Marilyn Moffat
- Physical Therapy
- Physical Therapy -- Entry Level Doctor of Physical Therapy
- "Physical Therapy, Pathokinesiology (Advanced)"
Dr. Marilyn Moffat is a Full Professor of Physical Therapy in the Department at New York University, where she directs both the professional doctoral program (DPT) and the post-professional graduate master's degree program in pathokinesiology. Dr. Marilyn Moffat, a recognized leader in the United States and internationally, is a practitioner, a teacher, a consultant, a leader, and an author. She received her baccalaureate degree from Queens College and her physical therapy certificate and PhD degree from New York University. She has been in private practice for forty years and currently practices in the New York area.
Dr. Moffat completed a six-year term as the President of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) in 1997. Prior to that she had served on the APTA Board of Directors for six years and also as President of the New York Physical Therapy Association for four years. During her term as President of the APTA she played a major role in the development of the Association's Guide to Physical Therapist Practice and was project editor of the Second Edition of the Guide. Amongst her many publications is the American Physical Therapy Association's Book of Body Maintenance and Repair. As part of her commitment to research, Dr. Moffat is currently a member of the Board of Trustees of the Foundation for Physical Therapy and has done major fund raising for them over the years.
She is currently on the Executive Committee of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy as the North American/Caribbean Regional Representative, and she was a member of the WCPT Task Force to develop an international definition of physical therapy. She is currently coordinating the efforts to develop international guidelines for physical therapist education and physical therapist practice around the world.
She has given over 800 professional presentations throughout her practice life time, and she has taught and provided consultation services in Taiwan, Thailand, Burma, Viet Nam, Panama City, Hong Kong, and Puerto Rico. She is a Certified Strength Conditioning Specialist and is certified in beginner Pilates mat.
Her diversified background is exemplified by the APTA and the New York Physical Therapy Association committees and task forces of which she has been a member (that have included - government affairs, accreditation, physical therapist assistants, political action, public laws and regulations, public relations, physical therapy education, women issues, professionalization of physical therapy, practice, judicial, post-professional doctoral degree, proliferation of physical therapy educational programs, and member benefit insurance). She has served as Editor of Physical Therapy, the official publication of the association. She was also instrumental in the early development of the TriAlliance of Rehabilitation Professionals, composed of the American Physical Therapy Association, the American Occupational Therapy Association, and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She is currently an Associate of the Council of Public Representatives of the National Institutes of Health.
Dr. Moffat is a Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the APTA. She has been the recipient of APTA's Marilyn Moffat Leadership Award, the WCPT's Mildred Elson Award for International Leadership, the APTA Lucy Blair Service Award, the Robert G. Dicus Private Practice Section APTA Award for contributions to private practice, Outstanding Service Awards from the New York Physical Therapy Association and from the APTA, the Ambassador Award from the National Strength and Conditioning Association, the Howard A Rusk Humanitarian Award from the Word Rehabilitation Fund, the United Cerebral Palsy Citation for Service, the Sawadi Skulkai Lecture Award from Mahidol University in Bangkok Thailand, New York University's Founders Day Award, the University of Florida's Barbara C. White Lecture Award, the Massachusetts General's Ionta Lecture Award, the APTA Minority Affairs Diversity 2000 Award, and the Section of Health Policy's R. Charles Harker Policy Maker Award. In addition, the New York Physical Therapy Association also named its leadership award after her. She was the APTA's 2004 Mary McMillan Lecturer, the Association's highest award. Dr. Moffat has been listed in Who's Who in the East. Who's Who in American Women, and Who's Who in America.
She is also currently on the Board of Directors of the World Rehabilitation Fund and is a member of the Executive Committee. In addition to her professional associations, she was elected to be a member of Kappa Delta Pi and Pi Lambda Theta.
Dr. Moffat's areas of expertise are in cardiopulmonary physical therapy, orthopedic physical therapy, exercise across the lifespan,and professional and practice issues.
