Professor of Physical Therapy
Degrees
- 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
- 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.
Office
Room: 218 Courniotes Hall