Faculty and Staff
Program Director
Dr. Yasser Salem PT, PhD, MS, NCS, PCS
Program Director, Professor, Department of Allied Health and Kinesiology
Research Interests: Rehabilitation of Children and Adult with Neurological Disorders
Full-Time Faculty
Ofra Pottorf, PT, PhD, DPT, OCS
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy Program
Research Interests: Emerging technologies in health care, Clinical Education
Rosa Elena Torres-Panchamé, PT, DPT, PhD(c), OCS
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
Research Interests: Clinical Anatomy, Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Clinical Reasoning, and Teaching and Learning in Physical Therapy
Rebecca States, MA, PhD
Professor of Physical Therapy
Research Interests: Exercise, Parkinson’s disease, Neurologic Physical Therapy, Research Methods, Community-Based Programs
James M. Hackney PT, PhD
Professor of Physical Therapy
Research Interests: High-speed, lower extremity movements; biomechanics of sports and dance; gait of people using prosthetic limbs
Mohamed Abdelmegeed, PT, DPT, DSc, OCS
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
Research Interests: Exercise therapy testing and prescription, the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF), use of technology in rehabilitation, outcome measures development and validation, orthotics, and prosthetics.
Anna Y. Len
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
Director of Clinical Education
Research Interests: Development of integrated clinical-academic partnerships, development of interprofessional partnerships through community-based learning engagements, use of technology-assisted teaching frameworks in physical therapy education
Program Coordinator
Irina Sepulveda, MS, BS
Program Coordinator, Physical Therapy
Department of Allied Health and Kinesiology
Hofstra University
Faculty Excellence & Research
Publications
Hackney J, Wilcoxon S, Holtmeier M, Eaves H, Harker G, Potthast A. Low Stiffness Dance Flooring Increases Peak Ankle Plantar Flexor Muscle Activation During a Ballet Jump. Journal of Dance Medicine & Science. 2023; Jun 6:1089313X231177180.
Kirker K, O'Connell M, Bradley L, Torres-Panchame RE, Masaracchio M. Manual Therapy and Exercise for Adhesive Capsulitis: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis. J Man Manip Ther. 2023;1-17. doi: 10.1080/10669817.2023.2180702
Kirker K, Masaracchio MF, Loghmani P, Torres-Panchame RE, Mattia M, States R. Management of lumbar spinal stenosis: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis of Rehabilitation, Surgical, Injection, and Medication Interventions. Physiother Theory Pract. 2023;39(2):241-286. doi:10.1080/09593985.2021.2012860
Pottorf O, Vapne D, Ghigiarelli J, Haase K. Reliability and Concurrent Validity of a Markerless Single Camera 3D Motion Capture Platform in Assessing Glenohumeral Joint Range of Motion. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. 2023;18(5):1176-1185.
Marks T, Thakkar R, Pottorf O, Zohn R, Hagan L. Effect of a first clinical experience on physical therapy students’ perception of the importance of obtaining and assessing blood pressure. Journal of Allied Health. 2023;52(2):128-135.
Salem Y. Limb Deficiencies. Book Chapter. In: Pediatrics for the Physical Therapy Assistant. In: O’Shea R. Pediatrics for the Physical Therapy Assistant. Elsevier Mosby, Second Edition. Pennsylvania. 2024. In Press.
Salem Y, Liu H. Rheumatic Disorders. In: O’Shea R. Pediatrics for the Physical Therapy Assistant. Elsevier Mosby, Second Edition. Pennsylvania. 2024. In Press.
Liu H, Wiedman C, Lovelace-Chandler V, Gong S, Salem Y. Deep Diaphragmatic Breathing – Anatomical and Biomechanical Consideration" in its current form for publication in the Journal of Holistic Nursing. In Press.
Liu H, Arguello E, Salem Y. Brain Response in the Elderly After Tai Chi Practice Assessed with Neuroimaging Techniques – A literature review. Accepted for publication in the Journal of Traditional and Integrative Medicine. In Press.
Liu H, Thomas P, Salem Y, Miller K, McGee M. Comparison of gait between walking up and down an incline with a walking device in older adults. Geriatr Nurs. 2023 Aug 2;53:141-145. doi: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2023.07.014.
