinhardt of advanc-
ing pedagogy at the hyphen
between research and practice.
The ribbon cutting was also an
opportunity to thank the people at
NYU Steinhardt who helped make
the upgrade possible through an
exceptional team effort: Robert
Knight, Leslie Brown, Jeffrey Lane,
David Wong, Ben Vien, and of
course, our own Anne Seaton.
The highlight of the celebra-
tion came when Mary Brabeck,
dean of the Steinhardt School of
Culture, Education, and Human
Development, spoke to the gath-
ered faculty and students. She
congratulated the department on
its 85th anniversary, its successful
accreditation, and its new advances
in teaching technology. She also
spoke on the importance of well-
ness as a signature goal in NYU
Steinhardt’s upcoming strategic
plan, a goal that PT played a key
role in bringing to the School’s
forefront.
After Dean Brabeck spoke, she
was presented with scissor to cut
the violet ribbon suspended across
the classroom space. She first sug-
gested Dr. Batavia cut the ribbon,
but in a symbolic gesture of shared
governance, they cut the ribbon
together. The violinist and cellist
then broke out into Vivaldi’s Four
Seasons, and the celebration began.
To view the ceremony, please
visit our Website: http://steinhardt.
nyu.edu/pt/.
Violet ribbon cuttinG ceremonY:
An Audio-Visual Technology Celebration
alum emmanuel Yung launches ipad/iphone app ‘clinical pattern recognition—low back pain’
Dean Mary Brabeck and Chair Mitchell Batavia cut the ceremonial ribbon
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evolving needs of the PT profession
and upholds the highest standards
of education, practice, and patient
services. We are also indebted to
Dr. Wen Ling for her dedicated
service as department chair for the
past 15 years.
In this issue, I am excited to
highlight many of the events and
honors bestowed upon our alumni,
students, faculty, and department
over the course of 2013 including
ribbon cuttings, the anniversary cel-
ebration, and NYU PT’s first alumni
event in Asia.
The official CAPTE accreditation
report indicates that our flagship,
the DPT program, continues to be
rated as exemplary. Thanks to the
indefatigable dedication of our core
faculty and the tireless leadership of
both Dr. Wen Ling and Dr. Marilyn
Moffat, we are in excellent standing
for another ten years.
To enhance the research mission
of our department, we have initiat-
ed a search for a new associate pro-
fessor tenure track faculty member.
We are also pleased to announce
that we will be accepting PhD stu-
dents in 2014 with a competitive
full-time funded fellowship/scholar-
ship slot. An interdisciplinary PhD
program in Rehab Sciences, which
involves Steinhardt and Rusk, is also
in the works. New to our newsletter
is the name “PT Momentum” and
the addition of a crossword puzzle.
I was inexplicably moved by the
address our current students deliv-
ered to the potential applicants for
next year’s class at the DPT Open
House in October wherein they
expressed the sense of family, sup-
port, and community within our
department. This sense of commu-
nity is invaluable to any organiza-
tion. To this end, we plan to start a
social media site using LinkedIn to
foster our “family” connections and
share news of upcoming events,
announcements, and collaborations
with all our alumni and friends of the
department.
Please be on the lookout for
an email inviting you to a NYU PT
LinkedIn site (as well as tutorials if
you’re not familiar with social media)
so that we can move together as a
family in 2014 and beyond.
Cheers!
— Mitchell Batavia PT, MA, PhD
— Associate Professor and Chair
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From the chair
Evidence-Based Practice Crossword Puzzle
CLUES
Across
4. Patient leaving a study
6. Acronym used to rule-out a disease
when a test is highly sensitive
8. Therapeutic benefit measured under
typical clinical care conditions
10. Proportion of people with the
disease at 1 point in time
11. Method used to control for bias
Down
1. Quantifies uncertainty
2. A quantitative synthesis of many
studies
3. The proportion of new cases
5. A method used to minimize
confounding
7. Acronym used to rule-in a disease
when a test is highly specific
8. A research design that incorporates
manipulation
9. Therapeutic benefits measured
under ideal conditions
(Answers may be found on page 13)
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Weekend Intensives in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
advanced physical therapy examination and intervention skills of the musculoskeletal system
Spring + Summer 2014 ScheduleFriday 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm | Saturday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
All classes take place at 380 2nd Avenue at 22nd Street, 4th Floor. Each module is a minimum of 1.1 CEUs.
sprinG 2014:
February 28 & March 1, 2014
MODULE 5: thoracic/lumbar
spine
tara Jo manal, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS
Clinical Services, Department of Physical
Therapy, University of Delaware
• Explore valuable red and yellow flag mea-sures and how they can impact your care
• Review clinical practice guidelines that you can apply to patient care on Monday morning
• Gain mastery of mobilization and manipu-lation procedures through laboratory participation
• Understand role of spinal exercises in treatment
• Special evaluation and treatment consider-ations for the older adult with low back pain
March 7-8, 2014
MODULE 6: hip and simichael s. puniello, DPT, MS, OCS,
FAAOMPT
South Shore Physical Therapy Associates,
Hingham, MA; Adjunct Clinical Assistant
Professor, Physical Therapy Program, MGH
Institute of Health Professions
• Common hip pathologies• Integrate hip examination best evidence• Manual PT techniques and therapeutic
exercise• Integrate a mechanical approach and best
evidence for sacroiliac joint• Physical examination of the pelvis• Manual physical therapy techniques and
therapeutic exercise for SIJ dysfunction
April 4-5, 2014
MODULE 7: Knee
tara Jo manal, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS
Clinical Services, Department of Physical
Therapy, University of Delaware
• Review the tests and measures in knee reha-bilitation and what they tell you
• Understand differential diagnosis in knee pain
• Explore procedure-modified rehabilitation; which surgical procedures impact your post-operative therapy decisions and why
• Total knee arthroplasty surgery will increase to 3.5 million by 2030; synthesis of the body of evidence behind rehabilitation for this population can enhance your care
• Review the evidence for rehabilitation pro-gression after knee injury
• Understand the role of the quadriceps in knee dysfunction; electrical stimulation treatment efforts
April 18-19, 2014
MODULE 8: anKle/Foot
smita rao, PT, PhD
Department of Physical Therapy, New York
University
emily sandow, PT, DPT
Harkness Center for Dance Injuries, NYU
Langone Medical Center
• Appropriate for beginner, intermediate, and advanced clinicians, and those preparing for the OCS exam
• Didactic sessions will cover recent advances in biomechanical, clinical, and translational research relevant to clinical decision-making and direct access
• Lab sessions will cover: clinical examination techniques, and interventions such as manual therapy, taping, orthoses prescription, and therapeutic exercise
• Walking/running video analysis with a focus on foot/ankle
summer 2014:
June 6-7 MODULE 9: motor controldick magill
June 13-14 MODULE 10: moVement GaitWen ling, smita rao, and todd Wilkowski
July 25-26
MODULE 11: rsi erGonomicsKevin Weaver
August 1-2 MODULE 12: WorK condition Fcemark Wurster and John mclinden
Participants may register for individual weekend modules. Cost: $400 per
module, $1400 for all four modules, $350 each when three or more PTs from
same site register. to register, contact peggy dadaille at 212 998 9429 or pd70@
nyu.edu. For more information go to www.steinhardt.nyu.edu/pt.
nYu orthopedic pt residencY proGram
reflections from program director, dr. WeaverIn celebration of NYU’s
Orthopedic PT Residency
Program’s third anniversary, we
are compiling reflections on the
program and its progress from
the perspective of the pro-
gram’s director, mentors, and
graduates.
