Phyllis Clapis, PT, DHSc, MS, OCS

Professor of Physical Therapy

Phone: 413.205.3222
Email: phyllis.clapis@aic.edu
Office location: 218 Courniotes Hall

Education:

Doctor of Health Science, University of St. Augustine
Master’s Degree, Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Quinnipiac University
Bachelor’s Degree, Physical Therapy, University of Connecticut

Certifications and Memberships:

Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
Member: American Physical Therapy Association, Orthopedic and Education Sections

Courses Taught at AIC:

PTR 7131 Scientific Inquiry I

PTR 7150 Fundamentals of Patient Management I

PTR 7210 Musculoskeletal Patient Management I

PTR 7211 Musculoskeletal Patient Management II (Lab Instructor)

PTR 7660 Musculoskeletal Patient Management III

Research Interests:

Orthopedic tests and measures
Low back pain interventions
Teaching and learning

Publications (past 10 years):

Chevan J, Clapis P. Management of Low Back Pain: A Comparison of Approaches in Physical Therapy, Boston, MA: Jones & Bartlett; 2011.

Clapis P. (Contributor) In: Rouzier P. The Sports Medicine Patient Advisor, 3rd Edition. Amherst, MA: Sports Med Press; 2010.

Clapis P, Davis SM, & Davis RO. Reliability of inclinometer and goniometric measurements of hip flexor length using the Thomas test. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice. 2008; 24(2): 1-7.

Clapis P. (Contributor) In: Clinical Reference Systems Sports Medicine Advisor Series [computer program]. Broomfield, CO: RelayHealth; 2001.1 –2016.1 versions.