Babin C, Salem Y, Quiben M, Davis B. Interprofessional Education (IPE) Faculty Development – a Scoping Review. Health, Interprofessional Practice and Education. 2023;5(2)1–26. DOI: https://doi.org/10.61406/hipe.269
Van Wingerden, Michaels N, Salem Y. Effect of COVID-19 on Aquatic Physical Therapy Practice: What Have We Learned? Journal of Aquatic Physical Therapy. 2023;31(3):61-67. DOI: 10.1097/PXT.0000000000000032
Salem Y, Ciani G, Elokda A, Hegazy F, Aboelnasr EA, Liu H. Immediate Effects of Task-Oriented Training on Walking and Balance in Patients with Stroke: A Preliminary Study. Ageing Science and Mental Health Studies.2022;6(6):1-5.
Salem Y. Aquatic Exercise. In Kisner C, Colby LA, Borstad J. Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques. Eighths Edition. F.A David Company. Pennsylvania. 2022.
Liu H, Salem Y, Aggarwal S, Nichols C, Holmes C. Effects of Tai Chi Practice on Brain as Assessed with Neuroimaging Techniques – A Scoping Review. Ageing Science and Mental Health Studies.2022;6(5):1-11.
Bell K, Condran CW, Hoffman M, Ortiz A, Torres-Panchame R. Health Disparities. In: Garner G, Tatta J eds. Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine in Physical Therapy: A guide for primary care, health promotion, and disease prevention. Minneapolis, MN: OPTP; 2022;320-339
Liu H, Salem Y, Aggarwal S. Effects of Tai Chi on Biomarkers and Their Implication to Neurorehabilitation – A Systemic Review. European Journal of Integrative Medicine. 2022;50:1-10. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876382021001098?via%3Dihub
Geigle PR, Wingerden AV, Biondi M, Gangaway J, Modica S, Morris D, Salem Y, Brody LT. Exercise in the Aquatic Environment for People With Primary Hip Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analyses. Journal of Aquatic Physical Therapy. 2022;30(2):44–57.
Masaracchio M, Kirker K, Loghmani P, Gramling J, Mattia M, States RA. The Prevalence of Tibiofemoral Knee Osteoarthritis Following Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy is Variably Reported in General, and Over Time: A Systematic Review with a Minimum of 5-year Follow-Up. Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation. 2022. doi:10.1016/j.asmr. 2022;02.007.
Godwin E, Salem Y, States RA, Krzak J, McMulkin M, Bodkin A. Instrumented Gait Analysis (IGA) for Management of Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Needs Assessment Survey. Journal of Pediatric Physical Therapy. 2022;34:221-228. Doi: 10.1097/PEP.0000000000000876.
Pottorf O, Lee D. J, Czujco P. Reliability and Concurrent Validity of Mobile Health Technology for Patient Self-monitoring in Physical Rehabilitation. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery International. 2022. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jseint.2022.02.002
Hackney JM, Gubbels A., Neibrugge S, & McKnight S. A Feedback Strategy for Preventing Non-Contact Knee Injury in Youth Sports. Accepted for publication in Gazzetta Medica Italiana – Archivio per le Scienze Mediche in August 2022.
Shaw JL, Hackney JM, Vandeloecht KS, Newton SC, Rainey MA, Reed JJ, Seuss DJ, Tinker, JN. (2022). Is Maximum Available Hip Extension Range of Motion of the Residual Limb Reached During Passive Prone Lying in the Acute Stage After Dysvascular Transtibial Amputation? JPO: Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics,
34(3), 165-173
Hackney JM, McFarland, Smith, D, Wallis C. The Within-Subjects Effects
of Practice on Performance of Drop Landing in Healthy, Young Adults. Motor control. 2019;23 (4) 1-18.
Pottorf O. A quantitative Comparison of Consistency Between Student Self-assessment and Instructor Assessment [Doctoral dissertation, Capella University]. 2021. ProQuest Dissertations & Theses A&I.
Salem Y, Donohue S, Rosen J, Aggarwal S, Tran B, Mitchell M. Appropriate Use of Gender Pronouns in Pediatric Physical Therapy Practice and Medical Documentation. Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy of The American Physical Therapy Association. 2021.
Hegazy FA, Aboelnasr EA, Salem Y. Comparing Validity and Diagnostic Accuracy of Clarke’s Angle and Foot Posture Index-6 to determine flexible flatfoot in adolescents: A Cross-sectional Investigation. Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare. 2021;27(14):2705-2717. doi: 10.2147/JMDH.S317439. PMID: 34611407; PMCID: PMC8486009.
