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Bill Andrews

Professor of Physical Therapy Education

Department: Physical Therapy Education

Office and address: Gerald L. Francis Center, Office 100F 2085 Campus Box Elon, NC 27244

Phone number: (336) 278-6351

Professional Expertise

Stroke rehabilitation; physical therapy clinical measurement; Guillain-Barre Syndrome rehabilitation

Brief Biography

My clinical, educational, and research interests revolve around stroke rehabilitation and clinical measurement in physical therapy.

News & Notes

Education

North Carolina State University; May 2000 – December 2004; Doctorate of Education in Adult & Community College Education; Specialization in Health Professions Education     

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; August 1988 - August 1990; Master of Science in Allied Health (Physical Therapy Major)

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; May 1983 - August 1985; Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

St. Andrews Presbyterian College; August 1981 - May 1983

Employment History

Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy (1997-2009), Associate Professor of Physical Therapy (2009 – 2015), Professor of Physical Therapy (2015-present); Elon University; Elon, NC

Contract Physical Therapist; UNC Health - Inpatient Rehabilitation; Hillsborough, NC; August 2006 to present

Contract Physical Therapist; Alamance Regional Medical Center; Burlington, NC; September 1998 to 2010

Senior Physical Therapist in Rehabilitation; UNC Hospitals; Chapel Hill, NC; July 1990 - August 1997

Physical Therapy Supervisor (February 1988 - June 1988), Senior Physical Therapist (October 1987 - February 1988), & Staff Physical Therapist (October 1985 - October 1987); Southeastern Regional Rehabilitation Center; Cape Fear Valley Medical Center; Fayetteville, NC

Courses Taught

DPT 7020: Management of Neuromuscular Disorders

DPT 8000: Clinical Decision Making with the Complex Patient (Client)

DPT 8999: Capstone

Leadership Positions

Formal Leadership Positions Held Over Past Decade:

Promotion & Tenure Committee

School of Health Sciences Representative

Elon University

August 2025 – May 2026; August 2017 – May 2019

 

Director of Clinical Education Search Committee (Chair)

                        Department of Physical Therapy Education

                        Elon University

                        March – June 2024

 

Interprofessional Education Committee

School of Health Sciences

Elon University

November 2023 - present

 

Admissions Committee

                        Department of Physical Therapy Education

                        Elon University

                        January 2020 – present

                        Chair – May 2023 – November 2024

 

Health Insurance Advisory Committee

Elon University

Sept. 2009 – 2024

 

Clinical Education Committee

Department of Physical Therapy Education

School of Health Sciences

Elon University

November 2022 – present

 

Curriculum Committee

Department of Physical Therapy Education

School of Health Sciences

Elon University

May 2022 – present

Interim Chair December 2023 – May 2024

 

Distinguished Scholar Award Committee

Elon University

April 2022

 

Application Reviewer

Global Learning Opportunities

Department of Physical Therapy Education

School of Health Sciences

Elon University

March 2022 – present

 

Appeal Board (ad hoc; x 4)

School of Health Sciences

Elon University

November 2021 – April 2022

 

Comprehensive Exam Committee

Department of Physical Therapy Education

School of Health Sciences

Elon University

August 2021 – present

 

Global Learning Opportunities Advisory Committee

Department of Physical Therapy Education

School of Health Sciences

Elon University

August 2020 – March 2022

 

Faculty Search Committees (x 3)

Department of Nursing

Elon University

April 2021 – May 2022

 

Senior Faculty Review Committee

Department of Physical Therapy Education

School of Health Sciences

Elon University

Fall 2018; Fall 2019; Fall 2021

 

Special Committee on Study Away/Study Abroad Student Perceptions of Teaching

Academic Council

Elon University

December 2019 – May 2020

 

Reviewer for Global Learning Opportunities Funding Applications

Department of Physical Therapy Education

Elon University

2019 - 2020

 

Clinical Education Coordinator Search Committee

                        Department of Physical Therapy Education

                        Elon University

                        January – February 2020

 

Nursing Task Force

School of Health Sciences

Elon University

August 2019 – January 2020

 

Academic Council        

School of Health Sciences Representative

Elon University

January 2016 – December 2018

 

Faculty Search Committee – Assistant Director of Clinical Education

                        Department of Physical Therapy Education

                        Elon University

                        December 2018 – April 2018

 

