Baird, Jen CV 09 2012.pages - St. Ambrose University

Jennifer Baird, PT, PhD
Assistant Professor
Physical Therapy Department
St. Ambrose University
518 W. Locust St.
Davenport, IA 52803
(319) 333-6379
CURRICULUM VITAE
Education: University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA
2012
PhD – Kinesiology with emphasis in Motor Control
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA
2006
MS – Exercise Science with emphasis in Motor Control
Bradley University
Peoria, IL
1995
BS – Physical Therapy
Licensure Information / Registration Number:
Certifications:
Licensure – Physical Therapy (since 1995)
2012 to Present – Iowa #005044
• American Heart Association CPR for Healthcare Providers (current)
• APTA Certified Clinical Instructor, June 1998
• Blankenship FCE System, Certified Evaluator, 1997
Employment and Positions Held:
Academic: Assistant Professor
Physical Therapy Department
St. Ambrose University
Davenport, IA
07/2012 to Present
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Teaching Assistant
Kinesiology Department
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA
08/2001 to 5/2006
Affiliate Instructor
Physical Therapy Department
University of Hartford
Hartford, CT
01/2004 – 05/2004
Affiliate Instructor
Physical Therapy Department
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
09/2002 – 12/2002
Affiliate Instructor
Physical Therapy Department
Springfield College
Springfield, MA
09/2001 – 12/2001
Professional/Non-Academic:
Per Diem Physical Therapist
Cooley-Dickinson Hospital
Northampton, MA
01/2001 – 05/2012
Per Diem Physical Therapist
Franklin Medical Center
Greenfield, MA
07/2002 – 02/2005
Per Diem Physical Therapist
Baystate Medical Center
Springfield, MA
01/2001 – 05/2002
Physical Therapist
St. Mary Medical Center
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Peer Reviewed Publications:
Galesburg, IL
10/1995 – 08/2000
Choe YK, Jung HT, Baird JL & Grupen, RA. (in press). Multidisciplinary stroke rehabilitation
delivered by a humanoid robot: interaction between speech and physical therapies. Aphasiology.
Miller RH, Chang R, Baird JL, van Emmerik RE & Hamill J. Variability in kinematic coupling
assessed by vector coding and continuous relative phase. Journal of Biomechanics, 2010; 43(13):
2554-60.
Baird JL & van Emmerik REA. Young and older adults use different strategies to perform a
standing turning task. Clinical Biomechanics,2009; 24(10): 826-832.
Joseph M, Tiberio D, Baird JL, Trojian TH, Anderson JM, Kraemer WJ, & Maresh CM. Knee
valgus during drop jumps in national collegiate athletic association division I female athletes: the
effect of a medial post. Am. J. Sports Med.,2008; 36:285-289.
Published Conference Abstracts:
Jung H, Baird JL, Choe Y, Grupen RA. Upper-limb exercises for stroke patients through the
direct engagement of an embodied agent. Proc of IEEE/RSJ International Conference on
Intelligent Robots and Systems, Sept 2011; 2403-2408.
Jung H, Baird JL, Choe Y, Grupen RA. Upper-limb physical therapy for stroke patients using a
general purpose robot. Proc of 20 th IEEE International Symposium on Robot and Human
Interactive Communication, July-Aug 2011; 270-275.
Jung H, Choe Y, Baird JL, Grupen RA. A follow-up on humanoid-mediated stroke physical
rehabilitation. Proc of 7 th ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction,
Mar 2012; 159-160.
Baird JL, Haddad JM, McDermott WJ, van Wegen EEH, van Emmerik REA. Age-related
changes in trunk and pelvis coordination during locomotion. Gait & Posture, 2002; 16(Suppl 1).
Book Chapter:
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Baird JL & Edmondson JW. Management of the Patient with Osteoporosis. (2008) In Pathology
and Intervention in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation. Magee DJ, Zachazewski JE, & Quillen WS
(Eds.), WB Saunders Co.
