Paul D. Howard, PT, PhD, OCS, Cert. MDT
Associate Professor
841 Edison
215-503-5011
paul.howard@jefferson.edu

Educational preparation:

BA Psychology, Millersville University, 1979
BS Physical Therapy, New York University, 1982
MA Physical Therapy, New York University, 1986
PhD Physical Therapy, New York University, 1991

Scholarly interests:

Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy
Clinical Anatomy

Courses involved with at TJU:

PT 607 Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy I
PT 608 Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy II
PT 609 Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy III
PT 504 Human Anatomy Dissection Lab
Faculty Research Advisor for Graduate Research Projects

Professional Organizations:

American Physical Therapy Association
American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists
American Association of Clinical Anatomists

Presentations/Publications:

Neuromusculoskeletal Symptoms Experienced by Orchestral String Instrument Musicians. (Poster Presentation) J. Centofani, A. Gallagher, R. Hoffritz, P.D. Howard, J. Lapin, L. Beiler. Njapta Annual Conference, East Windsor, NJ, March 2005.

Clinical Anatomy of the Upper Quarter with Prosections. PD Howard, LM Newman. A one-day clinical anatomy interdisciplinary course offered through the Continuing Professional Education Department, Jefferson College of Health Professions, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA.,April 6, 2002.

Mount J, Howard PD, Dalla Palu AL, Grafstrom A, Pinto DM, & Rudy SL. Postures and repetitive movements during use of a long cane by individuals with visual impairment. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy;31(7) 375-383, 2001.

A Gleno-humeral Joint Screening Test and Bilateral Comparisons of Abduction Range of Motion in Subjects with Impaired Joint Mobility Associated with Soft Tissue Restriction. (Poster Presentation). PD Howard, P Della Vecchia, J Gallagher, J Kelleher, M Munyan, M Besser, D Cornman-Levy. Faculty Research Day, College of Health Professions. Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, January 12, 2001.

Differential Diagnosis: Essentials for Physical Therapy Practice. A course presented at the Fall Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association of New Jersey by invitation. PD Howard & S Dacko. East Windsor, NJ; October 14, 2000.

Howard PD: Differential diagnosis of calf pain and weakness: Flexor hallucis longus strain. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy;30 (2) 78-84, 2000.

A Gleno-humeral Joint Screening Test and Bilateral Comparisons of Abduction Range of Motion in Subjects with Impaired Joint Mobility Associated with Soft Tissue Restriction. (Poster Presentation).

PD Howard, P Della Vecchia, J Gallagher, J Kelleher, M Munyan, M Besser, D Cornman-Levy. APTA Annual Meeting and Exposition, Indianapolis, IN, June 15, 2000

Clinical Anatomy of the Upper Limb with Prosections. PD Howard and LM Newman. A one-day continuing education course for health professionals, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, February 26, 2000.

The Effect of a Radial Nerve Biased Neurodynamic Test on Shoulder Abduction in Asymptomatic Adults. PD Howard, WA Knapp, S Muth, J Raimo, M Wolfe, J Mount, DE Widing. Platform Presentation. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, Seattle, WA. February 5, 1999.

The Effect of Various Relaxation Intervals. PD Howard, R Dallas, A Flinchbaugh, R Radomski, N Reist, D Cornman-Levy, A Morris. (Poster Presentation). Scientific Meeting and Exposition of the American Physical Therapy Association, Orlando, Florida.
June 7, 1998.

A Comparison of Right and Left Knee Extension During the Slump Test in Asymptomatic Subjects. PD Howard, A Battocchio, M Eynon, J Geiger, J Stehr, T Bross, F Angiolillo. (Platform Presentation). Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, Boston, February 14, 1998.

Howard PD. (Book Review) Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy. ED 3. Malone TR, McPoil TG, and Nitz AJ. St Louis, Mosby-Year Book, 1997. In: The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, (79-A), p. 958, June, 1997.

Mount J, Gitlin LN, Howard PD. Musculoskeletal consequences of travel aid use among visually impaired adults: Directions for future research and training. Technology and Disability (6) 159-167, 1997.

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