Publications
- Gioia F, Moffat M. Exercise knowledge, beliefs and behaviors in a population of adult New York City women. J Sect on Women's Health 1999;23(4):8-18.
- Moffat M. The history of physical therapy practice in the United States. J Phys Ther Ed. 2004;17:(3):15-25.
- Moffat M. Incorporating business practices into physical therapy education program practices. J Phys Ther Ed. 2002;16(3):31-37.
- Moffat M, Bohmert J, Zadai C. Project Editors. Guide to physical therapist practice, parts one and two. 2nd Edition. Phys Ther. 2001;81(1):9-746.
- Rusnak-Smith S, Moffat M, Rosen E. Anatomy of the scalene muscles. J Orthop & Sports PT. 2001;31:(2):70-80.
- Chow SB, Moffat M. Relationship of thoracic kyphosis to functional reach and lower-extremity joint range of motion and muscle length in women with osteoporosis or osteopenia. Topics in Ger Rehabil. 2004;20(4):297-306.
- ABC.com web site. HealthDayNews. Moffat M. Inflight Fitness Guide to Prevent DVT. September 2004.
- Moffat M. That crick in your neck. Good Housekeeping. October 2004; 55.
- Yeager S, Moffat M. Stretching: The Unsung Secret to Feeling Good and Looking Great. 2004
- Moffat M. Words of advice from prominent leaders. The Flash. October 2004 APTA Student Publication.
- Moffat M. Moving through the friendly skies. Arthritis Today. December 2004.
- Moffat M. Foreword to Starting & Managing Your Own Physical Therapy Practice: A Practical Guide for the Rookie Entrepreneur by Samuel Esterson, 2004.
- Moffat M. Braving new worlds: to conquer, to endure. Phys Ther. 2004;84 (11):1056-1086.
- Moffat M. New York physical therapy association. Therapy NY. Winter 2004;1(3):24-25.
- Rusnak-Smith S, Moffat M. The Thoracic Spine. in Therapeutic Exercise by C Hall and L Thien-Brody. Philadelphia Pa: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 1999.
- Moffat M, Vickery S. APTA Book of Body Maintenance and Repair. New York NY: Henry Holt and Company; 1999.
- Moffat M. Foreword to Professionalism in Physical Therapy by Laura Swisher and Catherine Page, February 2005.
- Moffat M. Foreword to the fifth edition of Muscles, Testing and Function with Posture and Pain by Florence Kendall, February 2005.
- Moffat M. Health, wellness, and fitness. In Magee, Zachazewski, Quillen, and Evjen. Orthopedic Physical Assessment. In process.
- Painter, Kim. Interview with Marilyn Moffat. Strengthen your bones. USA Today. 14 August 2005. (link)
- Chao LY, Moffat M. Ratios of vastus medialis oblique to vastus lateralis electromyographic activity during non-resisted straight leg raising exercises with different hip and ankle positions in healthy adults. Formosa J Phys Ther. 2005;30(1):1-11.
- Contributed to: Genetic Disorders and Engineering: Implications for Physical Therapists. PT Magazine. February 2005; 13(2): 54-60.
- Moffat M. Commentary on autonomous practice, a facet of professionalism. GeriNotes. January 2005;12(1):10.
- Penn IW, Moffat M, Wang TJ, Tseng YL, Penn CW. Relationships of abdominal muscle performance, hamstring length, and lumbar spine mobility on pelvic tile and lumbar lordosis. Formosa J Phys Ther. (Submitted for Publication)
- Moffat M (ed). Integuentary Essentials: Applying the Preferred Physical Therapist Practice Patterns. Thorofare NJ: Slack Incorporated, 2006.
- Moffat M (ed). Musculoskeletal Essentials: Applying the Preferred Physical Therapist Practice Patterns. Thorofare NJ: Slack Incorporated, 2006.
- Moffat M, Lewis CB. Age De-fying Fitness. Atlanta,GA:Peachtree Publications; 2006.
