Paul F. Beattie PhD, PT, OCS, FAPTAClinical Associate Professor Office Number: 101K
Secondary Address: Phone: (803) 777-5028 |
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Biographical Information:BS, Quinnipiac College, Physical Therapy, 1975 |
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Research:Lumbar magnetic resonance imaging of the intervertebral disc; The effect of manual therapy on diffusion of water within the lumbar intervertebral disc; Clinical outcomes assessment; Patient satisfaction with care. |
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Courses Taught:ANAT-601/701: Human Anatomy: Gross anatomy lecture and dissection, team-taught with Medical School faculty/ 8 semester hours PHYT 750: Orthopedics I: Regional Overview of Orthopedic Disorders and Treatment. 4 semester hours. Principal Instructor PHYT 751: Orthopedics II: Regional Overview of Orthopedic Disorders and Treatment. 4 semester hours. Principal Instructor PHYT 806: Clinical Pathology/Differential Diagnosis 3 semester hours. Co-instructor PHYT 788: Evidence-Based Practice 3 semester hours. Co-instructor |
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Publications:(selected) Beattie PF, Nelson RM, Lis A. Spanish-Language Version of the Medrisk Instrument for Measuring Patient Satisfaction with Physical Therapy Care (MRPS): Preliminary Validation. Physical Therapy 2007;87:793-800. Beattie PF, Nelson RM. Evaluating Research Studies That Address Prognosis for Patients Receiving Physical Therapy Care. Physical Therapy 2007;87:1527-1535. Beattie PF, Nelson RM. Clinical Prediction Rules: What are they and what do they tell us? Australian J of Physiotherapy 2006;52:157-163. Beattie PF, Dowda M, Turner C., Michener L, Nelson RM. Longitudinal Continuity of Care is Associated with High Patient Satisfaction With Physical Therapy. Physical Therapy 2005;85:1046-1052. Beattie PF, Donley J, Arnot C, Miller R The Immediate Change in the Diffusion of Water in Lumbar Intervertebral Discs Following a Single Session of Lumbar Joint Mobilization Compared to a Single Session of Prone Lying. Journal of Orthopedics and Sports Physical Therapy 2009;39:4-11 Beattie PF, Turner C, Dowda M, Michener L, Nelson RM. The MedRisk Instrument for Measuring Patient Satisfaction with Physical Therapy Care (MRPS): A psychometric analysis. Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy 2005;35:24-32 Al-Obaidi S, Beattie PF. The relationship of anticipated pain and fear avoidance beliefs to outcome in patients with chronic low back pain who are not receiving worker’s compensation. Spine 2005;1051-7. Beattie PF, Dowda M, Feuerstein M. Differentiating Sensory and Affective-Sensory Pain Descriptions in Patients Undergoing Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Persistent Low Back Pain. Pain 2004;110:189-196 Beattie PF, Pinto MB, Nelson R, Nelson MK. Patient satisfaction with outpatient physical therapy care: Instrument validation. Physical Therapy 2002;82:557-565 Hollenberg G, Beattie PF, Meyers SP. Stress reactions of the lumbar pars interarticularis: The development of a new MRI classification system. Spine 2002;27:181-186 Beattie PF. Current understanding of lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration: A review with emphasis upon etiology, pathophysiology, and lumbar magnetic resonance imaging findings. Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy 2008;38:329-339. Beattie PF. Measurement of Health Outcomes in the Clinical Setting: Applications to Physiotherapy. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice 2001;17:173-185 Beattie PF, Meyers SP. The relationship of lumbar MRI findings to symptoms. Journal of Controversial Medical Claims 2000;7:1-10. Meyers SP, Wildenhain S, Chang JK, Bourekas EC, Beattie PF, Kornones DN, Davis D, Pollack IF, Zimmerman RA. Postoperative Evaluation for Disseminated Medulloblastoma Involving the Spine: Gadolinium-Enhanced MRI Findings, CSF Cytology, Timing of Disease Occurrence and Patient Outcomes. American Journal of Neuroradiology 2000;21:1757-1765 Beattie PF., Meyers S., Stratford P, Millard R, Hollenbeck G. Associations Between Patient Report of Symptoms and Anatomic Impairment Visible on Lumbar Magnetic Resonance. Spine 2000;25:819-828 Beattie PF., Meyers S. Lumbar Magnetic Resonance Imaging: General Principles and Diagnostic Efficacy. Physical Therapy 1998;78:738-753 Beattie PF., Maher C. The Role of Functional Status Questionnaires for Low Back Pain. