Education
- D.P.T. with pediatric emphasis, Drexel University
- B.H.S. in Physical Therapy, University of Missouri-Columbia
- Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy
Selected Presentations
- Jones, S, Blaser B, Toombs H, Wahl D. Does implementation of a school-based physical activity program alone reduce body mass index in children with obesity? Poster Presentation. Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, San Antonio, TX February 15-18, 2017.
- Jones S, Cypher K, Fisher K, George K, Schoonover K. Does Orthotic Helmet Use Improve Neurodevelopmental or Cognitive Outcomes in the Treatment of Deformational Plagiocephaly? Poster Presentation. Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, Anaheim, CA February 17-20, 2016.
- Jones S, Aranymous A, Behmer R, Montgomery B, Osborne J. The Impact of Constraint Induced Movement Therapy on Quality of Life in Children with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review. Poster Presentation. Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, Anaheim, CA February 17-20, 2016.
- Jones S, Allard N, Heller D, Reynders D, McNeal B. Long-term Impact of Early Power Mobility for Children with Motor Delays: A Systematic Review. Poster Presentation.Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, Indianapolis, IN, February 4 – 7, 2015.
- McNeal B, Doughtie B, Houser K, Smith LA, Spicer L, Jones S. Does Manual Therapy Yield Better Outcomes than Conventional Physical Therapy in the PT Management of Patients with Congenital Muscular Torticollis? A Systematic Review. Poster Presentation. Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, Indianapolis, IN, February 4 – 7, 2015.
Related Experience
- 28 years of clinical practice, with 26 in the area of pediatrics
- Board Certified Pediatric Specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, May 2015 # 46035
- Assistive Technology Professional, certified by the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America, November 2007 to present
Professional Organizations
- American Physical Therapy Association, Missouri Chapter
- Education Section
- Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy
- Academy of Neurological Physical Therapy
- American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
Honors and Awards
- Science and Christian Faith Award, College of Science and Mathematics, SBU, April 2017
Church/Community Service
- Attends First Baptist Church, Bolivar
- Scoliosis Screening for Bolivar Public School and Surrounding Communities since 2010
- Professional Development training for Bolivar Public Schools, 2011,2013, 2014, 2016