Physical Therapy Faculty

Faculty and Staff

The 91�� Doctor of Physical Therapy program has an excellent, experienced faculty including numerous board-certified clinical specialists. Talented and knowledgeable staff augment the program and the Department of Health & Rehabiliation Sciences.

Kelly Lindenberg, PT, MSPT, PhD (Director, DPT Program & Chairperson, Department of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences)

Certifications: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Academic Rank: Professor

Office Phone #: 724.738.4368

Office Number: 205

Email Address: kelly.lindenberg@sru.edu

Area of Teaching Focus: Therapeutic Exercise, Pathology, Cardiopulmonary, Acute Care, Modalities

Research Interests: The influence of kinesiology tape on breathing mechanics

Sean Christie, PT, DPT, PhD

Certifications: Board- Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Academic Rank: Associate Professor

Office Phone #: 724.738.4431

Office Number: 215

Email Address: sean.christie@sru.edu

Area of Teaching Focus: Therapeutic Adaptations, Therapeutic Exercise, Pathology

Research Interests: Effects of exertional heat stroke on neurological function, Human performance optimization in traditional sport and tactical settings, Foot and ankle pathology

Clinical Practice Interests: Sports physical therapy

Joseph Fiedor, PT, DPT, MS, MBA

Academic Rank: Associate Professor

Office Phone #: 724.738.2916

Office Number: 209

Email Address: joseph.fiedor@sru.edu

Area of Teaching Focus: Neuroanatomy, Neuroscience, Therapeutic Adaptations, Cardiopulmonary, Musculoskeletal LE, Evidence-Based Practice, Clinical Decsion-Making, Environmental Considerations for Physical Therapists

Research Interests: Interprofessional Education (IPE), DPT student learning preferences, Experiential learning, Acute care outcomes, Neurorehabilitation

Clinical Practice Interests: Acute care physical therapy, Inpatient rehabilitation

Kelsy Hill, PT, DPT

Certifications: Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist

Academic Rank: Associate Professor

Office Phone #: 724.738.4914

Office Number: 213

Email Address: kelsy.hill@sru.edu

Area of Teaching Focus: PT Assessment and Procedures, Therapeutic Adaptations

Clinical Practice Interests: Orthopedics

Christopher Hughes, PT, MPT, PhD

Certifications: Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Academic Rank: Professor

Office Phone #: 724.738.2757

Office Number: 212

Email Address: christopher.hughes@sru.edu

Areas of Teaching Focus: Research/Evidence-based practice, Clinical Education, Biomechanics, Orthopedics

Research Interests: Shoulder Pathology, Kinesiology of therapeutic exercise

Clinical Practice Interests: Orthopedics, Musculoskeletal injuries

Victoria Kochick, PT, DPT

Certifications: Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist

Academic Rank: Associate Professor

Office Phone #: 724.738.2759

Office Number: 214

Email Address: victoria.kochick@sru.edu

Areas of teaching focus: Neuroanatomy, Neuromuscular, Geriatrics, Therapeutic Exercise

Research Interests: Vestibular Disorders and Exercise, Concussion Outcomes, Return to Play Regulations Post-concussion, Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 and Activity, and Long-term Brain Health and Neurodegeneration

Clinical Practice Interests: Vestibular Concussion, Exertion Concussion, Vestibular and Neurologic Rehabilitation

Meg Michaels, PT, MS, PhD

Certifications: Board-Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist

Academic Rank: Associate Professor

Office Phone #: 724.738.2763

Office Number: 208

Email Address: meg.michaels@sru.edu

Area of Teaching Focus: Clinical Education

Research Interests: Human Movement Analysis, Postural Stability, Ergonomics

Nancy Shipe, PT, DPT

Certifications: Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist

Academic Rank: Associate Professor

Office Phone #: 724.738.4127

Office Number: 218

Email Address: nancy.shipe@sru.edu

Area of Teaching Focus: PT Procedures, Therapeutic Modalities, PT Assessment, Musculoskeletal PT, Legal Issues in PT, Pharmacotherapy

Research Interests: Interactive computerized balance training, Assessment of reliability and validity of common clinical examination techniques.

Clinical Practice Interests: Outpatient orthopedic physical therapy

Timothy Smith, PhD

Academic Rank: Professor

Office Phone #: 724.738.2885

Office Number: 217

Email Address: timothy.smith@sru.edu

Areas of Teaching Focus: Anatomy, Histology

Research Interests: Growth and Development (craniofacial, muscular skeletal); Sensory systems

Stephanie Boy Young, PT, DPT

Certifications: Board-Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist

Academic Rank: Assistant Professor

Office Phone #: 724.738.4174

Office Number: 216

Email Address: stephanie.young@sru.edu

Areas of Teaching Focus: Healthcare Systems, Business Practice

Research Interests: Geriatrics, Fall Risk Prediction Tools

Clinical Practice Interests: Geriatrics, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Acute Care

Kelly Greer, Department Secretary

Office Phone #: 724.738.4965

Office Number: 204

Email Address: kelly.greer@sru.edu

Robin Mowry, Clinical Education Secretary

Office Phone #: 724.738.4595

Office Number: 206

Email Address: robin.mowry@sru.edu

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