- Moffat M (ed). Cardiovascular Essentials: Applying the Preferred Physical Therapist Practice Patterns. Thorofare NJ: Slack Incorporated, 2007.
- Stackowicz DM, Moffat M, Frownfelter D, McNamara SMB. Impaired Ventilation, Respiration/Gas Exchange, and Aerobic Capacity/Endurance Associated with Airway Clearance Dysfunction (Pattern C). In Moffat M (ed). Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Essentials: Applying the Preferred Physical Therapist Practice Patterns. Thorofare NJ: Slack Incorporated, 2007.
- Moffat M. Clinicians' Roles in Health, Wellness, and Physical Fitness. In Magee DJ, Zachazewski JE, Quillen WS. Scientific Foundations and Principles of Practice in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation. St Louis MO: Saunders Elsevier, 2007.
- Sadowsky S, Frownfelter D, Moffat M. Impaired Ventilation and Respiration/Gas Exchange Associated With Respiratory Failure (Pattern F). In Moffat M (ed). Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Essentials: Applying the Preferred Physical Therapist Practice Patterns. Thorofare NJ: Slack Incorporated, 2007.
- Moffat M. Clinicians' Roles in Health, Wellness, and Physical Fitness. In Magee DJ, Zachazewski JE, Quillen WS. Scientific Foundations and Principles of Practice in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation. St Louis MO: Saunders Elsevier, 2007.
- Contributed to: The Diet Channel - "Author Marilyn Moffat Discusses Age De-fying Fitness" - May 2007 (link)
- Contributed to: Sarasota Magazine - "Forever Fit" - May 1, 2007
- Contributed to: WPHC-FM _ hour radio interview - "Your Family's Health" - May 2, 2007
- Contributed to: HealthandAge.com - "Balance" - May 3, 2007 (link)
- Contributed to: Newsweek - "The Boomer Files - Let's Get Physical" - May 14, 2007 (link)
- Contributed to: HealthandAge.com - "Flexibility" - May 17, 2007 (link)
- Contributed to: WCVB-TV Channel 5 - Needham MA - "Bay Boomer Generation" - May 18, 2007
- Contributed to: Lansing State Journal - "Fitness and Aging" - May 20, 2007
- Contributed to: HealthandAge.com - "Endurance" - May 31, 2007 (link)
- Feldman S, Moffat M. "Cardiorespiratory Responses of Individuals with Cervical and Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) During Upper and Lower Extremity Exercise" - Platform Presentation at 2007 Congress Meeting of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy, Vancouver BC, June 2007.
- Contributed to: USA Today - "Well Worth the Weight" - August 20, 2007 (link)
- Contributed to: Woman's World - "Improve Your Posture and Erase Aches and Pains" - August 21, 2007
- Contributed to: The Californian - "AHA: No Need to Hide from Weights" - August 21, 2007
- St. Petersburg Times - "Stay Fit to Stay Younger Longer" - August 28, 2007
- Frankie Boyer _ hour radio show - "Age De-fying Fitness" - September 10, 2007
- Women's Adventure - September/October 2007
- Experience Life - "Joint Effort" - October 2007
- Moffat M (ed). Neuromuscular Essentials: Applying the Preferred Physical Therapist Practice Patterns. Thorofare NJ: Slack Incorporated. In progress.
