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Dr. Schwartz Webpage

Assistant Coordinator of Assessment and Accreditation, Faculty Specialist

  • Courses Taughtplus or minus

    Fall
    PT 707L Applied Clinical Neuroscience for PT Lab
    PT 712L Neurological Physical Therapy for PT II Lab
    PT 722L Rehabilitation for PT II Lab

    PT 722 Rehabilitation for PT II

    Spring
    PT 711 Neurological PT I

    PT 755 Teaching and Learning in PT

    Summer
    PT 700/700L Anatomy for PT Lab

  • Research Interestsplus or minus

    • Community-Based Boxing Impact on Persons with Parkinson's Disease
    • Impact of Service in Prison Setting on DPT Student Perspectives
    • Health Promotion and Community Based Learning
    • Motor Performance in Adults with Ataxia
    • Cardiovascular Fitness in Adults with Chronic SCI
    • Gait Training for Patients with Neurological Dysfunction
    • Neurorehabilitation Techniques and Equipment
    • Best Clinical Practice in Neurology

  • Professional Activitiesplus or minus

  • Publications and Presentationsplus or minus

    Hatki K, Prisco E, SanFilippo J, Ryan T, Schwartz J , Hakim RM. Large Amplitude Movement Training and QOL in Persons with Parkinson’s Disease: A Systematic Review. Abstract published in PTJ after acceptance for NEXT 2020.
     
    Armstrong V, D’Antonio E, Duggan K, Kuehner S, Conklin M, Schwartz J. Bimanual Intensive Training for Upper Limb Function in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review. Poster Presentation. APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Denver, CO. February 2020.
     
    Schwartz J. Community Wellness Education Across the Lifespan: Health and Wellness Community-Based Learning for Physical Therapy Students. Jesuit Universities Humanitarian Action Network. Poster presentation. June 2019.
     
    Gentile M, Lucke C, McSherry S, Ryan D, Maida D, Schwartz J. The Effect of Equine-Related Therapy on Physical and Psychological Well-Being of Older Adults: A Systematic Review.  APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Washington, D.C. Platform presentation. January 2019.
     
    Bonitz L, Fasano M, Goyden M, Segota C, Schwartz J. Effectiveness of Gait Interventions in Improving Gait in Adults with Ataxia: A Systematic Review. APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Washington, D.C. Poster presentation. January 2019.
     
    Guether K, Nachtman A, Scully S, Taylor M, Schwartz J, Hakim R. The Impact of Community-Based Rehabilitation Programs on Adults with Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review. APTA Combined Sections Meeting, New Orleans, LA. Poster presentation. February 2018
     
    Cominsky J, Joyce C, Leschen S, Raab M, Schwartz J, Hakim R.The Effect of Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation on Gait Outcomes in Adults with Non-Progressive CNS Diagnoses: A Systematic Review.APTA Combined Sections Meeting, San Antonio, TX. Poster presentation.February 2017
     
    Balcon M, Forsberg E,  Mossler E, Shackles J, Schwartz J, Hakim R. Functional Electrical Stimulation in Combination with Treadmill Training to Improve Gait in Adults with Stroke: A Systematic Review.APTA Combined Sections meeting, Anaheim, CA. Poster presentation.
    February 2016
     
    Schwartz JJ, Singleton LJ, Foreman J. Case Study: Dynamic Body-Weight Supported Overground Gait Training for a Patient with Chronic Severe Traumatic Brain Injury.Texas Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, Galveston, TX. Poster presentation. October 2014.
     
    Carter ME, Schwartz JJ. Body Weight-Supported Gait Training in a Patient with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Spastic Hemiplegia: A Case Study. Texas Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, Dallas, TX.  Poster presentation.October 2013.

  • University/Department Serviceplus or minus

    • Leahy PT Clinic Steering Committee
      • Member, 2019-present
    • Lectures in PT 743 Psychosocial Aspects of Disabilities on Death and Dying
      • Fall 2018, 2019, 2020
    • Leahy Clinic for the Uninsured and Underinsured
      • Student Supervisor, March 2015 to present                           
    • Assist with Accreditation documents
      • August 2014 to present
    • IPEC facilitator
      • Spring 2018, 2020
    • IPE event with Lackawanna College PTA program
      • Fall 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019
    • Fall Prevention Screening
      • Geneva Towers, Fall 2019
      • Amos Towers, Fall 2018
      • YMCA Health Fair, Fall 2016
    • Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day, Allied Services
      • September 19, 2019

  • Community Serviceplus or minus

    • John Adams PTA
      • Vice President, 2018- present
      • Secretary, 2016-2018
    • Hill Neighborhood Association
      • Volunteer, 2019-present
      • Office Manager, 2018-2019
    • Shine Children’s Ministry
      • City Lights Church, Scranton, PA
      • Volunteer, October 2015 to present
    • Pro-bono services for Patient with Parkinson’s Plus Condition
      • Fall 2019- present
    • Community Based Senior Health Fairs and Elementary School Wellness Days
      • April-May 2018
      • April- May 2019
    • Local Service at St. Francis and St. Joseph’s Center for PT Students
      • Trip organizer and leader, January 2019 and February 2020.
    • Scranton Youth Soccer
      • Co-ed U-6 Soccer Coach, 2018
    • Mothers of Preschoolers
      • Steering Team
    • Children’s Ministry Co-coordinator
      • 2016-2017
    • Preschool teacher
      • Steamtown Church, Scranton PA
      • January to May 2015
    • Disaster relief volunteer, case worker, site organizer
      • United Methodist Committee on Disaster Relief, Texas Annual Conference
      • February 2009 to December 2010  
    • Lay leader, small group, mission team, and women’s study leader
      • Pughtown Baptist Church, Spring City, PA
      • From August 2006 to January 2009
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