Skip to main content

Vincent M. Conroy, PT, DScPT

Academic Title:

Assistant Professor

Primary Appointment:

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science

Secondary Appointment(s):

Neurobiology

Location:

AHRB, 315A

Phone (Primary):

(410) 706-4312

Phone (Secondary):

(410) 706-0979 (BRB B2010 June - late August)

Fax:

(410) 706-6387

Education and Training

  • 2005 D.Sc.P.T - University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science 
  • 1990 B.S. in Physical Therapy - University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science
  • 1988 A.S. - Nassau County Community College Allied Health Science 

Biosketch

Vincent Conroy is an Assistant Professor with the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science with academic and clinical expertise in the areas of Human Anatomy, Performing Arts Rehabilitation, Othopedic Rehabilitation and Geriatric Rehabilitation. Dr. Conroy is a 1990 and 2005 graduate of the University of Maryland, School of Medicine’s Department of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science.

Research/Clinical Keywords

Efficacy of orthopedic physical therapy evaluation and interventions on patient outcomes with focus on supporting anatomical rationale; Functional Electrical Stimulation; and Student-provided service to under-served populations.

Highlighted Publications

Books

Benjamin, S., Bechtel, R., & Conroy, V.M. (2012). “Cram Sessions: Essentials of Upper Extremity Anatomy”.  Slack Publishers.

 

Selected Peer Reviewed Articles

Alon, G., Conroy V.M., & Donner T. (2010). Intensive training of subjects with chronic hemiparesis on a motorized cycle combined with functional electrical stimulation (FES): A feasibility and safety study. Physiotherapy research International  online http://www.interscience.wiley.com/DOI: 10.1002/pri.475

Additional Publication Citations

Abstracts

Corder, G., Walter, M., & Conroy, V. M. (2017). “Glenohumeral Joint Instability: Stabilization Training For a Patient with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Hypermobility Type)”. Combined Sections Meeting, APTA

Keyes, M., Christiansen, L., & Conroy, V.M. (2014). “The efficacy of Pilates-based exercise to improve functional mobility in a patient with chronic low back pain”. Combined Sections Meeting, APTA

Morloch, A., Conroy, V. & Gordes, K. (2013). “The efficacy of manual therapy, combined with neuromuscular reeducation and exercise intervention for an Olympic trial/elite swimmer with poor stroke mechanics and unilateral shoulder pain”. Combined Sections Meeting APTA

Gordes, K., Morloch, A., & Conroy, V.M. (2013). “What are the effects of manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, and exercise intervention on an Olympic trial/elite swimmer with poor posture and unilateral shoulder pain?”. Maryland Chapter APTA Fall Meeting, Annapolis. MD

Russell T., Conroy, V.M., & Wruble Hakim, E. (2011) “Physical Therapy Outcomes Following TKA Using a Minimally Invasive Midvastus Approach with a Flexed Knee Suturing Technique for Wound Closure". APTA Combined Sections Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana

Fazio L, Wruble-Hakim E, Arnold J, Reicherter E.A., Scheufele L, Conroy V.M. (2010). "Effect of the Combination of Strain-  Counterstrain, Home Dilator Therapy, and Hamstring Stretching on Sexual Function for a Patient with Dyspareunia: A Case Report .  Poster presentation abstracted in J Women's Health Phys Ther, 34(1): 25-26.

Conroy, V.M., Alon, G., Donner, T.W. (2009). “Intensive training of chronic stroke on a motorized cycle combined with functional electrical stimulation (FES): Effect on active range of motion and locomotion ability”. Physical Therapy

Fazio, L., Wruble Hakim, E., Arnold, J., Reicherter, E., Scheufele, L., & Conroy, V.M. (2009). “Effect of the Combination of Strain Counterstrain and Home Dilator Therapy on the Pelvic Floor Musculature for a Patient with Dyspareunia: A Case Report.” Physical Therapy

Alon, G., Conroy V.M., & Donner, T.W. (2009). Intensive training of chronic stroke on a motorized cycle combined with functional electrical stimulation (FES): A feasibility and safety study. 14th Annual conference, International FES Society, September 13-17, Seoul, South Korea

Conroy, V.M., Alon, G., Donner, T. (2008). “Motorized Cycle FES effects on Glucose Metabolism of Person with Chronic Stoke: a feasibility study”. Physical Therapy

Conroy, V.M. (2006). “Service Learning: A simple mission”. Physical Therapy

Clinical Specialty Details

Performaing Arts Rehabliltation, Orhtopedic Rehabiliation, Geriatric Rehabilitation, Wound Management

Awards and Affiliations

 Awards

UMB CBEL Fellowship

Health Care Hero  (Maryland Daily Record, 2007)

Alumnus of the Year  (Dept. of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science Alumni Association, 2007)

 

Affiliations

American Physical Therapy Association

Maryland Anatomical Board

National Ski Patrol