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Joanne with
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Owner,
Shoreline Physical Therapy Services, since 1985
Qualifications
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Doctor of Health Science degree, University
of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, Jan. 2003
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Certified
Orthopedic Specialist, American Physical Therapy Board of
Specialists, 1995
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Certified
Manual Therapist, Institute of Physical Therapy,1988
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UConn
certified Early Intervention Specialist
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MS
Exercise Physiology, Southern Connecticut State, 1982
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BS
Physical Therapy, Quinnipiac University, 1974
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Licensed
physical therapist
Professional
Organizations
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1999-present:
Delegate CPTA House of Representatives
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Member,
APTA. orthopedic, pediatric, hand, aquatic, administrative,
education, and private practice sections.
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Member,
American College of Rheumatology
Continuing
Education
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Candidate, Doctor of Health Science degree, University
of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. Coursework
included:
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Research for the Reflective Practitioner
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Entry
colloquium
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Medical
Diagnostics for the Physical Therapist
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Medical
Ethics
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Residency
with Robert Levin, MD, rheumatologist
Residency
with Kathryn Leindecker, OTR, CHT Behavioral
Psychology Independent
study in rheumatology -
Doctoral
dissertation in progress: The effect of exercise on post-Lyme
syndrome. The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences.
Anticipated completion of doctoral studies: September, 2002.
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Early
intervention certificate/credentialing program. Completed a
competency-based training program for birth-to-three providers
in CT. The training was based on current research-based best
practice and involved large group (96 class hours), small
group tutorials (36 hours) supervised demonstration of 41
compentencies related to providing service to birth to three
population and their families. Instructor: Mary Beth Bruder, EdD.
13.2 CEU's Dec 2001.
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CPR
certification for adults and infants, Nov 2001
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APTA sponsored medical tour of China's hospitals through
the People to People Ambassador Program. A 2-week tour
exploring traditional Eastern pain management techniques. Dec
2000:.
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Toward
becoming a certified manual therapist, University of St.
Augustine:
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Introduction
to evaluation and manipulation of the spine
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Advanced
evaluation and manipulation of the spine
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Muscle
energy techniques for the lower quarter
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Evaluation
and manipulation of the extremities
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Spinal
Instability
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Review
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Toward
a master of science degree, human performance
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Professional
affiliation with Molly Maguire, PT, ATC at the University of
South Carolina, 3 months.
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Advanced
Orthopedic Theory, University of Connecticut. 3 credits
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McKenzie
on the lumbar spine, 1985. 32 hours
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TENS
seminar
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Anatomy
dissection, University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences.
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The
Shoulder: Repair, Replacement, and & Rehabilitation, 2000
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Seminar
in Rheumatology, Arthritis Foundation, 1996
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American
College of Rheumatology Conference, Boston. 1999
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Orthopedic
Home Study Course. Lumbar Spine. APTA. 30 hours
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Orthopedic
Home Study Course. Foot and Ankle APTA. 30 hours.
Orthopedic
Home Study Course: Lower Extremity APTA, 30 hours Orthopedic
interventions for pediatric patients APTA, 30 hours Specialized
topics in hand therapy. 1992. 1.4 CEUs. -
Regional
team building. SERC. 2 CEUs. 1996.
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Back
stabilization. 1992, 16 hours
APTA
Combined Sections Meeting, Boston
Community
Involvement
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New
London Power Squadron - Boat Safety Instructor, Audit Committee
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Member,
Niantic Community Church. Served on day care, music, Christian
education committees and prudential board Youth group leader, 5
years.
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Toastmasters
International, member of Groton Club. Competent toastmaster.
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Child
and Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut. Member
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Eastern
Connecticut Symphony Youth Orchestra. President, Board of
Directors. 1990-1995
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East
Lyme High School class reunion co-chairman: 1989 and 1994.
Interests
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