Dec. 5-6, 2009 – Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA

DR. PAMELA W. DUNCAN PhD, FAPTA, FAHA
DR. STEPHANIE STUDENSKI RN, MD, MPH
DR. JENNIFER BRACH PhD, PT, GCS

Faculty

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Pamela W. Duncan, PhD, FAPTA, FAHA is professor in the Division of Physical Therapy at Duke University. Pam is a graduate of Columbia University and a nationally and internationally renowned physical therapist and epidemiologist, who is considered one of the world’s leading experts and consultants in the development of interventions for stroke and the selection of outcome measures for stroke recovery. A recognized leader and innovator in stroke rehabilitation; she has dedicated her career to elevating the science of rehabilitation, improving the physical function of the elderly, and improving stroke care and outcomes. She is a principal investigator of an NIH funded trial in walking recovery. Most importantly her passion is to contribute to the implementation of evidence basedpractice models into routine clinical care.

Stephanie Studenski, RN, MD, MPH is board certified in Internal Medicine, Rheumatology and Geriatrics and has a Masters degree in Public Health. Her research interests are in the causes, evaluation and treatment of mobility disability in older adults. She has had continuous funding for her work in NIH , VA , Foundations and industry for over 20 years. Dr. Studenski is PI of the Pittsburgh NIA funded Claude Pepper Center of Excellence; co-PI of the NCI/NIA funded Cancer and Aging program and several research training grants. She has chaired three standing NIH study sections and serves in leadership roles in the American Geriatrics Society and several peer review journals. Dr. Studenski is a leader in developing innovative programs including gaming and virtual reality to improve balance and mobility in the elders. In recognition of her many contributions to the practice of physical therapy and her mentorship and support of physical therapy clinicians and researchers, the APTA awarded in 2009 Dr. Studenski honorary membership in the American Physical Therapy Association.

Jennifer S. Brach, PhD, PT, GCS is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Brach completed a BS in Physical Therapy, at East Carolina University, a MS in Physical Therapy at the University of Pittsburgh, and a PhD in Epidemiology, Graduate School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Brach has a strong clinical and research background in the assessment of physical function and physical activity of older persons as evidenced by her certification as a Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy (GCS) and her publication and funding record. Dr. Brach has over 40 publications related to aging in peer reviewed journals and she also co-authored the chapter on Mobility in the sixth edition of Hazzard’s Geriatric Medicine and Geronotology. Dr. Brach is also the first physical therapist to receive the prestigious Paul Beeson Career Development Award in Aging from the NIA. Currently Dr. Brach spends the majority of her time in research but she is also involved in teaching in the DPT program, mentoring doctoral students, and providing clinical services in a geriatric mobility
clinic. Current research interests include aging, gait variability and physical activity.

Credits
Application has been made to PA , OH, and WV for 14 contact hours to be granted for completion of the seminar.

Registration Information
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS WILL BE LIMITED
Registration fee: $199 for 1 day and $349 for both days
Deadline for receiving registration: November 26, 2009
Recommended Audience: PT , PTA , OT, and OTA

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Confirmations & Cancellations
Confirmations of registration are sent via e-mail, fax, or letter from our office. Detail information including further details for the course, parking, directions, etc. will be included in your confirmation. If you do not receive a confirmation within seven days of the seminar, please call our office at 910-400-5093 or 423-552-1434 to confirm registration.

Cancellations or requests for refunds must be submitted in writing and postmarked prior to November 25, 2009. For full details on this policy, please see our Refunds & Cancellations policy.

Accomodations
SEMINAR SITE
Duquesne University
Maurice Faulk Auditorium
910-400-5093

Room & Restaurant information

Hotels

• Courtyard Pittsburgh Downtown (Pittsburgh)
• Doubletree City Center (Pittsburgh)
• Hampton Inn Harrisburg West (Harrisburg Area)
• Holiday Inn Express South Side (Pittsburgh)
• Hyatt Place Pittsburgh Airport
• Marriott City Center (Pittsburgh)
• Omni William Penn (Pittsburgh)
• Pittsburgh Airport Marriott (Airport Area)
• Quality Inn University Center (Oakland)
• Radisson Hotel Pittsburgh Greentree (Greentree)
• Wyndham Garden (Oakland)

Restaurants

Subway Sandwiches & Salads
Locust Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Across street from Rangos School of Health Sciences

Souper Bowl
910 5th Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-471-0416

Café Fifth Avenue
818 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-261-2215

The Steelhead Grill
Marriot City Center
112 Washington Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-394-3474

Bigelow Grille
Doubletree Hotel
1 Bigelow Square
412-586-1850

Red Ring Restaurant
1015 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
Phone: 412.396.3550

Barnes and Noble
Bookstore and Café
1015 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
412-434.6626

Starbucks
Second Floor Student Union
600 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
Phone: 412-396-4254

Sammy’s Famous Corned Beef
564 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412.261.7033