CURRICULUM VITAE Mary S. Swiggum, PT, Ph.D., PCS 2721 Southern Trace Drive Waxhaw, NC 28173 434-221-0091 Education 8/2005-5/2010 Physical Therapy Ph.D. University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, Indiana 8/1993-5/1995 Pediatric Neurologic Physical Therapy MHS Boston University Boston, Massachusetts 8/1980-5/1984 Physical Therapy BS Licensure Information North Carolina Board of PT Examiners License Number 14664 Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Health Professions Board of Physical Therapy License Number 2305206642 Mary Swiggum, PT, Ph.D., PCS
Certifications Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy since 1996 Certified Early Intervention Professional, Commonwealth of Virginia Employment and Positions Held Assistant Professor Wingate University Department of Physical Therapy Wingate, North Carolina 7/2013 present PRN PT outpatient pediatrics Carolinas Healthcare System CMC Union Monroe, NC 1/14 - present Assistant Professor Tenure Track Lynchburg, Virginia 6/2010 6/2013 Contract Physical Therapist Blue Ridge Therapy Specialists Lynchburg, VA 10/10 5/13 Lecturer LSUHSC New Orleans, Louisiana 6/2009 6/2010 Adjunct Professor 2008-2009 Competency Lab Coordinator 2007-2009
Contract Physical Therapist Pediatric Therapy Center 2006-2009 Contract Physical Therapist The Care Group of Texas 2006-2007 Director of Education and Training Pediatric Therapy Center Alexandria, Louisiana 1997-2006 Physical Therapist Private Practice Alexandria, Louisiana 1990-1997 Physical Therapist Rehabilitation Center of Rapides Parish Alexandria, Louisiana 1987-1990 Physical Therapist Pinecrest State School Pineville, Louisiana 1984-1987 Peer Reviewed Publications Tupper SM, Swiggum M, O Rourke D, Sangster M. Physical Therapy Interventions for Pain in Childhood and Adolescence. In: McGrath P, Stevens SW, and Zempsky W, eds. The Oxford Textbook of Pediatric Pain. New York, NY: Oxford University Press Swiggum M, Pettyjohn B. Pediatric Anoxic Brain Injury. In: Jobst EE, ed. Case Files in Physical Therapy: Acute Care. Columbus, Ohio: McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Brueilly KE, Swiggum MS, Child JC, James A. Controllable home health rehabilitation variables that contribute to positive patient outcomes following total knee arthroplasty. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation. 2013;29(1):30-34.
Swiggum M, Gleeson P, Roddey T, Mitchell K. Pain assessment and management in children with neurologic impairment: a survey of pediatric physical therapists. Pediatric Physical Therapy. 2010;22(3):330-335. Swiggum M, Hamilton M, Gleeson P, Roddey T. Assessment and management of pain in children with cerebral palsy: implications for pediatric physical therapists. Pediatric Physical Therapy. 2010; 22(1):86-92. Peer Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations Swiggum M. Understanding Nonverbal Communication: How to Minimize Crying During Physical Therapy Sessions. NCPTA Fall Conference 2013. Ashville, NC. Wrisley DM, Swiggum M. Sensory Function in children with Asperger s Syndrome: A Pilot Study. APTA Combined Sections Meeting 2012. Chicago, Illinois Swiggum M, Tupper S. Procedural Pain in Children: Implications for Pediatric Physical Therapy. APTA, Combined Sections Meeting. 2011. New Orleans, Louisiana Swiggum M, Roddey T, Gleeson P, Mitchell K. Prediction of Adaptive Motor Skill Performance in School-aged Children with Low Birth Weight without Major Neurosensory Impairment. APTA Combined Sections Meeting. 2011. New Orleans, LA Swiggum M, RoddeyT, Gleeson P, Mitchell K. Predictors of Fine Motor Skill Performance at Kindergarten Age in Children Born with Low Birth Weight. VPTA Fall Meeting. 2010 Tupper S, Swiggum M. Pediatric Pain: Measurement and Procedural Pain management. CPA National Congress. 2010. St. John s Newfoundland, Canada Swiggum M. Pain Assessment and Management in Children with Neurological Impairment: Practice Patterns of Pediatric Physical Therapists. American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Cerebral Palsy Annual Meeting. 2009. Phoenix, Arizona Accepted for APTA NEXT Conference 2014 in Charlotte NC: Swiggum M, Regan E. From the Crying Infant to the Anxious Adult: Strategies to Decrease Behavioral Distress.
