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Preparing dedicated professionals

Mary S. Swiggum, P.T., Ph.D., PCS

Assistant Professor

Office Phone: 434.544.8883; Swiggum.m@lynchburg.edu

Education:

  • Ph.D., Texas Woman's University, Houston, Texas
  • M.H.S., University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana
  • B.S.P.T., Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts

Licensure Information/Registration Number:

  • Licensed Physical Therapist; Louisiana Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

Certification:

  • Pediatric Certified Specialist, American Physical Therapy Association, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties; 1995-present

Professional Membership:

  • American Physical Therapy Association
    • Pediatric Section of the American Physical Therapy Association
    • Education Section of the American Physical Therapy Association
  • Council on Exceptional Children
  • Neurodevelopmental Treatment Association

Scholarly Activity:

Journal Publications
  • Swiggum M, Hamilton ML, Gleeson P, Roddey T. Assessment and management of pain in children with cerebral palsy: implications for pediatric physical therapy. Pediatric Physical Therapy. 2010; 22(3):330-335.
  • Swiggum M, Hamilton ML, Gleeson P, Roddey T. Pain assessment and management in children with neurological impairment: practice patterns of pediatric physical therapists. Pediatric Physical Therapy. 2010; 22(1):86-92.
Professional Presentations
  • Swiggum M. Predictors of Fine Motor Performance in Children Born with Low Birth Weight. Virginia Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference. 2010. Herndon, Virginia.
  • Tupper S, Swiggum M. Procedural Pain in Pediatrics. Canadian Physiotherapy Association Annual Conference. 2010. St. John's, Newfoundland.
  • Swiggum M, Hamilton ML, Gleeson P, Roddey T. Pain Assessment and Management in Children with Neurological Impairment: Practice Patterns of Pediatric Physical Therapists. American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Cerebral Palsy Annual Meeting. 2009. Phoenix, Arizona.
Funded Grant Activity
  • Development of Assistive Technology Resource Center, The Children's Miracle Network. 2000. $10,000.
  • Development of community at-risk intervention program for infants and toddlers. 1999. $150,000.
  • Development and coordination of community identification and referral system for infants and toddlers at risk for developmental delay, The Rapides Foundation. 1998. $100,000.

Honors and Awards:

  • Outstanding Mentor Redbud Award, Texas Women's University, 2009
  • Caremark Orthopedic Award for Academic Excellence, University of Indianapolis, 1995

Teaching Responsibilities:

  • DPT 723 Integrated Case Application Lab Level I
  • DPT 725 Motor Develop & Motor Behavior Across the Lifespan
  • DPT 815 Physical Therapy with Special Populations I
  • DPT 823 Integrated Case Application Lab Level II
  • DPT 923 Physical Therapy with Special Populations II
  • DPT 923 Integrated Case Application Lab Level III