To start, we interviewed Dr.
Kevin Weaver, the program
director of the Orthopedic PT
Residency Program.
pt momentum (ptm): Can you give us a basic overview of the program?
Dr. Kevin Weaver: The NYU Orthopedic PT Residency
Program is a post-graduate program for physical therapists
who want to sit for the Orthopedic Clinical Specialist exam.
In keeping with APTA’s 20/20 vision of autonomous practice,
the clinical specialist is best equipped to deal with the chal-
lenges of direct access practice through differential diagnosis.
ptm: What makes this program so special?
KW: The program exposes residents to a diverse array of
educational experiences that include mentoring from OCS PTs
and orthopedic physicians, TA experiences in the DPT pro-
gram, and advanced instruction from nationally-recognized
PTs who practice throughout the United States and are
involved in fellowship and residency programs. These experi-
ences help prepare residents for diverse settings that mirror
our tri-state community. Also, the class size is kept small, in
keeping with the importance of quality one on one interac-
tions and appropriate clinical placements.
ptm: What is the general profile of your program’s applicants?
KW: Residents are PTs who have recently graduated from NY
and NJ DPT programs as well as seasoned practitioners with
anywhere from two to ten years of experience. The program
attracts local, out-of-state, as well as international students.
ptm: How does this program fit in with the Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) model?
KW: The most important part of EBP is meeting the patient’s
values and expectations. This art of PT is most challenged by
the overt socioeconomic and cultural diversity found in the
NYC area. The program targets these critical elements of EBP.
ptm: What is your vision of PT practice and how does this program help to implement this vision?
KW: The cornerstones of orthopedic physical therapy are
patient education, manual therapy, and therapeutic exercises.
These three areas are stressed continuously throughout the
Orthopedic PT Residency curriculum through scholarly reviews
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Kevin Weaver, PT, DPT, MA, OCS,
CEA, CIE
Wen Ling for her 15 years of service
as the department chair, Marilyn
Moffat for her seminal contributions
to the profession and for which
there are current efforts to establish
the Moffat Chair, and Ann Goerdt,
in the wake of her recent retire-
ment, in recognition of her years
of service to the Physical Therapy
Department.
The first honoree of the evening
was Dr. Wen Ling, who is described
as “direct, organized, strong,
focused, determined, perceptive,
able to take charge” and noted for
having “a wicked sense of humor.”
Dr. Wen Ling has been chair of the
department for the past decade
and a half, only stepping down in
late August. She is recognized as a
clinician-scientist and author with
expertise in the neuromuscular area
and gait. Dr. Ling was acknowl-
edged for her tireless efforts in pro-
moting diversity, and increasing the
visibility of our department in the
national and international communi-
ties including China and Taiwan.
As chair, Dr. Ling secured and
renovated a new departmental
space for teaching and research
on Second Avenue, launched the
Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
for Practicing Physical Therapists,
and successfully completed
two accreditation visits by CAPTE.
Dr. Andrew McDonough, a for-
mer chair of the department, came
to the podium to congratulate Dr.
Ling on her good work as chair
over this impressive span of time.
As he recalled his own memories
of serving as chair, he told the
audience, and the new chair, Dr.
Batavia, that being a chair did not
always entail glamorous duties. To
clarify, McDonough walked over
to a plastic bag situated off to the
side of the podium and unveiled
its contents: a toilet plunger. Dr.
Batavia asked the department
administrator who coordinated
the event, Anne Seaton, rhetori-
cally, “He’s not going to present
that thing to me…is he?” Sure
enough, McDonough did present
the plunger to Batavia as well as
one of his own beautifully framed
photographs to Dr. Ling. Upon
returning to the podium, Batavia
quipped, “I’d prefer the picture to
the plunger.” Several days later,
Batavia received a custom-framed
photograph in the mail.
Although Dr. Sheng-Che (Steven)
Yen, a former student of Dr. Ling’s,
could not attend the event, he sent
a message of thanks to Dr. Ling,
along with a story or two. Steven
wrote that when he first came to
America from Taiwan as a new stu-
dent, he would sit quietly in class
and not speak because English was
not his first language. Dr. Ling knew
that he avoided speaking in front of
the class and thus constantly called
upon him to answer questions.
Initially, he often felt as if he would
have a heart attack when called on
because speaking pushed him out
of his comfort zone, but Dr. Ling’s
strategy worked wonders. Now, Dr.
Yen reports that as an assistant pro-
fessor at Northeastern University,
he regularly lectures to a DPT class
of over 100 students and presents
at national conferences in front of
huge audiences. He also recalls that
Dr. Ling went above and beyond
her roles as professor and advisor.
For example, Dr. Ling knew that
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PT Department Celebrates 85th Anniversary
living in New York was not easy for
Steven and his wife, so from time to
time, she provided them with some
essentials for daily living, such as a
slow cooker—a device which Yen
reports still travels with them wher-
ever they go.
Dr. Casey Smith ’13, past class
representative, also shared kind
words about Dr. Ling with the audi-
ence from her experiences as a
student. Smith said, “[Dr. Ling] dis-
armed us by knowing more about
us personally than we thought she
did. Sometimes, I thought she might
actually know me better than I knew
myself.” She also said, “[Dr. Ling]
demonstrated that she cared for
each of us and our learning journey.
This caring enabled her to better
meet our needs and made us feel
that we belonged.”
The second honoree of the night
was Dr. Marilyn Moffat, who has
been described as being “a true
leader with extraordinary vision,
strong, never cruel, warm, a vision-
ary, adapting to the needs of the
profession, and indefatigable in her
support of our profession.”
While Dr. Moffat hardly needed
an introduction, one could not
speak about her without mentioning
her six-year term as the President
of the APTA, her major role in the
development of the Association’s
Guide to Physical Therapy Practice,
and her current position as presi-
dent of the World Confederation
of Physical Therapy. Dr. Andrew
Guccione, professor and chair of
the Department of Rehabilitation
Science at George Mason University,
made his way all the way up from
Virginia to speak about Dr. Moffat.
Dr. Batavia also took a stab at cov-
ering some highlights from her volu-
minous curriculum vita, but relented
due to time constraints, mentioning
that we only rented the room for
one night as Dr. Moffat’s CV scrolled
all the way down to the foot of the
podium and across the floor.
