Areas of Expertise
Cancer survivorship
Upper extremity injury in the overhead athlete
Function, pain and quality of life in Breast Cancer Survivors
Education
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
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Doctor of Philosophy, Interdisciplinary Human Movement Science, 2009
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Major Area of Study: Biomechanics of Shoulder Injury, Orthopaedic and Neuromuscular Research, Research Design and Statistics
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Dissertation: Comparison of Shoulder Kinematics, Flexibility, Strength, and Function between Breast Cancer Survivors and Healthy Participants
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, St. Augustine, FL
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Master of Physical Therapy, 2000
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
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Bachelor of Arts, Physical Education, Exercise and Sport Science, 1998
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Graduated with highest honors and distinction
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Undergraduate Honor’s Thesis: Comparing Characteristics of Physical Therapy Programs in the State of North Carolina.
Biography
Awards
UNF Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award Nominee (2012)
Jacksonville Business Journal 40 under 40 - 2012
U.S. Bone and Joint Decade's Young Investigators Initiative (YII) program (Fall 2011)
Graduate Mentor Support Award (2008 & 2009)
UNC guest volleyball coach (academic mentor award) (2008)
Golden Key National Honor Society (1997-present)
Phi Beta Kappa (1998-present)
Affiliations
Licensed Physical Therapist in the states of: North Carolina (9763) and Florida (19230)
ABPTS Sports Certified Specialist (SCS)
Manual Therapy Certification (MTC)
American Heart Association BLS for the Health Care Provider
American Physical Therapy Association - Member
APTA Sports Section - Physically Challenged Athlete SIG Leader
APTA Oncology Section - Research Committee Member
American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists - Member
Grants and Contracts Awarded
2013-2014 UNF Transformational Learning Opportunity Grant: $6,600. Physical Therapy Student Immersion with Injured Military Veterans through Sport (Funded)
Dean’s Research Professorship 2012, $54,000. A Longitudinal Investigation of Upper Extremity, Function, Quality of Life, and Upper Quadrant Pain in Women Undergoing Surgery for Breast Cancer. (Funded)
Role: Principal Investigator
IRG# 01-188-07. American Cancer Society Chris DiMarco Institutional Grant 2012. $30,000. A Longitudinal Investigation of Physical and Psychosocial Quality of Life in Early Stage Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Intra-Operative Radiation (Intrabeam) Compared to Whole Breast Radiation Treatment. (Funded)
Role: Co-investigator
2012-2013 UNF Graduate Transformational Learning Opportunity: $5000, Bringing Normalcy to Wounded and Injured Warriors Through Sports (Funded)
K12-HD055929 (Ottenbacher, PI).National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research (NICHD), National Institutes of Health Rehabilitation Research Career Development Program.The goal of this program is to prepare Scholars, trained Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists to initiate successful and independent careers as rehabilitation researchers Role: Scholar (May 1, 2011)
US Women and Girls Health Initiative Research Grant 2010. $5,000. Effects of Type of Surgical Procedure on Upper Extremity Function, Strength, Shoulder Range of Motion, and Glenohumeral Joint Mobility in Breast Cancer Survivors – A Pilot Study. (Funded) Role: Principal Investigator
Publications & Presentations
REFEREED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS:
Harrington S, Padua D, Battaglini C, Michener LA. Upper extremity strength and range of motion and their relationship to function in breast cancer survivors. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice. 2013:1-8. DOI: 0.3109/09593985.2012.757683
Miale, S, Harrington S, Kendig, T. Oncology Section Taskforce on Breast Cancer Outcomes: Clinical Measures of Upper Extremity Function. Rehabilitation Oncology. 2013;31(1):27-34.
Cole AK, McGrath ML, Harrington S, Padua DA, Rucinski TJ, Prentice WE. Scapular Bracing and Alteration of Posture and Muscle Activity in Overhead Athletes With Poor Posture. Journal of Athletic Training. 2013;48(1):12-24. DOI: 10.4085/1062-6050-48.1.13
Rondeau MW, Padua DA, Thigpen CA, Harrington S. Precision and Validity of a Clinical Method for Pectoral Minor Length Assessment in Overhead-Throwing Athletes. Athletic Training and Sports Health Care. 2012;4(2):67-72. DOI: 10.3928/19425864-20110630-01
Harrington S, Padua D, Battaglini C, Michener L, Giuliani C, Myers J, Groff D. Comparison of shoulder flexibility, strength, and function between breast cancer survivors and healthy participants. Journal of Cancer Survivorship. 2011;5(2):167-174. DOI: 10.1007/s11764-010-0168-0
BOOK CHAPTERS:
Beam JW. Orthopedic Taping, Wrapping, Bracing, and Padding. Second Edition.
F.A. Davis Company Publishers, Philadelphia, PA. ISBN: 978-0-8036-2558-7. October 2011.
