Therese E. Johnston, PT, MS, PhD, MBA, FAPTA is a Professor of Physical Therapy at Arcadia University and the Director of the Masters in Rehabilitation Science program. Dr. Johnston received her BA from the University of Pennsylvania, her MBA in Health Administration from St. Joseph’s University, her MS in Physical Therapy from Arcadia University, and her PhD in Physical Therapy from Temple University. Her research has included interventions to improve the health, fitness, and function of children and adults with spinal cord injury or cerebral palsy, with a special focus on the use of functional electrical stimulation and cardiovascular and bone health. More recent research has focused on sports related musculoskeletal issues and biomechanics. Dr. Johnston has published over 60 articles in peer reviewed journals and has presented nationally and internationally. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and currently Vice-President of the Academy of Physical Therapy Research. Dr. Johnston also practices part-time at Jefferson-Moss-Magee Rehabilitation. Prior to joining the faculty at Arcadia, she was a Professor of Physical Therapy at Thomas Jefferson University, an Assistant Professor at the University of the Sciences, and a Research Associate at Shriners Hospitals for Children.