Dr. Carol Lewis, renowned
geriatric rehabilitation specialist
and co-author with Dr. Moffat on
the popular lay public book Age-
Defying Fitness, could not attend
the celebration but sent a video
in which she revealed Dr. Moffat’s
superpowers. Dr. Lewis spoke about
Dr. Moffat’s uncanny ability to know
something about everybody and to
care about them. As for accomplish-
ments, she reminded everyone that
Dr. Moffat has received awards from
all the APTA sections and even has
one named after her.
Mr. Mallon, former CEO and
general counsel for the APTA, sent
a note of congratulations to Dr.
Moffat that was read during the
celebration. Along with all acco-
lades Dr. Moffat deserved for her
accomplishments at the APTA, he
also mentioned Dr. Moffat’s com-
mitments in that nothing outdoes
her commitment to both causes and
people.
Lastly, Carolyn Beck ’14, current
DPT student and class representa-
tive, approached the podium to
express her gratitude for having Dr.
Moffat as a teacher.
The last honoree of the night
was Dr. Ann Geordt who has been
described as “gracious, graceful,
insightful, empathetic, witty, caring,
kind, full of life,” and known for hav-
ing a great sense of humor.
Dr. Goerdt’s international and
national accomplishments are
numerous and include her involve-
ment in the development and
implementation of WHO training
programs for rehabilitation per-
sonnel in other parts of the world.
She also served as representative
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for the World Confederation of
Physical Therapy at the United
Nations’ meetings on disability,
served as the first program director
for the DPT for Practicing Physical
Therapists, and headed the Council
for the Study of Disability at NYU.
Dr. Goerdt’s former supervisor,
Dr. Enrico Pupulin, former head of
the Disability and Rehabilitation
Program at the World Health
Organization, was unable to attend
the celebration that night but was
videotaped for the event. In his
speech, he stressed all the good
work Dr. Goerdt did at WHO and
how important her role was in
improving the education and train-
ing manuals for community based
rehabilitation, thus providing
greater specificity for management
of programs in other parts of the
world.
Dr. Jonathan Glasberg, physical
therapist from the Manhattan VA
Medical Center, received his transi-
tional Doctorate in Physical Therapy
degree from New York University
in 2009 under Dr. Goerdt’s watch
and passionately reflected both
on the Doctor of Physical Therapy
program at NYU as well as the
impact of his advisor, Dr. Geordt.
His sentiments were echoed by
Carly Lochala ’12 who also spoke of
Dr. Geordt.
Dr. Moffat also spoke about Dr.
Goerdt professing that she probably
knew Dr. Goerdt the longest and
recounted her early contacts with
her while working at Rusk Institute.
Dr. Moffat recalled the numerous
times Dr. Goerdt retired from her
post only to return at some point
later. It was impossible to miss Dr.
Moffat’s hopeful suggestion that Dr.
Goerdt return to NYU in the future.
Upon returning to the podium,
Dr. Batavia revealed a mutual inter-
est he shared with Dr. Goerdt: sen-
tence diagramming—a method of
learning grammar that was popular,
particularly in parochial schools in
the early 1900s (and now making a
modest comeback). He projected
the following sentence in its dia-
grammed format onto the confer-
ence screen, “Ann, we will miss you
very much.” (see figure at left)
In addition to paying tribute
to the honorees, all three faculty
members were presented with
gifts symbolizing the department’s
appreciation of their contributions
to NYU and the profession.
As the clock approached 9 PM,
all attendees—as well as the stellar
event organizers, Anne Seaton,
Julie Chin, Peggy Dadaille, and
Mentewab Bayleyen—were thanked
for helping to make the 85th anni-
versary such a memorable event. Dr.
Batavia summed it up best with his
parting words: “We look forward to
seeing you all for the 90th and
beyond.”
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PT Department Celebrates 85th Anniversary
What some of our recent alumni say ....
david lui , dpt 2013—NYU’s DPT program pro-
vides a comprehensive foundation in all areas
of physical therapy preparing graduates to be
exceptional generalist practitioners. One of the
program’s greatest aspects is its clinical observa-
tions component in which we are exposed to the
experiences and knowledge of master clinicians
to help reinforce what is being taught in our
classes. The clinical affiliation sites available to
us were numerous and some of the best in the
nation. Faculty members of NYU DPT are open,
friendly, and approachable and the small class
sizes really allow for you to bond with the class-
mates you will be sharing the next three plus
years with. The program also taught me the skills
needed to examine research literature critically in
order to find the best evidence for patient care,
and for that I am most appreciative.
elina Faynleyb, dpt 2013—As an English major
straight out of college, I was worried that I would
be at a disadvantage in the field of Physical
Therapy, but going to NYU DPT and learning in
a diverse classroom with equally diverse profes-
sors helped make me confident in my abilities
and enthusiastic about my future career as a
DPT. NYU DPT caters to its students and I always
felt I got the help I needed from the department.
NYU DPT helped me build important relation-
ships not only with my peers, but with my pro-
fessors, and other practitioners in the field. Going
out into my first affiliation, I felt confident in my
training, and by my last affiliation, I felt like I had
all the skill sets necessary to begin practicing as
a DPT. The resources available at NYU DPT far
exceeded my expecations and the connections I
have made while in the program will surely last
a lifetime. The clinical affiliations made available
to us were great and the coordinators ensured
we were matched with an optimal affiliation.
The weekly observations in our second and third
years made me glad I picked NYU DPT. Being in
the field on an observation that correlated with
what we were learning in the classroom helped
solidify everything I was seeing in the classroom,
and made it easier to achieve carryover into my
summer affiliations.
ma michelle cruz, ortho res 2013—In 2012,
my contract with the staffing agency that had
employed me as a physical therapist (PT) for
five years was ending. Within that five years, I
had gone back to school for my second doctor-
ate degree, a DPT, through another academic
institution in New York. As a self-proclaimed pro-
fessional student, I knew what skills I wanted to
hone after being a PT for 14 years. I was thrilled
to learn that NYU offered a residency program
in orthopedic PT. I jumped at the opportunity.
Through this program, I have gained more
knowledge and skills in orthopedic PT that I
am able to include in my current practice. I use
current evidence-based practice to encourage
good outcomes for my patients. My mentoring
facility in Brooklyn took me in as a regular staff
PT after the 12 months of training under a won-
derful mentor. Barely a month into the full-time
position, I was invited to be involved in another
specialty, pulmonary rehabilitation, because of
my background in the field. Aside from that, I
am happy to report that effective Nov. 1, 2013, I
will be the center coordinator for clinical educa-
tion for Metro SportsMed, an affiliate of the New
York Methodist Hospital. I cannot thank NYU
Department of Physical Therapy enough for all
the opportunities that have opened up for me as
a result of my partipation in the DPT program. I
hope for continued success for the department.
Jessica schwartz, ortho res 2013—Being a part
of the inaugural post-doctoral residency with
NYU DPT and NJCPT was the best thing I
could’ve ever done for my career, knowledge
base, and my patients. Learning and engaging
with some of the top clinical and research based
minds in the field was incredibly inspiring. I find
myself utilizing the education and skill-sets I
learned in Orthopedic Residency everyday with
my patients, students, and fellow physical thera-
pists. Thank you for implementing the APTA’s
Vision 20/20 facilitating clinicians who can confi-
dently differentially diagnose and treat in a direct
access state.
