NAME: Brotherton, Sandra S
eRA COMMONS USER NAME (credential, e.g., agency login):
POSITION TITLE: Professor
EDUCATION/TRAINING (Begin with baccalaureate or other initial professional education, such as nursing, include postdoctoral training and residency training if applicable. Add/delete rows as necessary.)
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INSTITUTION AND LOCATION
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DEGREE
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Completion Date
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FIELD OF STUDY
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University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
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B.S.
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Physical Therapy
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Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
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M.H.S.
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Health Science
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University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
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PhD
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Exercise Science
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A. Personal Statement
I became a licensed physical therapist after graduating from the physical therapy program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I also obtained a Master of Health Science from MUSC and a Certificate of Graduate Study in Gerontology and a PhD in Exercise Science from the University of South Carolina. I am a Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at MUSC where I currently teach Doctor of Physical Therapy students in the following content areas: clinical assessment and interventions, physcial therapy for older adults, integumentary physical therapy, health care delivery and practice management, and research. I have several publications related to use of clinical measures and exercise interventions for older adults and those with chronic health conditions and have had a role on several grants, including 3 HRSA grants, that focused on interprofessional, community based interventions for these populations.
B. Positions and Honors
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1978-1980
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Staff Physical Therapist, Greenville General Hospital, Greenville Hospital System
Greenville, SC
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1980-1982
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Asst. Director of Physical Therapy, Greenville General Hospital, Greenville Hospital System, Greenville, SC
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1982
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Director of Physical Therapy, Greenville General Hospital, Greenville Hospital System
Greenville, SC
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1982-1983
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Clinical Supervisor, Greenville Memorial Hospital, Greenville Hospital System
Greenville, SC
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1983-1989
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Director of Physical Rehabilitation, Trident Regional Health System, Charleston, SC
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1990-1999
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Academic Coordinator for Clinical Education, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health Professions, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
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1990-1993
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Instructor, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health Professions
Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
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1991-1998
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Contract Physical Therapist, University Medical Associates, Charleston, SC
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1993-2005
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Assistant Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health Professions, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
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2005-2012
2012-present
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Associate Professor, Division of Physical Therapy, College of Health Professions, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
Professor, Division of Physical Therapy, College of Health Professions, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
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Honors
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1978
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Margaret L. Moore Scholar, Physical Therapy Program, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
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1991
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Honor Graduate, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
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2003
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Nominated for Outstanding Dissertation Award, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
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2003
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Nominated for the 2003 Doctoral Achievement Award, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
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2005
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Developing Scholar of the Year, College of Health Professions, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
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2008
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Best Paper Award, Krause JS, Brotherton SS, Morrisette D, Newman S, Karakostas T. Does pain interference mediate the relationship of independence in ambulation with depressive symptoms after spinal cord injury? Rehabil Psych. 2007:52(2):162-169. National Association of Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers, Washington, DC.
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C. Contributions to Science: Peer Reviewed Publications
Wager KA, Trickey BA, Mitcham M, Brotherton SS. An interdisciplinary approach to assessing the health care and health education needs of an elderly community in south carolina. J Allied Health. 1998;27:202-207.
Saladin LK, Morrisette DC, Brotherton SS. Making the physical therapy referral. JAAPA. 1999;12(2):18-40.
Brotherton SS, Williams HG, Gossard JL, Hussey JR, McClenaghan BA, Eleazer P. Are clinical measures employed in assessment of postural control useful for detecting differences among groups that vary by age and disease state? J Geriatr Phys Ther. 2005;28(1):14-19.
Krause JS, Morriestte D, Brotherton SS, Karakostas T. Pain interference in ambulatory spinal cord injury. Topics Spinal Cord Injury Rehabil. 2007;12(3):91-96.
Brotherton, SS, Krause JD, Nietert PJ. Falls in individuals with incomplete spinal cord injury. Spinal Cord. 2007;45:37-40.
Brotherton SS, Krause JS, Nietert PJ. A pilot study of factors associated with falls in individuals with incomplete spinal cord injury. J Spinal Cord Med. 2007;30:81-88.
Krause JS, Brotherton S, Morrisette D, Newman S, & Karakostas T. Does pain interference mediate the relationship
of independence in ambulation with depressive symptoms after spinal cord injury? Rehabil Psychol. 2007;52(2):162-169.
