Overview
Bruce Greenfield is trained as a physical therapist and is board certified as an orthopedic specialist through the American Physical Therapy Specialty Board. He received an advanced master's degree (MMSc) in orthopedic physical therapy from Emory University in 1985. For many years he worked in outpatient private practice, partnering with Scot Irwin, Robert Donatelli, and Michael Wooden, among others. During that time, he edited two textbooks for FA Davis on the Rehabilitation of the Knee and Shoulder. In 1995, he pursued a PhD degree in Educational Policy Studies with a major in Higher Education from Georgia State University. His PhD work focused on qualitative research and the examination of factors that characterize the moral practice of physical therapy. Currently, he is completing a Master's degree in Bioethics from Loyola University in Chicago and serves on the Emory University Hospital Ethics Committee. He continues to teach and pursue scholarly activities in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation, as well as examine and teach about issues related to personal and professional moral and ethical practice. His paper examining the role of emotions on ethical decision making was awarded the Section on Education 2008 Stanford Award recognizing the author of a paper containing the most influential education ideas. He was recently awarded the 2009 Stanford award for the article, Greenfield B, Goldberg A, Wolf S, Curtis K. The ethical, social, legal implications associated with genetics: implications for physical therapy education. J Physical Therapy Ed – 2008, 22; 1; 4 – 12. He is currently doing research about the nature of caring in clinical practice from both the clinicians and patients' perspectives. He is currently the Assistant Director, Division of Physical Therapy, Department of Rehabilitation, Emory University School of Medicine and Chair of the Admissons Committee. He was recently appointed to the faculty in the Center for Ethics, Emory University.
Education
| 2003 |
Ph.D. |
Educational Policy Studies |
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Atlanta, GA, USA |
| 1985 |
M.S. |
Physical Therapy |
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Atlanta, GA, USA |
| 1976 |
B.A. |
History |
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Atlanta, GA, USA |
Awards & Honors
| 12/2007 |
Stanford Award |
APTA Section on Education |
| 01/1992 |
Co-Winner Breg Award, Sports Section |
American Physical Therapy Association |
| 01/1976 |
Academic Historical Honor Society |
Phi Alpha Theta |
Publications
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Rauscher L, Greenfield B. Advancements in contemporary physical therapy research: Use of mixed methods. (2009). Physical Therapy vol. 89, 1 - 9
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Greenfield B, Anderson A, Cox B, Tanner MC. Meaning of caring in 7 novice physical therapists during their first year of clinical practice . (2008). Physical Therapy vol. 88, 2 - 12
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Greenfield, B, Goldberg, A, Wolf, S, Curtis, C.. The ethical, social, legal implications asociated with genetics: implications for physical therapy education.. (2008). Journal Physical Therapy Education vol. 00, 00 - 00
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Greenfield, B. The role of emotions in ethical decision-making: implications for physical therapy education. (2007). Journal Physical Therapy Education vol. 21, 14 - 21
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Greenfield, B, Greene, B, Johanson, M. The use of qualitative research techniques in orthopedic and sports physical therapy: moving toward postpositivism. (2007). Physical Therapy in Sport vol. 8, 44 - 54
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Greenfield, B. . The Meaning of Caring in Five, Experienced Physical Therapists. (2006). Physiotherapy Theory and Practice vol. 22, 1 - 13
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Donatelli, R., Cole., S.P., Greenfield, B.. et al: Open and Closed Kineetic Chain Strength Training Verse Functional Exercises to Improve Performance in Patients with ACL Reconstructed Knees: A Prospective Study. (1996). ISOK Exer Sci vol. 6, 7
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Greenfield, B., Catlin, P., Coats., . et al: Upper Quarter Posture in Shoulder Pain Patients with Healthy Individuals. (1995). J Orthop Sports Ther vol. 21, 5
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Tovin, B., Wolf., S., Greenfield, B.. et al: Comparison of the Effects of Exercise in Water and On Lande on the Rehabilitation of Patients with Intra-Articular ACL Reconstructions. (1994). Phys Ther vol. 74, 8
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Wooden, M. Greenfield, B., Johanson, M.. et al: Effects of Strenth Training On Throwing Velocity and Shoulder Muscle Performance in Teenage Baseball Players. (1992). Ortho Sports Phys Ther vol. 15, 5
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Greenfield, B., and Tovin, B.. The Application of Open and Close Kinematics Chain Exercises in Rehabilitation of the Lower Extremity. (1992). J Back Musculoskel Rehabil. vol. 2, 4
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Greenfield, B., Catlin, P., George, T.. et al: Intr- and Interrater Reliability of Reciprocal, Isokinetic Contractions of the Quadriceps and Hamstrings as Measured by the MERAC. (1991). Isok Exer Sci vol. 1, 207
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Greenfield, B., Donatelli, R., Wooden, M.. et al: Isokinetic Evaluation of Shoulder Rotational Strength Between the Plane of the Scpula and the Frontal Plane. (1990). Am J Sport Med vol. 18, 2
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Greenfield, B., Kraus, W., Wolf, S., . et al: The Influence of Cepholastic Ear Rods on the Positions of the Head and Neck During Postural Recordings. (1989). Am J Orthod vol. 95, 5,312
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Donatelli, R and Greenfield, B.. Rehabilitation of a Stiff and Painful Shoulder: Biomechanical Approach. (1987). J Orthop Sports Phys Ther vol. 9, 3
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