Faculty

Stephen Carp

P.T., Ph.D., G.C.S.

Dr. Carp earned his BS in Physical Therapy from Temple University in 1979, his MS in Physical Therapy from Temple University in 1986, and his PhD from Temple University in 2005.  He is a geriatric certified specialist (GCS).

Dr. Carp is Director of Admissions and Outcome Assessment.  He also provides instruction in the areas of management of physical therapy services, teaching/learning/group dynamics, biomechanics, and clinical examination and interventional skills.

His research interests include the systemic effects of serum pro-inflammatory biomarkers as related to repetitive strain disorder, performance improvement, paradigm shifts within large healthcare organizations, and customer service protocols.

Prior to entering the academic field, Dr. Carp held various positions in teaching hospitals including Vice-President of Rehabilitation Services.

Representative publications:

Carp SJ.  Neural Dynamics.  In: Manual Therapy, Wise C, Ed.  FA Davis, Philadelphia.  In preparation for publication 2007.

Carp SJ, Barbe MF, Winter KA, Amin M, Barr AE. Inflammatory biomarkers increase with severity of upper-extremity overuse disorders.  Clin Sci (Lond). 2007 Mar;112(5):305-14

Carp SJ, Barr AE, Barbe MF, Amin M, Winter, KA. Correlation of Serum Cytokines, Serum C-Reactive Protein and Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorder, Abstract, J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 36(1):A31, 2006.

Carp SJ, Whitenack S, Eddy L.  Complete Excision of C8 and T1 Nerve Roots in a Patient with Pancoast Tumor with Resulting Fully Functional Hand: a Case Report.  Physiotherapy Research International; 2:77-84,1997