Bao X, Wang M, Liu H, Shi H, Salem Y, Xu S, Zhu X, Xie J, Yang Q. Treatment Effect and Mechanism of Fu’s Subcutaneous Needling Among Patients With Shoulder Pain – A Retrospective Study. The Anatomical Record. 2021;304(11):2552-2558. doi: 10.1002/ar.24710. PMID: 34324795.
Salem Y, Tartick KE, Barreca J, Klug K, Neal GE, Potter C. Child Abuse and Neglect. Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy of The American Physical Therapy Association. 2021.
Hegazy FA, Aboelnasr EA, Salem Y. Effect of Lidocaine Iontophoresis Combined with Exercise Intervention on Gait and Spasticity in Children with Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. NeuroRehabilitation. 2020;47(2):133-141. doi: 10.3233/NRE-203152. PMID: 32716326.
Guo Y, Zhao Y, Salem Y, Miller K, Quiben M, Liu H. Postural Effect on Gait Characteristics by Using Rolling Walkers. Geriatric Nursing. 2020;16:S0197-4572(20)30203-2. doi: 10.1016/j.gerinurse. 2020.06.017.
Liu H, Salem Y, Zhou J, Holmes C, Quiben M. Comparison of Trunk and Leg Sway During Single Leg Stance. International Journal of Physiotherapy Research. 2020;8(5):3602-3608. DOI: 10.16965/ijpr.2020.151
Yavuz M, Ersen A, Monga A, Lavery LA, Garrett AG, Salem Y, Hirschman GB, Myers R. Temperature- and Pressure-Regulating Insoles for Prevention of Diabetic Foot Ulcers. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2020;59(4):685-688. doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2019.05.009. PMID: 32386918; PMCID: PMC7329615.
Hegazy F, Aboelnasr E, Salem Y, Zaghloul A. Validity And Diagnostic Accuracy of Foot Posture Index-6 Using Radiographic Findings as The Gold Standard to Determine Paediatric Flexible Flatfoot Between Ages Of 6–18 Years: A Cross-sectional Study. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. 2020;46:102-107. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2020.102107
Borcher S, Gutierrez D, Salem Y, Westervelt L. Comparison Between Part C Early Intervention and Hospital/Clinic-Based Physical Therapy. Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy, American Physical Therapy Association, Alexandria. 2020.
Salem Y, Godwin E. Spina Bifida: A Neural Tube Defect. In: Lazaro R, Reina-Guerra S, Quiben M. Umphred’s Neurological Rehabilitation 7th Edition. 2020. Elsevier Mosby. St. Louis, Missouri ISBN 9780323611176.
Pettersson H, Alexanderson H, Poole JL, Varga J, Regardt M, Russell AM, Salam Y, Jensen K, Mansour J, Frech T, Feghali-Bostwick C, Varjú C, Baldwin N, Heenan M, Fligelstone K, Holmner M, Lammi MR, Scholand MB, Shapiro L, Volkmann ER, Saketkoo LA. Exercise as a Multi-modal Disease-modifying Medicine in Systemic Sclerosis: An Introduction by The Global Fellowship on Rehabilitation and Exercise in Systemic Sclerosis (G-FoRSS). Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol. 2021 Sep;35(3):101695. doi: 10.1016/j.berh.2021.101695.
States RA, Krzak J, Salem Y, Godwin E, Bodkin A, McMulkin M. Instrumented Gait Analysis for Management of Gait Disorders in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Scoping Review. Gait and Posture. 2021;90:1-8. doi:10.1016/j.gaitpost.2021.07.009.
Moya-Galé G, Rossi A, States RA. A Community-Based Program for Exercise And Social Participation for Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease: A Multidisciplinary Model. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, 2020;5(5):1290-1296. https://doi.org/10.1044/2020_PERSP-20-00031
Ardali G, States RA, Brody LT, Godwin E. The Relationship Between Performance of Sit-To-Stand from a Chair and Getting Down and up from the Floor in Community-Dwelling Older Adults. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice. 2020;1-12.https://doi.org/10.1080/09593985.2020.1802796.
Cleary AS, Rossi A, States RA. Parkinson’s disease—Exploring motives for long-term adherence to a group exercise program. Rehabilitation Nursing. 2020;45(3):131-139. Doi: 10.1097/rnj.0000000000000187.
