Thompson-School of Physical Therapy

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Mary Thompson, Ph.D, PT, GCS

Associate Professor
Coordinator of Post-professional Studies - Dallas Center

Phone:

214-706-2300

Email:

mthompson@twu.edu

Location:

205 Dallas Presbyterian

Mailing Address:

Texas Woman’s University
School of Physical Therapy
8194 Walnut Hill Lane
Dallas, TX 75231

Department:

School of Physical Therapy

Professional Interests:

I am interested in conducting both qualitative and quantitative studies in areas of concern to older adults and therapists who work with them. I maintain a clinical practice seeing older patients with a variety of problems. My teaching interests are focused in geriatrics, oncology, psychosocial aspects of care, and health care delivery systems. For more details, please review my curriculum vitae.

Education:

Ph.D.
University of North Texas, Denton, TX, Higher Education, 1996

M.S.
Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX, Physical Therapy, 1990

B.H.S.
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, Physical Therapy, 1980

Selected Publications:

Rozier, C., & Thompson, M. (2001). Career paths of male physical therapy students entering a female-dominate profession. Journal of Physical Therapy Education, 15(3), 32-40.

Thompson, M. (2001). The role of higher education in the career paths of board certified clinical specialists in geriatric physical therapy. Journal of Physical Therapy Education, 15(2), 10-16.

Thompson, M. (2000). Education: The older learner. In D. Avers, Ed. Focus: Geriatric Physical Therapy. Alexandria, VA, APTA, p. 1-14.

Thompson, M. (2000). Balance and motor control. In D. Avers, Ed. Focus: Geriatric Physical Therapy. Alexandria, VA, APTA, p. 15-36.

Rozier, C., & Thompson, M. (1998). Female entrepreneurs in a female-dominated health profession: An exploratory study. Journal of Developmental Entrepreneurship, 3, 149-163.

Thompson, M., & Medley, A. (1998). Performance of Individuals with Parkinson's Disease on the Timed Up & Go. Neurology Report, 22(1), 16-21.

Medley, A., & Thompson, M. (1997). The Effect of Assistive Devices on the Performance of Community Dwelling Elderly on the Timed Up & Go. Issues on Aging, 20(1), 3-7.

Thompson, M., & Medley, A. (1995). Performance of community dwelling elderly on the timed up & go test. Physical & Occupa