Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
434.544.8884
friend_c@lynchburg.edu
Health Sciences Building 204
Dr. Friend joined the University of Lynchburg in 2019.
Education
- DPT — Shenandoah University
- BS, Physical Therapy — Ohio University
Courses Taught
- Diagnosis and Management of Patients with
- Neuromuscular Dysfunction
- Integrated Case Application Lab series
- Lifespan Care in Physical Therapy I and II
- Professional Practice in Physical Therapy II
- Psychosocial Aspects of Healthcare
- Student Professional Involvement
Research Interests
- Effects of sauna treatment combined with stretching on tissue extensibility in children and adults with cerebral palsy.
- Physical therapy screening for wellness of children with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Areas of Expertise
- Developmental pediatrics.
- Diabetes.
- Neurological rehabilitation.
