CURRICULUM VITAE. Name of Educational Program and Institution: Department of Physical Therapy, College of Public Health, Temple University

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1 CURRICULUM VITAE Name: Heidi Ojha Address: 3307 North Broad St, Jones Hall, Room 619 Philadelphia, PA Phone: Name of Educational Program and Institution: Department of Physical Therapy, College of Public Health, Temple University Education: Temple University, Philadelphia, PA Teaching in Higher Education Certificate Regis University, Denver, CO Fellowship, Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA Post Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA Clinical Residency Program, Certificate in Orthopedic Physical Therapy Boston University, Sargent College, Boston, Massachusetts M.S. in Physical Therapy Boston University, Sargent College, Boston, Massachusetts B.S. in Health Studies 1998 Institute Internacional, Madrid, Spain Concentration in Spanish Language and Culture Licensure Information: California # ( ) Pennsylvania # PT (2008 to present) Certification(s): Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT) Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) Certification in Orthopedic Manual Therapy (COMT) APTA Clinical Instructor Credentialing Course American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Employment and Positions Held: 2008-present Assistant Professor of Instruction, Department of Physical Therapy, College of Public Health, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

2 Staff Physical Therapist, Outpatient Orthopedics, Pacific Physical Therapist, Hermosa Beach, CA Staff Physical Therapist, Outpatient Orthopedics, Kern & Associates Physical Therapy, Santa Monica, CA Staff Physical Therapist, Outpatient Orthopedics, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose, CA Part-time Weekend Float Staff Physical Therapist, Inpatient, Spinal Cord Injury, Cardiac and Acute Care, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose, CA Peer Reviewed Publications (published or in press): Ojha HA, Wrysta NJ, Davenport TE, Egan WE, Gellhorn AC,. Timing of initiation of physical therapy for musculoskeletal disorders and effects on patient outcomes: A systematic review. JOSPT. Accepted for publication. Ojha HA, Finn KM, Brandi JA, Fritz JM, Wright WG. Direct access physical therapy for Temple Employees with musculoskeletal workers compensation and non-workers compensation injuries. Orthopaedic Practice. Vol 27;4:15. Masaracchio M, MacDonald C, Ojha HA. Thoracic Spine Manual Therapy for Aging and Older Individuals. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation Vol 31:3: Ojha HA, Snyder RS, Davenport TE. Direct access compared with referred physical therapy episodes of care: a systematic review. Physical Therapy Jan;94(1): Ojha HA; Egan WE, Crane P. The addition of manipulation to an extension-oriented intervention for a patient with chronic LBP. The Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy Vol21;1 (8): Ojha, H.A., Kern, RW, Lin, C-H J, Winstein, CJ. Age effects the attentional demands of stair climbing: Evidence from a dual-task approach. Physical Therapy Oct;89 (10): Book Chapters Burns SA, Egan WE, Flynn TW, Ojha HA. Current concepts in orthopeadic physical therapy: The thoracic spine current physical therapy management utilizing the current evidence 3 rd Ed, APTA Monograph, August, Peer Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations: Cruz B, Ojha HA. Graded exposure for non-specific LBP: A resident s case report. Poster presentation. Accepted for American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Conference, Brewer M, Ojha HA. Can Urinary Incontinence be Prevented in Pregnant Women? Poster presentation. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Feb 2015.

