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- At The University of Scranton, our rigorous, in-depth education provides the field-specific knowledge and competencies needed for professional success.
  At The University of Scranton, our rigorous, in-depth education provides the field-specific knowledge and competencies needed for professional success.
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Nicholas Rodio, PT, DPT

Faculty, Instructor

Faculty, Instructor

Department of Physical Therapy
University of Scranton
800 Linden Street
Scranton, PA 18510-4586
Office: Edward Leahy Hall (ELH) 516
Voice: (570) 941-4156
Email : nicholas.rodio@scranton.edu

B.S., University of Scranton
DPT, University of Scranton

Curriculum Vitae

Courses Taught plus or minus

Fall
PT 702L Basic Patient Management Lab
PT 704/704L Therapeutic Exercise + Lab

PT 782/783 Grand Rounds I

Spring
PT 731/731L Pediatric PT

Research Interests plus or minus

Pediatric Normal/Abnormal development of motor skills
Concussions: Children and adults
Clinical Education
Functional exercise: Pediatrics and adults
The overhead throwing athlete: Children and adults

Professional Activities plus or minus

Publications and Presentations plus or minus

Presentations

Brown P, Christiansen N, Grimes A, Harte M, Rodio N. “Impact of kinesiology tape on impairments and function in pediatric spinal pathologies: A systematic review.” June 2020. APTA NEXT Conference Virtual.

James C, Frank D, Ziegler K, Kosik S, Rodio N, Hakim R. “The Effect of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Balance and Mobility in Children with Cerbral Palsy- A Systematic Review”. January 2019. Combined Sections Meeting. Washington, D.C.

Rodio N, Ednie R. “Endurance Training as an Intervention to Improve Balance in Healthy Older Adults: A Systematic Review”.Combined Sections Meeting. February 2010. New Orleans, LA.

University/Department Service plus or minus

PT Dept. Strategic Planning Committee, 2018-present
PT Dept. Assessment Committee, 2018-present
Faculty Mentor: Women’s Softball team, 2018-present
Faculty Facilitator for IPEC Collaborative Care Summit
University of Scranton’s Leahy Community Health and Family Center Physical Therapy: Faculty Advisor

Community Service plus or minus

Scranton Lions Club: Dream Game Co-chair
Ubaldo Society: Board Representative
Family of St. Anthony: Board Representative, 2012-present
Jenny’s Closet: Food bank/delivery, 2018-present

About Us
- Scranton is a private Catholic and Jesuit institution that delivers a transformative education, grounded in the liberal arts.
  Scranton is a private Catholic and Jesuit institution that delivers a transformative education, grounded in the liberal arts.
Academics
- At The University of Scranton, our rigorous, in-depth education provides the field-specific knowledge and competencies needed for professional success.
  At The University of Scranton, our rigorous, in-depth education provides the field-specific knowledge and competencies needed for professional success.
Admissions
- Become a Royal! Scranton offers the perfect combination of academic environment, social experience, and personal support our students need to build successful lives and careers.
  Become a Royal! Scranton offers the perfect combination of academic environment, social experience, and personal support our students need to build successful lives and careers.
Student Life
- Student Life is vibrant and varied, from ministries-based programs and leadership initiatives to student-run activities, clubs and organizations.
  Student Life is vibrant and varied, from ministries-based programs and leadership initiatives to student-run activities, clubs and organizations.
Current Students
Alumni
- With more than 51,000 Scranton graduates out there, connecting with fellow alumni couldn't be easier, and we're here to help!
  With more than 51,000 Scranton graduates out there, connecting with fellow alumni couldn't be easier, and we're here to help!
Athletics
- Athletics
- Recreation and Intramurals

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