Conroy, Vincent
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 Publications
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 Specialties
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