Physical Therapy Program
Nova Southeastern University
3200 S. University Drive
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33328

Phone #: (954) 262-1278
Fax: (954) 262-1783
E-mail: maryb@nsu.nova.edu

Education

• EdD in Higher Education: Specialization in Health Care Education; Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL (2001)
• Master of Science in Gerontology; Nova University (1991), Ft. Lauderdale, FL (1991)
• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy: University of Maryland-Baltimore (1983).

Academic Experience

• Associate Professor and Director of Transition Doctor of Physical Therapy Program (2001-Present), Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
• Assistant Professor (1994- 2001), Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Professional Membership

• Member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
• Member of the Education Section of the APTA
• Member of the Neurology Section of the APTA
• Member of the Research Section of the APTA
• Member of the Florida Physical Therapy Association (FPTA)
• Member of the Research Committee of the FPTA

Clinical Interests

• Patient/client management for adults with neuromuscular disorders
• Body weight supported treadmill training
• Balance and fall prevention
• Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)
• Wound Care

Research Interests

• Body weight supported treadmill training
• Balance and fall prevention
• Methods of gait assessment and training
• Patient-related education
• Health promotion, disease prevention, wellness
• The scholarship of teaching

Selected Publications

• Blackinton, MT; Summerall, L; Waguespack, K. (2002). Tertiary prevention in Parkinson Disease: Results from a preliminary study. Neurology Report, 26 (3) 160-165.
• Doctoral dissertation, Major Advisor: S. Crandall, PhD: Predicting Success: An evaluation of how pre-admission and matriculation variables relate to performance on the physical therapy licensing examination. June, 2001.
• S. Herdman & M. Blackinton, 1985. Conditioning exercises for patients with progressive neurological disorders: Assessment and management of the MS patient. Forum Medicum, Inc.

Non-Published Research

• M. Blackinton, D. Billauer, R. Saoud, T. Shimoni. Methods of Gait Analysis by Physical Therapists: A Descriptive Study
• J. Skuly, J. Van Atta, J. Wesley, M. Blackinton
  Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation as a Tertiary Prevention Program for Long-term Stroke Survivors, Quasi-experimental study, Research Advisor for Master's
• S. Vinsonhaler, D. Yamada, N. Weithaas, M. Blackinton; A comparison of time, errors, and cardiovascular response of two unilateral wheelchair propulsion techniques. Quasi-experimental study, Research Advisor for Master's Thesis
• M. Blackinton, Research Practicum, September 1999, Evaluation of the interrater reliability of a physical therapy practical examination
• M. Blackinton, Research Practicum, May, 1999
  The development of a needs assessment for clinical instructors regarding collaborative models of clinical education
• M. Blackinton, Research Practicum, December, 1998
  An evaluation of the effect of a problem-based learning program on critical thinking skills of physical therapy students
• M. Blackinton, Research Practicum, February, 1999
  An evaluation of the effectiveness of a clinical orientation video

Selected Scientific and Professional Presentations

• Title: Anatomy of a Poster Presentation. FPTA Fall Conference August 2003 and Spring Conference March 2002
• Title: Portfolio Development and Integration into Outcome Assessment. Blackinton, M & Janssen, J. Combined Sections Meeting, Tampa Fl
  February 2003
• Title: A Funeral for Lecture-based Learning; Presented at "PBL 2000: Promises, Breakthroughs, and Lessons" Samford University: Birmingham Alabama; October, 2000
• Title: A new perspective in geriatric training: Utilizing a taxonomy of .educational objectives with video case studies in PT Education.
  World Confederation of Physical Therapy Conference, Washington, DC: 6/95