3 Jones T, Ojha HA. In Adults with Anterior Knee Pain, are Off-the-shelf Orthoses more Effective than Placebo Controlled Interventions on Improving Pain and Function? Poster presentation. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Feb Grudziak M, Ojha HA. In Shod Runners, does Forefoot versus Rearfoot Pattern in Initial Loading Influence Ground Reaction Forces, Patient Important Outcomes, or Injury Rates? Poster presentation. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Feb Lucas C, Ojha HA, Agresta C. The Influence of Step Rate Manipulation on Lower Extremity Loading. Poster presentation. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Feb Elvin J, Ojha HA, Burns S, Egan WE. Development of an Acute Spine Program to Promote Early Evidence Based Management of Acute Spine Pain Within a Community. Platform presentation at American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Conference, Oct, Ojha HA. Advanced Clinical Decision Making for Orthopaedic Residents. Temple University Physical Therapy Department/Residency. April (Peer reviewed by ABPTRFE; evaluated by residents and continuing education participants) Masse, C, Ojha, HA, PRP injections for lower extremity injuries, Poster presentation at American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Feb Goldberg, J, Ojha, HA, Prevention of ACL Tears in male and female atheletes, Poster presentation at American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Feb Ojha HA, Wyrsta NJ, Egan WE, Davenport TE. Timing of Initiation of Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders and Effects of Patient Outcomes: A systematic review, Poster presentation at American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Feb Ojha HA. Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy for Patients with Lower Extremity Disorders. Temple University Physical Therapy Department/Residency. November (Peer reviewed by ABPTRFE; evaluated by residents and continuing education participants) Ojha HA. Advanced Clinical Decision Making for Orthopaedic Residents. Temple University Physical Therapy Department/Residency. April (Peer reviewed by ABPTRFE; evaluated by residents and continuing education participants) Ojha, HA; Davenport, TE; Snyder, RS. Direct access physical therapy results in decreased costs and improved outcomes compared to referred physical therapy episodes: A systematic review. Platform presentation at American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Feb Mathew, S; Nagasubramanian, S.; Ojha, HA; Galgon, AK. Clinical decision making and physical therapy management for cervicogenic dizziness: A Case Report. Poster presentation at American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Feb Polishchuk, K., Ojha, HA. Graded exposure therapy versus graded activity therapy in adults with chronic low back pain: a critically appraised topic. Poster presentation for American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Feb 2013.

4 Ojha HA. Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy for Patients with Lower Extremity Disorders. Temple University Physical Therapy Department/Residency. November (Peer reviewed by ABPTRFE; evaluated by residents and continuing education participants) Snyder, RS. Egan, WE. Ojha HA. Manipulative Therapy for a patient with work-related upper quadrant burn injuries. Poster presentation at International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists Conference, October Ojha HA. Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy for Patients with Distal Upper Extremity disorders and Upper Quarter Review. Temple University Physical Therapy Department/Residency. April (Peer reviewed by ABPTRFE; evaluated by residents and continuing education participants) Ojha HA. Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy for Patients with Hip and Knee disorders. Temple University Physical Therapy Department/Residency. October (Peer reviewed by ABPTRFE; evaluated by residents and continuing education participants) Ojha HA. Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy for Patients with Distal Upper Extremity disorders and Upper Quarter Review. Temple University Physical Therapy Department/Residency. April (Peer reviewed by ABPTRFE; evaluated by residents and continuing education participants) Ojha, HA. Accelerated Recovery in a Patient Meeting the Extension Based Treatment Classification Through the Addition of Thrust Manipulation: A Case Report. Poster presentation at American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Conference, San Antonio, Texas, October Ojha HA. Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy for Patients with Hip and Knee disorders. Temple University Physical Therapy Department/Residency. October (Peer reviewed by ABPTRFE; evaluated by residents and continuing education participants) Ojha, H.A., Kern, R.W., Lin, C-H. J., Winstein, C.J. The effect of Aging on the Attentional Demands of Stair Climbing: A Dual Task Approach Focus on Clinical Applications. Platform presentation at American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Nashville, February Ojha, HA, Kern, RW, Lin, C-H. J., Winstein, C.J. The effect of Aging on the Attentional Demands of Stair Climbing: A Dual Task Approach Focus on Methodology. Platform presentation at the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity Conference, San Diego, June Abstracts Elvin J, Ojha HA, Burns S, Egan WE. Development of an Acute Spine Program to Promote Early Evidence Based Management of Acute Spine Pain Within a Community. Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy, 2013; Electronic Publication Masse CJ, Ojha. HA Are platelet-rich plasma injections more effective than placebo for lower extremity musculoskeletal conditions? A critically appraised topic. American Physical Therapy Assoication Combined Sections Meeting 2014 Sports Physical Therapy Section Poster Presentations J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2014;44(1):A164. Goldberg JB, Ojha HA. Does neuromuscular compared with usual training decrease incidence of initial anterior cruciate ligament rupture in athletes? Americal Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections

