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 Name: Dina L. Jones, PT, Ph.D.
Title: Assistant Professor in Orthopaedics and Physical Therapy, Director of Clinical Research in the Department of Orthopaedics
Campus Office: Health Sciences Center South - Room 3403A
Phone: 304-293-1078
E-mail: Djones@hsc.wvu.edu

Narrative:
Dr. Jones is a physical therapist with a doctoral degree in chronic disease epidemiology. She joined the faculty at West Virginia University in July 2004 after completing a postdoctoral fellowship in the Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Jones has faculty appointments in both the Department of Orthopaedics and the Division of Physical Therapy at WVU. Her current research program focuses on assessing physical activity levels in individuals with osteoarthritis of the knee and total knee arthroplasty.

Education & Credentials:

  • Ph.D. in Chronic Disease Epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh, 2001.
  • M.S. in Healthcare Supervision and Management, University of Pittsburgh, 1994.
  • B.S. in Physical Therapy, University of Pittsburgh, 1987.

Credentials:

  • Credentialed Clinical Instructor, American Physical Therapy Association, 1998.
  • Certified Leader, Arthritis Foundation self-help and exercise programs, 1997-2000.

Research:
Dr. Jones’ research interests focus on physical activity, knee osteoarthritis, total hip and knee arthroplasty, rehabilitation interventions in individuals with rheumatic diseases, epidemiology, and fibromyalgia.

Representative Scholarship:

  • McCulloch PT, France J, Jones DL, Krantz W, Nguyen TP, Chambers C, Dorchak J, Mucha P. A prospective comparison of helical computed tomography alone versus plain radiographs with adjunct computed tomography for evaluation of the cervical spine in high energy trauma patients. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American). In press.
  • Jones DL, Kwoh CK, Irrgang JJ, Kriska AM, Wearden S, Crossett LS. Physical activity in individuals with knee osteoarthritis prior to primary total knee arthroplasty. Osteoarthritis & Cartilage (abstract). Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. 2004;12(1002):S57.
  • Jones DL, Irrgang JJ, Kriska AM, Wearden S, Crossett LS, Kwoh CK. Predictors of physical activity in two cohorts with knee osteoarthritis. Physical Therapy (online) (abstract).
    (http://www.ptjournal.org/abstracts/pt2005/abstractsPt.cfm?pubNo=PL-RR-152-SA). May 2005.
  • Jones DL, Cauley JA, Kriska AM, Wisniewski SR, Irrgang JJ, Heck DA, Kwoh CK, Crossett LS. Physical activity and risk of revision total knee arthroplasty in individuals with knee osteoarthritis: A matched case control study. Journal of Rheumatology. 2004;31:1384-1390.
  • American College of Rheumatology Research and Education Foundation Health Professional Investigator Award for the study, “The Natural History of Physical Activity After Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty ($100,000).” 2002-2004.
  • Jones DL, Cauley JA, Kriska AM, Wisniewski SR, Irrgang JJ, Crossett LS, Wright TM. Physical activity and the risk of revision total knee arthroplasty: A matched case control study. Arthritis & Rheumatism (abstract). 2001;44(9)(suppl):S380.
  • Schlenk EA, Starz TW, Osial TA, Vogt MT, Jones DL, Armour J, Barsevich M, Dunbar-Jacob J, Sereika SM, McMahon K. Effectiveness of osteoarthritis of the knee exercise videotape: A pilot study. Arthritis & Rheumatism (abstract). 1999;42(9)(suppl):S331.
  • Greenwood MJ, Erhard RE, Jones DL. Differential diagnosis of the hip versus lumbar spine: Five case reports. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 1998;27(4):308-315.
  • Jones DL, Murry T, Rosen CA. The role of physical therapy in the multidisciplinary treatment of muscle tension dysphonia: A case report. Journal of Medical Speech-Language Pathology. 1998;6(1):41-47.
  • Arthritis Foundation Doctoral Dissertation Award for the study, “The Role of Physical Activity on the Need for Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty in Individuals with Osteoarthritis of the Knee ($10,000).” 1998-1999.
  • Foundation for Physical Therapy Viva J. Erickson Scholarship (PODS II) for the study, “The Role of Physical Activity on the Need for Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty in Individuals with Osteoarthritis of the Knee ($15,000).” 1998-1999.
  • Jones DL, Erhard RE. Diagnosis of trochanteric bursitis versus femoral neck stress fracture: A case report. Physical Therapy. 1997;77(1):58-61.
  • Dorothy Briggs Memorial Scientific Inquiry Award (Post-Professional Master’s Level), Awarded by the American Physical Therapy Association for the article, “Responses Within Nonfederal Hospitals in Pennsylvania to the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990.” Physical Therapy. 1996:76(1):49-60.
  • Jones DL, Watzlaf VJM, Hobson D, Mazzoni J. Responses within nonfederal hospitals in Pennsylvania to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Physical Therapy. 1996;76(1):49-60.
  • Jones DL, Erhard RE. Differential diagnosis with serious pathology: A case report. Physical Therapy (abstract). 1996;76(5):S89.
  • Jones DL, Schomburg FL, Burdett RG, Delitto A, Hagen BF, Irrgang JJ, Probst CH. Implementation of the Physical Therapy Student Work Study Program at the University of Pittsburgh. Physical Therapy (abstract). 1996;76(5):S63.
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Health Related Professions Research Development Award for the study, “The Impact of Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 with Emphasis on Nonfederal Hospitals in Pennsylvania ($750).” 1994.

Teaching:
Dr. Jones serves as a guest lecturer and course instructor in the DPT Physical Therapy Program at WVU. In addition, she supervises physical therapy students in the Lifespan Mobility Clinic and serves as a faculty advisor for student research projects.

Clinical:
Lifespan Mobility Clinic (faculty pro bono clinic) at West Virginia University.

Service:

  • Member, Allied Health Professionals Committee, Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation.
  • Member, Scientific Advisory Board, Centers for Public Health Research and Training, Department of Community Medicine, West Virginia University.
  • Member, Ph.D., in Public Health Sciences Advisory Council, West Virginia University.
  • Member, West Virginia Arthritis Coalition.
  • Member, Arthritis Foundation Spring Walk Volunteer Planning Committee, Maryland Chapter, Arthritis Foundation.
  • Manuscript reviewer, Arthritis Care & Research.
  • Manuscript reviewer, Physical Therapy.
  • Manuscript reviewer, Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy.
  • Member, American College of Rheumatology Section on Rehabilitative Rheumatology Executive Committee.
  • Moderator, Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals’ Annual Scientific Meetings.
  • Member, Rehabilitation Sciences Abstract Review Panel, Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals’ Annual Scientific Meetings.