John L. Echternach, PT, DPT, EdD, ECS, FAPTA

Professor and Eminent Scholar, Physical Therapy
8824 Boones Chapel Road
Boones Mill, VA 24065
Office Phone: (757) 683-4518
Fax: (757) 683-4410
Email: jechtern@odu.edu

Education

Bachelor of Science
Health & P.E.
West Chester University

Certificate in Physical Therapy
University of Pennsylvania

Master of Science
Human Anatomy
University of Maryland

Doctor of Education
Higher Education/Administration
College of William & Mary

Doctor of Physical Therapy
Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions

Advanced Certifications

ECS - Electrophysiologic Certified Specialist, ABPTS

Teaching Responsibilities

Applied Neurophysiology
Patient Evaluation II
Physical Therapy Seminar
Patient Evaluation III
Case Report and Proposal Writing
Differential Diagnosis Seminar

Research Design and Application for Health Professionals
Measurement of Health Phenomena

Topics in Special Exams (Neuro/Pedicatrics)
Topics in Electromyography/ Nerve Conduction Velocity Studies

Research/Special Interests

NCV&EMG Studies of upper extremity nerve compression syndromes, neuropathies, FWave Studies.
Stress in Physical Therapy Practice environments, Measurement in Physical Therapy & Healthcare
Accreditation of Health Professions Educational Programs
Clinical Research,research design,evidence based health care

Professional Memberships and Community Service

APTA - Active Member - Member of Research, Education,  Clinical Electrophysiology Orthopedic and Geriatric Sections
Onsite Visitor - CAPTE
Delegate - House of Delegates - APTA
Manuscript Reviewer - Physical Therapy, JOSPT
American Assoc. of Schools of Allied Health Professions, Member
Commission Officers Association United States Public Health Services, Member
American Academy of Clinical Neurophysiology, Member
Board of Directors - VPTA
Practice - Clinical Practice in Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Testing.