Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
434.544.8886
elam.s@lynchburg.edu
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Experience
- July 2011 – present, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy, University of Lynchburg
- 2008-2011, Co-Owner VaHAB Rehab company, LLC, Palm Beach County, FL
- 2010-2011, Home Health Physical Therapist, Home Health Associates, Inc., Lake Worth, FL
- 2005-2008, Home Health Physical Therapist, A Plus Home Health Care, Delray Beach, FL
- 2003-2009, Home Health Physical Therapist, Recovery Home Care, Palm Beach, FL
- 2002-2003, Outpatient Orthopedics, White Physical therapy, Boynton Beach, FL
- 2000-2002, Outpatient Orthopedics, McLean County Orthopedics, Bloomington, IL
- 1999-2000, Outpatient Orthopedics, Sullivan Rehabilitation Center, Kingsport, TN
- 1996-1999, Outpatient Orthopedics, Laughlin Memorial Hospital, Greenville, TN
Education
- EdD, Leadership Studies – University of Lynchburg, 2016
- DPT – University of St. Augustine, St. Augustine, FL, 2011
- MPT – Institute of Physical Therapy, St. Augustine, FL, 1996
- BA in Biology Pre-med – College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, MN, 1994
Licensure and Certifications
- ABPTS Board-Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist
- ABPTS Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
- Certified Lymphedema Therapist
Presentations
- Service Learning Effectiveness at Improving Doctor of Physical Therapy Students Professional Skills, APTA Combined Sections Meeting Poster Presentation, February 2018
- Impact of Two Group Exercise Programs On Fall Risk for People Who Participate in PACE, A Case Series, APTA Combined Sections Meeting Poster Presentation, February 2018
- The Impact of OTAGO exercise in comparison to Tai Chi on fall risk in PACE participants, a case series, 2017 VPTA Annual Conference Poster Presentation, October 2017
- Accessing the Critical Thinking and Numeracy Skills of Doctor of Physical Therapy Students, 2017 VPTA Annual Conference Poster Presentation, October 2017
- Dissertation: Assessing the Differences in Critical Thinking and Numeracy Skills of Doctor of Physical Therapy Students – Successfully Defended July 26, 2016
- Dynamic Postural Control Changes following Prolonged Exercise in Subjects with Chronic Ankle Instability, VPTA Annual Conference October, 2014 – VPTA Best Student Poster Award 2014
- A 3 Year Integrated Approach to Enhancing DPT Student Core Values, APTA Combined Sections Meeting February, 2015 – Blue Ribbon Award Winner for “Social Responsibility”
- Creating a Safe Home: Minimizing Risks of Falls, University of Lynchburg Conference on Aging for the Beard Center on Aging, June 4 2013
- Biomechanical Analysis of Therapeutic Exercise, Second Annual Kinesiology Workshop for Instructors, Marquette University, May 22, 2012
- Applications of Instructional Multimedia in Entry Level Doctor of Physical
Therapy Education at University of Lynchburg: “An Interactive Experience,” presented Nova Southeastern University; Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; March 14, 2012.
Awards
- APTA Blue Ribbon Award Winner for “Social Responsibility,” 2015
- VPTA Best Student Poster Award, 2014
- Award for Excellence in Spine Care by Laughlin Hospital, 1998
- Catherine E. Patla “Excellence in Manual Therapy” Award, Honorable Mention; Institute of Physical Therapy, 1996
Professional Memberships
- APTA – Member, 1994-present
- Virginia Physical Therapy Association, 2011- present
- VPTA Membership Chair, 2012-2017
Teaching Areas
- Kinesiology
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Clinical Practice 1, 2, 3
- Special Populations 2
- Exercise Physiology and Wellness
- Integrated Case Application Lab
- Diagnosis and Management of Musculoskeletal Conditions 1, 2
Professional Service
- Virginia Physical Therapy Association Membership Chair, 2012 – 2017
- Delegate-Elect for Virginia Physical Therapy Association, 2016
- Delegate for Virginia Physical Therapy Association, 2017
- Director of the University of Lynchburg Community Health Clinic, 2011 – 2014
- LC DPT Policies and Procedures Committee Chair, 2013 – present
- University of Lynchburg Faculty Policy and Procedures Committee Vice Chair member, 2017 – present