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elliot Fishbein, pt, ocs, cFmt,
Faaompt, presented a poster
entitled, “Physical Therapy
Management of a Confirmed
Case of Chronic Exertional
Compartment Syndrome Using
the Functional Manual Therapy
ApproachTM” during a break-
out session for clinical research
and case reports at the Annual
Conference and Exposition for the
American Academy of Orthopedic
and Manual Physical Therapists
(AAMOPT) held October 16-20
in Cincinnati, OH. Dr. Fishbein’s
poster illustrates a case report
documenting successful conserva-
tive (non-surgical) management of
chronic exertional compartment
syndrome (CECS) using the func-
tional manual therapy approach.
This session was presented before
a small panel and attended by an
audience of approximately 800
physical therapists from around the
country including representatives
from the International Federation
of Orthopedic and Manual Physical
Therapists (IFOMPT).
Gregory m. Gutierrez, phd, Assistant
Professor, has been awarded a
grant for the period of September
1, 2013 to August 31, 2014 in the
amount of $100,000 through the
New York University-Poly Seed
Grant Competition as Co-Principal
Investigator for “Development of
an Ankle Instability Rehabilitation
Robot.” Read more about Dr.
Gutierrez’s groundbreaking work in
his publications:
• Gutierrez, G.M, Conte, C.,
Lightbourne, K. The Relationship
Between Impact, Neurocognitive
Performance, and Neck Strength
in Female High School Soccer
Players. Pediatric Exercise Science.
(in press)
• Olin, E., Gutierrez, G.M. Muscle
Activity and Tibial Shock during
the Initial Transition from Shod
to Barefoot Running. Human
Movement Science. 32 (2): 343-
352. Apr 2013.
• Pozzi, F., Gutierrez, G.M. An
integrated biomechanical analy-
sis of stepping down during
continuous gait. Italian Journal of
Physiotherapy. 3 (1): 3-10, March
2013.
• Schmid, S., Moffat, M., Gutierrez, G.M.
The Effects of Knee Joint Cooling
on Vertical Ground Reaction Forces,
Knee Kinematics and Jump Height in
a Drop Jump Task. Athletic Training
and Sports Health Care. 5 (1): 29-37.
Jan/Feb 2013.
• Yen, S.C., Gutierrez, G.M., Ling,
W., Magill, R., McDonough, A.
Coordination Variability during
Load Carriage Walking: Does It
Contribute to Low Back Injury?
Human Movement Science. 31 (5):
1286-1301, Oct 2012.
louis iannuzzi, pt, dpt, c.ped,
has been actively involved with
Pedorthic Footwear Association
(PFA) for over 23 years and pre-
sented a lecture entitled “Total
Contact Casting for Charcot
Management” at the 54th Annual
PFA Symposium & Exhibition in
Boston, MA, on November 1st. Dr.
Iannuzzi maintains the distinction
of being the first to become cross
credentialed for this organization
as both a Pedorthist and Physical
Therapist. As the former Executive
Vice President and Exam Writing
Chair for the American Board for
Certificatin (ABC) Prosthetics,
Orthotics, & Pedorthics, Dr. Iannuzzi
has been board certified since 1990.
Wen ling, pt, phd On September
7, 2013, a group of alumni from
East Asia gathered for an evening
of wonderful conversation, eating,
and singing during the 6th Asia-
Western Pacific Regional Congress
of the World Confederation for
Physical Therapy meeting held
in Taichung, Taiwan. This event
marks the first NYU PT alumni
event held in Asia and it was
attended by over 20 graduates
from Taiwan, Japan, Thailand, and
the United States, as well as Dr.
Marilyn Moffat and Dr. Wen Ling
who attended the reunion on behalf
of New York University. The event
was organized by Mei-Ying Kuo
(MA-Pathokinesiology, 1996) and
Hsiu-I Chen (MA-Pathokinesiology,
1995). Shih-Heng Sun (MA-DD, 1996)
served as the Master of Ceremonies.
As September 28 marks both
Confucius’ birthday and Teacher’s
Day in Taiwan, the organizing com-
mittee adorned the room with dec-
orations for Teacher’s Day as well
as NYU’s signature violet color and
the NYU torch in honor of NYU PT.
To test the faculty’s long term
memory skills, the alumni did not
wear name tags. Nevertheless, the
practice of physical therapy must
counteract the aging process as
everyone looked the same! Dr.
Moffat was so pleased and sur-
prised to see Ping-Yen Chiang
(MA-Pathokinesiology, 1981). On
behalf of graduates, Mr. Chiang
commented that studying at NYU
was a life-changing event as it
enabled him to truly understand
the profession of physical therapy
and set his career path and goals.
Prapas Pothongsunun (PhD, 1993)
traveled from Chiang-Mai, Thailand,
to attend the reunion. The oldest
graduate in attendance was Ping-
Yen Chiang of 1980 and the young-
est was Ya-Ying Wang of 2006
(DPT-PPT).
At the end of wonderful eve-
ning, Shih-Heng Sun committed to
start an alumni association for NYU
Department of Physical Therapy in
Taiwan. Dr. Moffat agreed to serve
as its honorary chairperson.
smita rao, pt, phd was invited to
present her research on the man-
agement of the foot in individuals
with arthritis in an Invited Keynote
address at the Annual Meeting
of the International Society of
Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO),
Swedish Branch, in Stockholm,
Sweden on November 15th.
Founded in 1970, the ISPO is a mul-
tidisciplinary, international and non-
political organization open to all
with a professional interest in fields
related to orthotics, prosthetics,
and rehabilitation. Read more about
the ISPO here: http://www.ispo-s.
se/ispo-sverige.
Dr. Rao presented two talks at
ISPO, one on clinical decision mak-
ing titled, “Considerations for the
Management of Midfoot Arthritis-
An Overview” and the second on
the implications of her research
findings on clinical practice titled,
“Do orthoses alter segmental
foot kinematics during walking in
patients with midfoot arthritis?”
Both talks inspired lively discus-
sions on opportunities and barriers
related to translating research into
clinical practice.
Kevin Weaver, pt, dpt, ma, ocs,
cea, cie has been awarded
Steinhardt’s 2013 Excellence in
Teaching Award.
Faculty Notes | Around the Department
1st Row (Left to Right): Propou Pothongsunmun; Shiau-Chion Tong; Mei-Ying Kou; Hsiu-I Chen; Chi-
Mei Huang; Wen-yu Liu; Ya-Ying Wong; Chioa-Yu Shih. 2nd Row (Left to Right): Hen-Yu Lion; YuYi
Bao; Ping-Yen Chiang; Wen Ling; Marilyn Moffat; Wen-Shen Liao; Shih-Heng Sun; Chih- Liang Chou.
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publications
Schmid S, Moffat M, Gutierrez GM.
