Janet MK Gangaway PT, DPT, OCS, ATC 200 Bloomfield Ave, Dana 410 West Hartford, CT 06117 860-768-5266 CURRICULUM VITAE University of Hartford, College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Physical Therapy Program Education: Simmons College Boston, MA Fall 2003 Spring 2005 Physical Therapy Doctor of Physical Therapy, with distinction, 2005 University of Southern California Los Angeles, California Fall 1992 Summer 1994 Physical Therapy Master of Physical Therapy, 1994 University of Connecticut Storrs, CT Fall 1988 Spring 1992 Sports Medicine/Athletic Training Bachelor of Science, 1992 Licensure Information/Registration Number: Physical Therapist, State of Connecticut, #5103 Athletic Trainer, State of Connecticut, #0014 Certifications (eg, ABPTS): ABPTS Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS), May 2000 - May 2021 National Athletic Trainer s Association Board of Certification (ATC), #069202558 Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute certified (ATRIC), #081418T, Feb 2005 Aug 2012 Ai Chi Trainer, Ai Chi International, #080304, March 2009 -March 2013 American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor, CPR for the Professional Rescuer
Instructor, Lifeguard Instructor, Water Safety Instructor Employment and Positions Held: Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy/Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education Assistant Professor Extended Temporary Contract University of Hartford West Hartford, CT 2001 present Physical Therapist University Physical Therapy, LLC West Hartford, CT 2004 - present Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies and Community Affairs College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions University of Hartford West Hartford, CT July 2008 June 2010 Per Diem Aquatic Physical Therapist Eastern Aquatic Physical Therapy MMH @ Glastonbury Wellness Center Glastonbury, CT 2006 2008 Per Diem Physical Therapist Connal Physical Therapy Group, LLC Windsor, CT 2001 Site Coordinator & Aquatics Director Central Connecticut Sports Medicine Center Plainville, CT 2000-2001 Center Coordinator of Clinical Education/Credentialed CI (TX Consortium) Brooke Army Medical Center Fort Sam Houston, TX 1999-2000 Chief, Neuromusculoskeletal Evaluation Section & Therapeutic Pool Brooke Army Medical Center Fort Sam Houston, TX 1998-2000 Chief, Physical Therapy, 4 th Infantry Division Bennett Health Clinic Fort Hood, TX
1997-1998 Staff physical therapist Credentialed Neuromusculoskeletal Evaluator Darnall Army Community Hospital Fort Hood, TX 995-1998 Staff physical therapist Sports Medicine & Orthopedics of Manchester Manchester, CT 1994-1995 Peer Reviewed Publications: Gangaway J. Older Adults: The Need for Exercise and the Benefits of Aquatics. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation. Aquatic Exercise. 26(2):82-92, April/June 2010. (Invited publication) Fappiano M, Gangaway J. Aquatic Physical Therapy improves joint mobility, strength, and edema in lower extremity orthopedic injuries. J Aquatic Phys Ther, 2008; 16(1): 10-15. Barone D, Gangaway J. Aquatic physical therapy for low back pain: What are the outcomes? J Aquatic Phys Therapy, 2007; 15(2):18-24. Gangaway J, Stancanelli J. Impact of Student Decision-Making Skills in Clinical Site Selection. J Allied Health, 2007:36(2): e124-141. Bailey E, Gangaway J. Aquatic-based exercise effective as land-based exercise in creating a cardio-respiratory effect in normal individuals. J Aquatic Phys Therapy, 2007; 15(1):2-10. Watts K, Gangaway J. Evidence-based treatment of aquatic physical therapy in the rehabilitation of upper-extremity orthopedic injuries. J Aquatic Phys Therapy, 2007; 15(1):19-26. Gangaway, J. Evidence in Practice: Use of Aquatic Physical Therapy as an Intervention for Fibromyalgia. J Aquatic Phys Therapy, 2006; 14(1):18-24. Gangaway J. Aquatic therapy for fibromyalgia: a look at a literature sample. Aquatic Ther J, 2006; 9(2):21-23. Powers CM, Landel R, Sosnick T, Kirby (Gangaway) J, Mengel K, Cheney A, Perry J. The Effects of Patellar Taping on Stride Characteristics and Joint Motion in Subjects with Patellofemoral Pain. JOSPT, 1997;26(6):286-291.
