Jean Irion, EdD, PT, SCS, ATC


Jean M. Irion, EdD, PT, SCS, ATC
Adjunct Professor

Main Teaching Areas:
Musculoskeletal
Aquatics
Women's Health
Industrial and Ergonomic
Research


Academic Background (degrees, Institution):

BS 1979 Physical Education/General Science Education/Athletic Training; West Virginia University
MEd 1985 Sports Medicine; Temple University
BS 1983 Physical Therapy; Temple University
EdD 2000 Higher Education; University of Arkansas, Little Rock

Professional Involvement (professional organizations, clinical experience/expertise) :

Member - American Physical Therapy Association
Member - Section on Women's Health, Aquatic Physical Therapy Section

Clinical Experience:

Aquatic physical therapy, occupational health worksite intervention, pre- and postnatal musculoskeletal dysfunction, high risk pregnancy, sports physical therapy

Scholarly Involvement (research involvement, grants, publications):

Research interests:

Pre- and postnatal fitness and musculoskeletal dysfunction
High risk pregnancy
Education - entry level and postprofessional competency in women's health

Achievements/Honors (professional, community):

Adopt-a-doc scholarship from Section on Education of APTA
Small Business Institute Outstanding Graduate Project Award

Personal:

 

  UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA
COLLEGE OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
     email: jirion@jaguar1.usouthal.edu
     URL:  http://www.southalabama.edu/alliedhealth/pt/Jean.html
     Phone:  (251) 434-3575
    
Page last updated:  November 04, 2005 02:01 PM