Effects of cooling on ground reac-
tion forces, knee kinematics and
jump height in drop jumps. Athletic
Training Sports Health Care. 2012.
doi:10.3928/19425864
Moffat M, Hegenscheidt S, Ng S, et
al. Evidence-based exercise prescrip-
tion: raising the standard of delivery.
Int Musculoskel Med. 2012;34(1):21-36.
Moffat M. A history of physical ther-
apy education around the world. J
Phys Ther Educ. 2012;26(1):13-23.
Moffat M, Sykes C. Physical Therapy.
In: Gellman M, Turner JR (Eds.).
Encyclopedia of Behavioral Medicine.
Springer: New York, 2012.
Moffat M. WCPT: the world of physi-
cal therapy. GeriNotes. 2012; 19:7-11.
Holiday Fitness. AARP Blog,
December 2013.
Sore No More: A Stretch for Every
Achy Muscle in Your Body. iVillage-
Health, Sept.12, 2013.
9 Natural Tips to Maintain Bone
Density. Delicious Living Magazine,
Sept. 3, 2013
Feel Your Best at Any Age.
Prevention, Aug. 2013
Easy At Home Exercises. AARP Blog,
May 2013.
Be Healthy in 20 Years: Balancing
Act: Test Your Balance and Learn
How to Improve It Here. More
Magazine, May 2012.
presentations
“celebrating 40 Years: university
of Vermont–tribute to sam
Feitelberg,” University of Vermont
Physical Therapy Program,
Burlington, VT, May 10, 2013.
“the profession before You,”
Columbia University Physical
Therapy Student White Coat
Ceremony, New York, NY, March 24,
2013.
“balance examination and exercise
prescription for higher Functioning
aging adult,” TRIARQ, New York,
NY, Feb. 5, 2013.
“exercise prescription: are You
pushing Your patients/clients hard
enough?” APTA Combined Sections
Meeting, Section on Geriatrics, Jan.
24, 2013; Wyoming Physical Therapy
Association Meeting, Casper, WY,
Oct. 7, 2012; Boston MA, April 28,
2013; Santiago, Dominican Republic,
Feb. 22, 2013
“Going beyond borders and
collaborating internationally:
challenges and opportunities,”
APTA Combined Sections Meeting,
Health Policy Section, San Diego, CA,
Jan. 23, 2013.
“orthopedic surgical advances
(Anterior THA, MAKO Robotics,
Reverse TSA, Cross-lift Spinal
Surgery),” TRIARQ Panel
Coordinator, New York, NY, Nov. 20,
2012.
“moving the profession Forward
toward a healthier lifestyle,”
Beijing International Forum on
Rehabilitation, Beijing, China, Sept.
14, 2013; Nyiregyhaza, Hungary, Aug.
29, 2013; Boston, MA, April 27, 2013;
Santiago, Dominican Republic, Feb.
23, 2013; Bogata, Columbia, April
1, 2013; Queretaro, Mexico, Nov. 15,
2012
Asia Western Pacific Region WCPT Regional Meeting, Taichung, Taiwan:
“Physical Activity/Exercise at the
Heart of Physical Therapy,” WCPT
Symposium: International Policy
Influencing the Profession and
Global Health, Sept. 7, 2013.
“Entry-level PT Education Standard
of WCPT,” Sept. 8, 2013.
“Entry Level Physical Therapy
Education in the US,” Seminar, Sept.
8, 2013.
School of Physical Therapy, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan:
“Physical Therapy Management of
the Person with Osteoporosis,” Sept.
3, 2013.
“Physical Therapy Education—DPT
Education,” Sept. 5, 2013.
Nyiregyhaza, Hungary
“Prescribing Exercise Intensity,”
9th Congress of the Association
of Hungarian Physiotherapists,
Nyiregyhaza, Hungary, Aug. 29, 2013.
7th World Congress of International Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Medicine, Beijing, China:
“Physical Therapists as Integral
Members of the Rehabilitation Team,”
June 18, 2013
“Physical Therapist Interventions
for the Aging Population: Keeping
this Populations Moving Through
Physical Therapy,” June 18, 2013
“Training, Standardization, Licensure
for Professional Education and
Practice,” Panel Discussion Moderator
and Presenter, June 19, 2013
moFFat World traVels
dr. marilyn moffat continues her activities as president of the World
confederation for physical therapy, the sole international organization
representing 350,000 physical therapists in 106 countries worldwide that is
dedicated to promoting the profession and improving global health. Since
1951, the Confederation has united the profession together across national
boundaries, providing it with international leadership, consistency, educa-
tion guidelines, practice standards, and policy statements that provide a
baseline of quality.
She also continues to co-chair the APTA Section on Geriatrics’ three-
course certification series that grants physical therapists “Certified Exercise
Experts for Aging Adults.”
Marilyn’s travels have taken her to: Chicago, Illinois; Minneapolis,
Minnesota; Auburn, Washington; Huntington, West Virginia; Beijing, China;
Bogata, Columbia; Santiago, Dominican Republic; London, England;
Budapest, Hungary; Washington, DC; Queretaro, Mexico; Taipei, Taiwan as
well as Taichung also in Taiwan. Top, Marilyn Moffat at the Mederi Hospital in Bogata, Columbia. Above, at the office of the
Minister of Health and Welfare in Taipei.
Marilyn Moffat at the 7th World Congress of International Society of Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation Medicine in Beijing, China.
marilyn moffat’s 2013 travels
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Bogata, Columbia:
“Physical Therapy DPT Education,”
Mederi Hospital, April 4, 2013.
“Physical Therapy Education
Worldwide,”- Rosario University,
Quinta de Mutis Campus, April 3, 2013.
“Science-based Exercise Prescription
for Aerobic and Strength Training,”
Mederi Hospital, April 3, 2013.
“World Confederation for Physical
Therapy International Accreditation
Standards,” Rosario University, April
2, 2013.
“Strategic Planning,” Rosario
University, Quinta de Mutis Campus,
April 2, 2013.
London, England
“WCPT Strategic Plan: Developing,
Implementing and Monitoring,”WCPT
Subgroups Leadership Forum,
London, England, March 10, 2013
Queretaro, Mexico
“Challenges Facing the Profession,”
Annual Conference Mexican Physical
Therapy Association, Nov. 16, 2012
Vienna, Austria
“WCPT: Why International Policies
on Education Are Important, Making
a Difference Globally,” European
Region Educational Conference, Nov.