- Wilkinson D. What Do I Really Need? - Tarcher Publishers, 2008 (pending)
Awards
- Pi Lambda Theta
- Kappa Delta Phi
- United Cerebral Palsy Citation for Service
- Founders Day Award, New York University
- 1980, 1982 Outstanding Service Award, New York Chapter APTA
- Outstanding Service Awards 1980, 1981 Greater New York District APTA
- Lucy Blair Service Award APTA
- Certificate of Appreciation, Foundation for Physical Therapy
- Sawadi Skulkai Lecture Award, Mahidol University, Bangkok Thailand
- APTA Highest Commendation for Board of Directors Service
- Certificate of Achievement and of Appreciation, University of the State of New York Education Department
- Commendation Award, Mahidol University, Bangkok Thailand
- Commendation Award, The Physical Therapy Association of the Republic of China
- Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association
- Barbara C. White Lecture Award, University of Florida, Gainesville Florida
- Robert C. Bartlett Recognition Award, Foundation for Physical Therapy
- Distinguished Service Award, New York Chapter APTA
- New York Physical Therapy Association named its Distinguished Service Award the Dr. Marilyn Moffat Distinguished Service Award
- Howard A Rusk Humanitarian Award, World Rehabilitation Fund, New York NY
- Charles Magistro Award for Service, Foundation for Physical Therapy
- 1999 “Diversity 2000” Award, Advisory Panel on Minority Affairs, APTA
- R Charles Harker Policy Maker Award, APTA Section on Health Policy, Legislation, and Regulation
- 2000 Diversity All-Star Award, Advisory Panel on Minority Affairs, APTA
- Distinguished Faculty Award, Department of Physical Therapy, New York University
- 2003 Mildred Elson Award for International Leadership in Physical Therapy, World Confederation for Physical Therapy, Barcelona, Spain
- 2003 Marilyn Moffat Leadership Award, American Physical Therapy Association, Washington DC
- 2003 Ambassador Award, National Strength and Conditioning Association
- 2004 Robert G. Dicus Award, Private Practice Section of the American Physical Therapy Association
- 2004 Mary McMillan Lecture Award, American Physical Therapy Association
- 2004-present Who’s Who in American Women
- 2005 The Marilyn Moffat Chair in Physical Therapy announced
- 2005 Bronze Award of Appreciation, National Strength and Conditioning Association’s Certification Commission Credentials of Distinction
- 2005-present Who’s Who in the East
- 2005-present Academic Keys Who's Who in Education
- 2006-present Who’s Who in America
- 2006-present Who’s Who in the World
- 2006-present Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare
Presentations
- Moffat M. Benefits of Belonging to APTA. NYU Student Conclave, New York NY, September 17, 2005. (INVITED)
- Moffat M. Braving New Worlds – To Conquer, To Endure. NYU Student Conclave, New York NY, September 17, 2005. (INVITED)
- Cabral B, Moffat M. Cardiovascular/Pulmonary and Temporal-Spatial Analyses of Wheelchair Propulsion Using Upper and Lower Extremities. Platform Presentation at 2003 Annual Conference of the American Physical Therapy Association, Washington DC, June 2003.
- Kim K, Moffat M, Ho B. Effect of External Rotator Muscle Strengthening with Free Weights vs. Free Weights and Shoulder Horn. Special Interest Report Platform Presentation at the 14th International World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress, Barcelo
- Tsai YS, Moffat M. The Effects of Platform Shoes on Foot Pressure in Women. Research Section Poster Presentation at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting, San Antonio TX – February 17, 2001.
- Chen B, McDonough AL, Moffat M. The Relationship Between 10-Meter Walk Test, 2 x 5-Meter Walk Test with 180 Degree Turn, the Tinetti Gait and Balance Test, and Frequency of Falling Among Elderly Individuals. Research Section Poster Presentation at the APT
- Leithead I, Moffat M. The Effect of Repeated Loading of the Lumbar Spine in its Extremes of Range of Motion on the Strength of Peripheral Muscles of the Lower Extremity. Clinical & Research Papers Workshop Presentation at the McKenzie North American Confe
- Ling W, Moffat M. Graduates of a Professional Physical Therapy Educational Program. Poster Presentation, APTA Combined Section's Meeting, New Orleans LA, February 1999.
