Glenn L. Irion, PhD, PT, CWS

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Glenn L. Irion, PhD, PT,CWS Associate Professor of Physical Therapy Main Teaching Areas: Integumentary Physical Therapy Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy Pathophysiology Intro Physical Therapy Skills

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Academic Background (degrees, Institution)

BA (Psychology) 1977, Temple University
MEd (Exercise Physiology) 1982, Temple University
PhD (Physiology) 1985 Temple University School of Medicine
BS Physical Therapy 1993, University of Central Arkansas

Professional Involvement (professional organizations)

Member - American Physical Therapy Association
Member Acute Care Section
Editor Acute Care Perspectives, the award-winning publication of the Acute Care Section
Member Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Section
Member Alabama Physical Therapy Association
Peer Reviewer for Physical Therapy
Peer Reviewer for Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Diplomate, American Academy of Wound Management
Member of Mobile Area Physical Therapy Organziation
Former Director of Research for the APTA Section on Women's Health
Former Treasurer for Arkansas Chapter of APTA

Clinical Interests

Wound management, Cardiovascular and Pulmonary, Acute Care

Clinical Experience

Acute Care, Wound Management
Also provides pro bono therapy services

Scholarly Involvement (research involvement, grants, publications)

• 27 peer reviewed publications
• 29 presentations before scholarly groups
• 24 continuing education courses

Selected Peer-Reviewed Publications:

• Irion GL: Professionalism in Hospital-Based Physical Therapy. Acute Care Perspectives 12(2): 8-11, 2003
• Irion GL: Lab Values Update. Acute Care Perspectives 13(1): 1-5, 2004
• Irion GL, Benefield B, Bolton R, Collins G, Davidson K. Effects of Shoulder Range of Motion on Sternal Skin Stress. Acute Care Perspectives 14(1):13-14, 2005
• Irion GL, Stone S, Fischer T, Finch VP, Phillips LR, Frederickson C: Accelerated Resurfacing of Biopsy-type Wounds by Mechanical Stimulation. Advances in Skin and Wound Care. 2006; 19:97-102.

Textbooks:

• Irion, GL: Physiology: The Basis of Clinical Practice, Slack, Inc. 410 pages, ISBN 1-55642-380-2, QP34.5.I75 2000
• Irion, GL: Comprehensive Wound Management, Slack, Inc. ISBN 1-55642-477-9, 2002
• Irion, GL: Feridas: Novas Abordagens, Manejo Clínico e Atlas em Cores, Brazilian Portugese translation of Comprehensive Wound Management, published by LAB in Brazil. ISBN 8527710773
• Irion, JM and Irion, GL (eds): Women’s Health Care in Physical Therapy: Principles and Practices for Rehabilitation Professionals, Lippincott-Williams & Wilkins. In editing stage.