Peer Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations (those not previously cited above under abstracts): Gangaway J. Effects of Ai Chi on pain and function for an individual with fibryomyalgia a case report. Peer Reviewed Poster Presentation. 2012 International Aquatic Therapy Symposium Research Proceedings. Sanibel, FL. Aquatic Therapy and Rehabilitation Institute. Gangaway J. Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain: An Update. Peer-reviewed conference presentation. APTA Combined Sections Meeting 2012, Chicago, IL. Requested by the Aquatic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association. Howard C, Gangaway J. The effects of Ai Chi on Fibromyalgia. Peer-reviewed poster presentation. CPTA Annual Fall Conference 2011. Gangaway J. Relief for fibromyalgia the pool is an answer. Peer-reviewed conference presentation. 2011 National Aquatic Healthcare Conference, Chicago, IL. Gangaway J. Evidence-Based Aquatics (revised). Peer-reviewed conference presentation. 2011 National Aquatic Healthcare Conference, Chicago, IL. Gangaway J. Evidence-Based Aquatic Upper Extremity Rehabilitation: The pool is for arms, too! Peer-reviewed conference presentation. 2011 National Aquatic Healthcare Conference, Chicago, IL. Howard C, Gangaway J. Effects of Ai Chi on Fibromyalgia. Peer-reviewed poster presentation. University of Hartford Graduate Research Symposium April 2011. (Supervised student project). Gangaway J. Aquatic Physical Therapy: The pool is the place to be. (expanded) 2011 Connecticut Student Conclave, Quinnipiac University, North Haven, CT. April 2011. Requested by the Connecticut Physical Therapy Association. Gangaway J. Supporting Aquatic Therapy: Where do I begin? Peer reviewed poster presentation. 2010 International Aquatic Therapy Symposium. Sanibel, FL. Aquatic Therapy and Rehabilitation Institute Gangaway J. Aquatic Physical Therapy: The pool is the place to be. 2010 National Student Conclave, Philadelphia, PA, October 2010. Requested by the Aquatic Section, APTA. Gangaway J. Evidence-Based Aquatic Shoulder Rehabilitation. 2009 National Aquatic Healthcare Conference, Chicago, IL. Requested by the Aquatic Therapy and
Rehabilitation Institute. Gangaway J. Evidence-Based Aquatics. 2009 National Aquatic Healthcare Conference, Chicago, IL. Requested by the Aquatic Therapy and Rehabilitation Institute. Gangaway J. Supporting evidence for the use of aquatic physical therapy with the older adult. APTA Combined Sections Meeting 2008, Nashville, TN. Requested by the Aquatic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association. Gangaway J, Barrows C. Documentation and Reimbursement in Aquatic Physical Therapy. Peer-reviewed conference proceeding. Connecticut Physical Therapy Association Annual Fall Conference 2007. Gangaway, J. Aquatic PT: Using the evidence: Fibromyalgia. APTA Combined Sections Meeting 2007, Boston, MA. Requested by the Aquatic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association. Gangaway J, Watts M, Fappiano M, Barone D. Does the literature support the use of aquatic physical therapy for orthopedic injuries of the spine and extremities. Peer-reviewed platform presentation. APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Feb 2007. Gangaway J, Bailey E. Can aquatic physical therapy produce cardiorespiratory effects when compared to land-based therapy. Peer-reviewed poster presentation. APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Feb 2007. Watts K, Gangaway J. Evidence based treatment of aquatic physical therapy in the rehabilitation of upper extremity orthopedic injuries: a literature review. Peer-reviewed poster presentation. Connecticut Physical Therapy Association Annual Fall Conference 2006. Fappiano M, Gangaway J. Lower extremity injuries and use of aquatic exercise as an intervention: a review of the literature. Peer-reviewed poster presentation. Connecticut Physical Therapy Association Annual Fall Conference 2006. Barone D, Gangaway J. Aquatic physical therapy for low back pain and what effect this treatment has on our patients. Peer-reviewed poster presentation. Connecticut Physical Therapy Association Annual Fall Conference 2006. Bailey E, Gangaway J. What evidence exists to support the use of aquatic therapy versus land therapy for cardiorespiratory benefits and fitness? Peer-reviewed poster presentation. Connecticut Physical Therapy Association Annual Fall Conference 2006. Gangaway J & Stancanelli J. Student Use of Information Sources When Selecting Clinical Sites. Peer-reviewed poster presentation. CPTA Annual Fall Conference, Nov 2005 Stancanelli J & Gangaway J. Decision Making: How can you help students select clinical sites? Peer-reviewed research paper presentation. AOTA Annual Conference, May 2005 Gangaway J. Aquatic Physical Therapy for the Upper Extremity: a Look at the Evidence. Peerreviewed conference presentation. CPTA Annual Fall Conference, Nov 2004.