8, 2012
Isla Margarita, Venezuela
“WCPT’s International Role,” South
American Region WCPT, Sept. 6,
2012.
continuing education courses conducted
“Physical Therapists as Exercise
Experts for Aging Adults: Special
Populations, Nutrition, Meds,
Complementary Exercises,” Part 3 of
3 Part Series for Section on Geriatrics,
Chicago, IL, Aug. 17-18, 2013;
Huntington, WV, July 20-21, 2013
“Physical Therapists as Exercise
Experts for Aging Adults: Evidence-
based Exercise Prescription,” Part
2 of 3 Part Series for Section
on Geriatrics, Chicago, IL, July
27-28, 2013; Chicago IL, May 18-19,
2013; Auburn, WA, Feb. 2-3, 2013;
Minneapolis, MN, Dec. 1-2, 2012;
Queretaro, Mexico, Nov. 18, 2012
“Physical Therapy Management of the
Person with Osteoporosis: Building
Bone Health Into Your Practice,”
Brooklyn/Staten Island District, New
York Physical Therapy Association,
Brooklyn, NY, April 7, 2013.
“Physical Therapist Functional
Examination and Exercise Prescription
For Aging Adults,” Beijing
International Forum on Rehabilitation,
Beijing, China, Sept. 12, 2013.
“Building Bone Health Into Your
Practice: Physical Therapist
Management of the Person with
Osteoporosis,” Asia Western Pacific
Region WCPT Regional Meeting,
Taichung, Taiwan, Sept. 6, 2013;
Taipei, Taiwan, Sept. 4, 2013
honors and awards
Robert C Bartlett Trustee
Recognition Service Award,
Foundation for Physical Therapy
Research, 2013
2013 Alumni Distinguished
Achievement Award, New York
University Valedictory Celebration,
New York, NY
Visiting Professor, Universidad del
Rosario, 2013
Department Donors 2013
alumni donors
benefactor($1,000 and Above)
DPT Class of 2012
Scott E. Koennecke
Milnes Kurashige
Wen Ling
Martha & Roger Nelson
Amy Kaufmann Ro
Marilyn Moffat Salant
Peter W. Seeley
patron($500 to $999)
Samuel Esterson
Adele W. Potter
partner($100 to $499)
Sherman Arnest
Mitchell Batavia
Allen L. Bistrong
Ellen Bodner
Linda C. Boe
Kevin Cody
Alan R. Cohen
Jeremy Crow
Joan Edelstein
Glen H. Goldfinger
Goldenfinger Family
Charitable Gift Fund
Tim Greene
Sid J. Hershkowitz
Mariel A. Lambert
Phil Lombardo
Edward R. Marion
Carola P. Massimino
William McKeon
Debora Herrmann Murphy
Nancy Neiditz
Nancy M. Pillemer
Elizabeth Quinones Ramirez
Kie Woong Rhee
Suzanne Babyar Rothbart
James A. Rumsey
Susan J. Ryerson
Jacki H. Sloan
Joan Studer & Tom Smith
Daniel Tahany
Philip P. Tygiel
Louise B. Weschler
Barbara M. Wietfeldt
W. Gilbert Wolf
Robert N. Zimmerman
associate($50 to $99)
Gisela Brady
Lena E. DeSimone
Judith Deutsch
Jo Ann Eisenberg
Kate A. Fuchs
Rita R. Hamburgh
Estherose Heyman
Jolene F. Jurkovic
Kathryn E. Kadamus
Amy Kalb
Margaret Crowe Klippel
William N. Miller
Gertrude H. Schwarz
Donna Lee Stone
Charles J. Toman
Mary Van Hoorn
Peter K. Walsh
Friend(Under $50)
Frances Corio
Marilyn M. Good
Ann McCarthy
Bernard Passer
Bernice Zoldan Small
Monica B. Winters
Friend donors
benefactor($1,000 and Above)
Diane & Clyde Brownstone
Brownstone Family
Foundation
Natalie Comfort
The Natasha Comfort
Community Gifts Fund
Jayne T. Keith
Mona Levine
Nicholas B. Paumgarten
David Pearson
John R. Reese
The John R. and Hope
Reese Foundation
Herbert L. Smith III
Herbert L. Smith III
Family Fund
Walter C. Teagle III
The Teagle Foundation Inc.
Eli Weinberg
patron($500 to $999)
Nancy & Paul Levy
Shelah S. Moller
Diane & Steve Orehosky
Sandra S. Pershing
Barbara S. Powers
Jacqueline F. Rae
Katie & Tim Sawyer
Fred Shapss
Mrs. William Simpson
William and Hope
Simpson Foundation
Karen & Bob Stephens
Kimberly & David
Strandberg
partner($100 to $499)
Judith L. Alpert
James Bennett
Ann Cannell
Barbara H. Conolly
Catherine C. Davison
Lee & Walter Doyle
Stephen Ely
Joel M. Fairman
James H. Foster
Deirdre C. Frank
Beverly Ann Gehlmeyer
Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Granoff
Theodora Hooton
Sarah F. Houlihan
Kim & Ted Johnson
Susan & Dan Justman
Phyllis Leibowitz
Marjorie A. Matheson
Kathleen McCarthy
John W. Mettler III
Clarence F. Michalis
The Corita Charitable
Trust
Theresa Mullarkey
Francis W. Murray III
Avery E. Neumark
Barry Osborn
Cornelius J. Reid
Lynne Rubin
Kevin E. Sweeney
Helene Spielman Torker
Elizabeth L. Watson
Frederick C. Witsell Jr.
associate($50 to $99)
Stephen E. Adler
Robert M. McLane
Joan P. Shepard
Michael Switzer
Friend(Under $50)
Mary Van Buren
Helene P. Victor
corporate donorsIsland Photography
Fidelity Charitable
Vanguard Charitable
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Short Takes | News and Notes from PT Alumni
Jerry-thomas monaco—2011, ortho res
Jerry-Thomas Monaco was an orthopedic resi-
dent from 2010-2011 and currently resides in
Highlands, NJ, while working for Kessler Rehab
in Edison, NJ. Jerry-Thomas is pursing CI creden-
tials and hopes to work with NYU students.
marissa o’Keefe—2008, dpt
Congratulations to Marissa Wzorek O’Keefe, PT,
DPT, CLT, WCC, who was married in September
2012!
robert post—1980, bs/ma/phd
Robert Post is currently the Director of
a DPT Program at Neumann University,
PA; Commissioner on the Commission on
Accrediatation in Physical Therapy (CAPTE); and
actively engaged in laser research and will be
presenting a featured session on light therapy at
CSM 2014.
travis reiter—2009, dpt
Travis Reiter reports that he and his wife, Caitlin,
are expecting their first child, a little girl, in
February!
Gertrude schwartz—1951, bs
Gertrude “Trudy” Schwartz ’51 reports that she
is 94 and “in very good health, probably due to
my PT background and good genes!” Trudy still
chauffeurs people to meetings in her ’92 Saturn
and volunteers in a nursing home one day a
week. Trudy’s volunteer work is part of a non-
profit service for residents and she continues to
take courses, go to concerts, and remain active
in civic organizations.
Jessica schwartz—2013, ortho res
Jessica Schwartz was recently featured by
Nightly News with Brian Williams and Lestor
Holt. She started a Prosthetics Education
Program at work last year and volunteers with
the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF).