5 Meeting 2014 Sports Physical Therapy Section Poster Presentations J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2014;44(1):A173. Ojha HA, Wyrsta NJ, Egan WE, Davenport TE. Timing of initiation of physical therapy for musculoskeletal disorders and effects on patient outcomes: A systematic review, American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting 2014 Orthopaedic Section Poster Presentations. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2014;44(1):A157. Polishchuk K, Ojha HA. Graded Exposure Therapy Versus Graded Activity Therapy in Adults With Chronic Low Back Pain: A Critically Appraised Topic (OPO3238). American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting 2013 Orthopaedic Section Poster Presentations J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2013;43(1):A124 Non Peer reviewed presentations: Ojha, HA. Wright, A. Why aren't patients with musculoskeletal pain reaching Physical Therapists? Private Practice Section Annual Conference. Orlando, FA, accepted for Nov Ojha, HA. Fritz, JM. Primary Care Management of Low Back Pain using the Keele STarT Back Screening Tool. North American Primary Care Research Group Annual Conference. Times Square, Nov, Ojha, HA. Athletic and Orthopaedic Health and Wellness Symposium: Thoracic Spine. Saint Francis University. May Ojha HA, Davenport TE, Elton D. Consumer Direct Access to Physical Therapy: From Theory to Practice. Combined Sections Meeting. Feb 2014 Ojha, HA. First Rib Assessment and Interventions. Denver Colorado through Regis University. August, Ojha, HA. Manual Therapy Interventions for Peripheral Nerve Injuries of the Upper Extremity. Regis University. November Ojha, HA. EMG activation following thrust manipulation. Regis University. March Reischl, S. Ojha, HA. Few CD. Orthoses Evidence and Practice. University of Southern California, Spring, Ojha, HA. Few CD, Chao J. Advanced Management of the Upper and Lower Extremities. University of Southern California. Multiple presentations throughout Spring Ojha, HA. Few CD, Chao J. Clinical Imaging. University of Southern California. Multiple presentations throughout Summer Ojha, HA. Few CD, Chao J. Analytical Anatomy. University of Southern California. Multiple presentations throughout Spring Ojha, HA, Few CD, Chao J. Integrated Management of the Axial Skeleton System and Related Movement. University of Southern California. Multiple presentations throughout Fall 2005.

6 Ojha, HA, Few CD, Chao J. Musculo-skeletal Anatomy. University of Southern California. Multiple presentations throughout Fall Funded/In Review Grant Activity: 2015 Principal Investigator Comparison of two different initial entry portals for patients seeking care for musculoskeletal pain. A multisite randomized controlled trial. Foundation of Physical Therapy, Magistro Family Foundation Research Grant Direct Costs: $80,000 In review 2015 Principal Investigator Direct access physical therapy portal of entry compared with physician portal of entry for Temple University employees with recent onset musculoskeletal conditions: A randomized controlled trial. Temple University College Seed Grant Direct Costs: $25,000 Funded (current) 2013 Principal Investigator A Systematic review on early compared with delayed physical therapy following onset of musculoskeletal pain APTA Funds for Health Services Research Direct Costs: $5,000. Funded (completed) 2012 Principal Investigator A systematic review on physical therapists as primary care providers APTA Funds for Health Services Research Direct Costs: $5,000. Funded (completed) Current/Active Research Activity: Walbright PD, Walbright N, Ojha HA, Komaroff E. Davenport TE. Comparison of 3 preseason functional screening tools in predicting lower extremity injury in collegiate female athletes. (Data collection complete.) Ojha HA, Fleming KM, Malitsky AL, Beidleman R, Brandi JA, Fritz JM, Wright WG. Direct access physical therapy portal of entry compared with physician portal of entry for Temple University employees with recent onset musculoskeletal conditions: A randomized controlled trial. (Currently enrolling subjects.) Johnston M, Howard R, Egan WE, Ojha HA. Advice compared to a minimal physical therapy program for patients with spinal pain: A systematic review. (In data collection phase.) Finn KM, Rhon D, Ojha HA, Naylor JA, Effectiveness of two different entry portal pathways into primary care for musculoskeletal injury: an outcomes, medical readiness, and healthcare utilization randomized controlled trial. In preparation. (Currently enrolling subjects.)

