Saint Francis University

Physical Therapy Faculty

Bill Hanlon, PT, DPT, MSPT, OCS
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy

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Campus Office:      Stokes Building, Suite 229     phone: (814) 472-3909     fax:      (814) 472-3140     email:   bhanlon@francis.edu
Mailing Address:    Saint Francis University    Department of Physical Therapy    PO Box 600    Loretto, PA 15940-0600    USA

Education & Training:

BS, Physical Therapy, University of Pennsylvania
MSPT, Advanced Masters in Physical Therapy, Temple University
OCS, Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
DPT, Doctorate in Physical Therapy, Temple University

Clinical & Research Interests:

• Problem Based Learning Strategies
• Lumbar Traction Effects
• Low Back Pain in Pregnancy
• Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
• Stroke Prevention Education

Teaching Activities:

PHTH 411 Patient/Client Management 1 - Cardiopulmonary
PHTH 412 Clinical Pathology 1 - Cardiopulmonary
PHTH 414 Patient/Client Management 2 - Musculoskeletal
PHTH 513 Special Topics: Advanced Orthopedics and the Whole Patient
PHTH 514 Patient/Client Management 4- Orthopedics of the Spine
PHTH 515 Clinical Pathology 4 - Multiple Systems
PHTH 553 Special Topics: Interdisciplinary-Problem Based Learning

Professional Activities and Memberships:

• American Physical Therapy Association - Orthopedic Section, Cardiopulmonary Section
• Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association

Background and Personal Interests:

Dr. Hanlon came to Saint Francis University in the Fall of 1997 from Rainelle Medical Center, Rainelle, West Virginia.  In 1988, Dr. Hanlon founded the physical therapy department at this rural community health center.  From 1988 to 1997 Dr. Hanlon served as clinician, department director and clinical instructor.  In 1992, Dr. Hanlon joined West Virginia University faculty as an adjunct and later served as a Field Professor for Rural Health Education Project.   Dr. Hanlon enjoys swimming regularly at the Saint Francis University Olympic Pool. He maintains a part-time clinical practice in orthopedic physical therapy.

Campus Activities:

• Advisor, Physical Therapy Organization
• Advisor, Hugs for Honduras Student Organization
• Director, Saint Francis University Mission Team to Honduras.  The Mission Team works with orphans in El Progresso, Honduras.  A medical team headed by Bill Hanlon serves the poor at a local hospital.

Publications & Presentations:

Interdisciplinary Problem Based Learning Manual, lead author

Radiographic Comparison of Two Lumbar Traction Methods.  Poster Presentation at APTA Annual Conference, Chicago, Illinois, 2004.

Low Back Pain in Pregnancy.  Presentation on clinical care of lumbar pain in the pregnant patient has been presented to family practice physicians, obstetrician groups and others.

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and the Use of a New Taping Technique, presented to the PPTA West Central District Meeting, November 2004.

Poster Session Processi Di Recupero in Riabilitazione, Oct. 27-28, 2006. Universitá Degli Studi Di Firenze.  (Poster was presented at an international rehabilitation conference in Turati, Italy.)

American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, item writer 2005-2006 and 2006-2007, writing examination questions for the orthopedic clinical specialist exam.