- Moffat M. Braving New Worlds – To Conquer, To Endure. Keynote Address to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists, Birmingham, England, October 8, 2005. (INVITED)
- Moffat M. APTA-Benefits of Belonging. NYU Student Conclave, New York NY, September 17, 2005. (INVITED)
- Moffat M. Braving New Worlds – To Conquer, To Endure. Oklahoma Physical Therapy Association, Oklahoma City, OK, April 1, 2005. (INVITED)
- Moffat M. The Guide to Physical Therapist Practice. Langston University and the Oklahoma Physical Therapy Association, Oklahoma City, OK, April 1, 2005. (INVITED)
- Moffat M. Osteoporosis Management. Power Pilates Workshop, New York NY, June 5, 2004. (INVITED)
- Moffat M. Braving New World. To Conquer, To Endure – Memorial/Sloan Kettering Hospital Grand Rounds, New York NY, October 19, 2004. (INVITED)
- Moffat M. Physical Therapist Management of Total Joint Replacements and Physical Therapist Management of Spinal Stenosis. World Confederation for Physical Therapy-North American Caribbean Regional Meeting, Puerto Rico, April 30 and May 1, 2004. (INVITED)
- Moffat M. The Profession Before You. Graduation Address, New York University, New York, NY August 27, 2003. (INVITED)
- Moffat M. The Profession Before You. Graduation Address, University of South Florida, Tampa FL, August 8, 2003. (INVITED)
- Moffat M. Combating the Aging Process. Piping Rock Club, Locust Valley, NY, January 24, 2003. (INVITED)
- Moffat M. Today’s Physical Therapy Practice. Graduation Address to First DPT Class, Arcadia University, Philadelphia PA, May 16, 2002. (INVITED)
- Moffat M. Prevention of Bone Demineralization. World Confederation for Physical Therapy-North American Caribbean Regional Meeting, Washington DC, May 3, 2002. (INVITED)
- Moffat M. Physical Therapy Through the Ages – 9th Guyton Lecture on the History of Medicine. University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson MS, April 19, 2002. (INVITED)
- Moffat M. Prevention of Bone Demineralization and Risk Factor Reduction for CAD. Presentation to Clarkson University Physical Therapy Program, Potsdam NY, March 8, 2002.
- Moffat M. Current Trends in Physical Therapy Practice and Legislation. Physical Therapist Practitioners, Potsdam NY, March 8, 2002. (INVITED)
- Moffat M. The Profession of Physical Therapy. New York University Career Week 2001, New York NY, October 18, 2001. (INVITED)
- Moffat M. The Changing Challenges of the Profession. Keynote Address, University of Delaware 25th Anniversary Celebration, Newark DE, October 12, 2001. (INVITED)
- Moffat M. The Physical Therapist Examination and the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice. Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy 2001 Educational Conference, Baltimore MD, September 8, 2001. (INVITED)
- Moffat M. The Challenges of the Profession Before You. Graduation Address, NYU 2001 First Doctoral Physical Therapy Graduating Class, New York NY, August 22, 2001. (INVITED)
- Moffat M. The History of the Profession of Physical Therapy. Mt Saint Mary’s Physical Therapy Students, Beverly Hills CA, July 18, 2001. (INVITED)
- Moffat M. Legislative Issues Facing the Profession. LA District APTA Private Practice Group, Los Angeles CA, July 18, 2001. (INVITED)
- Moffat M. The Guide to Physical Therapist Practice in the Clinic. New Jersey Physical Therapy Association, NJ, April 21, 2001. (INVITED)
- Moffat M. Integrating the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice into Clinical Practice. Hunter College Physical Therapy Department, New York NY, March 21, 2001. (INVITED)
- Moffat M. Using the Disablement Process in Clinical Practice and the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice. Kateri Residence, New York NY, December 4, 2000. (INVITED)
- Moffat M. The Guide to Physical Therapist Practice in the Clinic. Charity Health Care System, St Vincent’s Hospital, Staten Island NY, October 16, 2000. (INVITED)
