Professor
Physical Therapy
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
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 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://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=julie+d+ries&sort=date (PubMed)
