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- Mira Mariano
- Senior Lecturer
- School of Physical Therapy
- 3108 Health Sciences Bldg
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Norfolk,
VA
23529
- 757-683-3289
- mmariano@odu.edu
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Education
- Old Dominion University,
2006
- Major: Urban Education, Higher Education cognate
- Degree: Ph. D.
- Old Dominion University,
1997
- Major: Community Health & Physical Therapy
- Degree: M.S.
- University of Pittsburgh, Main Campus,
1990
- Major: Physical Therapy
- Degree: B.S.
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Research Interests
- Measurement of Spinal Range of Motion; Standardized Patient Use in Physical Therapy Education; Outcome measures in falls risk
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Licensures and Certifications
- State of Virginia
- Sponsoring Organization: State Board of Physical Therapy
- Date Obtained: 1993-07-01
- State of Pennsylvania
- Sponsoring Organization: State Board of Physical Therapy
- Date Obtained: 1990-07-01
- Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
- Sponsoring Organization: ABPTS
- Date Obtained: 2009-01-01
- Expiration Date: 2019-12-31
- Emergency Responder
- Sponsoring Organization: American Red Cross
- Date Obtained: 2012-01-01
- Expiration Date: 2015-12-31
- CPR/AED Certification for healthcare providers
- Sponsoring Organization: American Heart Association
- Date Obtained: 2012-01-01
- Expiration Date: 2014-12-31
- Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
- Sponsoring Organization: ABPTS
- Date Obtained: 1999-01-01
- Expiration Date: 2009-12-31
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Expertise
- Exercise
- orthopedics, sports medicine, geriatrics
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Articles
- Morrison, S., Colberg-Ochs, S. R., Mariano, M., Henri, P. K., and Vinik, A. I. (2010). Balance training reduces falls risk in older individuals with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care, 33 (4), (pp. 748-750).
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Presentations
- Dizziness, Imbalance, and the Cervical Spine
- Conference Name: Virginia Physical Therapy Association
- Sponsoring Organization: Virginia Physical Therapy Association
- Location: Norfolk, VA
- Date: October 13, 2012
- Authors/Presenters:
- Perceptions and Factors Influencing Success in Professional Preparation Physical Therapy Education
- Conference Name:
- Location: San Antonio, TX
- Date: June 12, 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Mariano, M. Presenter Only
- Normative Values of Lumbar Range of Motion Using the Modified-modified Schober Method
- Conference Name:
- Location: San Diego, CA
- Date: February 4, 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Mariano, M. Presenter Only
- Normative Values of Lumbar Range of Motion Using the Modified-modified Schobar Method
- Conference Name:
- Location: Portsmouth, VA
- Date: October 22, 2005
- Authors/Presenters:
Mariano, M. Presenter Only
- An Update on the Reliability of Standardized Patient Scoring in Physical Therapy
- Conference Name:
- Location: Norfolk, VA
- Date: March 31, 2004
- Authors/Presenters:
Mariano, M. Presenter Only
- Update in Evidence Based Physical Therapy Practice.
- Conference Name:
- Location: ODU School of Physical Therapy
- Date: 2003
- Authors/Presenters:
Jamali, B. E. Presenter & Author
Mariano, M. Presenter & Author
Tamburello, M. T. Presenter & Author
- Reliability of Standardized Patient Scorig in Physical Therapy Education
- Conference Name:
- Location: Norfolk, VA
- Date: March 26, 2003
- Authors/Presenters:
Mariano, M. Presenter Only
- Reliability of Standardized Patient Scoring in Physical Therapy EducATION
- Conference Name:
- Location: Tampa, FL
- Date: February 12, 2003
- Authors/Presenters:
Mariano, M. Presenter Only
- The Use of Standardized Patients in Professional Preparation Physical Therapy Education
- Conference Name:
- Location: San Antonio, TX
- Date: February 14, 2001
- Authors/Presenters:
Mariano, M. Presenter Only
- Total Joint Arthroplasty Update
- Conference Name: Tidewater District
- Sponsoring Organization: Tidewater District
- Location: Newport News
- Date: 2000
- Authors/Presenters:
Jamali, B. E. Presenter & Author
Mariano, M.
- The Effects of the Protonics System on Preceived Pain and Lower Extremity EMG Activity During Functional Activities in Patients
with Patellofemoral Pain
- Conference Name:
- Location: New Orleans, LA
- Date: February 3, 2000
- Authors/Presenters:
Mariano, M. Presenter Only
- Reliability of the Modified-modified Schober Method of Measuring Lumbar Range of Motion
- Conference Name:
- Location: Washington, DC
- Date: June 5, 1999
- Authors/Presenters:
Mariano, M.
- The Use of Standardized Patients to Supplement Clinical Education in a Physical Therapy Educational Program
- Conference Name:
- Location: Washington, DC
- Date: June 5, 1999
- Authors/Presenters:
Mariano, M. Presenter Only
- Relaibility of the Modified-modified Schober Method of Measuring Lumbar Range of Motion
- Conference Name:
- Location: Seattle, WA
- Date: February 3, 1999
- Authors/Presenters:
Mariano, M. Presenter Only
- Reliability of the Modified-modified Schober Method of Measuring Lumbar Range of Motion
- Conference Name:
- Location: Roanoke, VA
- Date: April 25, 1998
- Authors/Presenters:
Mariano, M.
- The Use of Standardized Patients to Supplement Clinical Education in Physical Therapy Educational Program
- Conference Name:
- Location: Roanoke, VA
- Date: April 25, 1998
- Authors/Presenters:
Mariano, M. Presenter Only
- 2001: , Alpha Eta Honor Society
- 2003: Best Faculty Platform, College of Health Sciences Research Day
- 2004: Best Faculty Platform, College of Health Sciences Research Day
- 2005: Best Research Poster, Virginia Physical Therapy Association
- 2000: Excellence in Teaching Award, College of Health Sciences
- 1997: , Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
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Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research