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Kelly Negley

Academic Credentials

BS, Emory University
DPT, EdD, Marymount University
Board Certified Neurological Clinical Specialist
Licensed Physical Therapist in VA

Biography
Dr. Kelly Negley is a proud graduate of Marymount University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program. She joined the full-time faculty in 2015 after serving as an adjunct instructor for five years. Clinically, she has extensive experience in both outpatient and acute care settings, including work at MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington, D.C., and Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, VA.

Dr. Negley’s clinical expertise includes the rehabilitation of adults with neurological conditions, vestibular and facial rehabilitation, and comprehensive wheelchair seating and positioning. She is also experienced in patient management within the acute care environment.
In collaboration with fellow faculty, Dr. Negley has received grants from the Marymount University Faculty Development Committee to investigate the use of portable harness systems in children with participation limitations and to evaluate outcomes related to interprofessional education. She is also a contributing author to several respected rehabilitation textbooks, and is actively involved in the APTA.

Teaching Area
Foundational Anatomy & Clinical Neuroscience
Evaluation & Management of Patients in Acute Care

Research Interests
Facial Reanimation
Harnessed mobility in the pediatric patient population
Live Lecture Recording and Best Practices in Physical Therapy Education

Publications
Written Publications:
For a list of Full List of Written Publications See: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7327-2769
Presentations:
Negley K. The Impact of Video Resources on the Stress and Anxiety of Physical Therapy Students. Presented as a Poster at APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Boston, MA. February 2024.
Negley K. & Moran N. Are you Listening? Innovative Lecture Capture Technology in Health Science Education. Platform Presentation: for: Virginia Tech Conference on Higher Education 2023, Blacksburg, VA.
Donovan S, Craig J, Negley K. Innovation Among the Deceased – Anatomy Education Revisited. Education session: for APTA ELC 2018, Jacksonville, FL.
>Negley K & Ries JD. Motor Relearning after Hypoglossal-Facial Nerve Anastomosis: A Case Report. Poster presentation: APTA CSM 2019, Washington, DC […]

Cathy Elrod

Academic Credentials

B.S., Virginia Tech
M.S., Medical College of Virginia
Ph.D., George Mason University
Licensed Physical Therapist in VA

Biography

With expertise in the management of medically complex patients and older adults, Dr. Cathy Elrod has been part of Marymount’s Physical Therapy program since 1997. She has practiced in home health and at large trauma hospitals. She is an experienced researcher whose work spans the application of clinical practice to improve health outcomes across the lifespan to exploring falls risk and implementation of programming to improve quality of life for older adults. Through funding by federal grants, she is integrating evidence-based fall prevention programs for older adults into the Northern Virginia region. She is a Master Trainer for two evidence-based falls prevention programs, A Matter of Balance and Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL). Dr. Elrod is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Virginia Physical Therapy Association where she has held positions at the state and national level.

Teaching Area

Introductory course on the profession of physical therapy and the larger health care environment in which physical therapists practice; older adults/geriatrics; case reports

Research Interests

Dr. Elrod’s research interests include falls prevention and intervention strategies for older adults, factors that affect the quality of life for older adults, and influences of social issues on rehabilitation and the delivery of patient care.

Publications

View Dr. Elrod’s full list of publications through her ORCID profile: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4594-5716 […]

Marti Carroll, PT, DPT, MS, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy

Academic Credentials

BS, Physical Therapy, Northeastern University
MS, Education, Johns Hopkins University
DPT, Marymount University
ABPTS Neurological Clinical Specialist (NCS)
Licensed Physical Therapist in DC, MA, MD, VA

PT, DPT, MS, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy

Biography

Dr. Carroll has been part of Marymount’s faculty since 2013. Prior to joining Marymount’s faculty, Dr. Carroll practiced at the Medstar National Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington, DC for 27 years. During that time she served as the Center Coordinator for Clinical Education and Inpatient Physical Therapy Clinical Supervisor for the Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Pediatric Programs. Dr. Carroll’s areas of expertise include the rehabilitation of the neurologically impaired adult/child, wheelchair seating/ positioning, and orthotic prescription and fabrication.

Dr. Carroll also has extensive international physical therapy experience. Since 1999 she has been a physical therapy consultant for Romanian Christian Enterprises. The emphasis of her work in Romania has been the rehabilitation, education and re-integration of disabled orphan children.

