Donna Fry, PT, PhD, CHC
Professor and Interim Director of Physical Therapy and Associate Dean of the School of Health Professions and Studies
| Office: | 2157 WSW |
| Phone: | 810.762.3373 |
| E-mail: | donnafry@umflint.edu |
| Web Site: | www.umflint.edu/pt |
Areas of Research Interest:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Neurodegenerative Disorders
- Neuroscience & Neurologic Disorders
- Analysis of Literature in Physical Therapy Curriculum
Teaching Experience:
Adjunct Lecturer through Professor: University of Michigan-Flint 1987-current- Neurology / Neuroscience
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Pediatrics
- Research
Info:
Dr. Fry is a Professor of Physical Therapy, Interim Director of Physical Therapy, and Associate Dean of the School of Health Professions and Studies. She holds a BS and Certificate in Physical Therapy from the University of Michigan and a MS and PhD in Kinesiology, also from the University of Michigan. Dr. Fry has been on faculty in the Physical Therapy Department at the University of Michigan-Flint for over 25 years. She has been actively involved in the Michigan Physical Therapy Association, American Physical Therapy Association (sections on Education and Neurology), Consortium for Multiple Sclerosis Centers, and the International Society of Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation Therapists.Recent Peer Reviewed Publications:
John EB, Pfalzer LA, Fry DK, Glickman L, Masaaki S, Sabus C, Okafor UAC,
Al-Jarrah MD. Establishing and Upgrading Physical Therapist Education in
Developing Countries: Four case examples of service by Japan and United
States PT Programs to Nigeria, Suriname, Mongolia, and Jordan. Journal
of Physical Therapy Education. 2012;26(1):29-39.
Wetzel J, Fry D, Pfalzer L. Predictive Factors for Six-Minute
Walk Distance in Persons with Mild and Moderate Disability
from Multiple Sclerosis. Physiotherapy Canada. 2011;63(2):166-180.
Pfalzer L, Fry D. Lower Extremity Mobility Function in Persons
with Multiple Sclerosis Following a 10-Week Inspiratory Muscle
Training Program: a RCT. International Journal of MS Care. 2011;13:32-42.
Fry D, Chiara T. Pulmonary Dysfunction, Assessment, and
Treatment in Multiple Sclerosis. International Journal of
MS Care. 2010;12:97-104.
Fry D, Pfalzer L, Chokshi A, Wagner M, Jackson E. Randomized
control trial of effects of a ten-week inspiratory muscle training
program on measures of pulmonary function in persons with multiple
sclerosis. Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy. 2007;31: 162-172.
Fry D, Pfalzer L. Reliability and validity of four functional
tests and rating of perceived exertion in persons with multiple
sclerosis. Physiotherapy Canada. 2006;58(3): 212-220.
Haselkorn JK, Balsdon-Richer C, Fry-Welch D, Herndon RM, Johnson B,
Little JW, Miller JR, Rosenberg JH, Seidle ME, Multiple Sclerosis
Council for Clinical Practice Guidelines. Overview of spasticity
management in multiple sclerosis. Evidence-based management
strategies for spasticity treatment in multiple sclerosis. Journal
of Spinal Cord Medicine. 2005;28(2):167-99.
Fry-Welch D. Use of threaded discussion to enhance classroom teaching
of critical evaluation of the professional literature. Journal of
Physical Therapy Education. 2004;18(2):48-53.
Recent Peer Reviewed Presentations:
Fry D. Rehabilitation of Respiratory Function in Multiple Sclerosis. Lecture in 2-day pre-conference course on Multiple Sclerosis: diagnosis to intervention, translating science into clinical practice. APTA Combined Sections Meeting, San Diego, CA. January 20-21, 2013.
Huang M, Rodda B, Fry D, Pfalzer L. Relationship between Core Muscle Strength, Pulmonary Function, Balance and Physical Performance in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis. Poster Presentation: APTA Combined Sections Meeting, San Diego, CA. January 24, 2013.
Rodda B, Huang M, Fry D, Pfalzer L, Engman D. Test-Retest Reliability of Core Muscle Strength Tests and Maximum Step Length Test in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis. Poster Presentation: APTA Combined Sections Meeting, San Diego, CA. January 24, 2013.
Karpatkin H, Csiza L, Fry D. 2 hour peer review presentation: Multiple Sclerosis: Physical therapy examination and intervention across the spectrum of disability and continuum of time. Educational Session: APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Chicago, IL. February 9, 2012.
Fry D, Kornblau B. Moving Physical Therapy Forward Through Online, Post-Qualifying, Clinical Doctoral Education. Poster Presentation: World Confederation of Physical Therapy, Amsterdam, Netherlands. June 22, 2011.
Myers S, Fry D, Blough S. Student Attitudes and Retention of Basic Neuroscience Knowledge. Poster Presentation: APTA Combined Sections Meeting, New Orleans, LA. February 12, 2011.
Chiara T, Fry D. Pulmonary Dysfunction in Multiple Sclerosis. 90-minute invited talk: Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers Annual Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia, May 28, 2009.
Fry D, Chiara T. Speech and Cough Dysfunction in Multiple Sclerosis. 90-minute invited talk: Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers Annual Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia, May 28, 2009.
Marcoux K, Parker C, Rivera S, Whalen H, Williamson K, Fry D. Light Touch Sensation in Older Adults. Poster Presentation: APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Las Vega, NV. February 12, 2009.