Endowed Scholarship Awards Committee

School of Health Sciences

Elon University

Sept. 2013 to 2017

            Chair – Sept. 2013 to Sept. 2015

 

Ad Hoc Workload Committee

Dept. of Physical Therapy Education

Elon University

September 2017 – 2019

 

Faculty Search Committee – Assistant Director of Clinical Education

                        Department of Physical Therapy Education

                        Elon University

                        December 2015 – June 2016

 

Speech-Language Pathology Feasibility Study Committee – Co-Chair

Elon University

August 2015 to Feb. 2016

 

Faculty Search Committee for Director of Clinical Education -- Chair

                        Department of Physical Therapy Education

                        Elon University              

                        July 2014 to July 2015

 

Long-Range Planning Advisory Committee

                        Elon University

                        August 2013 to May 2016

                                    Co-Chair of Subcommittee on Peer/Aspirant Institutions

                                    Jan. 2014 to May 2015

Current Projects

Clinimetric properties of the Backward Walk Test (with Dr. Vallabhajosula)

Influence of Dual-Tasking on Physical Performance Measures (with Dr. Vallabhajosula)

The Relationship Between Physical Performance Measures and Mental Health in Older Adults; A Secondary Analysis (with Dr. Magill)

Grants Awarded

Innovation Grant. “Friday Night at the ER Simulation.” Elon University Innovation Council Grant, Spring 2025, $5000.

Sabbatical with Financial Assistance. “Predictors of Community Discharge in Patients Undergoing Inpatient Rehabilitation.” Elon University Faculty Research and Development Fund, Spring 2021, $3,300.

Support for Pursuit as a Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults. Elon University Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning Grant (Financial Assistance), 2019, $1,800.

Sponsor of 2 DPT students (J. Robbins and J. Little) seeking Kickbox funding through the Elon University Maker Hub, 2019, $600.

Support for Pursuit as a Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults. Elon University Faculty Research and Development Grant (Financial Assistance), 2018, $1,350.

Administration of the Health Sciences Reasoning Test to 3rd-Year DPT Students. Elon University Academic Technology and Computing Committee Software Grant, September 2012, $700, Principal Investigator – A. W. Andrews.

Ability of the Provision and Intensity of Rehabilitation Services to Predict Readmission Rates for Patients Sustaining Acute Strokes in the South. Elon University Faculty Research and Development Grant, August 2012, $10,200.

Cause 4 Life - Romania. Elon University Community Partner Initiative Grant, May 2011, $1200.00, Principal Investigator – A. W. Andrews.

Joni & Friends Family Retreat. Elon University Community Partner Initiative Grant, January 2009, $1296.40, Principal Investigator – A. W. Andrews.

EndNote Bibliographic Software for DPT Students. Elon University Academic Technology and Computing Committee Grant, December 2007, $1560.00, Principal Investigator – A. W. Andrews

Tests and Measures Chosen by Expert Physical Therapists when Examining Patients with Stroke. Elon University Summer Research Grant, June 2005, $1200.00, Principal Investigator – A. W. Andrews

Simulated Licensure Review Exam. Elon University Academic Technologies Grant, September 2002, $800.00, Principal Investigator – A. W. Andrews

Web-based Neurological Case Studies.  Elon College Program Initiative Grants – Office of Academic Affairs, August 1998, $1000.00, Principal Investigator – S. F. Folger.

Balance Assessment and Treatment Program.  UNC Hospitals Innovative Grant, June 1994, $34,974, Principal Investigator - A.W. Andrews.

Strength Measures and Ambulatory Velocities in Healthy Individuals Aged 50-79, Chatillon, Inc. - Industry Grant, August 1991, $31,000, Principal Investigator - A.W. Andrews.

Effect of Leg Position on Active and Passive Dorsiflexion Capabilities in Hemiparetic Subjects.  Graduate Student Research Fund, UNC-Chapel Hill, January, 1990, $250, Principal Investigator - A.W. Andrews.

Effect of Leg Position on Active and Passive Dorsiflexion Capabilities in Hemiparetic Subjects.  North Carolina Physical Therapy Association Research Fund, 1989, $150, Principal Investigator - A.W. Andrews.