Other Information

Teaching Area

Clinical Practicum
Neurological Rehabilitation
Acute Care

Research Interests

DPT Admissions
Professional Behaviors
Teaching and Learning

Publications

Carroll M & Ries JD. Marymount University Doctor of Physical Therapy Annual Interview Day: Controlled Chaos. APTA Combined Sections Meeting. Poster Presentation, Anaheim, CA February 2016.

JM Hidler, M Carroll, E H Federovich. Strength and Coordination in the Paretic Leg of Individuals Following Acute Stroke. Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering. 2007; 15:526-534. […]

Megan Moran

Academic Credentials

BS, Duquesne University
MPT, Duquesne University
DPT, Temple University
Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist
Licensed Physical Therapist in VA

Biography

Megan Moran attended Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Health Science and Masters of Physical Therapy. Dr. Moran furthered her Physical Therapy education at Temple University where she earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Dr. Moran began her career at a level 1 trauma center before changing her clinical practice to her current area of focus, sports medicine.

Prior to working at Marymount University, she was the Running Program Specialist at MedStar NRH Rehabilitation Network- Ballston Marymount and a faculty member of MedStar’s Sports Residency Program. She also was an Adjunct Instructor at both Marymount University and the College of William and Mary.

Dr. Moran continues to serve as a mentor for the MedStar Sports Medicine Sports Physical Therapy Residency and treats patients in an outpatient clinic. She also serves as a physical therapist in medical tents for local road races.

Other Information

Teaching Area

Physical Agents and Therapeutic Technologies
Orthopedics
The Physical Therapist as a Manager

Research interests

the scholarship of teaching and learning: concussions
Clinical practice interests: sports medicine

Publications

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Skye Donovan

Academic Credentials

BS, Ursinius College
MS, Texas Woman’s University
PhD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Licensed Physical Therapist in VA

Biography

Skye is the Director of the School of Health Sciences at Marymount University, which includes physical therapy, occupational therapy, public health, exercise science, and health education programs. She is also a professor in the DPT program and she teaches pathophysiology and gross anatomy. Skye has a Ph.D. in biochemistry, and two MS degrees; one in physiology and biophysics and one in physical therapy. Her areas of practice include orthopedics and sports medicine.

Skye is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) where she sits on the Board of Directors. Skye has served in several leadership roles for the APTA including acting as the Combined Sections Meeting Planning Co-Chair, serving on the student leadership development task force, and as a member of the Centennial planning committee.

Skye presents her research at national meetings, such as those of the APTA, American College of Sportsmedicine, and the Arthroscopy Association of North America. She also publishes in a variety of peer-reviewed rehabilitation and health-care management journals. Skye is also highly involved in service, serving as the Go Baby Go liaison with Jason Craig for the mid-Atlantic region, and was awarded the Societal Impact award from the APTA in 2020. You can follow her on Twitter at @JSkyeDonovan

Other Information

Teaching Area

Applied Pathophysiology
Gross Anatomy
Exercise Physiology

Research Interests

Surgical and rehabilitation outcomes for orthopedic conditions
Physical Therapist Education
Impact of Go Baby Go modified cars on mobility and social interactions in children

Publications

Publications and Presentations 2015-Present:

Design a better group experience for DPT students using Strengthsfinder. Megan Moran, Skye Donovan, Linda Christie. Education Session: ELC 2019, Seattle, WA.

The role of stability training in management of athletic pubalgia and hip labral pathology. Poster presentation: Megan Moran, Katherine Rogowski, Skye Donovan and Robert Metzger.

The APTA- Your not so secret weapon. Dan Dale, Skye Donovan, Jason Bellamy, Lisa Marie Finnegan, Kaylee Pobocik. Education session: APTA NEXT 2019 Chicago, IL

Please Touch: Mobility and Movement-Related Research, Design and Technology. Skye Donovan, Jason Craig, Cole Galloway, Jennifer Tucker. Education session: APTA NEXT Conference 2019 Chicago, IL & 2018 Orlando, FL.

Innovation Among the Deceased – Anatomy Education Revisited. Skye Donovan, Jason Craig, Kelly Negley. Education session: for ELC 2018 Jacksonville, FL.

PT and PTA Students’ Clinical Reasoning: What? So What? Now What? Skye Donovan, Jason Craig, Diana Venskus. Education session: APTA NEXT Conference 2017 Boston, MA

Building APTA Membership and Advancing Physical Therapy. Skye Donovan, Jimmy McKay, Carrie Pagliano, Sharon Dunn. Education session: APTA NEXT Conference 2017 Boston, MA

Women’s Health in a DPT Curriculum: Integration Without Adding to Academic Bloat. Skye Donovan and Carrie Pagliano. Education session: APTA CSM 2018. New Orleans, LA.

