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Publications

Hanks J, Levine D. Pathokinesiological Manifestations and Therapeutic Intervention: Musculoskeletal Involvement; Rheumatic Conditions. In: Kauffman TL. Geriatric Rehabilitation Manual.  2nd ed. Elsevier Saunders. (to be published 2006)

Hanks J, Spodnick G. Wound care in small animal practice. Vet Clin North Am. Elsevier Saunders, 2005

Tillman L, Hanks J. Wound Healing. In: Hertling D, Kessler R, Kessler E, eds. Management of Common Musculoskeletal Disorders: Physical Therapy Principles and Methods. 4th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005

Levine D, Prall E, Marcellin-Little D, Hanks J, Whittle, M. Running and the development of osteoarthritis, Part I: Animal studies. Athletic Therapy Today 2003;8(1):6-11.

Levine D, Prall E, Marcellin-Little D, Hanks J, Whittle, M. Running and the development of osteoarthritis, Part II: Human studies. Athletic Therapy Today 2003;8(1):12-18.

Mohr T, Ingram D, Hayes S.  Educational Program Characteristics and Pass Rates on the National Physical Therapy Examination.  Accepted  for publication in the Journal of Physical Therapy Education, Vol 19, No. 1, 2005.

Ingram D, Montgomery P, Reese S, Stone J.  A study of the essential physical therapy clinical education experiences.  Submitted to Journal of Physical Therapy Education, 2005. (in revision)

Ingram D., Hanks J.   A comparison of clinical performance outcomes in short integrated versus single long-term clinical experiences of physical therapy students. Journal of Physical Therapy Education. Spring 2001.

Ingram D, Hanks J.  Preferred communication methods for physical therapy clinical experiences.  Journal of Physical Therapy Education, 2000: 14(2)39-42. 

Ward S, Ingram D.  Accommodations for students with disabilities in physical therapist and physical therapist assistant education programs:  a pilot study.  Journal of Physical Therapy Education. 1998;12(2)16-22.

Ingram D. Opinions of physical therapy educational program directors on essential functions.  Physical Therapy , 1997;77(1)37-45. 

Ingram D.  Essential functions required of physical therapist assistant and physical therapy students. Journal of Physical Therapy Education. 1994;8(2)57-59. Reprinted in Clinical Education: An Anthology Vol 2, APTA, 1996.

Levine D, Whittle MW, Beach JA, Ollard PG.  Test-retest reliability of the Chattecx Balance System in the patient with hemiplegia.  Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development. 33:36-44;1996

Levine D, Whittle MW: The Effects of Pelvic Movement on Lumbar Lordosis in the Standing Position.  The Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy.  24:130-135;1996

Whittle MW, Levine D: Measurement of Lumbar Lordosis as a Component of Clinical Gait Analysis. Gait and Posture. 5:101-107; 1997

Millis DL, Levine D: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice.  The role of exercise and physical modalities in the treatment of osteoarthritis. W.B. Saunders Co. 27:913-930;1997   

Levine D, Walker JR, Tillman LJ: The Effect of Abdominal Muscle Strengthening on Pelvic Tilt and Lumbar Lordosis.  Physiotherapy Theory and Practice. 13:217-226;1997

Whittle MW, Levine D: Three-dimensional Relationships Between the Movements of the Pelvis and Lumbar Spine During Normal Gait.  Human Movement Science 18:681-692;1999

Levine D, Millis DL, Mynatt T: Effects of 3.3 MHz Ultrasound on Caudal Thigh Muscle Temperature in Dogs.  Veterinary Surgery 30:170-174;2001

Jaegger G, Marcellin-Little DJ, Levine D: Reliability of goniometry in Labrador Retrievers.   American Journal of Veterinary Research 63:979-986;2002

Boyle KL, Marcellin-Little DJ, Levine D: An Interdisciplinary Elective Course on Rehabilitation for Animals for Entry-level Master of Physical Therapy and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Students and Survey Results.  Journal of Veterinary Medical Education 29:183-185;2002