Gangaway J & Glenney J. Introduction to Aquatic Physical Therapy and Aquatics for Fitness. Peer-reviewed conference presentation. CPTA Annual Fall Conference, Nov 2004. Gangaway J & Stancanelli, J. Decision Making: How students select clinical sites and the impact of the ACCE/FWC. Peer-reviewed poster presentation. CPTA Annual Fall Conference, Nov 2004. Gangaway J & Stancanelli, J. Factors Influencing Clinical Site Selection by PT & OT Students at the University of Hartford. Peer-reviewed poster presentation. CPTA Annual Fall Conference, Nov 2003. Abstracts: Gangaway J, Stancanelli J. Early Clinical Reasoning Skills in Physical Therapy Students. Phys Ther. 2005 Annual Conference Abstracts, PL-RR-134-TH, May 2005. Gangaway J. Supporting Aquatic Therapy: Where do I begin? 2010 International Aquatic Therapy Symposium Research Proceedings. Sanibel, FL. Aquatic Therapy and Rehabilitation Institute. Non-Peer Reviewed Publications: Gangaway J. Aquatic Therapy: A good match. ADVANCE for Physical Therapy and Rehab Medicine, July 25, 2011, 25-26. Gangaway J. Aquatic Therapy in the Military. The Aquatic Therapist, Feb 2006;15-16. Glomstad, J. (2005, December 12). Choosing success: Helping students pick the right fieldwork sites. Advance for Occupational Therapy Practitioners, 21, 25, p. 20, 35. Non-Peer Reviewed Presentations: Use of the Web-based Clinical Performance Instrument Rockville General Hospital and ECHN Rockville, CT May 2009 Basics of Clinical Education: How to be a good clinical instructor & Use of the CPI Rehabilitation Hospital of Connecticut,
Hartford, CT Dec 2003 Use of the Clinical Performance Instrument Therapyworks Pediatrics Salem, CT Oct 2003 Use of the Clinical Performance Instrument Danbury Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy Danbury, CT July 2003 Evidence Based Practice: How to bring it to your facility Lake Charles Memorial Hospital Lake Charles, LA Aug 2003 Evidence Based Practice: How to bring it to your facility Catholic Medical Center Manchester, NH June 2003 and Wetherbee, Ellen Evidence Based Practice: How to bring it to your facility Veteran s Administration Medical Center, West Haven, CT Sept 2002 Funded/In Review Grant Activity: Gangaway J. Purchase of wetsuits to facilitate progression of aquatic physical therapy research and practice at the University of Hartford University of Hartford Coffin Grant. 2012-2013, $2,350 Gangaway J. The effects of Ai Chi on function for individuals with fibromyalgia Aquatic Section of the APTA Clinical Research Grant, 2008. $5,000 Gangaway J. Emergency Preparedness for students and faculty at the University of Hartford. University of Hartford Coffin Grant, 2008-2009. $2500
Gangaway J. The purchase of equipment to better prepare Allied Health students for the clinical environment. University of Hartford Coffin Grant, 2006. $2000 Crane B, Wetherbee W, Gangaway J with community partners Leard J, Higgins P, Certo C. Assessing the impact of integrated clinical experiences on readiness for practice of University of Hartford physical therapy students. College of Education, Nursing, and Health Professions Dean s Research Fund Grant, 2006. $1,000 Gangaway J. The establishment of an aquatic physical therapy program at the University of Hartford. University of Hartford Coffin Grant, 2004. $2,495 Other Scholarly Products: Media Appearance, print Gangaway J. Aquatic Therapy: A good Match. ADVANCE for Physical Therapy and Rehab Medicine, July 25, 2011, 25-26. Gangaway J. Aquatic Therapy in the Military. The Aquatic Therapist, Feb 2006;15-16. Glomstad, J. (2005, December 12). Choosing success: Helping students pick the right fieldwork sites. Advance for Occupational Therapy Practitioners, 21, 25, p. 20, 35. Membership in Scientific/Professional Organizations: include positions held American Physical Therapy Association, 1992 present Orthopedics, Aquatics, Education Sections Aquatic Section, Membership Committee 2010 present Northeast Region Representative to the Aquatic Section, 2011 present Connecticut Physical Therapy Association, 1994 1995, 2000-present Member, Communications Committee, 2009-2010 Chair, Publications Committee 2007-2008 Member, Publications Committee, 2004-2010 National Athletic Trainer s Association, 1992 present Connecticut Athletic Trainer s Association, 1992 1995, 2000 present Aquatic Therapy and Rehabilitation Institute, 2005 - present
