Emeritus PT Faculty - SHP

Joan S. Bergman, PT, PhD
Started and was first Director of UAB's Physical Therapy Program. Continues active participation as a Pediatric consultant for the curriculum and community.
E-mail: BergmanJS@aol.com

Jo Ann Clelland, PT, MS
A full-time faculty member in the Physical Therapy Department for nearly 34 years Jo Clelland has continued to teach several courses in the Departments of Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy at UAB since retiring. Jo also teaches the doctoral students in the PT Program at Alabama State University and the students in the PTA program at Jefferson State Community College in Birmingham.
Email: clellanj@uab.edu

Kennon (Ken) Francis, PhD
Taught Physiology and Exercise Physiology. Prolific researcher with a long, distinguished publication record.
E-mail: FRANCIKT@shrp.uab.edu

Robert (Bob) Harden PT, MS
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Taught Electrotherapy and in Roles & Functions of the Physical Therapist. Very active in the APTA and Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy during career.
E-mail: hhardenccrs@alltell.net

Terry Hoobler, PT, MAE

BS, University of Alabama, 1967 (Physical Therapy)
MA, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1976 (Education)

Course Instruction: Therapeutic Heat and Cold, Basic Clinical Skills, Physical Therapy Evaluation and Intervention, and Prosthetics. Interests: Prosthetics; exercise physiology; sports injury; physiological response to thermal stimuli. Research: Clinical application of exercise physiology, topics include: strength assessment, delayed muscle soreness, height adjusted step test, scoliosis. Effectiveness of heat and cold modalities. Phantom Pain.
E-mail: hooblert@uab.edu

Dorothy (Dot) Pinkston PT, PhD, FAPTA
Devoted instructor in many courses. Responsible for many curriculum changes as initial Curriculum Committee Chair. Fulfilled numerous administrative duties when requested. Previously served meritoriously at Case Western Reserve University until the program was terminated. Essential writer and reviewer of many Division Accreditation documents.
E-mail: ppinkdot@charter.net

Cheryl J. Knowles, PT, MS

BA, University of Alabama, 1971 (English)
MA, University of Alabama, 1973 (Rehabilitation Counseling)
MS, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1982 (Physical Therapy)

Course Instruction: Introduction to PT Professional Practice, PT Professional Practice I & II, PT Management of Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Dysfunction. Interests: Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy; Pain Management; Alternative Therapies Research: Pain Modulation, effects of stress reduction on illness and health E-mail: knowlesc@uab.edu

The Department of Physical Therapy

UAB School of Health Professions