University of New England

Proctor Hall, Office 214A
(207) 221- 4591
Fax: (207) 523-1910
Email: msheldon@une.edu

Education:
Ph.D. Program in Public Policy and Management (concentration in Health Policy), Muskie School of Public Service, University of Southern Maine (Matriculated student);
M.S. Physical Therapy, Duke University;M.S. Zoology, University of Maine at Orono;
B.S. Zoology, University of Rhode Island

Content Expertise:
Management; Occupational Injury Prevention; Health Policy

Research Interests:
Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders; Program Assessment; Health Policy

Proctor Hall, Office 212
(207) 221- 4592
Fax: (207) 523-1910
Email: mfillyaw@une.edu

Education:
M.S. Exercise Science, University of Massachusetts
B.S. Physical Therapy, University of Connecticut

Content Expertise:
Cardiopulmonary
Statistics
Research Methods

Research Interests:
Exercise physiology
Exercise in special populations
Functional outcomes following exercise

Proctor Hall, Office 208
(207) 221-4594
Fax: (207) 523-1910
Email: dleighton@une.edu

Education:
D.P.T., University of St. Augustine;M.S., Physical Therapy, Boston University;M.A., Physical Education, University of North Carolina; B.S., Physical Education, Springfield College

Content Expertise:
Musculoskeletal System

Research Interests:
Functional outcomes
Foot and ankle
Gait

Proctor Hall, Office 205
(207) 221-4595
Fax: (207) 523-1910
Email: jcavanaugh@une.edu
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Education:
Ph.D. Human Movement Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.S. Physical Therapy, Duke University
B.A. Psychology, University of Notre Dame Content Expertise:
Neuromuscular System; Geriatrics; Research

Research Interests:
Recovery of walking function in older adults with balance and mobility problems; preventing functional decline associated with age and disease; ambulatory activity monitoring; gait variability;sport-related cerebral concussion;

Sally McCormack
D.P.T., M.P.H., CEAS
Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education/Clinical Assistant Professor

Proctor Hall, Office 209
(207) 221-4593
Fax: (207) 523-1910
Email: smccormack@une.edu

Education:
B.S., Colby College
M.P.T., Boston University
Ph.D., Sports Medicine Specialization, University of Virginia

Content Expertise:
Orthopedics PT and Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Lower Limbs

Research Interests:
Biomechanical Gait Analysis

Education:
B.S., Biology, Stonehill College
Ph.D Anatomy and Neurobiology, Boston University School of Medicine

Content Expertise:
Human Gross Anatomy, Neuroscience

Research Interests:
Vertebrate retinal cellular biology

Jeffrey Handler
M.D., FACC
Adjunct Faculty

Education:
B. S. Biological Science, Rutgers University
M.D., Tufts University

Content Expertise:
Cardiovascular Disease; Medical Management of Cardiopulmonary Disorders

Research Interests:
Pathophysiology and Clinical Pharmacology

Education:
B.S., Biological Science, Purdue University
M.D., Indiana University School of Medicine

Content Expertise:
Sports Medicine; Medical and Surgical Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders

Research Interests:
Orthopedics; Sports Teams Physician; Clinical Practice

Kathleen Leahy
PT, DPT, CWS
Adjunct Faculty

Education:
BS in Education with concentration in Health & Fitness, University of Maine, Orono, BS in PT UNE, DPT, Boston University, Sargent College Certified Wound Specialist, American Academy of Wound Management

Content Expertise:
Integumentary System

Research Interests:
Wound Care and patient assessments from the medical and PT clinical perspectives

Gwendolyn Simons
PT, JD, OCS, FAAOMPT
Adjunct Faculty

Education:
Juris Doctorate from the University of Maine
B.S. in Physical Therapy from the University of Kentucky
Board Certification as a Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic PT

Content Expertise:
Teaches courses in Professional Issues; Education and Consultation; Health Policy and Legislation.

Research Interests:
Areas of Ergonomics, Injury Prevention, Injury/Disability Management, and Industrial Training Programs.

G. Noel Squires
MPT, DPT, OCS, CCI
Adjunct Faculty

Education:
Doctor of Physical Therapy from Regis University, Denver CO.                        Masters of Physical Therapy from Notre Dame College, Manchester, NH         Bachelor of Science, Minor in Chemistry from Notre Dame College

Content Expertise:
Orthopaedicas, Manual Physical Therapy, Evidence Based Physical Therapy, Promoting Autonomy in Physical Therapy Practice

Research Interests:
The effects of Manual Physical Therapy on Physical Therapy Outcomes. The effects of Fear Avoidance Belief Measures Among Individuals with Spinal Pathologies. Physical Therapy Direct Access: Patient Satisfaction and Cost of Care. The effects of Manual Physical Therapy and Exercise on Balance Outcomes.