Krause JS, Carter RE, Brotherton S. Association of mode of locomotion and independence in locomotion with long-term outcomes after spinal cord injury. J Spinal Cord Med:2009:32: 6-17.
Ling C, Brotherton SS, Smith S. Review of the literature regarding gait and class III obesity. JEP online. Aug. 2009;12(5):51-61.
Williams HG, Ullman G, Gossard J, Hussey JR, Brotherton SS, Laditka JN,Corman C. Functional status assessment for community long term carm: Preliminary observations. Home Health Care Services Quarterly. 2010;28;4:151-171.
Kelechi TJ, Green A, Dumas B, Brotherton SS. Online coaching for a lower limb physical activity program for individuals at home with a history of venous ulcers. Home Health Nurs. 2010;28:597-605.
Ling C, Kelechi TJ, Mueller M, Brotherton SS, Smith S. Gait and function in class III obesity. J Obesity. 2012;257468. doi:10.1155/2012/257468.
Brotherton SS, Saunders LL, Krause JS, Morrisette DC. Association between reliance on devices and people for walking and ability to walk community distances among persons with spinal cord injury. J Spinal Cord Med. 2012;35: 156-161.
Saunders LL, Krause JS, DiPiro ND, Kraft S, Brotherton S. Ambulation and secondary complications related to devices after spinal cord injury. J Spinal Cord Med. 2013;36: 652-659.
Saunders, LL, DiPiro N, Krause JS, Brotherton S, Kraft S. Risk of fall related injuries among ambulatory participants with spinal cord injury. Topics Spinal Cord Injury Rehabil. First published November 2, 2013. Doi 10.1310/sci1904-259.
Saunders L, DiPiro N, Krause J, Brotherton S, and Kraft S. Pain and fatigue as mediators of the relationship between mobility aid usage and depressive symptomatology in ambulatory individuals with SCI. Spinal Cord. 2014;52(4):316-21. First published January 14, 2013. Doi: 10.1038/sc.2013.164.
Hong I, Simpson A, Simpson K, Brotherton, S & Velovo C. Comparing disability levels for community-dwelling adults in the united states and the republic of korea using the rasch model. J Appl Measure. 2018;19(2):114-128.
D. Additional Information: Research Support and/or Scholastic Performance
Ongoing Research
Active Against Pain (AAP): A Nurse Delivered Hybrid Telehealth/mHealth Aging in Place Intervention to Address Pain and Fatigue in Low-Income Older Adults
Funding Source: P20 NINR grant
Approved and funded: January 1, 2018-December 31, 2018; $50,000
Role on project: consultant
Completed Research
2000-2004
AGELink: Advancing Geriatric Education through Community Linkages
Bureau of Health Professions, Health Resources and Services Administration
Role on project: geriatrics content expert
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2002-2005
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Community Connections: Partners for Learning and Service
Bureau of Health Professions, Health Resources and Services Administration
Role on project: faculty mentor
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2003-2005
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South Carolina SCI Research Fund
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Frequency, Severity, and Risk Factors for Falls and Fall-Related Injuries Sustained by Individuals with Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
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Role: PI
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2005-2006
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Bureau of Health Professions, Health Resources and Services Administration
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Community Connections II
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Role: Faculty Mentor
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2010 - 2013
National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Department of Education
Field Initiated Research Grant
Ambulation and Secondary Complications: Participants with Chronic Spinal Cord Injury.
Role -co-investigator
Funded July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017
South Carolina Clinical and Translational Research Institute
Using Telemedicine and Physical Activity Trackers to Promote Physical Activity in Low-Income Older Adults
Role – co-PI
Funded July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017
MUSC College of Health Professions, Department of Health Professions, Intercollege Seed Grant Program
A Pilot Study to Investigate Use of Telemedicine and Interprofessional Collaboration to Deliver a Fall Prevention Program.
Role – co-PI
Funded August 1, 2016 - July 31, 2017
MUSC Interprofessional Team-Based Clinical Training Development Pilot Program
Development of New Interprofessional, Team-Based, Patient-Care Experiences for MUSC Students at Independent Low-Income Elderly Living Facilities
Role: faculty mentor
Approved and Funded January 1, 2017-December 31, 2017
Duke Endowment
Increasing Aging in Place Through Increased Physical Activity
Role: co-investigator