Ardali G, States RA, Godwin E, and Brody L. Characteristics of Older Adults who are Unable to Perform a Floor Transfer: Considerations for Clinical Decision-Making. Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy, 2020;43(2):62-70. doi:10.1519/JPT.0000000000000189.
*APTA Geriatrics Award - Best JGPT Article for 2021.
Wingerden VA, Salem Y. A Perspective on the Challenges of Aquatic Physical Therapy During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Editorial. Journal of Aquatic Physical Therapy. 2020;28:2-4.
Masaracchio M, Kirker K, States R, Hanney WJ, Liu X, Kolber M. Thoracic spine manipulation for the management of mechanical neck pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS ONE. 2019;14(2): e0211877. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0211877
Salem Y, Liu H, Elokda A, Quiben M, Holmes C. Aquatic Therapeutic Exercises for Individuals with Neurological Disorders: Evidence-Based Approach. Journal of Aquatic Physical Therapy. 2018;26(2):11-14.
Presentations
Salem Y, Samir A, Clayton H, Ciani G, Pottorf O. Aquatic Exercise for People with Spinal Cord Injury: A Systematic Review. APTA Academy of Aquatic Physical Therapy Combined Sections Meeting. San Diego, CA. 2023. DOI: 10.1097/PXT.0000000000000026
Hackney J, Wilcoxon S, Holtmeier M, Eaves H, Harker G, Potthast A. Combined Sections Meeting, Platform Presentation, “Low Stiffness Dance Flooring Increases Peak Ankle Plantar Flexor Muscle Activation During a Ballet Jump,” American Physical Therapy Association, San Diego, CA, February 25, 2023
Pottorf O, Kaitlyn H, Vapne D. Reliability and Validity of Advanced Technologies: Kinotek’s 3D Motion Capture System in Functional Movement Assessment [Poster]. American Congress of Rehabilitative Medicine. Atlanta, GA. Oct/2023.
Reddin V, Lee D. J, Pottorf O. Effect of a Mindfulness Meditation Program on Anxiety Levels of Physical Therapist Students [Platform]. Education Leadership Conference, Philadelphia PA, October/2023.
Pottorf O, Krawczyk, K, Salem, Y. Students’ Perceptions on Clinical Readiness Following a Patient Simulation Experience [Poster]. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. San Diego, CA. 2023.
Dewan BM, Mensah N, Lynam P, States RA. Group exercise for balance in people with Parkinson disease: a systematic review with meta-analysis. American Physical Therapy Association's Combined Sections Meeting. Feb. 2022. San Diego, CA. Abstract #35621. *Awarded Best Poster by Degenerative Diseases Special Interest Group. Feb 23, 2023.
Tartck K, Salem Y. Child Abuse and Neglect: Preventing, Recognizing and Addressing Abuse, Trauma and Neglect. APTA Pediatrics Annual Conference 2023, Omaha, Nebraska. October 27-29, 2023
Salem Y, Babin C, Quiben M, States RA. Interprofessional Education in Physical Therapy Education in the United States. World Physiotherapy Congress. Dubai, UAE, June 2-4, 2023.
Salem Y. Management of Children with Autism (Indaba). World Physiotherapy Congress. Dubai, UAE, June 2-4, 2023.
Salem Y, Liu H, Elokda A, Pottorf O, Ciani G, Holmes C. Aquatic Exercise for People with Spinal Cord Injury. A systematic Review. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association. San Diego, CA. February 22-25, 2023.
Salem Y. Aquatic Exercise for Patients with Neurological Disorders. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association. San Diego, CA. February 22-25, 2023.
Suri P, Salem Y. The Beneficial Effects of Exercise on Inflammatory Myopathies: A Systematic Review. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association. San Diego, CA. February 22-25, 2023.
Van Wingerden AM, Michaels NN, Salem Y. Aquatic Physical Therapy and COVID: Changes in Practice Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association. San Diego, CA. February 22-25, 2023.
Pottorf O. Calibrating Students’ Perceived Abilities on Professional Behavior Skills [Platform]. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. San Antonio, TX. 2022.
Eckert J, Dickson T, Greco JL, Pabian PS, Salem Y, Ruen JM, Helgeson KM, Jonson LB. Fostering Excellence in PT Education Research: Results of the ACAPT Education Research Committee Survey. Education Leadership Conference. American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT). Milwaukee, Wisconsin. October 28-30, 2022.
