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Physical Therapy

Sharon Olson, PT, PhD - Director of The School of Physical Therapy

Sharon L. Olson PT, PhD
 Professor
Director of the School of Physical Therapy

 
Phone: 713-794-2090
Email: solson@twu.edu
Location: 7136 Institute of Health Sciences - Houston
Mailing Address: School of Physical Therapy
Texas Woman’s University
6700 Fannin St.,
Houston, TX 77030
Department: School of Physical Therapy
Professional Interests:   I am particularly interested in measurement issues, specifically functional outcome measures and how they relate to disability in older populations at risk for increased dependence. I have also tested the efficacy of patient-specific interventions to reduce fall risk in elderly, community-dwelling persons. My current research efforts are focused on the development of quick tests to screen for performance deficits in persons with lower extremity osteoarthritis, specifically persons with Total Knee Arthroplasties who want to maintain a high level of function. My teaching interests encompass measurement, geriatrics, orthopedics, and physical agents. I have performed research in those areas and strive to use the most current evidence in my courses. For more details, please review my curriculum vitae.
Education:  

Ph.D.
Texas Woman’s University, Houston, Texas 1991

M.S.
Texas Woman’s University, Houston, Texas 1985

B.S.
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois 1969

P.T.
Cert. Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 1968

Selected Publications: Ortiz, A, Olson S, Libby C. Core stability for the female athlete: a review. J Section Women’s Health. 30(2):11-17, 2006

Lin JJ, Hanten WP, Olson SL, Roddey TS, Soto-Quijano DA, Lim HK, Sherwood AM. Shoulder dysfunction assessment: self-report and impaired scapular movement. Phys Ther. 86(8):1065-1074, 2006

Hanten WP, Olson SL, Lindsay WA, Lounsberry KA, Stewart JK. The effect of manual therapy and a home exercise program on cervicogenic headaches: a case report. J Manual & Manipulative Phys Ther. 13(1):35-43, 2005.

Wang CY, Olson SL, Gleeson PB, Protas EJ. Physical performance tests to evaluate walking disability in community-dwelling elders. J Aging Phys Act.13:184-197, 2005.

Ortiz A, Olson SL, Roddey T, Lopez V. Reliability of selected physical performance tests in young adult women. J Strength and Conditioning Research. 19(1):39-44, 2005.

Cook KF, Roddey TS, Gartsman GM, Olson SL. Development and psychometric evaluation of the flexilevel scale of shoulder Function. Med Care, July; 41(7):823-835, 2003.

Wang W, Olson S, Hanten W, Campbell A, Gleeson P. Effectiveness of physical therapy for patients with neck pain. Amer Jour Phys Med, March; 82(3):203-218.

Murphy M, Olson SL, Protas EJ, Overby A. (2003) Screening for falls in community-dwelling elderly. J Aging Phys Act, 11:66-80, 2003.

Wang CY, Olson SL, Protas E. (2001) Test-retest reliability of lower extremity muscle strength measures in a single session using a standardized hand-held dynamometer in older persons who have fallen. Arch Phys Med Rehabil.2002; 83:811-5.

Cook KF, Roddey TS, Olson SL, Gartsman GM, Valenzuela FFT, Hanten W. (2001) A comparison of the reproducibility and inter-item consistency of self-report sections of four shoulder scales in post-surgical and non-surgical shoulder patients.  J Ortho Sports Phys Ther. 2002; 32(7):336-346.

Olson SL, O’Connor DP, Birmingham G, Broman P, Herrera L. (2000) Tender point sensitivity, range of motion, and perceived disability in subjects with neck pain. J Ortho Sports Phys Ther, 30(1):13-20.

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