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Donna L. Skelly, PT, M.S., O.C.S. Assistant Professor Office: Palumbo 3020A Phone: 814-871-7505 skelly001@gannon.edu

Biography:
Donna Skelly has been involved with the Gannon Physical Therapy Program since it’s inception, assisting with applicant interviews and labs while working full-time as a clinician in an out-patient orthopedic clinic. She joined the faculty full-time in 2001, teaching primarily in orthopedics, healthcare issues, and applied anatomy courses, and assisting with research and independent studies. She attained board certification as a specialist in orthopedic physical therapy in 1996 and continues to practice in the orthopedic setting at several out-patient facilities. Though her clinical background is primarily out-patient she has experience in the acute care and rehabilitation settings, and has been a clinical instructor for six physical therapy education programs. She is currently enrolled in the Ph.D. Program in Physical Therapy at Nova Southeastern University.

Education:
Ph.D in Physical Therapy, Nova Southeastern University (in progress)
M.S. in Physical Therapy (Orthopedic Emphasis), University of Pittsburgh, 2001
B.S. in Physical Therapy, University of Pittsburgh, 1984

Research Interests:  Ergonomics and injury prevention in the workplace; Orthopedic classification schemes; postural assssment and modifications