Publications

 PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS:

  1. Bohannon R.W., Andrews A.W.:  Interrater reliability of hand-held dynamometry. Phys Ther, 1987, 67:931-933.

  2. Bohannon, R.W., Andrews, A.W.:  Relative strength of seven upper extremity muscle groups in hemiparetic stroke patients.   J Neuro Rehab,  1987; 1:161-165.

  3. Bohannon, R.W., Andrews, A.W., Smith MB:  Rehabilitation goals of patients with hemiplegia.  Int J Rehab Research, 1988; 11:181 - 183

  4. Bohannon, R.W., Andrews, A.W.:  Influence of head-neck rotation on static elbow flexion force of paretic side in patients with hemiparesis.  Phys Ther 1989; 69:135-137.

  5. Bohannon, R.W., Andrews, A.W.:  Accuracy of spring and strain gauge hand-held dynamometers. J. Orthop Sports Phys Ther 1989; 10:323-325.

  6. Andrews, A.W., Bohannon, R.W.:  Decreased shoulder range of motion on paretic side after stroke.  Phys Ther 1989; 69:768-772.

  7. Bohannon, R.W., Andrews, A.W.:  Shoulder subluxation and pain in stroke patients.  American Journal of Occupational Therapy 1990; 44:507-509.

  8. Bohannon, R.W., Andrews, A.W.:  Correlation of knee extensor muscle torque and spasticity with gait speed in patients with stroke.  Arch Phys Med Rehabil 1990; 71:240-243.

  9. Andrews, A.W.:  Hand-held dynamometry for measuring muscle strength. Journal of Human Muscle Performance 1991; 1:35-50.

  10. Bohannon RW, Andrews AW:  Limb muscle strength is impaired bilaterally after stroke.  J Phys Ther Sci 1995; 7:1-7.

  11. Bohannon, R.W., Andrews, A.W.:  Relationships between impairments and gait performance after stroke.  Gait & Posture 1995; 3:236-240

  12. Bohannon, R.W., Andrews, A.W., Thomas, M.W.:  Walking speed: reference values and correlates for older adults.  J. Orthop Sports Phys Ther 1996; 24:86-90.

  13. Andrews, A.W., Thomas M. W., Bohannon R. W.:  Normative values for isometric muscle force measurements obtained with hand-held dynamometers. Phys Ther 1996; 76:248-259.

  14. Bohannon, R.W., Andrews, A.W.  Relationships between impairments in strength of limb muscle actions following stroke.  Perceptual and Motor Skills 1998; 87:1327-1330.

  15. Bohannon R.W., Andrews A.W. Standards for judgments of unilateral impairments in muscle strength. Perceptual and Motor Skills 1999; 89:878-880.

  16. Andrews A.W., Bohannon R.W.  Distribution of muscle strength impairments following stroke.  Clin Rehab 2000; 14:88-95.

  17. Bohannon R.W., Andrews A.W.  Characterization of isometric limb muscle strength of older adults.  Journal of Aging and Physical Activity 2000; 8:33-40.

  18. Andrews A.W. Effect of physical therapy intervention on muscle strength and functional limitations in a patient with chronic stroke. Physical Therapy Case Reports 2000; 3:17-21.

  19. Andrews A.W., Bohannon R.W. Discharge function and length of stay for patients with stroke are predicted by lower extremity muscle force on admission to rehabilitation. Neurorehabil Neural Repair 2001; 15:93-97.

  20. Dittiger M., Bohannon R.W., Andrews A.W. Reliability, responsiveness, and validity of timed, large amplitude, rapid alternating movement patterns among patients with stroke. J Phys Ther Sci 2001; 13:75-81.

  21. Andrews A. W., Bohannon R. W. Short-term recovery of limb muscle strength following acute stroke. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2003; 84:125-30.

  22. Andrews A. W., Johansson C. J., Chinworth S. A., Akroyd D. A. Cognitive, collegiate, and demographic predictors of attrition in physical therapy education. Journal of Physical Therapy Education 2006; 20(1):14-21.

  23. Andrews A. W. Folger S. E., Norbet S., Clark L. Tests and measures used by specialist physical therapists when examining patients with stroke. J Neurol Phys Ther 2008; 32:122-128.