Levine D, Prall E, Marcellin-Little DJ, Whittle MW, Hanks J: Are the Long-Term Effects of Running Related to the Development of Osteoarthritis?  Part I:  Animal Studies.  Athletic Therapy Today 8:6-11;2003

Levine D, Prall E, Marcellin-Little DJ, Whittle MW, Hanks J: Are the Long-Term Effects of Running Related to the Development of Osteoarthritis?  Part II:  Human Studies.  Athletic Therapy Today 8:12-18;2003

Adamson C, Kaufmann M, Levine D, Millis D: Assistive Devices, Orthotics, and Prosthetics.  Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice.  WB Saunders, St. Louis, MO. 35 (6):1441-1451; 2005

 Levine D, Millis DL, Marcellin-Little DM: Introduction to Veterinary Physical Rehabilitation.  Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice.  WB Saunders, St. Louis, MO. 35 (6):1447-1454; 2005

Gross-Saunders D, Walker JR, Levine D: Joint Mobilization.  Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice.  WB Saunders, St. Louis, MO. 35 (6): 1287-1316; 2005

Steiss JE, Levine D: Physical Agent Modalities.  Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice.  WB Saunders, St. Louis, MO. 35 (6):1317-1333; 2005

Marcellin-Little DJ, Levine D, Taylor R: Rehabilitation and Conditioning of Sporting Dogs.  Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice.  WB Saunders, St. Louis, MO. 35 (6):1427-1439; 2005

Presentations

Hanks J: Advantage Program: The challenge of sustainability and continuity of care in rehabilitation programs in developing countries. Global Missions Health Conference, Louisville, KY, 2005

Hanks J: The Engagement of the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Physical Therapy Program in a Rehabilitation Assistance Program Located in Les Cayes, Haiti.  University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Professional Development Series, 2005

Hanks J: A Global Perspective in Rehabilitation Service Delivery.  Invited capstone presentation for OT Continuing Education Series: OT in a Global World and OT 297 Issues in Administration and Ethics Penn State Berks-Lehigh Valley College, 2004

Hanks J: Evidence Based Practice Series: Elements of practice and incorporation.  Tennessee Physical Therapy Association-East District Meeting, 2004

Hanks J: Vocational Training of Women with Disabilities in Haiti: A pilot project.  2 Eme Congres Medical et Scientifique International, Port-au-Prince Haiti, 2003

Hanks J: The Practice of Physical Therapy in a Developing Country: Experience in Haiti.  Tennessee Physical Therapy Association State Meeting, 2002

Hanks J, Smith C: Using Short-term International Clinical Education Experiences to Promote Cultural Competence Education for PT Clinicians and Senior Level PT students.  American Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, 2001

Hanks J: Diabetic Neuropathy and Balance. American Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, 2001

Ingram D. A comparison of clinical performance outcomes in short integrated versus single long-term clinical experiences of physical therapy students.   Platform presentation, Combined Sections Meeting of APTA, 2001.

Ingram D, Ward S, Mohr T.  National physical therapy examination pass rates of candidates with disabilities when provided accommodations.  Platform presentation, APTA Annual Conference, 2001.

Ingram D, Hanks J.  Preferred communication methods for clinical experiences.  Proceedings of APTA Combined Sections Meeting, 1998.

Ingram D, Higgins H.  A comparison of elderly persons= perceptions of control during daily life activities in a skilled nursing facility, Proceedings of APTA Annual Conference;  Physical Therapy, 1998; 78(5).

Ward S, Ingram D, Mirone J.  Perceptions of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants with disabilities regarding the impact of their disability in their employment setting.  Proceedings of APTA Annual Conference;  Physical Therapy, 1997; 77(5)S3.

Ingram D, Ward S, Mirone J.  Employment patterns of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants with disabilities.  Proceedings of APTA Annual Conference; Physical Therapy, 1996;76(5)S4.