Supplemental Content, Harrington S. Student Resources: Kinesiotaping Overview
REFEREED ABSTRACT PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS:
Harrington S, Michener LA, Isley AL, George SZ. Acute Effects of Breast Cancer Surgery on Shoulder Function, Quality of Life, Range of Motion and Strength.
Presented at the American Society of Shoulder & Elbow Therapists Annual Conference. October 2012. Sea Island, GA.
Harrington S, Tate A, Meisel C. Risk Factors Associated with Shoulder Pain in High School and Division 1 Female Swimmers. Journal of Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2012;42(1):A43.
Presented at American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, February 2012, Chicago, IL.
Tate A, Harrington S, Turner G, Knab S, Meisel C. Normative Values for Physical Measures in Youth Through Collegiate Female Competitive Swimmers. Journal of Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2012;42(1):A115.
Presented at American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, February 2012, Chicago, IL.
Harrington S, Padua DA, Battaglini CL, Michener LA, Myers J, Guiliani C. Comparison of Scapular Kinematics between Breast Cancer Survivors and Healthy, Age Matched Participants. Rehabilitation Oncology, 2011;29(1):23
Presented at American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, February 2011, New Orleans, LA.
Harrington S, Padua DA, Battaglini CL, Michener LA, Groff D. Comparison of Shoulder ROM, Strength, and Function between Breast Cancer Survivors and Healthy, Age Matched Participants. Rehabilitation Oncology, 2010;28(1):32
Presented at American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, February 2010, San Diego, CA.
Harrington S, Thigpen CA, Padua DA. Shoulder Strength and Function in Subjects With and Without Forward Head Rounded Shoulder Posture. Journal of Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2009;39(1):A33.
Presented at American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, February 2009, Las Vegas, NV.
Harrington S, Thigpen CA, Battaglini CL, Groff D, Padua DA. Effects of a 6-Month Rehabilitation Program on Function, Strength, Quality of Life, and Range of Motion in Breast Cancer Survivors. Rehabilitation Oncology, 2009;27(1):23.
Presented at American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, February 2009, Las Vegas, NV.
Harrington S, McLeod M, Prentice W, Padua D. The Acute Effect of a Myofascial Release Intervention on Resting Scapula Position and Three Dimensional Scapula Kinematics. Journal of Athletic Training, 2009;44(3):S12.
Presented at National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Clinical Meeting and Symposia, June 2009, San Antonio, TX.
Cole AK, Prentice WE, McGrath M, Harrington S. The Effect of the Spine and Scapula Stabilization (S3) Brace on Posture and Muscle Activity in Overhead Athletes with Poor Posture. Journal of Athletic Training, 2009;44(3):S12.
Presented at National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Clinical Meeting and Symposia, June 2009, San Antonio, TX.
Harrington S, Thigpen CA, Michener LA, Battaglini CL, Groff D, Padua DA. Shoulder Impairments and Shoulder Function in Breast Cancer Survivors. Rehabilitation Oncology, 2008;26(1)
Presented at American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, February 2008, Nashville, TN.
Rondeau W, Harrington S, Prentice W, Padua D. The Accuracy of the Palpation Meter (PALM) for Measuring Scapular Position in Overhead Athletes. Journal of Athletic Training, 2008;43(3):S100. Received the Master’s Poster Presentation Award from the NATA Research and Education Foundation.
Presented at National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Clinical Meeting and Symposia, June 2008, St. Louis, MO.
Harrington S, Thigpen CA, Padua DA. Effects of an 8-Week Home Exercise Program on Forward Head Rounded Shoulder Posture. Journal of Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2007;37(1):A49.
Presented at American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, February 2007, Boston, MA.
INVITED PRESENTATIONS:
Florida Physical Therapy Association Northern District Super Meeting, “Orthopaedic Considerations for Breast Cancer Survivors.” April 2013
American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, “Why is Cancer Such a Pain?” January 2013
American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, “Oncology Section Task Force on Breast Cancer Outcomes: Clinical Measures of Pain, Fatigue, and Lymphedema in Individuals Treated for Breast Cancer.” January 2013
University of Florida Rehabilitation Research Seminars. “Assessment of Quality of Life, Function, and Impairments in Breast Cancer Survivors.” October, 2012
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Rehabilitation Medicine Service’s Rehabilitation Medicine Grand Rounds. “Upper Extremity Impairments Resulting from Cancer Treatment – How Rehabilitation Can Help.” August, 2012
American Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference (PT 2012). “Active Against Cancer: Examination and Management of Soft Tissue Restriction and Upper Quadrant Impairments.” June, 2012
American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. “Redefining Normalcy for Wounded and Injured Warriors through Exercise and Sport.” February, 2012
American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. “Oncology Section Task Force on Breast Cancer Outcomes.” February, 2012
American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. “How to Become a Paralympic Classifier.” February, 2011