  24. Pigford T., Andrews A. W. Feasibility and Benefit of Using the Nintendo Wii Fit for Balance Rehabilitation in an Elderly Patient Experiencing Recurrent Falls. Journal of Student Physical Therapy Research. 2010; 2(1):12-20.

  25. Andrews A. W., Chinworth S. A., Bourassa M., Garvin M., Benton D., Tanner S. Update of distance and velocity requirements for community ambulation. J Geriatr Phys Ther 2010; 33:128-134.

  26. Gorman, M., Andrews, A. W., A case study examining the recovery of gait using treadmill training followed by overground ambulation in a patient with a middle cerebral artery stroke. Journal of Student Physical Therapy Research. 2010; 3(1):47-56.

  27. Sullivan, J. E., Andrews, A. W., Lanzino, D., Peron, A., Potter, K. A. Outcome measures in neurological clinical practice: Part II: A patient-centered process. J Neurol Phys Ther 2011; 35:65-74.

  28. Bohannon, R. W., Andrews, A. W. Normal walking speed: a descriptive meta-analysis. Physiotherapy 2011; 97:182-189.

  29. Andrews, A. W. Self report measures of mobility. Top Geriatr Rehabil 2012; 28:2-10.

  30. Bohannon, R. W., Andrews, A. W., Glenney, S. S. Responsiveness of measurements of lower-limb muscle strength obtained with a hand-held dynamometer from patients with stroke. Isokinetics & Exercise Science 2013; 21:129-134.

  31. Bohannon, R. W., Andrews, A. W., Glenney, S. S. Minimal clinically important difference of comfortable speed as a measure of gait performance in patients undergoing inpatient rehabilitation after stroke. J Phys Ther Sci 2013; 25:1223-1225.

  32. Siler, M., Andrews, A. W. A Multi-Modal Treatment Approach for a Young Adult with Friedreich’s Ataxia: A Case Report. Journal of Student Physical Therapy Research 2014; 7:18-31.

  33. Andrews, A. W., Li, D., Freburger, J. K. Association of rehabilitation intensity for stroke and risk of hospital readmission. Phys Ther 2015; 95:1660-1667.

  34. Pine, R., Andrews, A. W. Rehabilitation without other interventions is efficacious for a patient with nocturnal lower limb cramps. Physiother Theory Prac 2019; 35(2): 190-197.

  35. Andrews, A. W., Middleton, J. A. Improvement During Inpatient Rehabilitation Among Older Adults With Guillain-Barré Syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson Disease, and Stroke. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2018; 97(12): 879-884.

  36. Rodgers, S., Andrews, A. W. Effects of dynamic balance training and progressive ambulation on functional mobility in an individual with vaccine-associated Guillain-Barré Syndrome: A case report. Journal of Student Physical Therapy Research 2017; 9(2):1-22.

  37. Pearsall, A., Andrews, B. Rehabilitation following SLAP repair in the overhead athlete: A case report. Journal of Student Physical Therapy Research 2017; 9(2):30-38.

  38. Andrews, A. W., Vallabhajosula, S., Ramsey, C., Lane, M., Smith, M. Reliability and normative values of the Wheelchair Propulsion Test: A preliminary investigation. NeuroRehabilitation 2019; 45(2): 229-237.

  39. High, C., Andrews, A. W. Efficacy of inpatient rehabilitation for a patient with a cerebellar stroke: A case report. Physiother Theory Prac, 2020; 36(8): 965-971. DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2018.1519007

  40. van Rij, S., Andrews, A. W., Freund, J., Bailey, S. Multimodal Rehabilitation Following Gliosarcoma Resection: A Case Report. Rehabilitation Oncology. 2021; 39(1): 56-63. doi: 10.1097/01.REO.0000000000000206

  41. Andrews, A. W., Vallabhajosula, S., Bohannon, R. W., Boise, S. Normal Walking Speed Stratified by Sex, Age, and Geographic Location: An Updated Meta-Analysis. (in review).

  42. Andrews, A. W., Bohannon, R. W. Improvements and residual limitations experienced by patients with Guillain-Barré Syndrome undergoing inpatient rehabilitation. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2023; 102:541-544. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000002230

  43. Andrews, A. W., Vallabhajosula, S., Bohannon, R. W., Boise, S. Normal walking speed stratified by sex, age, and geographic location: An updated meta-analysis. J Physiother. 2023; 69: 47-52. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphys.2022.11.005

  44. Andrews, A. W., Vallabhajosula, S., Ramsey, C., Francis, J., Jaffe, W. Influence of wheelchair type on typical values obtained from the Wheelchair Propulsion Test. NeuroRehabilitation. 2022; 50: 477-483.