Cech D, Salem Y, Milne N. Paediatric Essential and Recommended Content Areas in Entry-Level Professional Physical Therapy Education: A Global Perspective. International Organisation of Physical Therapists in Paediatrics (IOPTP), Subgroup of the World Physiotherapy. Online. May 25, 2022.
Salem Y, Liu H, Holmes C, Elokda AS, Yavuz M. Effectiveness of Aquatic Exercises for Individuals with Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review of Literature. The Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association. San Antonio, Texas February 2-5, 2022.
Courtney MA, Cry E, Cady SM, Reitz JN, Salem Y, Talbort LC, Terhune H, Wiley M. Getting Unstuck: Solving Your Pediatric Telehealth Conundrums with the APTA Pediatrics Telehealth Committee. The Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association. San Antonio, Texas, February 2-5, 2022.
Durham SO, Heisterkamp K, Salem Y, Liu H. Aquatic Exercise for Adults with Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review. The Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association. San Antonio, Texas, February 2-5, 2022.
Villanon M, Salem Y. Effectiveness of Aquatic Exercise for Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury. The Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association. San Antonio, Texas, February 2-5, 2022.
Starnes S, Salem Y, Tran T. Effectiveness of Aquatic Exercises for Individuals with Rheumatoid Arthritis. The Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association. San Antonio, Texas, February 2-5, 2022.
Salem Y. Abuse and Neglect. Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association. Online. January 20, 2022.
Pottorf O, Hayes, J, Lee, D. J. Perceived importance of patient simulation for developing professional behavior skills on a clinical experience [Poster]. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting (Virtual). Orlando, FL. 2021.
Fu W, Prokop T, Torres-Panchame R. How Do We Master Mind Masterminds? The application of the Master Adaptive Learner (MAL) Model to Prepare Physical Therapy Learners for an Unknown Future. Session presentation at: American Council of Academic Physical Therapy Educational Leadership Conference; Atlanta, GA; October 23, 2021.
Donahue M, Torres-Panchame R, Navarra E, Greco J. Clinical Education Concerns and Needs of Clinical Partners during COVID-19. Poster presented at: American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting; Online; March 2021.
Babin C, Davis B, Salem Y, Quiben M. Clinical and Academic Faculty Development: Making it Stick in Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice. Educational Session. Education Leadership Conference. American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT). Atlanta, Georgia. October 21-24, 2021.
Quiben M, Beran-Shepler K, Bender D, Babin C, Salem Y. 360 degrees of Excellence in IPE: Making It Sustainable and Impactful in Physical Therapy Education. Educational Session. Education Leadership Conference. American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT). Atlanta, Georgia. Educational Session. October 21-24, 2021.
Salem Y, Aggarwal S, Liu H, Elokda A. Aquatic Exercises for Children with Muscular Dystrophy and Spinal Muscular Atrophy: A Systematic Review. 75th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine. Virtual. October 6-9, 2021.
Salem Y, Liu H. Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Neurorehabilitation: Principles, Basic Mechanisms, Clinical Selection, and Evidence. 2021 Annual Conference of American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM). Virtual. September 26-29, 2021.
Salem Y. Preventing, Recognizing & Addressing Abuse, Trauma & Neglect Post-pandemic. APTA Pediatrics Innovations in School-Based Physical Therapy Practice 2021. Richardson TX. July 30-31, 2021.
Salem Y, Aggarwal S, Liu H, Eloday A. Effectiveness of Aquatic Exercises for Children with Neuromuscular Disorders. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association. Virtual. February 1-28, 2021.
Marks T, Thakkar R, Pottorf O, Hagan L. How first clinical experiences influence physical therapy beliefs regarding blood pressure assessment [Platform]. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Conference, Denver, CO. 2020.
States R, Godwin E, Hoffecker L, Krzak J, McMulkin M, Salem Y, Bodkin A. Instrumented Gait Analysis for the Clinical Management of Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Scoping Review. The 25th Annual Meeting of the Clinical Movements Analysis Society. This presentation was accepted as a podium presentation but the conference was cancelled due to COVID-19 Pandemic. 2020.
Rossi A, States RA, Marcus A. Associations between physical function variables for people with Parkinson’s disease in an exercise program. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise,52(S7), 141. 2020. doi:10.1249/01.mss.0000671640.10690.17.
