Judith Dewane, PT, MHS, NCS

Faculty Associate, Division of Physical Therapy 4170 Medical Sciences Center 1300 University Avenue Madison, WI 53706-1532 Office: (608) 263-0404 Fax: (608) 262-7809  dewane@pt.wisc.edu

Why I am a Physical Therapist, and Why I Teach Physical Therapy

When I was a child I needed to go to PT for UV light treatments. While I was there, I observed physical therapists working with people and helping them learn how to walk, move, and use their limbs again. No other profession has the "hands on" opportunity to work with people and help them to be their best in terms of movement and function.

I initially came to teach because there were not enough good physical therapists to meet the need. I saw long waiting lists for patients to get the care they needed now. I continue to teach because of the wonderful opportunity to work with such talented and outstanding people as our students. To get to share ideas and a profession I think is the best in the world, and then to know these students will go out and make a difference in each life they touch, this is why I teach.

Education

• BS, Physical Therapy, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI
• MHS, Neurologic Physical Therapy, University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN
• Doctoral candidate, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Provo, UT

Courses Taught

• PT 628: Physiological Principles for Clinical Decision Making: Neuromuscular Mechanics and Control
• PT 635: Management of Children with Motor Control Dysfunction
• PT 636: Management of Adults with Motor Control Dysfunction
  

Clinical Interests

Currently, I work at UWHC's Outpatient Neuro Rehab Clinic working primarily with adults with vestibular and balance problems. I also have an interest in working with patients with a variety of movement disorders including traumatic brain injury and cerebellar problems.

Professional Activities

• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) member
• APTA section member in Education, Neurology, and Pediatric
• Certified in vestibular rehabilitation
• Item writer for Specialization Academy of Content Experts (SACE)

Honors and Awards

Recipient of the 2008 Award for Excellence in clinical /Applied Aging Research from the UW Institute on Aging

Research Interests

I am interested in exploring the mechanisms of motion intolerance and behavioral responses, both adaptations and maladaptation of the central nervous system. I am also interested in postural control and sensory intergration across a variety of patient types.

Publications of Note

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