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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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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