Salem Y, Babin C, Davis B, Quiben M. Developing Faculty to Effectively Facilitate and Lead Interprofessional Education: Promoting Excellence in Physical Therapy Practice. Education Leadership Conference. American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT). Virtual Conference. October 16-18, 2020.
Babin C, Davis B, Salem Y, Quiben M. Interprofessional Education Faculty Development: The Nuts and Bolts to Successfully Promote Interprofessional Collaborative Practice and Education. Nexus Summit 2020. The National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education. Virtual Conference. October 2020.
VanHoose L, Quinn E, Shen E, Salem Y, Kerfeld C, Mitchell M, Gilmore L. Pathways to Open Dialogue and Actionable Items as we Acknowledge Systemic Racism and Social Injustices. Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy, American Physical Therapy Association. Online presentation. July 23, 2020.
O'Shea RK, Salem Y, Mitchell M, Mensah NI, Bell KA, Hoffmann MC. Hot Topics in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Pediatric PTs and PTAs. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, Denver, CO, February 12-15, 2020.
Salem Y. Evidence-Based Approach to Aquatic Exercise for Patients with Neurological Disorders. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, Denver, CO, February 12-15, 2020.
Salem Y, Aggarwal S, Liu H, Quiben M, Holmes C. Effectiveness of Aquatic Exercises for Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, Denver, CO, February 12-15, 2020.
Hackney, J.M., Buck, C., Gubbels, A., Neibrugge, S., McKnight, S., & Slater, J.
Combined Sections Meeting, Platform Presentation, “A Feedback Strategy for Preventing Non-Contact Knee Injury in Youth Sports,” American Physical Therapy Association, Denver, CO. February 15, 2020.
Salem Y, Quiben M, Farmer D, Carroll C, Bartoletti R. Developing Faculty Champions in Interprofessional Education & Practice. Education Leadership Conference. American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT). Belview, Washington. Educational Session. October 17-19, 2019.
Salem Y. Pain management for those with myositis. TMA Annual Patient Conference. Minneapolis, Minnesota. September 5-8, 2019.
Salem Y. Autism Treatment and Challenges. The World Congress of Physical Therapy. Geneva, Switzerland. INDABA. May 10-13, 2019.
Salem Y, States R. Evidence-Based Exercise Interventions for People with Parkinson’s Disease. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, Washington DC, January 23-26, 2019.
Rossi A, Torres-Panchame R, States RA. What Makes a Group Fitness Program for People with Parkinson’s Disease Endure? A Mixed-Methods Study of Multiple Stakeholders. Platform presentation at: American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting; Washington, DC. January 24, 2019.
Mark, O. & States RA. Responses to long-term exercise among people with Parkinson disease who do or do not have a deep brain stimulator: a secondary analysis. American Physical Therapy Association's Combined Sections Meeting. Washington, D.C. Poster #3125. Jan 23-26, 2019.
Masaracchio M, Kirker KM, States R, Hanney WJ, Liu X, Kolber MJ. Thoracic Manipulation for the Management of Mechanical Neck Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. American Physical Therapy Association's Combined Sections Meeting. Washington, D.C. Poster #1290. Jan. 23-26, 2019
Lovelace Chandler V, Salem Y. Autism Spectrum Disorders: Evidence-Based Assessment and Interventions. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting; Washington, DC. January, 2019.
Salem Y, Liu H, Quiben M, Elokda A, Yavuz M, Holmes C. Aquatic Exercise for Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting; Washington, DC. January, 2019.
Elhamadany M, Salem Y. Effect of Low-Intensity Laser Therapy in Reducing Knee Painful Limitation and Gait Deviations in Children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting; Washington, DC. January, 2019.
Hackney JM. Combined Sections Meeting, Poster Presentation, "Within-subjects Effects of Practice on Performance of Drop Landing in Healthy, Young Adults," American Physical Therapy Association, New Orleans, LA. (February 22, 2018).
Shaw J, Hackney JM, Cahoj PA. Combined Sections Meeting 2018, Concurrent Continuing Education Session, "The Pathologic Geriatric Sit to Stand: Do I See What's "Outside the Box?"," American Physical Therapy Association, New Orleans, LA. (February 22, 2018).
Grants
Pottorf O. Utilizing Emerging Technologies for Fall Risk and Balance Assessment. 2023 Hofstra University Faculty Research and Development Grant (FRDG). $1,434
Pottorf O, Reddin V. Fracture Detection Via Smartphone: A Proof-of-Concept Study. 2020 Touro University SHS Dean’s Research Award. $1,300.
