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Marie Johanson PhD/PT/OCS

  • Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
    Professor
  • (404) 727-6581
  • majohan@emory.edu
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Academic Appointment

  • Professor, Rehabilitation Medicine, Division of Physical Therapy, Emory University, Atlanta
  • Associate Director of Education, Rehabilitation Medicine, Division of Physical Therapy, Emory University, Atlanta

Education

Degrees

  • PhD from Georgia State University, Atlanta
  • MS from Georgia State University, Atlanta
  • Certification - Physical Therapy from Emory University, Atlanta
  • BA from University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley

Research

Focus

  • My research focuses on the biomechanics of walking among individuals with lower extremity impairments, before and after specific interventions, with particular emphasis on the foot and ankle. My ultimate goal is to develop or refine rehabilitative interventions that optimize patients gait patterns, resulting in improved function.

Publications

  • SPINAL AND PERIPHERAL DRY NEEDLING VERSUS PERIPHERAL DRY NEEDLING ALONE AMONG INDIVIDUALS WITH A HISTORY OF LATERAL ANKLE SPRAIN: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL.
    Int J Sports Phys Ther Volume: 12 Page(s): 1034 - 1047
    12/01/2017 Authors: Rossi A; Blaustein S; Brown J; Dieffenderfer K; Ervin E; Griffin S; Frierson E; Geist K; Johanson M
  • Clinical Effects of Dry Needling Among Asymptomatic Individuals With Hamstring Tightness: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
    J Sport Rehabil Volume: 26 Page(s): 507 - 517
    11/01/2017 Authors: Geist K; Bradley C; Hofman A; Koester R; Roche F; Shields A; Frierson E; Rossi A; Johanson M
  • Orthopaedic Physical Therapy: Update to the Description of Specialty Practice.
    J Orthop Sports Phys Ther Volume: 46 Page(s): 9 - 18
    01/01/2016 Authors: Johanson MA; Miller MB; Coe JB; Campo M
  • Gastrocnemius Stretching Program: More Effective in Increasing Ankle/Rear-Foot Dorsiflexion When Subtalar Joint Positioned in Pronation Than in Supination.
    J Sport Rehabil Volume: 24 Page(s): 307 - 314
    08/01/2015 Authors: Johanson MA; Armstrong M; Hopkins C; Keen ML; Robinson M; Stephenson S
  • The effect of subtalar joint position on dorsiflexion of the ankle/rearfoot versus midfoot/forefoot during gastrocnemius stretching.
    Foot Ankle Int Volume: 35 Page(s): 63 - 70
    01/01/2014 Authors: Johanson MA; DeArment A; Hines K; Riley E; Martin M; Thomas J; Geist K
  • The effect of goniometric alignment on passive ankle dorsiflexion range of motion among patients following ankle arthrodesis or arthroplasty.
    Foot Ankle Spec Volume: 5 Page(s): 175 - 179
    06/01/2012 Authors: Conley KA; Geist K; Shaw JN; Labib SA; Johanson MA
  • Calf stretching in non-weight bearing versus weight bearing.
    Int J Sports Med Volume: 32 Page(s): 205 - 210
    03/01/2011 Authors: Dinh NV; Freeman H; Granger J; Wong S; Johanson M
  • Effect of heel lifts on plantarflexor and dorsiflexor activity during gait.
    Foot Ankle Int Volume: 31 Page(s): 1014 - 1020
    11/01/2010 Authors: Johanson MA; Allen JC; Matsumoto M; Ueda Y; Wilcher KM
  • The relationship between forefoot and rearfoot static alignment in pain-free individuals with above-average forefoot varus angles.
    Foot Ankle Spec Volume: 3 Page(s): 112 - 116
    06/01/2010 Authors: Johanson MA; Greenfeld L; Hung C; Walters R; Watson C
  • Effect of stretching on ankle and knee angles and gastrocnemius activity during the stance phase of gait.
    J Sport Rehabil Volume: 18 Page(s): 521 - 534
    11/01/2009 Authors: Johanson MA; Cuda BJ; Koontz JE; Stell JC; Abelew TA
  • Subtalar joint position during gastrocnemius stretching and ankle dorsiflexion range of motion.
    J Athl Train Volume: 43 Page(s): 172 - 178
    01/01/2008 Authors: Johanson M; Baer J; Hovermale H; Phouthavong P
  • Sex differences in career expectations of physical therapist students.
    Phys Ther Volume: 87 Page(s): 1199 - 1211
    09/01/2007 Authors: Johanson MA
  • Heel lifts and the stance phase of gait in subjects with limited ankle dorsiflexion.
    J Athl Train Volume: 41 Page(s): 159 - 165
    01/01/2006 Authors: Johanson MA; Cooksey A; Hillier C; Kobbeman H; Stambaugh A
  • Association of importance of the doctoral degree with students' perceptions and anticipated activities reflecting professionalism.
    Phys Ther Volume: 85 Page(s): 766 - 781
    08/01/2005 Authors: Johanson MA
  • Effects of three different posting methods on controlling abnormal subtalar pronation.
    Phys Ther Volume: 74 Page(s): 149 - 158
    02/01/1994 Authors: Johanson MA; Donatelli R; Wooden MJ; Andrew PD; Cummings GS
  • EFFECTS OF 3 DIFFERENT POSTING METHODS ON CONTROLLING ABNORMAL SUBTALAR PRONATION - RESPONSE
    PHYSICAL THERAPY Volume: 74 Page(s): 160 - 161
    02/01/1994 Authors: JOHANSON MA; DONATELLI R; WOODEN MJ; ANDREW PD; CUMMINGS GS
  • Treatment of instability of the shoulder with an exercise program.
    J Bone Joint Surg Am Volume: 75 Page(s): 311 - 312
    02/01/1993 Authors: Greenfield B; Johanson M; Donatelli R; Gonzalez Z
  • Microtrauma injuries and rehabilitation of the foot and ankle.
    J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil Volume: 2 Page(s): 26 - 37
    01/01/1992 Authors: Johanson MA
  • Contributing factors in microtrauma injuries of the lower extremity.
    J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil Volume: 2 Page(s): 12 - 25
    01/01/1992 Authors: Johanson MA
  • Effects of strength training on throwing velocity and shoulder muscle performance in teenage baseball players.
    J Orthop Sports Phys Ther Volume: 15 Page(s): 223 - 228
    01/01/1992 Authors: Wooden MJ; Greenfield B; Johanson M; Litzelman L; Mundrane M; Donatelli RA
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