Ward S, Ingram D, Mirone J.  Experiences of students with disabilities in physical therapy and physical therapy assistant education programs.  Proceedings of APTA Annual Conference; Physical Therapy, 1996;76(5)S13.

Essential Functions Required of Physical Therapy Students.  Tennessee Physical Therapy Association Annual Meeting, Platform Presentation, April 30, 1995

Levine D, Pharo EC, Whittle MW Three Dimensional Analysis of Lumbar Lordosis during Running on Level, Uphill, and Downhill Conditions, Proceedings of the APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy 30:A-27-8, 2000

Millis DL, Levine D, Mynatt T, Weigel JP: Changes in Muscle Mass Following Transection of the Cranial Cruciate Ligament and Immediate Stifle Stabilization. Proceedings of the 27th Annual Conference of the Veterinary Orthopedic Society: pp. 3, 2000

Whittle MW, Levine D, Pharo EC: Sagittal Plane Motion of the Pelvis and Lumbar Spine during Level, Uphill, and Downhill Walking and Running. Proceedings of the 5th Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, 2000, published in Gait and Posture 11:162;2000

Boyle KL, Levine D, Marcellin-Little DJ: An Interdisciplinary Elective Course on Rehabilitation for Animals for Entry-level Master of Physical Therapy and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Students and Survey Results.  Proceedings of the 2001 APTA Combined Sections Meeting; Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy 31:A-33, 2001

Griffen MJ, Rolin ML, Levine D, Whittle MW: The Effect of Static Magnetic Fields on Grip Strength: A Double Blind Study: Proceedings of the APTA Combined Sections Meeting; Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy 31:A-25, 2001

 Levine D: Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation.  Proceedings of the 36th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, pp. 292-295, 2001

Levine D: Therapeutic ultrasound.  Proceedings of the 36th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, pp 288-291, 2001

Hahulski G, Marcellin-Little DJ, Levine D: Reliability of goniometry in Labrador Retrievers.  Proceedings of the Second International Symposium on Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy in Veterinary Medicine, pg. 183, 2002

Tragauer V, Levine D, Millis DL: Percentage of normal weightbearing during partial immersion at various depths in dogs.  Proceedings of the Second International Symposium on Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy in Veterinary Medicine, pg. 189, 2002                               

Levine D, Johnston KD, Price MN, Schneider NH, Millis  DL: The effect of TENS on osteoarthritic pain in the stifle of dogs.  Proceedings of the Second International Symposium on Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy in Veterinary Medicine, pg. 199, 2002                               

Levine D, Millis DL: Arthritis Management.  Proceedings of the Second International Symposium on Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy in Veterinary Medicine, pg. 135-140, 2002                              

Levine D: The Future of Animal Rehabilitation.  Proceedings of the Third International Symposium on Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy in Veterinary Medicine, pg. 53-56, 2004

Levine D: Design and Implementation of Exercise Programs.  Proceedings of the Third International Symposium on Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy in Veterinary Medicine, pg. 67-70, 2004

Levine D: Johnston K, Price N, Schneider N, Millis DL. The effect of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) on dogs with osteoarthritis of the stifle.  Proceedings of the 32nd Veterinary Orthopedic Society, Snowmass, CO, March 2005.

Levine D, Smith C, Whittle MW, Dotson D, Lemmings K: Effects of wrist bracing on ground reaction forces during performance of a back handspring by adolescent gymnasts.  Pediatric Physical Therapy 17:92;2005

Levine D, Whittle, MW, Frogg S, Stooksbury J.  The effects of illumination on limb kinematics and cadence during running.  Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy 35(1):A29;2005

Levine D, Englert C, Ingram D, Tillman L: Implementing an Alternative Model of Clinical Instruction in Orthopedics for Entry-Level Students.  Proceedings of the 2005 Annual Conference and Exposition of the APTA