  45. Andrews, A. W., Bohannon, R. W. Functional independence predicts patients with stroke more likely to be discharged to the community after inpatient rehabilitation. Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation. 2023; 30(4): 393-401. doi: 10.1080/10749357.2022.2038834.

     

     

     

     

     

 

Presentations

PEER REVIEWED PRESENTATIONS:

  1. Andrews, A.W., Giuliani, C.A.:  The effect of leg position on active and passive dorsiflexion capabilities in hemiparetic subjects.  Proc of 66th Annual Conference of the American Physical Therapy Association, p S66, 1991.
  2. Andrews, A.W., Giuliani, C.A.:  The effect of leg position on active and passive dorsiflexion capabilities in hemiparetic subjects.  Proc Fall Chapter Meeting of  the North Carolina Physical Therapy Association, 1991.
  3. Andrews, A.W., Thomas, M.W., Bohannon, R.W.:  Predictors of isometric muscle strength in healthy, elderly individuals.  Proc of 68th Annual Conference of the American Physical Therapy Association, p S84, 1993.
  4. Andrews, A.W. Application of Hand-Held Dynamometry in the Clinical Setting to Measure Muscle Performance. Ninety Minute Presentation at the North Carolina Physical Therapy Association Spring Chapter Meeting, Boone, NC, May 14, 1994.
  5. Andrews, A.W. Application of Hand-Held Dynamometry in the Clinical Setting to Measure Muscle Performance Ninety Minute Presentation at the 2nd Joint Congress of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and the American Physical Therapy Association, Toronto, Canada, June 7, 1994
  6. Bohannon R.W., Andrews A. W.  Limb muscle strength is impaired bilaterally after stroke.  American Society of Neurologic Rehabilitation, 1995.
  7. Andrews, A.W., Bohannon, R. W.:  Distribution of muscle strength impairments following stroke.  Proc of 74th Annual Conference of the American Physical Therapy Association, p S82, 1999.
  8. Andrews, A.W., Bohannon, R. W.:  Distribution of muscle strength impairments following stroke.  Proc Fall Chapter Meeting of the North Carolina Physical Therapy Association, 1999.
  9. Folger, S. F., Andrews, A. W. Web-based neurological case studies. Proc Fall Chapter Meeting of the North Carolina Physical Therapy Association, 2000.
  10. Folger, S. F., Andrews, A. W. Web-based neurological case studies. Proc of 76th Annual Conference of the American Physical Therapy Association, p A84, 2001.
  11. Folger, S. F., Andrews, A. W. Practicing clinical reasoning and intervention selection using an interactive web-based program. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, 2002.
  12. Chinworth, S. A., Andrews, A. W., Sleek, G. Are There Differences in Pre-Admission Variables Between Students Who Experience Difficulty and Those Who Do Not in a PT Curriculum? Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, 2003.
  13. Sleek, G., Chinworth, S. A., Andrews, A. W. Influence of Undergraduate GPA and GRE Scores on Student Performance in a Professional PT Curriculum. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, 2003.
  14. Folger, S. F., Andrews, A. W. Interactive web-based case studies: practicing patient/client management. 14th International World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress, 2003.
  15. Andrews, A. W., Chinworth, S. A. Cognitive, Collegiate, and Demographic Predictors of Attrition in Physical Therapy Education. 80th Annual Conference of the American Physical Therapy Association, 2005.
  16. Andrews, A. W., Chinworth, S. A. Comparison of Prerequisite and Professional Physical Therapy Course Grades Based on Type of Undergraduate Institution. 81st Annual Conference of the American Physical Therapy Association, 2006.
