Michael Chiacchiero
Assistant Professor
Degrees/Diplomas: Doctor of Physical Therapy 2007 - Massachusetts General Hospital
Campus Affiliation: College of Staten Island
Research Interests: Physical therapy for patients with stroke, dizziness and patients who have lost a limb
Date of full-time hire at CUNY: September 2008
Address: 2800 Victory Blvd, Building 5N-205, Staten Island, NY 10314
Fax: (718) 982-2984
Education
| Institution |
Dates Attended |
Degree & Major |
Date Conferred |
| Massachusetts General Hospital |
2005 - 2007 |
Doctor of Physical Therapy 2007 |
June 2006 |
| Rutgers/UMDNJ Joint Program |
1993 - 1995 |
Master of Physical Therapy |
May 1995 |
| College of Staten Island |
1989 - 1990 |
Bachelor of Arts in English 1990 |
May 1990 |
| The Pennsylvania State University |
1985 -1989 |
Bachelor of Science in Business |
May 1989 |
Publications
1) Chiacchiero, M; Dressely, B; Silva, U; DeLosReyes, R; Vorik, B. The relationship between Range of Movement, Flexibility, and Balance in the Elderly. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation. April/June 2010. 26(2):148-155
EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING EXPERIENCES
- SENCER Fall Conference– Scholarship of Teaching and Learning– October 2, 2010
- National Institutes of Health (NIH) Workshop @ CSI September 15, 2010
- Gender Equity Project – Workshop for Junior Faculty Fall 2009
- Pediatric Primer – April 23-24, 2009
- High Risk Skin - Effective Wound Care Strategies: January 17, 2009
- Neurological Disorders: Symposium at JFK Medical Center on November 30, 2007
- Clinical Neuroscience for Practitioners: Approaches to Diagnosing & Managing, March, 2007.
- Dionne's Bariatric Ergonomics. Michael Dionne, PT April 10, 2007
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
Developed 3 courses at the start of the DPT Program for CSI
PHT 80800: Differential Diagnosis in Neurological Evaluation
PHT 80700: Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
PHT 79500: The Integumentary System: Assessment and Intervention
BOOK REVIEWS
Reviewed Carrie Sussman’s text: Wound Care: A Collaborative Practice Manual for Health Professionals – 3rd Edition. March, 2009
Reviewed, “Exercise Prescriptions”, a text for FA Davis January 2010
COMMUNITY
Presented “Falls Prevention” at the Staten Island Health and Wellness Expo Sept 2010
Mentored a Staten Island Technical High School Senior who received a Bezos Grant: “Is the Alphabetter desk more comfortable than a standard school desk?” Co PI with
Maureen Becker. Presented at the World Science Festival on June 6, 2010