7 Membership in Scientific/Professional Organizations: Member, American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists Member, American Physical Therapy Association Orthopedic Section, Hand Section, Private Practice Section, since present 2002-present Group Member, Assisted in founding a Radiology Educational/Special Interest Group APTA Consultative and Advisory Positions Held: Committee Member, APTA Residency/Fellowship Credentialing Services 2012-present Committee Member,Task Force on Product Endorsement and Evaluation 2008 Recommendations, American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Community Service: Acting Physician in Triage, Free Medical Camp, SSSBO, Oxnard, CA 2007 Spanish Translator, Free Medical Clinic, SSSBO, Ashland, CA Services to the University/College/School on Committees/Councils/Commissions: College Faculty Practice, College of Health Professions and Soc Work Merit Committee, College of Health Professions and Soc Work Departmental Committee member (Temple University) Public Relations/Alumni Development/Student Award Committee 2014-present Alumni Committee Professional Service/Development Committee 2012-present Student Awards Committee tdpt Program and Continuing Education Program Development Admissions Honors and Awards: 2000 Twinness Award for intellectual achievement and dedication to furthering the profession, Boston University Magna Cum Laude, B.S. in Health Studies, with honors 2002 Magna Cum Laude, M.S. in Physical Therapy, with honors 2012 Research Grant, American Physical Therapy Association, funds for Health Services Research (Alternate Primary Care Model Systematic Review)

8 2013 Research Grant, American Physical Therapy Association, funds for Health Services Research (Timing of Initiation Systematic Review) 2014 Evidence Based Strategies, Awarded Teaching in Higher Education Certificate 2015 Research Grant, College Seed Grant, College of Public Health, Temple University for Randomized Controlled Trial on Alternate Primary Care Model 2015 Accepted to the NIH Early Career Reviewer Program Continuing Education Attended: A practical introduction to running randomized clinical trials,keele University. June 16-19, 2015, Keele, England. American Physical Therapy Association s Combined Sections Meeting. February, Indianapolis, IN. 13th Annual Faculty Conference on Teaching Excellence. January Philadelphia, PA. 12th Annual Faculty Conference on Teaching Excellence. January Philadelphia, PA. American Physical Therapy Association s Combined Sections Meeting. February Las Vegas, NV. American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Annual Meeting. October Cincinnati, OH. Pain, Brain, and Neuroplasticity in a Biopsychosocial World. Lorimer Moseley. May Philadelphia, PA. American Physical Therapy Association s Combined Sections Meeting. February, San Diego, CA. International Federation of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Annual Meeting. September-October, Quebec City, Canada. American Physical Therapy Association s Combined Sections Meeting. February, Chicago, IL. American Physical Therapy Association s Combined Sections Meeting Pre-conference course, Diagnostic Ultrasound Imaging of the Lower Extremity. February, Chicago, IL. American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Annual Meeting. October Anaheim, CA. American Physical Therapy Association s Combined Sections Meeting. February, 2011.New Orleans, LA. American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Annual Meeting. October San Antonio, TX. American Physical Therapy Association s Combined Sections Meeting. February San Diego, CA. American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Annual Meeting. October Washington DC., DC. American Physical Therapy Association s Combined Sections Meeting. February Las Vegas, NV.

9 Current Teaching Responsibilities in the Entry-Level Program: Spring Semester Clinical Management Musculoskeletal II Evidence Based Practice II tdpt PT Diagnostics Movement Science II Clinical Exam and Intervention Skills II Orthopeadic Residency Fall Semester Clinical Management Musculoskeletal I Evidence Based Practice I tdpt PT Diagnostics Special Topics Clinical Exam and Intervention Skills I Orthopeadic Residency Course Director Course Director