Julie Mount, PhD, PT
Associate Professor
838 Edison Bldg
215 503 6017
Julie.Mount@jefferson.edu

Educational preparation:

BA Liberal Arts with Distinction, University of Virginia, 1977
MA Physical Therapy with specialization in Neuromuscular dysfunction, Stanford University, 1979
PhD Motor Learning, Temple University, 1994

Scholarly interests:

Balance and falls after stroke
Evidence based practice
Motor learning and motor control
Physical therapy interventions for individuals with central nervous system dysfunction

Courses involved with at TJU:

Neurological Physical Therapy I, Neurological Physical Therapy II, Analysis of Human Motion, Faculty Research Advisor for Graduate Research Projects

Professional Organizations:

American Physical Therapy Association
Neurodevelopmental Treatment Association
National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Presentations/Publications:

Mount J, Kresge L. Klaus G, Mann L, Palomba C. Movement Patterns used by the Elderly when Getting out of Bed. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics (in press)

Mount J, Bolton M, Cesari M, Guzzardo K, Tarsi J. Group Balance Skills Class for People with Chronic Stroke: A Case Series. Journal of Neurological Physical Therapy. 29(1):24-33, 2005.

Brown TH, Mount J , Rouland BL, Kautz KA, Barnes R, Kim J. Body Weight Support Treadmill Training vs. Conventional Gait Training for People with Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury. The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation. 20(5): 402-415, 2005.

Davis JT, Ehrhart A, Trzcinski BH, Kille S, Mount J. Variability of Experiences for Individuals Living with Parkinson's Disease. Neurology Report. 27(2):38-45, 2003.

Mount J, Howard P, Dalla Palu A, Grafstrom A, Pinto D, Rudy S. 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.

Mount J, Dacko S, DeGruey A, Frady M, Spinelli Y, Taylor D. Predicting the Effect of Dorsiflexor Endurance Exercise on Foot Drop Secondary to Multiple Sclerosis. Neurology Report. 24(5):189-190, 2000.

Mount J, Pierce S, Parker J, DiEgidio R, Spiegel L, Woessner R. Errorless vs Trial-and-Error Learning of Daily Living Skills by Persons with a Cerebral Vascular Accident. Neurology Report. 24(5):173, 2000.

Mount J, VanSant AF. Description of Motor Patterns of Non-Disabled Older Adults Moving in Supine from the Foot to the Head of the Bed. Physical Therapy. 79(5): S59-60, 1999.

Cohen BG, Cardillo ER, Lugg D, Schwartz DN, Mount J, VanSant AF, Cornman-Levy D. Description of Movement Patterns of Young Adults Moving in Supine from the Foot to the Head of the Bed. Physical Therapy, 78(9):999-1006, 1998.

Mount J, Gitlin L, Howard P. Musculoskeletal Consequences of Travel Aid Use Among Visually Impaired Adults: Directions for Future Research and Training. Technology and Disability, 6, 159-167, 1997.

Gitlin L, Mount J, Lucas W, Weirich L & Gramberg L. The Physical Costs and Psychosocial Benefits of Travel Aids for Persons Who are Visually Impaired or Blind. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 91(4), 347-359, 1997.

Mount J, Al-Obaid S, & Joseph C. Cross-Cultural Variations in Human Walking. Physical Therapy, 77(5), S27, 1997.

Mount J. Effect of Practice of a Throwing Skill in One Body Position on Performance of the Skill in an Alternate Position. Perceptual and Motor Skills; 83, 723-732, 1996.

Mount J. Home Assessments for Clients with Multiple Sclerosis: A valuable component of student education, Neurology Report; 20(1), 51-54, 1996.

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