 Elizabeth A. Rogers, PT, Ed.D.Chairperson, Department of Physical Therapy Education Dr. Elizabeth Rogers came to Elon to create the Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) program. She provided leadership to make the transition from MPT to Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) education at the university. Dr. Rogers continues to serve as the chair of the Department of Physical Therapy Education. She is also the founding dean for the newly created School of Health Sciences. Prior to coming to Elon, Dr. Rogers founded the physical therapy program at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California. Earlier in her career, she gained clinical experience working at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. She has a doctorate in education from the University of Houston/ Baylor College of Medicine with an emphasis on leadership, adminstration, and curriculum development. Her master of education was obtained from Boston University. Dr. Rogers received her degree in physical therapy from Loma Linda Univeristy in California. |
 Bill Andrews, PT, Ed.D., NCSAssociate Professor Dr. Bill Andrews, a neurologic certified specialist through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, maintains a clinical practice in neurologic rehabilitation. His research involves long-term functioning and strength in patients following a stroke. He has a doctorate in adult education from North Carolina State University. |
 Stephen P. Bailey, PT, Ph.D., FACSM Professor Dr. Stephen Bailey is the Director of the Human Movement Laboratory in the Department of Physical Therapy Education (DPTE) at Elon University. Dr. Bailey also serves at the research coordinator within DPTE at Elon. His main research interest is focused on cognitive and psychomotor function during prolonged exercise. Dr. Bailey also is interested in changes in physical function and perceived quality of life in patients with COPD as a result of participation in pulmonary rehabilitation. In the clinic, Dr. Bailey has expertise in cardiopulmonary physical therapy. Dr. Bailey is a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine. |
 Susan Chinworth, PT, Ph.D.Associate Professor Dr. Susan Chinworth has more than 20 years of clinical experience, primarily in orthopedics. Her research involves community ambulation and exercise techniques. She has a doctorate in physical education from Texas Woman's University. |
 Janet Cope, OTR/L, Ph.D.Associate Professor Dr. Janet M. Cope is an anthropologist and clinical anatomist with expertise in skeletal pathology and disorders of the musculoskeletal system. She is an occupational therapist who specializes in the evaluation and treatment of patients with upper extremity injuries. Professor Cope has taught clinical and gross anatomy for more than 12 years to students from a wide variety of health care related backgrounds. She is presently conducting research in the area of formaldehyde levels in the anatomy laboratory while continuing her studies related to upper extremity repetitive stress markers on disarticulated skeletal remains. Dr. Cope recently completed her doctoral work in paleopathology/skeletal analysis at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Mass. |
| Paula A. DiBiasio, PT, DPT, MS Assistant Professor  Dr. Paula DiBiasio has more than 20 years of clinical experience in pediatrics. Dr. DiBiasio has also been involved with the physical therapy program since the beginning of the program, first as adjunct faculty and now as a full-time faculty member. In addition to her clinical experience, she also has interests in innovative teaching and learning methods recently co-authoring a presentation on utilizing blogs as motivational teaching tools. She graduated in 2007 with her doctorate in physical therapy from Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions. |
 Stephen E. Folger, PT, Ph.D.Professor and Associated Chair, Department of Physical Therapy Education Dr. Stephen Folger specializes in neuroscience research, and he is currently studying the effects of fatigue on brain activity. Folger has extensive experience developing technology applications for teaching and research. He has a doctorate in biomedical engineering from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. |
 Jane Freund, PT, DPT, NCSAssociate Professor Dr. Freund has over 25 years of experience in physical therapy, including 20 years in the U.S. Army. She is a neurologic certified specialist through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and has a special interest in balance and vestibular disorders. Her primary teaching areas are Advanced Clinical Practice Selectives: Neurorehabilitation and Clinical Seminars. Her research interests include abdominal muscle function in persons with neurological impairments, and locomotor training in various patient populations. |
Dr. Marianne Janssen is the Director of Clinical Education at Elon's DPT program. In that capacity, she develops and maintains partnerships with more than 400 clinical education sites nationwide and abroad. She utilizes her expertise in instructional technology, distance education and evidence-based practice to create dynamic clinical education experiences for DPT students. She has a Doctorate in Education from Nova Southeastern University, a Master in Sports Medicine from the United States Sports Academy in Daphne, AL, and a degree in Physical Therapy from the Academy for Physical Therapy “Jan van Essen” in Amsterdam, Holland. Her research interests include service-learning, engaged teaching and learning, global health, and community-based research. Prior to coming to Elon she taught at Nova Southeastern University and served as director of physical therapy for different medical centers. |
 Charity Johansson, PT, Ph.D., GCSProfessor Dr. Charity Johansson, a geriatric certified specialist through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, has done extensive research in psycho-social aspects of health care such as patients' responses to illness. She also has an interest in providing health care to underserved populations locally and around the world. She has a doctorate in adult and higher education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. |
Daryl Lawson, PT, DSc Assistant Professor Dr. Daryl Lawson specializes in musculoskeletal and wound research. Lawson has much clinical experience working with overuse injuries in athletes along with treatment of the lower extremity and diabetic non-healing wounds. He is currently developing technology applications for clinicians and people who work in the fitness industry to assist with optimal patient/client outcomes. He has a doctorate of science from Loma Linda University. |
 Cynthia Lewis, PT, Ph.D.Associate Professor Dr. Cynthia Lewis has extensive clinical experience in pediatric physical therapy and spinal mobilization. Her research interests include exercise response in children and adolescents with neurological impairments. She received her doctorate in exercise science from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. |
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