Bosek M, Fenno L, Fowler J, Souers J, Swiggum M, Wrisley D. The Benefits of Riding an Adaptive Tricycle for Toddlers with Cerebral Palsy: A Case Series Report. Accepted for CPA Congress 2014 in Edmonton, Alberta Tupper SM, Fidek T, Gerein A, Braschuk K, Enders H, Hovdestad L, Leigh S, Swiggum M, Busch A. Pain knowledge of physical therapists treating children with musculoskeletal injuries or diseases. Submitted to IASP 2014 Tupper SM, Fidek T, Gerein A, Braschuk K, Enders H, Hovdestad L, Leigh S, Swiggum M, Busch A. Pediatric physical therapists pain measurement and procedural pain management: A vignette based study. Non-Peer Reviewed Presentations Swiggum M. Pain in Children. VPTA Fall Meeting of the Pediatric Special Interest Group. 2011. Roanoke, Virginia Mary Swiggum PT, Ph.D., PCS Swiggum M. Pain Assessment and Management in Children with Neurological Impairment: Practice Patterns of Pediatric Physical Therapists. Annual Research Day, 2009 Farr, K, Swiggum M. Predictors of Fine Motor Skill Performance In Children Born Prematurely with Low Birth Weight. Annual Research Day. 2009. Swiggum M. Interaction of Age and GPA in Predicting Success in a Physical Therapy Program. Annual Research Day. 2008. Funded Grant Activity Author Awarded $2,250 Physical Therapy Service Learning Feasibility Study: St. Lucia 2011, Incentive Grants Review Committee, Author Awarded $10,000 Development of Assistive Technology Resource Center 2000, The Children s Miracle Network
Author Awarded $150,000 Development of a community at-risk intervention program for infants and toddlers 1999, The Rapides Foundation Author Awarded $100,000 Development and coordination of community identification and referral system for infants and toddlers at risk for developmental delay 1998, The Rapides Foundation Membership in Professional Organizations American Physical Therapy Association 1983-present International Association for the Study of Pain 3/14 - present Pediatric Section of the American Physical Therapy Association 1984-present Louisiana State Representative 2005-2006 Louisiana State School Representative 1990-1993 Education Section of the American Physical Therapy Association 2008-present Council on Exceptional Children 2003-2005 Neurodevelopmental Treatment Association 1985-2004 Consultative and Advisory Positions Held Committee Member Early Intervention Prematurity Workgroup Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services 2/2011-5/2013 Committee Member Prematurity Education Subcommittee Virginia Department of Behavioral health and Developmental Services 2/2011-5/2013
Item Writer Specialty Academy of Content Experts, Pediatrics 1/2010 1/2012 Executive Committee Louisiana State Interagency Coordinating Council for Early Intervention 2005-2009 Committee Member Louisiana State Interagency Coordinating Council for Early Intervention 2004-2005 Community Service Board Member Wheels on the James 2/2011-5/2014 Secretary Workforce Investment Board Rapides Parish, Louisiana Service to the University on Committees Wingate University Curriculum Review Committee, Chair 7/2013-present Wingate University Admissions Committee 7/2013-present Wingate University Interdisciplinary Task Force 9/2013 present Campus Policy and Resources Committee 2011-2013 School of Health Sciences and Human Performance Library Committee Representative 2010-2013
Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Curriculum Review Committee, Chair 2010-present Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Search Committee Chair 2010-2011 Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Admissions Committee 2010-2011 LSUHSC School of Allied Health Professions Alumni Committee 2009-2010 LSUHSC Department of Physical Therapy Promotions Committee 2009-2010 School of Physical Therapy Post Professional Committee 2008-2009 Honors and Awards Nominee for the Thomas C. Allen Award for Excellence in Academic Advising 2011 John L. Echternach Research Award Best Student Presentation VPTA Annual Meeting 2010 Outstanding Mentor Redbud Award 2009 Caremark Orthopedic Award for Academic Excellence University of Indianapolis 1995
Present Teaching Responsibilities in the Entry-Level Physical Therapy Program Wingate University DPT715 PT as a Professional I DPT 722 Neuroanatomy DPT 723 Neurophysiology DPT 734 Clinical Integration 1; Application DPT 742 Motor Development & Motor Behavior DPT 753 Clinical Integration2; Reasoning DPT 762 Clinical Integration 3; Synthesis DPT 765 Diagnosis & Management of Special Populations Previous Teaching Responsibilities in the Entry-level Physical Therapy Program DPT 724 Neuroanatomy DPT 725 Motor Control and Motor Learning Across the Lifespan DPT 815 Physical Therapy with Special Populations DPT 814 Diagnosis and Management of Neuromuscular Disorders I DPT 824 Diagnosis and Management of Neuromuscular Disorders II DPT 723 Integrated Case Application Lab 1 DPT 823 Integrated Case Application Lab II DPT 923 Integrated Case Application Lab III