John F. Greany, PT, Ph.D., RCEP

Assistant Professor
Associate Member of UW-L Graduate Faculty
Director, Human Movement and Physiology Laboratory
Physical Therapy Program, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse


Education:

  • Ph.D., Rehabilitation Science & Gerontology, University of Minnesota, 2006
  • M.S., Adult Fitness / Cardiac Rehabilitation, University of Wisconsin – La Crosse, 1994
  • B.S., Physical Therapy, University of Wisconsin – La Crosse, 1984
  • Certified in Complete Decongestive Therapy (Lymphedema), 2007
  • ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist, 2008

Research Interests:

  • Cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation
  • Aging Issues: Screening instruments for Fall Risk, Fall Prevention
  • Energy expenditure for various ADL's

Teaching Specialties:

  • PTS 622 Cardiopulmonary Evaluation and Treatment
  • PTS 516 Physiological Regulation in Exertion & Disease
  • PTS 724 Health & Wellness in PT Practice
  • PTS 742 Research Practicum

Service, Honors and Awards:

  • Member of the Oversight Panel for Analysis of Practice 2006; FSBPT
  • Quality Review Committee member, Foreign Credentialing Commission on Physical Therapy (2004-2006)
  • Pre-doctoral Fellowship, National Institute of Aging (1999 –2003)
  • President Wyoming Physical Therapy Association (1998 – 1999)
  • Treasurer Wyoming Physical Therapy Association (1995-1998)
  • Chair Exam Development Committee (National Physical Therapy Exam) Federation State Boards of Physical Therapy (2002 – 2004)
  • Member and Chair Exam Construction Review Committee (National Physical Therapy Exam) Federation State Board of Physical Therapy (1997- 2005)
  • La Crosse Exercise and Health Program Award, 1994
  • Student of the Year, Physical Therapy Program – UW- La Crosse, 1984

Professional Memberships

  • Member of the American Physical Therapy Association
  • Member of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
  • Member of the American College of Sports Medicine
  • Member of the American Geriatric Society
  • Member of the Clinical Exercise Physiology Association
  • Associate member of the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

John F. Greany, PT, Ph.D., RCEP
4073 Health Science Center
Department of Health Professions - Physical Therapy Program
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
1725 State Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
Phone: (608) 785-8461
Fax: (608) 785-8460
Email: greany.john@uwlax.edu