She joins Bob Gailey, PT, PhD of the University
of Miami/creator of the first five step program
prosthetic running program, and Peter Harsch,
prosthetist/top 25 triathlete/wounded warrior
leader, to lead a free mobility and running clinic
for people living with above and below knee
amputations in Boston. The CAF trains 80+ per-
cent of all para-olympians for the US National
team. Her most recent event boasted 56 partici-
pants, 31 of whom never ran before. All 56 left
running and of the 56 participants, she had four
survivors from the Boston Marathon tragedy
who came to participate. Two of them, Heather
and Celeste, recently received their new legs
and just started walking again. Heather received
her running leg the night before and Jessica and
her team got her up and moving within the first
30 minutes! Jessica writes, “Opportunities like
this remind me how truly lucky we are to have
a three-day work week and have the ability to
maximize/benevolently offer our time on an off
day to people truly in need.” Learn more about
Jessica’s event here: Lestor Holt NBC Nightly
News: http://www.nbcnews.com/video/nightly-
news/53204436/#53204436 • Brian Williams
NBC Nightly News: http://www.nbcnews.com/
video/nightly-news/53212597#53212597 • Gayle
King on the CBS Morning Show: http://www.
cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=50156625n
denise swensen—1980, bs
Denise Swenson recently completed her third
trip to Haiti this year. She is in the process of
starting an Early Intervention/Pediatric Clinic
in Cange, staffed by trained Rehab Techs liv-
ing in Haiti. On her most recent trip, Denise and
a fellow colleague who is a DOT, presented
“An Introduction to Physical and Occupational
Therapy for Children with Developmental Delays
Ages Birth to 7” to the pediatric staff at the new
hospital in Mirebalais.
erica Zimmerman aitken—2005, dpt
Congratulations to Erica Zimmerman Aitken on
the birth of her son, Landon Thomas Aitken, on
September 16, 2013!
continued from page 2
YEAR OF 2013 IN MEMORIAMclass oF
1945 Mildred Judge
1945 Katherine O’Neill
1950 Ruth Richardson
1953 James Bayne
1956 Leonard Grace
1957 George Starr
1963 Allen Birdsall
1985 Esther Solomon
Geriatric (Gcs) Judith Dailey
(’61), Marilyn Moffat (’63),
Gail Davies (’66), Bernadette
Toscani (’78), Barbara Jean
Brown (’83), Jean Hill (’84),
Kathleen Kline (’94)
neuroloGic (ncs) David
Smyntek (’78), Vita lncantalupo
(’86), Cristiana Kahl (’86), Laural
Crandall (’90), Jason Shaw (’97),
Grace Chen (’02), Melissa Chung
(’05), Maytal Zlicha (’08), Clara
Gaspari (’04), Miriam Gross (’08),
Robert Schreyer (’03)
orthopedic (ocs) William
Temes (’74), Evelyn Orton (’75),
Bernard Finnerty (’77), Debra
Howard (’77), Frances Kramer
Niemierzycki (’77), Susan Edmond
(’78), Marie Kardys Kelly (’78),
Thomas Nolan (’78), Patrick Van
Beveren (’79), Jeffrey Snyder
(’81), Jody Llacera (’83), Donna
Croce (’84), Scott Gelbs (’85),
Jill (Samuels) Horbacewicz (’86),
David Baetone (’88), Marshall
Hagins (’88), James Macaluso
(’88), Gaetano Lombardo (’89),
Dierdre Muller (’89), Kevin Weaver
(’90), Emmanuel Yan Yung (’92),
Glen Rowell (’92), Wing-Mun
Wong (’96), Donald Demay (’98),
Paul Palestis (’98), Josephine Park
(’99), Wing-Sze Fu (’00), Ivan
Hernandez (’01), Justin Gornell
(’01), Grace Tang (’02), Gregory
C. Thomas (’03), James Koo
(’04), Hiromi Otani (’02), Michael
D’Agati (’05), Fun-Yu Kevin Kay
(’06), Maureen Mangosong Wenski
(’04), Emil Berengut, (’09)
cardiopulmonarY (ccs) Susan Hoover Garritan (’78),
Maryclare Krusing (’83), William
Kuntz (’84), Suri Granek (’86),
Cynthia Smestad (’88), Peg
Meisler (’90)
pediatric (pcs) Sylvene Blissett
(’82), Peter Raalf (’82), Suri
Graneck (’86), Cynthia Argiro
(’87), Linda Finneran (’87), Linda
Fuller (’89), Carol Mangini (’90),
Bala Pillai (’93), Wen Yu Liu (’95),
Michael Cantara (’96), Wing-Sze
Fu (’00), Megan Freeland (’05),
sports (scs) Arnold Bell
(’74), Karen Maier Berger (’86),
Benjamin Gelfand (’88), Michael
Fox (’91), Cindi Gold (’94), Ivan
Hernandez (’01), Hiromi Otani
(’02), Philip Lombardo (’02),
James Koo (’04), Brian Gurney
(’05), Erica Lee Zimmerman (’05),
Fun-Yu Kevin Kay (’06), Jeremy
Crow (’06), Joseph Ciccone (’07),
Jennifer Gentile (’01)
Women’s health Denise Jagroo
(’02), Laurelle Kilmartin (’04)
Listing culled from American Board of Physical Therapy Certified Specialists
nYu pt alumni Who have Gone on to specialize
steinhardt school oF culture, education, and human deVelopment 13
nY-nJ clinical educators consortium Job Fair 2013
• Tables registered: 22
• Attendees (primarily
students): 133
• Organizations represented: 20+,
including:
Columbia
College of Staten Island
Hunter
LIU
NYIT
NYU
Sage Graduate School
Seton Hall
Stony Brook
SUNY Buffalo
UMDNJ- Rutgers
University of Delaware
University of Hartford
University of Penn
University of Scranton
Utica College
Western University
A great many positive comments
were received during and after the
event, especially concerning the
quantity and variety of students
who attended.
At the February 24, 2013 Job Fair, held high up in NYU Kimmel Center’s
Rosenthal Pavilion and sponsored by the New York-New Jersey Clinical
Educators Consortium, we had strong participation and excellent atten-
dance. Companies that sponsored tables were more than satisfied with the
number and variety of attendees drawing on a great many in the region.
of journals and one-on-one clinical
experience with our mentors.
______________
A mentor for the program, Glen
Rowell, PT, DPT, OCS, noted the
impact his affiliation with the pro-
gram had on his own practices.
He contributes, “The coursework
offered by the NYU Orthopedic
Residency program enhanced my
clinical knowledge tremendously. I
feel as if it brought me up to date
with current knowledge and helped
me establish a near daily routine of
literature review I might not have
done otherwise.” In addition to
influencing Rowell’s own style of
practice, he notes the impact the
program had on the culture of physi-
cal therapists. Rowell explains, “The
residents set up a climate of learn-
ing that students on clinical affili-
ation do not normally experience.
They helped create an environment
where the best and most cutting
edge practice patterns were utilized.
This not only helped our practice
and its reputation, but it helped our
patients...bottom line.”