Aquatic Exercise Association, 2005 2009 Aquatic Rehabilitation Network, 2006 present Community Service: Board of Trustees, Hartford County 4-H Camp, elected member 2001 present Officer (Secretary), Board of Trustees, Hartford County 4-H Camp, 2004, 2005, 2011, 2012 Services to the University/College/School on Committees/Councils/Commissions: University Provost Committee on Clinical/Professional Contracts, 2010-2011 University Grievance Committee, 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2011-2012 University Faculty Senate Curriculum Committee, 2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2011-2012, 2012-2013 New England Consortium of Academic Coordinators of Clinical Education, 2001 present Workshop committee, 2002 2009 Coordinator for Clinical Instructor Training Workshops, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008 College Education, Nursing, and Health Professions Faculty Executive Committee (at large representative), 2011-2012, 2012-2013 Education, Nursing, and Health Professions Academic Standing Committee, 2003-2006, 2010-2011, 2011-2012 Education, Nursing, and Health Professions Undergraduate Affairs Committee, 2009-2010 Education, Nursing, and Health Professions Curriculum Committee, 2009-2010 Education, Nursing, and Health Professions Graduate Affairs Committee, 2008-2009 Education, Nursing, and Health Professions Undergraduate Affairs Committee, 2006-2008 Education, Nursing, and Health Professions Undergraduate Affairs Committee, chair 2007-2008 Education, Nursing, and Health Professions Strategic Planning Committee, 2002-2003 Consolidated School Health Program Summit representative, Westbrook, CT, Apr 2002 Presenter at recruiting event A Day in the Life, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Department/Program Physical Therapy Program Faculty Liaison to the PT Student Association, 2006 - present Physical Therapy Program Undergraduate Admissions Committee, 2001-2004, Chair 2005 present Physical Therapy Program Advisory Board & Committee, 2002 present, Chair 2003 -present Rehabilitation Sciences Department Scheduling Coordinator, 2003 -present Physical Therapy Program Outcomes Committee, 2001-2006 Instructed ARC CPR to students, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Instructed ARC First Aid for the Workplace to students, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Instructed ARC Preventing Disease Transmission to students, 2005, 2006 Honors and Awards: Rose Excellence in Research Award, 1999, presented by the Orthopedic Section, APTA Selected participant in The Laura Johnson Initiative for Women Leaders, 2009-2010 cohort Continuing Education Attended: list only courses taken within the last 5 years that are specifically related to responsibilities in the entry-level program. World Aquatic Health Conference, Norfolk, VA, Oct 2012 Educational Leadership Conference, Greenwich, CT, Oct 2012 Barnes, Myofascial Release I, Hartford, CT, April 2012 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Chicago, IL, Feb 2012 Connecticut Physical Therapy Association Annual Fall Conference, Oct 2011 Aquatic Section APTA: The CDC s Model Aquatic Health Code, webinar, Sept 2011 APTA Accreditation Workshop, pre-conference CSM, New Orleans, LA, Feb 2011 Connecticut Physical Therapy Association Annual Fall Conference, Oct 2010 All-Star Therapy Documentation Seminar, February 2010 Connecticut Physical Therapy Association Annual Fall Conference, Oct 2009 Aquatic Section APTA: Using Evidence in Practice: Writing a Case Report, audioconference, June 2009 Connecticut Department of Public Health, report on The Connecticut Health Disparities Project, Jan 2009 Fat Cells and Disease. MED200, Inc. Home study course, Jan 2009
Connecticut Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference, Cromwell, CT, Oct 2008 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Nashville, TN, Feb 2008 Osteoporosis Prevention & Treatment, Nutrition Dimension Home Study Course, Jan 2008 Connecticut Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference, Waterbury, CT, Oct 2007 The Dangers of Belly Fat, MED2000, Holyoke, MA, Mar 2007 APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Boston, MA, Feb 2007 Current Teaching Responsibilities in the Entry-level Physical Therapy Program (in sequence, by quarter or semester): Summer 2012 DPT 630 Clinical Education I (27 students) DPT 730 Clinical Education II (18 students) Fall 2012 DPT 511 DPT 512 Spring 2013 DPT 617 DPT 618 DPT 740 PT Exam & Intervention I Lecture (primary instructor) PT Examination & Intervention I Lab (primary instructor & course coordinator) PT Examination & Intervention II lecture (primary instructor) PT Examination & Intervention II Lab (primary instructor & course coordinator) Clinical Education III (18 students)