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Biography

Deborah L. Lowe, PT, MSPT, MA, MTOM, PhD, L.Ac.

Dr. Lowe is a tenured professor in the department of physical therapy. She is the Chair of the Department of Physical Therapy and Director of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program.  Dr. Lowe graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Medicine from Pepperdine University. She received a MA in kinesiology from the University of Texas, Austin, a MSPT from Duke University, a Masters in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Emperor’s College, and a PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. She is a licensed physical therapist and acupuncturist.  Her clinical practice includes wellness, integrative medicine, and complementary medicine. In addition to administrative duties and teaching, she coordinates the DPT program’s clinical simulation experiences.

Dr. Lowe’s research history includes basic neuroscience, DPT student professional behaviors and characteristics, movement, posture, and stability.  Her current research focus is assessment of the physiological effects of energy healing techniques.

Courses taught at Mount Saint Mary’s University

• PT 410 – Pathology/Medical Science: General System
• PT 412 Pathology/Pharmacology/DX Tech: Neurologic
• PT 441-442 – Integrated Seminar Parts 1 & 2
• PT 461 – PT as Educator
• PT 495A-C – Research Development Parts 1-3

Selected publications

• Lowe D, Gabard D. Physical Therapy Student Experiences with Ethical and Legal Violations during Clinical Rotations: Reporting and Barriers to Reporting. Journal of Physical Therapy Education. 2014;28(3):98-111.
• Gabard D, Lowe D, Duesinger S, Selzner D, Crandall S. Analysis of Empathy in Doctor of Physical Therapy Students: A Multi-site Study. Journal of Allied Health. 2013; 42(1):10-16.
• Anderson D, English E, Varee K, Diaz D. Lowe D. Reliability and validity of an iPhone® inclinometer as compared to a universal goniometer as a tool for measuring joint motion of the shoulder in apparently healthy subjects. Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Practice. 25(1):34-38; 2013.
• Keeler J, Albrecht M, Eberhardt L, Horn L, Donnelly C, Lowe D. Diastasis Recti Abdominis: A Survey of Women’s Health Specialists for current Physical therapy clinical practice for postpartum women. Journal of Women’s Physical Therapy.  36(3):131-142; 2012.
• Gabard D, Chang J, Lowe D.  Current and Future Instructional Methods, and Influencing Factors in Anatomy Instruction in Medical and Physical Therapy Schools in the U.S. Journal of Allied Health.  41(2):53-62; Summer 2012