Phyllis Clapis, PT, DHSc, MS, OCS

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