  17. Chinworth, S. A., Andrews, A. W. Developing Evidence for Prerequisite Courses as Admission Variables in Physical Therapist Education. 81st Annual Conference of the American Physical Therapy Association, 2006.
  18. Norbet S., Clark L., Folger, S. E., Andrews, A. W. Tests and measures utilized by expert physical therapists when examining patients with stroke. Proc Fall Chapter Meeting of the North Carolina Physical Therapy Association, 2007.
  19. Andrews, A. W., Folger, S. E., Norbet S., Clark L. Tests and measures utilized by expert physical therapists when examining patients with stroke. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, 2008.
  20. Johansson, C, Andrews, B. Application of a Transformative Learning Model to Service-Learning Experiences. 10th Annual Service-Learning Conference sponsored by North Carolina Campus Compact, 2008.
  21. Bohannon, R. W., Andrews, A. W. Comfortable Walking Speed: Norms for Adults Derived Using Meta-Analysis. National Institutes of Health Toolbox Public Conference, 2008.
  22. Chinworth, S. A., Andrews, A. W., Jordan, W., Thompson, S. Functional Community Ambulation: Gait Speed Requirements for Safely Crossing the Street. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, 2009.
  23. Andrews, A. W., Chinworth, S. A. Storholt, E., Kessler, B. McHugh, T. Impact of Large Retail Establishments on Community Ambulation Distance Requirements. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, 2009.
  24. Andrews, A. W., Freburger, J., Li, D. The Association of Rehabilitation Service Use on Hospital Readmission for Patients with Acute Stroke. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, 2014.
  25. Andrews, A. W. Decision Tree for Selecting Rehabilitation Measures
      Invited Presentation at Eastern Regional Stroke Conference
      Sponsored by Eastern NC Area Health Education Center (AHEC)
      Greenville, NC
      May 16, 2014
  26. Siler, M., Andrews, A. W. A Multi-Modal Intervention Approach for a Young Adult with Friedreich’s Ataxia: A Case Report. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, Indianapolis, IN, 2015.
  27. Templeton, B., Whitley, K., Andrews, A. W., Vallabhajosula, S. An Assessment of Pressure Distributions Between Commercially Manufactured Wheelchair Cushions and Cushions Distributed by an International Outreach Organization. Human Movement Science Research Symposium, UNC-Chapel Hill, 2015.
  28. Holder, M., Smith, M., Andrews, A. W., Vallabhajosula, S. Development of Clinimetric Properties of the Wheelchair Propulsion Test. Human Movement Science Research Symposium, UNC-Chapel Hill, 2016.
  29. Sullivan, C., Francis, J., Andrews, A. W., Vallabhajosula, S. Comparing Typical Wheelchair Types and Clinimetric Properties of the Wheelchair Propulsion Test. Human Movement Science Research Symposium, UNC-Chapel Hill, 2017.
  30. Holder, M., Smith, M., Andrews, A. W., Vallabhajosula, S. Development of Clinimetric Properties of the Wheelchair Propulsion Test. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, San Antonio, TX, 2017.
  31. Andrews, A. W., Middleton, A. Diagnostic Differences in Improvement during Inpatient Rehabilitation. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, New Orleans, LA, 2018.
  32. Sullivan, C., Francis, J., Andrews, A. W., Vallabhajosula, S. Comparing Typical Wheelchair Types and Clinimetric Properties of the Wheelchair Propulsion Test. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, New Orleans, LA, 2018.

