Dr. Mount Julie Mount, PT, PhD

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130 South Ninth Street
Edison, Suite 830
Philadelphia, PA 19107

(215) 503-6017
(215) 503-3499 fax

Education
Ph.D. Motor Learning, Temple University
M.A. Physical Therapy, Advanced studies in neuromuscular dysfunction, Stanford University
B.A. Liberal Arts, University of Virginia

Certifications/Specialization
Certification, Neurodevelopmental Treatment for Hemiplegics
Neurodevelopmental Treatment Association

University Appointment:
Professor

Research and Clinical Interests
Physical therapy interventions for people with CNS dysfunction.
Motor learning and motor control
Current research focus:
Biomechanical and ecological evaluations of older people and people with Parkinson's disease getting out of bed.
Teaching problem solving skills to people with multiple sclerosis

Grants/Contracts
Thomas Jefferson University, 2010, $9,900
Feasibility study of SPRY (Solving Problems to Revitalize Yourself) -a program for teaching people with multiple sclerosis the knowledge and skills needed to optimize participation in life roles
Principle Investigator

Thomas Jefferson University, 2009, $7,500
Quantitative Analysis of Supine to Sit
Principle Investigator

Presentations (peer reviewed)
The effectiveness of mirror therapy following stroke: a systematic review. Presented at: Annual Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Conference; October 15, 2011; Valley Forge, PA.

The effectiveness of self-management programs for adults with multiple sclerosis: a systematic review. Presented at: Combined Sections Meeting; February 12, 2011; New Orleans, LA.

Self-management programs for adults with multiple sclerosis: a systematic literature review. Presented at: Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference; October 23, 2010; Harrisburg, PA

The use of simulation to teach physical assessment to head injury patients in the ICU to physical therapy students. Presented at: International Society of Simulation in Healthcare; January 2009; Orlando, Florida.

Professional and Community Service
Member, Clinical Advisory Committee, Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Delaware Valley Chapter, 1996-current

Manuscript Reviewer: Journal of Neurological Physical Therapy, 2000-present

Courses Taught
PT 616 Neuromuscular Physical Therapy I
PT 716 Neuromuscular Physical Therapy II
PT 799: Group Exercise for People with Chronic Neurological Disability

Awards and Honors
Inducted into Health Professionals/Researchers Volunteer Hall of Fame
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 2008
Lindback Award for Excellence in Teaching, Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson College of Health Professions, 2002
Outstanding Service Award, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1999
Dean's Faculty Achievement Award, Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson College of Health Professions, 1996

Publications

Most recent Peer-reviewed Publications

  1. Use of robotics in spinal cord injury: A case report
  2. How people with Parkinson's disease get out of bed
  3. Trial and error versus errorless learning of functional skills in patients with acute stroke
  4. Effects of dorsiflexor endurance exercises on foot drop secondary to multiple sclerosis: A pilot study
  5. Movement patterns used by the elderly when getting out of bed
  6. Body weight-supported treadmill training versus conventional gait training for people with chronic traumatic brain injury
  7. Group balance skills class for people with chronic stroke: a case series.
  8. Postures and repetitive movements during use of a long cane by individuals with visual impairment
  9. Description of movement patterns of young adults moving supine from the foot to the head of the bed
  10. A comparison of Prostretch® and a conventional wall stretch using electromyography and goniometry
  11. Musculoskeletal consequences of travel aid use among visually impaired adults: Directions for future research and training
  12. The physical costs and psychosocial benefits of travel aids for persons who are visually impaired or blind
  13. Effect of practice of a throwing skill in one body position on performance of the skill in an alternate position
  14. Evaluation of a health promotion program provided at senior centers by physical therapy students
  15. Effectiveness of visual vs kinesthetic instruction for learning a gross motor skill.