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy 1997;43:29-42 Millard R, Beattie PF. The Use of Questionnaires to Evaluate Chronic Pain-Related Disability. Critical Reviews in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine 1997;9:35-52 Beattie PF. The Relationship Between Symptoms and Abnormal Magnetic Resonance Images of Lumbar Intervertebral Discs. Physical Therapy 1996;76:601-608
Feuerstein M, Beattie PF: Clinical Evaluation of Biobehavioral Factors Affecting Pain and Disability in Low Back Pain. Physical Therapy 1995:75:267-280 Beattie PF, Sibbitt W, Rothstein JM, Brooks W, Robergs R, MacLean T, Hart B: Position of the Lumbar Intervertebral Disc During Different Supine Postures: an In-vivo Study Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Spine 1994;19:2096-2102 Fitzgerald K, McClure P, Beattie PF, Riddle D: Issues in Determining the Efficacy of Manual Therapy. Physical Therapy 1994; 74:227-233 Beattie PF: The Use of an Eclectic Approach for the Treatment of Low Back Pain:
A Case Study. Physical Therapy 1992;72:923-928.
Beattie PF, Isaacson K, Riddle DL, Rothstein JM: Validity of Derived Measurements of Leg-Length Differences Obtained by the Use of a Tape Measure. Physical Therapy 1990; 70:150-157. Beattie PF, Kopriva L: The Use of Student-Teams for Teaching Human Gross Anatomy in a Physical Therapy Curricula. Journal of Physical Therapy Education 1988;2:24-26. Beattie PF, Rothstein JM, Lamb RL: Reliability of the Attraction Method of Measuring Lumbar Spine Backward Bending. Physical Therapy 1987; 67:364-369. Beattie PF. Evidence-Based Practice in Out-Patient Physical Therapy: Using Research Findings to Assist Clinical Decision Making. Orthopedic Physical Therapy Practice 2004;16:27-29 Beattie PF: Barriers to Clinical Research. Orthopedic Physical Therapy Practice 1994;6:11-12 Beattie PF: Observations on Providing Physical Therapy to Homeless People.
P.T. Magazine 1993; 1:50-51.
Beattie PF. Structure and Function of the Bones and Joints of the Lumbar Spine (Chapter in) Kinesiology: Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Human Motion, Oatis C. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia. 2003, Pages 539-564. Beattie PF. The Spine. (Chapter in): Orthopedic Review. Ed. by Loth TS, Wadsworth C., CV Mosby, Co. St Louis, Mo. 1998, pg 87-134. Beattie PF: The Hip. (Chapter in) Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 3rd ed. edited by Malone T., McPoil T., and Nitz A. Mosby Yearbook, Inc. 1996 pg 459-508 Beattie PF, Morgan P, Peters D. Diffusion-Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Normal and Degenerative Lumbar Intervertebral Discs: A Promising New Method to Quantify the Physiologic Effect of Physical Therapy Intervention. Physical Therapy Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy 2008;38:42-49.
Beattie PF, Nelson RM, Michener L. Outcomes Following a Prone Lumbar Traction Protocol for Patients With Activity-Limiting Low Back Pain: A Prospective Study Archive of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2008;89:269-274. Nelson RM, Heintzelman M, Beattie PF. Why Satisfaction Matters. Impact: The Journal of the APTA Private Practice Section. June 2009; 28-29. Beattie PF, Nelson RM. Preserving the quality of the patient-therapist relationship: An important consideration for value-centered physical therapy care. Editorial Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy 2008;38:34-35. Beattie PF, Arnot CF, Donley JW, Noda H, Bailey L. The Immediate Reduction in Low Back Pain Intensity Following Lumbar Joint Mobilization and Prone Press-Ups is Associated with Increased Diffusion of Water in the L5-S1 Intervertebral Disc. Journal of Orthopedics and Sports Physical Therapy 2010;40:256-264. |
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