Beyond FITT-ness: Changing How We Teach Therapeutic Exercise in a DPT Curriculum. Skye Donovan and Megan Brown. Education session: APTA CSM 2018. New Orleans, LA.

Tibial plateau fracture in a professional musical athlete participating in drum corps: A case report. Carolyn Drislane, Cora Ray, Skye Donovan. Poster presentation APTA CSM 2017. San Antonio, TX.

The efficacy of trigger point dry needling in improving recovery in collegiate level pitchers. David Fathlikhani, Skye Donovan, Todd Hooks. Poster presentation APTA NEXT conference 2016. Nashville, TN

Correlation between patient biometric hip data and arthroscopic measurements and operative time. Derek Ochiai, Gilberto Alvarado, James Lee, Skye Donovan. Platform presentation: ISHA meeting 2015 Cambridge, England.

Enabling learning when class is done. Jason Craig and Skye Donovan. Education session: Education Leadership Conference meeting of APTA 2015. Baltimore, MD

Nirschl R, Helming J, Jafari M, Adib F, Donovan S. Bilateral rotator cuff repair utilizing augmentation nine patch grafts over 24 years in one patient with polio paraplegia. A Case Report. Case studies in surgery. 2016 2(4): 1-5.
Ochiai D, Donovan S, Adib F, Guidi E. Variation in planned resection of CAM FAI based on surgeon experience. Adv in Orthop Surg 2015 article ID 239601 5 pages. […]

Jason Craig

Academic Credentials

B.Sc. (Hons), D.Phil., University of Ulster at Jordanstown (Northern Ireland)
Chartered Physiotherapist,
Licensed Physical Therapist in MD

Biography

Dr. Jason Craig has the unique perspective of having studied, and been on faculty, at one of the premier physiotherapy schools in the United Kingdom and having translated that foundation to become an educator in the United States. This global perspective provides distinct insights into the practice of physical therapy and the management of patients.

Dr. Craig has spent a considerable amount of his career working with athletes of all skill levels, from the upcoming teenage athletes to college stars, right up to Olympic hopefuls and world-class competitors. This work has allowed him to travel the world assisting athletes in pursuit of their dreams on the stage of world competition.

Dr. Craig brings his passion for the use of technology to his teaching with the incorporation of a variety of platforms used to communicate the information students require to be successful in their careers as physical therapists.

Other Information

Teaching Area

Case Reports
Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy

Research Interests

Management of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
Electrical Stimulation of External Rotators Muscles of the Shoulder following Shoulder Impingement

Publications

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Julie Ries

Academic Credentials

B.S., Quinnipiac College
M.A., The George Washington University
Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University
Licensed Physical Therapist in VA

Biography

Julie Ries has been on faculty at Marymount’s Physical Therapy program since its inception. She has extensive PT clinical experience in acute care, home care, and neurological rehabilitation. She is a nationally and internationally recognized expert in rehabilitation with individuals with dementia and is active in research with this population. She has presented numerous continuing education courses and invited lectures on topics related to rehab with older adults with dementia. Dr Ries a been recognized for excellence in teaching with the Faculty Teaching Award in 2003, 2006, and 2014, and for her outstanding research endeavors with the Faculty Scholarship Award in 2010, 2019, and 2025. She was the recipient of the 2010 Excellence in Geriatric Research Award, a national award presented by the APTA’s Section on Geriatrics, for her research on clinical outcome measures for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease.

Other Information

Dr Ries a been recognized by the Malek School of Health Professions for her excellence in teaching with the MSHP Faculty Teaching Award in 2003, 2006, and 2014, and for her outstanding research endeavors with the MSHP Faculty Scholarship Award in 2010 and 2019. She was the recipient of the 2010 Excellence in Geriatric Research Award, a national award presented by the APTA’s Section on Geriatrics, for her research on clinical outcome measures for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease.

Teaching Area

Foundations of Physical Therapy (Biomechanics & Basic Clinical Assessment Skills)
Older Adult Cognitive Issues
Neurological Rehabilitation

Research Interests

Exercise interventions for cognitive benefit in older adults with dementia
Rehabilitation and balance interventions for individuals with dementia
Education of health care providers in optimal strategies for working with individuals with dementia
Climbing as a therapeutic activity for individuals with Parkinson’s disease

Publications

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8577-9479 (Orcid);

https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=rJxs7NAAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate (Google Scholar);

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=julie+d+ries&sort=date (PubMed) […]