Peer Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations:
Baird JL, van Emmerik REA, Hamill JH. Thorax and pelvis coordination across the walk to run
transition. Progress in Motor Control VIII, Cincinnati, OH, August 2011 (poster).
Baird JL, van Emmerik REA. Postural control during a standing turning task in young and older
adults. North American Congress on Biomechanics (NACOB), Ann Arbor, MI, August 2008
(platform presentation).
Baird JL, van Emmerik REA. Segment contributions to a standing turn in young and older adults
under different task constraints. International Society for Posture and Gait Research (ISPGR),
Burlington, VT, July 2007 (platform presentation).
Baird JL, van Emmerik REA. Performance of a standing turning task in young and old adults.
Canadian Society of Biomechanics (CSB), Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, August 2006 (platform
presentation).
Baird JL, van Emmerik REA. Analysis of segmental contributions to a standing turning task in
young and old adults. Progress in Motor Control V, Penn State, August 2005 (poster).
Baird, JL, Haddad JM, McDermott WJ, van Wegen EEH, van Emmerik REA. Age-related
changes in upper-body coordination during locomotion. American Physical Therapy Association
Combined Sections Meeting (APTA CSM) Boston, MA, February 2002 (poster).
Baird, JL, Haddad JM, McDermott WJ, van Wegen EEH, van Emmerik REA. Age-related
changes in trunk and pelvis coordination during locomotion. Gait and Clinical Movement
Analysis Society (GCMAS), Chattanooga, TN, 2002 (poster).
Membership & Service in Scientific/Professional Organizations:
• Member APTA 1993-Present
o Member Iowa Chapter, August 2012 - present
o Member Geriatrics, Orthopedics, Research, Education sections
• APTA of Massachusetts (member, 2001-2012)
o Western District Chair, 2002-2006
o At-Large Delegate to APTA National House of Delegates, 2002, 2004
o Western District Assembly Representative, 2002-2006
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• Illinois Physical Therapy Association (member, 1993-2002)
o Western District Delegate to APTA National House of Delegates, 1999, 2000
o Western District Vice-Chair, 2000
o Western District Secretary, 1997-1999
o Western District Assembly Representative, 1996 - 2000
o Leadership Retreat, January 1999, 2000
o Strategic Planning Meeting, January 1998
• Manuscript reviewer, Gait & Posture, Sept 2012 to Present
Community Service:
• Member, Church of Jesus-Christ of Latter-Day Saints
o Sunday School teacher – 08/12 to Present
o Visit with and assist members on monthly basis and as needed - Ongoing
Services to the University/College/School on Committees/Councils, Commissions:
• Member, Admissions & Retention Committee, Physical Therapy Department, St.
Ambrose University, 07/12 to Present
• Member, Post-professional and Continuing Education Committee, Physical Therapy
Department, St. Ambrose University, 07/12 to Present
Continuing Education Attended: (sample)
• Interactive Metronome Certification Course, Davenport, IA, 07/2012
• Vestibular Rehabilitation: Evaluation and Management of the Patient with Dizziness and
Imbalance, Northampton, MA, 12/2004
• APTA Clinical Instructor Course, Galesburg, IL, 06/1998
• Maitland-Australian Peripheral Workshop, 05/1998
• Maitland-Australian Workshop - Assessment and Treatment of the Spine, 02/1998
• Management of the Neuropathic Foot and Casting Lab, New Orleans, LA, 02/1998
• Maitland Cervical/Shoulder Differentiation, 03/1996
Current Teaching Responsibilities in the Entry-level Physical Therapy:
St. Ambrose University
• DPT 530 – Kinesiology and Biomechanics, co-teach
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• DPT 560 – Physical Therapy Procedures I, co-teach
• DPT 760 – Physical Therapy Procedures II, teach geriatrics module
• DPT 670 – Orthotics/Prosthetics, assist with labs
• DPT 570 – Physical Agents, Guest
Updated 09/12
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