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Biography

Dr. Newsam is a physical therapist with more than 30 years of experience in neurological physical therapy in a wide variety of practice settings including clinical, research, academic, management, and commercial industry.  He began his career working on the Spinal Injury Service at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center.  He worked for 15 years at the Pathokinesiology Laboratory at Rancho under the leadership of Dr. Jacquelin Perry and published more than 20 peer-review manuscripts related to the biomechanics of upper extremity function following spinal cord injury and various gait-related topics.  Dr. Newsam has taught in several face-to-face courses related to electrophysiology, observational gait, orthotics, and neuromuscular patient management.  He has also taught the online component of a hybrid modalities course and developed a flipped-classroom model for teaching pathological gait and orthotic management.  He has worked in various leadership positions throughout his career in diverse practice settings including working as a clinical training specialist for a manufacturer of a robotic exoskeleton.  He previously served as Clinical Advisor for Consumer Education and Board Member of the Bridging Bionics Foundation which is dedicated to promoting exoskeleton and bionic technology to augment human mobility and capability. Presently, Dr. Newsam is an Associate Professor and Neurological Curriculum Coordinator in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Mount Saint Mary’s University.

Courses taught at Mount Saint Mary’s University

• PT 490 – Research I: Foundational Concepts of Research
• PT 492 – Research III: Evidence Based Practice
• PT 442 – Integrated Seminar Part 2
• PT 467 – Prosthetics/Orthotics
• PT 412 – Pathology/Pharmacology/DX Tech: Neurologic
• PT 471A-C – Patient/Client Management: Neurologic Parts 1-3
• PT 466B – Therapeutic Exercise III
• PT 495A-C – Research Development Parts 1-3