Pottorf O, Reddin V. Reliability of Mobile Health Technology in Detecting Bone Fractures Utilizing Noise Frequency. 2019 Touro University SHS Dean’s Research Award. $750.
Fu W, Prokop T, Torres-Panchame R. Development of the Master Adaptive Learner Behavioral Assessment Scale (MAL BAS) for Use in Physical Therapist Education; APTA, Academy of Education Research. $9,094.98. [date?]
Moya-Gale G, States RA, Rossi A. A Community-Based Program for Social Participation and Exercise for Individuals with Parkinson's Disease. 07/1/2020 – 06/30/2021, Parkinson's Foundation. $15,000.
Moya-Gale G, States RA, Rossi A. A Multidisciplinary Approach for Exercise and Social Communication (MAESC) in a University Setting for Individuals with Parkinson's Disease. 10/1/2019 – 12/31/2020, Long Island University Seed Grant. $5,000.
Bodkin A, Godwin E, Krzak J, McMulkin M, Salem Y, States R. Instrumented Gait Analysis (IGA) for the clinical management of children with cerebral palsy: Clinical Practice Guideline. 8/26/2019-12/31/2022. American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy, Clinical Practice Guideline. $7850.
Salem Y, Ciani G, Ludwig T. Kinesiotaping for Children with Idiopathic Toe Walking. Hofstra University, School for Health Professions and Human Services, Faculty Research and Development Grant. $1,540. September 1, 2022.
Shi X, Salem Y. Intermittent Hypoxia Training: Novel Rehabilitative Therapy for Ischemic Stroke. UNTHSC Intramural Grant. $30,000. [date?]
Service and Leadership Awards
Salem Y, Lucy Blair Service Award American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Award received during the APTA Leadership Conference – Reception Ceremony, Washington DC, August 2022.
Salem Y, Leadership in Education Award. Academy of Physical Therapy Education of theAmerican Physical Therapy Association. American Physical Therapy Association, Alexandria Virginia. Reception Ceremony, Washington DC, August 2022.
Rosa Torres-Panchame, APTA New York, Distinguished Service to the District, 2022.
Salem Y, Faculty Achievement Award. University of North Texas Health Science Center, School of Health Profession. May 2019.
Salem Y, Exemplary Teaching Award. School of Health Professions, University of North Texas Health Science Center. Fort Worth, Texas, August, 2018.
States R, APTA Combined Section Meeting, Degenerative Diseases Special Interest Group – Best Poster Award for Poster #35621, 2/23/2023.
States R, APTA Geriatrics Award - Best JGPT [Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy] Article for 2021, 2/24/2021.
Leadership and Service Roles in the Profession
Torres-Panchame R. Delegate, APTA House of Delegates (2018, 2022, 2023)
Torres-Panchame R. Delegate, APTA New York Delegate Assembly (2016, 2018-2023)
Torres-Panchame R. Board of Directors, APTA New York (2022-Present)
Torres-Panchame R. District Chair, Greater New York District of APTA New York (2022-Present)
Torres-Panchame R. Founding Member, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, APTA New York (2021-Present)
Torres-Panchame R. Nominating Committee Member and Chair (2022), New York New Jersey Physical Therapy Clinical Education Consortium (2018-2023)
Torres-Panchame R. Vice Chair, Greater New York District of APTA New York (2018-2022)
Torres-Panchame R. Nominating Committee Member, ACAPT Clinical Reasoning Curricula & Assessment Consortia (2017-2023)
Pottorf O. Federation of State Boards in Physical Therapy (FSBPT), Item Writer for National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE). March/2023 – Current.
