Background

• 1970 - 1973 - Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry. State University of New York College at Cortland. Specialization in Biochemistry.


• 1974 - Graduate courses in biomechanics, kinesiology, anatomy and physiology, and neurochemistry. Research paper: Biomechanical analysis of two different styles of the starting position in Olympic Weightlifting. This paper was one of the first biomechanical analyses of Olympic Weightlifting in the United States.


• 1975 - 1976 - Graduate Certificate in Physical Therapy. Research: Surface electrode electromyography of extensor muscles of the lumbar spine.


• 1978 - 1981 - Master of Arts Degree in Movement Science. Columbia University Teacher's College Multiple research projects:
  • 1. Slow-motion cinematographic analysis of consistency of technique in the snatch lift performed by four levels of skilled lifters.
  • 2. Slow-motion cinematographic analysis to elucidate improvement in the gait pattern of a diplegic cerebral palsy adult over a one year period
  • 3. Thesis utilizing A. Gentile's Taxonomy of Motor Tasks as applied to the Biathlon in Olympic Weightlifting.


• 1977 - Started private practice in Physical Therapy. Specializing in soft-tissue treatment.


• 1988 - Authored a book. "Healing Sports Injuries".