______________
Finally, we turn to the program’s
most recent alumni for their reflec-
tions. Beatrice Giurlani acknowledg-
es both the rigor and value of the
program, saying, “It is a long jour-
ney, but you will be able to deepen
your knowledge and advance your
orthopedic clinical skills to a dif-
ferent level. The Residency covers
everything necessary to prepare
the OCS exam and offers incredible
learning opportunities—the hours
spent in the operating room or
shadowing some of the best ortho-
pedic surgeons of NY were the most
exciting ever. Every intense module
gives you useful information that
you can apply on the next day at the
clinic, where you feel a difference in
patients’ satisfaction. I wish every
therapist could have the opportunity
to experience this program ….”
Perhaps the finest testimonial
about the program’s impact lies
in our graduates’ application of
their knowledge in the field. Jerry-
Thomas Monaco reports that since
graduating, “I have found my patient
outcomes are better, I have been
able to provide more efficient treat-
ment to my patients, and educate
my patients, students, and other
therapists more effectively.” Upon
graduation and returning to the
clinic he worked in, Monaco’s man-
ager remarked, “In less than two
years, you have gained ten years
experience.”
To put it as succinctly as Glen
Rowell does, the Orthopedic
Residency’s greatest accomplish-
ment is that it helps improve clinical
practice and patient care…bottom
line.
nYu orthopedic pt residencY proGram
reflections from program director, dr. Weavercontinued from page 8
looking for a new job opportunity?The NYU PT Website is a great resource to view new job listings in
the physical therapy field for all alumni. Visit http://steinhardt.nyu.
edu/internship/pt for a complete list of positions. If you are interested
in posting a new position, click “Post a New Internship/Job” to share
your opportunity with other NYU alumni.
evidence-based practice crossword puzzle answer Key Across
4. Attrition
6. SNOUT
8. Effectiveness
10. Prevalence
11. Blinding
Down
1. Confidence Interval
2. Meta-analysis
3. Incidence
5. Randomization
7. SPIN
8. Experiment
9. Efficacy
14 neW YorK uniVersitY
class of 2013 awards
Michelle Cilenti
department serVice aWard
For outstanding service and
excellent leadership
Curtis Wu
arthur J. nelson aWard
For excellence in
clinical electrotherapy
Casey Smith
department serVice aWard
For outstanding service and
excellent leadership
Elena Myasnikova
arthur J. nelson aWard
For excellence in
clinical electrotherapy
Kristen Cotrone
eliZabeth c. addoms aWard
For excellence in academic and
clinical performance
Carly Lochala
eliZabeth c. addoms aWard
For excellence in academic and
clinical performance
and
Keynote Speaker
Doctoral Convocation
Congratulations TO THE CLASS OF 2013
steinhardt school oF culture, education, and human deVelopment 15
The Year in Pictures
Morning News ShowsIn celebration of National
Physical Therapy Month,
Professors Marilyn Moffat
and Louis Iannuzzi along
with NYU PT students
made appearances at
NBC’s Today show and
ABC’s Good Morning
America show on
September 25th.
Stress BustersThird-year DPT stu-
dents hosted their
first stress buster
event on November
7th and it was a
relaxing success!
Over 30 students
signed up for back-
rubs and neck mas-
sages while helping
themselves to baked
goods in the
Student Lounge.
Students reported
feeling “sleepy,”
“relaxed” and yet
“ready to take on
the world!” The
hope is to make this
event a tradition to
promote student
well being and
stress reduction dur-
ing midterms and
finals!
NYU’s Doctor of Physical Therapy
Class of 2013 students hosted the
third annual NYU DPT 5K Run/
Walk in Prospect Park on March 9.
Despite the snow, we had an amaz-
ing turnout with over 450 regis-
tered runners from NYU, fellow
physical therapy programs, running
clubs and the community at large.
The event provided a fun activity
to promote health and wellness
and unite NYU students with the
surrounding community. With the
aid of campus groups such as Live
Well NYU and Steinhardt GSO, as
well as private donations, we raised
over $16,000 for the Foundation
for Physical Therapy.
NYU DPT 5K Run/Walk
2014 annual phYsical therapYrecruitment Fair
Sunday, March 9, 2014 New York University
Rosenthal Pavilion, Kimmel Center, 10th Floor
60 Washington Square South
A unique opportunity for healthcare professionals to meet
with members of the healthcare industry!
Who should attend?
Healthcare organizations
Healthcare administrators
Healthcare representatives
Physical therapy students
Practicing physical therapists interested in relocation or
�opportunities for upward mobility
Exhibitors must register. For pricing information, please contact
Anne Seaton at 212 998 9414 or email [email protected].
Registration deadline: February 21, 2014. Space is limited. Registration
after this date will be accepted on a space available basis.
2013 nYu steinhardt department of physical therapy pt momentum, the alumni newsletter
department of physical therapy
380 Second Ave, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10010
Phone: 212 998 9400
Fax: 212 995 4190
anne seaton, Vicki mcGuigan Editors
mitchell batavia, peggy dadaille Writers
Valerie sauers Designer
An Endowed Chair Honoring a Leader in Physical Therapy
To honor the extraordinary lifetime
contributions of Physical Therapy
Professor Marilyn Moffat, the
Steinhardt School is raising $2 million
to endow a chair in her name. The
endowment will ensure funding
in perpetuity for an outstanding
professor to teach physical therapy
at NYU. Many friends, patients and
students of Professor Moffat have
made generous contributions
totaling $1,368,774.67 to date.
For more information about The
Campaign for the Marilyn Moffat Chair
in Physical Therapy, please contact
Dr. Mitchell Batavia at 212 998 9409
become a master clinician and clinical affiliate!We are looking for interested clinicians and
sites to serve as Master Clinicians and clini-
cal affiliates. Clinical education is an important
aspect of the Doctor of Physical Therapy curriculum, and we are con-
tinually looking for experienced clinicians to serve in these capacities.
As an NYU graduate, your connection with the PT Department gives
you a unique opportunity to serve as a mentor and assist current
DPT students in their educational experience. By serving as a Master
Clinician or clinical affiliate, you will also earn tuition credits at NYU
that can be used to further your own education free of charge.
As part of NYU’s dedication to its students, the Physical Therapy
Department is continually looking to expand its network of clinical
sites nationwide. Please contact our Director of Clinical Education,
Elaine Becker, PT, DPT, PCS at 212 998 9407 or [email protected] to
request more information.
clinical residency program in orthopedic physical therapy | Adv. Cert.
• Prepare to sit for the clinical
specialist exam offered by the
American Physical Therapy
Association
• Obtain advanced orthopedic
knowledge and clinical skills at a
top-ranked research university
• Learn about the latest
developments in evidence-based
orthopedic physical therapy
• Study with board-certified
clinical specialists and
physicians
• Complete the advanced
certificate program in 12 months
Application deadline: April 14, 2014
Pursue your goals. Be the future. Be NYU Steinhardt.
Visit www.steinhardt.nyu.edu/pt/opt or call Peggy Dadaille at
212 998 9429 or [email protected].
New York University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution.
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