Salem Y, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) – Site Visitor/Reviewer (team leader) 06/16 – Present
Salem Y, America Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE) – Standard Committee 01/22 – Present
Salem Y, America Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE) – Accreditation Committee 04/17 – Present
Salem Y, America Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE) – Candidacy Review Council 07/21 – Present
Salem Y, America Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE) – Site Visit Team 04/17 – Present
Salem Y, Academy of Aquatic Physical Therapy – Board of Director (elected) 02/21 – Present
Salem Y, Academy of Aquatic Physical Therapy – Director of Research 02/21 – Present
Salem Y, Academy of Aquatic Physical Therapy – Chair of the Research Committee 02/21 – Present
Salem Y, American Physical Therapy Association APTA Choose PT 03/22 – Present
Salem Y, International Myositis Assessment and Clinical Studies (IMACS) – Steering Committee of Myositis Classification Criteria Project 06/22 – Present
Salem Y, International Myositis Assessment and Clinical Studies (IMACS) - IMACS Rehab and Exercise - project to develop intercanal guidelines for exercise development. Team Leader (05/17 – Present) 3/20 – Present
Salem Y, Education Committee of The International Organization of Physical Therapists In Paediatrics (IOPTP), of the World Confederation of Physical Therapy. Co-Chair (07/22 – Present). 05/17 – Present
Salem Y, APTA Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Combined Sections Meeting Programming Committee 07/23 – Present
Salem Y, APTA Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Annual Conference Programming Committee 04/23 – Present
Salem Y, APTA Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
Salem Y, APTA Pediatrics Annual Conference DEI Liaison 07/2023 – Present
Salem Y, DEI Medical Documentation Work Group Chair 04/2021 -04-2022 05/20 – Present
Salem Y, Practice Committee (member) of the Association of Rheumatology Professionals (ARP) of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 08/21 – Present
Salem Y, APTA Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Practice Editorial Committee. 06/20 – Present
Salem Y, APTA Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Telehealth Committee
Salem Y, APTA Pediatrics Telehealth Workgroup 2019-2021 05/21 – Present
Salem Y, Leader of Module Discussion
Salem Y, Leading web forum for therapists preparing for the Board Certification Exam – APTA Academy of Neurology Physical Therapy 01/14 – Present
Salem Y, APTA Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Knowledge Translation on Post-concussion Taskforce. 10/20 – 01/22
Salem Y, APTA Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy PTA Development Committee 06/20 – 12/22
Salem Y, Education Research Committee of the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT). 04/20 – 10/22
Salem Y, APTA Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy COVID-19 Workgroup (chair) 05/20 – 05/22
Salem Y, Texas Physical Therapy Association House of Delegate 11/20 – 01/22
Salem Y, Development Group for Autism Spectrum Disorder. World Health Organization (WHO). 12/20 – 10/21
Salem Y, Board of Director - National Interprofessional Education Consortium (NIPEC). Board of Director (elected – national office) 10/18 – 10/21
Salem Y, Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Child Abuse and Neglect Work Group 07/18 – 08/21
Salem Y, Leadership Summit Planning subgroup of the Leadership Development Committee (L-DOC) of the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT). 12/17 – 08/21
Salem Y, Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy School Based and Hospital Based Workgroup 02/19 – 01/20
Salem Y, APTA Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy (APPT) Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion taskforce 01/19 – 02/20
Salem Y, Communication Committee of the International Organization of Physical Therapists in Paediatrics (IOPTP), of the World Confederation of Physical Therapy. 05/17 – 08/21
Salem Y, North Texas Regional Consortium to promote healthy lifestyles for people with IDD – Advisory Board Member 06/16 – 06/19
Editor
Salem Y, Review Editor Frontier Rehabilitation Science – Rehabilitation Engendering. 2022 – present.
Salem Y, Associate Editor Bulletin of Faculty of Physical Therapy, 2021 – present.
Salem Y, Co-editor, Journal of Aquatic Physical Therapy, 2013-2019.
Salem Y, Executive Editor, journal of Novel Physiotherapies
Editorial Board Member
Salem Y, Frontiers in Rehabilitation Science – Rehabilitation Engendering, 2022 – Present.
Salem Y, Bulletin of Faculty of Physical Therapy, 2020-present.
Salem Y, International Advisory Board member, journal of The Foot, 2018-present.
Salem Y, Editorial Board Member, Journal of Aquatic Physical Therapy Official Journal of the Aquatic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association, 2011-present.
Salem Y, Editorial Board Member, journal of CPQ Orthopaedics, 2018-2020.
Salem Y, Editorial Board Member, journal of Novel Physiotherapies, 2011-2019.
Consultative and Advisory Positions Held
Salem Y. Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMD). Advisory Board Member for the study: NIH sponsored R01AG076675 study “Intermittent Hypoxia Training: A Novel Therapy for Mild Cognitive Impairment. [date?]
States RA. Peer Review Panel Member, National Institute of Disabilities, Independent Living and Related Research - Field Initiated Projects Program: Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) Research & Development Grant Competitions(3/23-25/2021).