  33. Jaffe, W., Robbins, J., Francis, J., Sullivan, C., Vallabhajosula, S., Andrews, A. W. Comparing High Functioning Users Between Wheelchair Types and Speeds. Human Movement Science Research Symposium, UNC-Chapel Hill, 2018.

  34. Buckingham, H., Beck, R., Vallabhajosula, S., Andrews, A. W. Normative Gait Speed Stratified by Age and Sex: An Updated Meta-Analysis. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, Washington, DC, 2019.

  35. Jaffe, W., Robbins, J., Francis, J., Sullivan, C., Vallabhajosula, S., Andrews, A. W. Comparing High Functioning Users Between Wheelchair Types and Speeds. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, Washington, DC, 2019.

  36. Andrews, A. W. Neurologic Physical Therapy from 10,000 Feet: Implications for Individual Practice. Fall Conference of the North Carolina Physical Therapy Association, Wilmington, NC, 2019. 

  37. Andrews, A. W., Bohannon, R. W. Functional Independence Predicts Discharge to the Community in Patients with Stroke Following Inpatient Rehabilitation. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, San Antonio, TX, 2022.

  38. Andrews, A. W. Functional Independence Following Stroke Predicts Community Discharge. VA HSR&D Accelerate Discovery and Practice Transformation (ADAPT) Research Seminar, Durham, NC, September 27, 2022.

  39. Vargo, B., Vallabhajosula, S., Olson, A., Andrews, A. W. Reliability and Validity of 10MWT, 4M Gait Speed, and Inertial Measurement Units. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, San Diego, CA, 2023.

  40. Freeman, J., Vallabhajosula, S., Andrews, A. W. How Does Dual-tasking Affect Distance Walked During an Endurance Task in Older Adults. Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Boston, MA, 2024.

  41. Loring, A., Andrews, A. W. Concurrent Traumatic Brain Injury and Above Knee Amputation: A Multi-Modal Intervention Strategy. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, Houston, TX, 2025.

  42. Freeman, J., Vallabhajosula, S., Andrews, A. W. How Does Dual-Tasking Affect Distance Walked and Gait during an Endurance Task in Older Adults? Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, Houston, TX, 2025. 

     

     

 

 

Professional Activities

Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy; Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults - November 2019

American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties; Certified Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy - April 1997; recertified June 2007 and May 2016

American Physical Therapy Association - North Carolina Chapter; Member 1984 – present; Member of Neurology Section 1997 – present; Member of Research Section 1997-2002; Member of Education Section 2002-2006; Member of Geriatrics Section 2005- present

Associate Editor for Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy (2016 to 2024)

Editorial Board Member for Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy (2004 to 2016)

Manuscript Reviewer for the following peer-reviewed journals:
Physical Therapy
Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation
Physical Therapy Practice

Clinical Rehabilitation

Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy
Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair 
Physiotherapy Theory & Practice
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Member of Advisory Group to Wheels for the World regarding the development of educational materials for international partners pertaining to wheelchair seating. (2014; 2017)

Consultant to Acorda Therapeutics and INC Research regarding pharmaceutical Phase II and Phase III Clinical Trials (2012; 2014; 2015)

Consultant to Asubio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and INC Research regarding pharmaceutical Phase II and Phase III Clinical Trials (2012; 2014)

Consultant to EPharma Solutions and Xenoport, Inc. regarding a pharmaceutical Phase III Clinical Trial (2012)

Book Reviewer for: Chinworth SA, Johansson C. Mobility in Context. Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis, 2012

Member of APTA Consulting Group on Uniform Outcomes Assessment (2007 – 2008)

 

Service Activities

Wheels for the World Wheelchair Distribution Team Leader & Supervisor of DPT Students
Joni and Friends Ministries
Brasov, Romania
July 2013;
Brasov & Hunedoara, Romania
July 2014; July 2015
Brasov & Ploiesti, Romania
July 2016; August 2017

PTSO Member
Orange High School
Hillsborough, NC
2008 – 2017

School Improvement Team (Parent Member)
Orange High School
Hillsborough, NC
2012-2014

Cause 4 Life Team Leader and Supervisor of DPT Students
Joni and Friends Ministries
Bucharest, Romania
Aug. 2011

Chair of Global Impact (Missions) Committee
Dayspring Fellowship, Durham, NC
2006 – 2011

Volunteer for Camper with Disabilities
Joni and Friends Family Retreats
Bonclarken, NC
Aug. 2005; Aug. 2006
Volunteer & Supervisor of DPT students in July 2009, Aug. 2010

Community Leave Sponsor
Division of Prisons
North Carolina Department of Correction
2004 – 2008

Wheels for the World Wheelchair Distribution Volunteer (Seating Specialist) & Supervisor of DPT Students
Joni and Friends Ministries
Craiova and Bucharest, Romania
Aug. 2003; July 2007; July 2008

Personal Information

Born in Wilmington, NC

Wife - Carole

Children - Caroline, Addison, & Leila

Skills

I type fasst and accureately,

Professional Development

Annually attend (almost) the Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association

Awards

Inducted into Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society; North Carolina State University - March 2002  

Section on Geriatrics 2009 Combined Sections Meeting Best Research Poster; Impact of Large Retail Establishments on Community Ambulation Distance Requirements - February 2009

Excellence in Service Award; School of Education -- Elon University - May 2009

Academic Service-Learning Faculty Scholar; Elon University - 2010-2011