- Moffat M. Utilization of the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice in the Clinic. Rehab Associates of Columbus, Columbus GA, October 12, 2000. (INVITED)
- Moffat M. Clinical Utilization of the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice. Private Practice Section of the American Physical Therapy Association, Phoenix AZ, July 14, 2000. (INVITED)
- Moffat M. Utilizing the Guide in Physical Therapist Practice. Shorefront Jewish Geriatric Center, Brooklyn NY, June 23, 2000. (INVITED)
- Moffat M. Physical Therapy: Our Past and Future. APTA Annual Conference President’s Colloquium, Indianapolis IN, June 16, 2000. (INVITED)
- Moffat M. Integrating the Guide in Educational Settings. APTA Annual Conference Invited Presentation, Indianapolis IN, June 16, 2000. (INVITED)
- Moffat M. The History of the Profession of Physical Therapy. University of Nebraska Physical Therapy Students, Omaha NE, May 1, 2000. (INVITED)
- Moffat M. The Guide in Physical Therapist Practice. NYS Consortium of Coordinators of Clinical Education, NYU Medical Center, New York NY, April 15, 2000. (INVITED)
- Moffat M. The Guide to Physical Therapist Practice - Parts I and II. Notre Dame College, Concord NH, March 3, 2000. (INVITED)
- Moffat M. The Guide to Physical Therapist Practice. Hospital for Special Surgery, New York NY, January 13, 2000. (INVITED)
- Moffat M. The Guide to Physical Therapist Practice - Parts I and II. Greater New York District of the NY Physical Therapy Association, New York NY, November 30, 1999. (INVITED)
- Moffat M. The Guide to Physical Therapist Practice - Parts I and II. New York Chief Physical Therapists’ Group Presentation, New York NY, November 9, 1999. (INVITED)
- Moffat M. The Challenges of the Profession Before You. Keynote Address - Georgia Physical Therapy Association Annual Meeting, Atlanta GA, October 23, 1999. (INVITED)
- Moffat M. The Guide to Physical Therapist Practice - Parts I and II. Georgia Physical Therapy Association Annual Meeting, Workshop Presenter, Atlanta GA, October 22, 1999. (INVITED)
- Moffat M. Awards Presentation. Visiting Nurse Service of New York, New York NY, October 12, 1999. (INVITED)
- Moffat M. The Challenges of the Profession Before You. Graduation Address, NYU 1999 Physical Therapy Graduating Class, New York NY, October 10, 1999. (INVITED)
- Moffat M. Doctoral Education. North Shore University Hospital Physical Therapy Staff, Manhasset NY, July 29, 1999. (INVITED)
- Moffat M. Doctoral Education. Mt Sinai Hospital Physical Therapy Staff, New York NY, July 24, 1999. (INVITED)
- Moffat M. The Guide to Physical Therapist Practice - Parts I and II. North Shore University Hospital Physical Therapy Staff, Manhasset NY, June 29, 1999. (INVITED)
- Moffat M. The Guide to Physical Therapist Practice - Parts I and II. Mt Sinai Hospital Physical Therapy Staff, New York NY, June 10, 1999. (INVITED)
- Moffat M. Competition in Today’s Physical Therapy Market Place. Catherine Worthingham Fellows’ Forum, APTA Annual Conference, Washington DC, June 6, 1999. (INVITED)
- Moffat M. Greetings on Behalf of the Faculty - Symbols of the School of Education, the Arch, Torch, and Book. 1999 Valedictory Ceremony for the Graduation of the School of Education, New York, NY, May 12, 1999. (INVITED)
- Moffat M. The Implementation of the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice. NYC Physical Therapy Chief's Forum, New York NY, March 9, 1999. (INVITED)
- "To Bend or Not to Bend While Testing Individuals With Osteopenia or Osteoporosis" - APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Boston MA, February 16, 2007 (With Dale Avers and Karen Kemmis)
- "Debate: Scope of Practice: Physical Therapy Must Get Back to its Roots and Focus on its Core Expertise" - World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress Meeting, Vancouver BC, June 5, 2007