Faculty Practice at UCSF
- Sarah Balys, PT, DPT
- Joy Caguimba, PT, DPT
- Margaret Chuang, PT, DPT
- Jill Gleason, PT, DPT
- June Graham, PT
- Wendy Katzman, PT, DPT
- Andrew Lui, PT, DPT
- Rick Ritter, PT, DPT
- Pattye Tobase, PT, DPT
- Christine Zampach, PT, DPT
 June Graham, PT
Associate Clinical Professor
Degrees
BScPT, McGill University, Montreal, Canada 1974
New Media Designer, Center for Electronic Art, San Francisco 2002
Work Experience
June has practised over 35 years as a physiotherapist. She has worked in InPatient care, but mostly in OutPatient Orthopaedics in large urban hospitals in Canada & US. She was in charge of the physical therapy care for the Quebec Olympic athletes going to the Montreal Olympic Games. She was involved with The World Cycling Championships and was among the first female trainer/therapists for the Canadian National Football League. She recently became certified in web/multimedia design.
Area of Expertise
SportsTherapy, with emphasis on cycling & skiing; Patello-Femoral knee pain; ACL/PCL rehab
developing a web presence for the department
Research
* isokinetic tester for: Feibel RJ, Jackson RL, Lineaweaver WC, Buncke HJ : Management of Chronic Achilles Tendon Infection with Musculotendinous Gracilis Interposition Free-flap Coverage: J Reconstr Microsurg. 1993 Sep;9(5):321-5
* "ACL Rehabilitation: A comparison of outcomes based on insusrance type", with the Graduate School of PT at UCSF
* in progress: a retrospective Patello-Femoral study
* due to start a study on Plyometrics after ACL reconstruction
Favorite Quote
"Imagine..." - John Lennon
Hero
my parents & siblings; my life partner; Lance Armstrong
If you could change health care today, what would you propose?
universal healthcare; control big pharmaceuticals; more patient education
 Wendy Katzman, PT, DPtSc
Assistant Clinical Professor
Degrees
BSPT University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 1973
Board certified in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
DPtSc, UCSF/SFSU 2006
Work Experience
Wendy has practised many years in various OutPatient Orthopedic settings. She has owned a private practice and is currently involved in Women's Health physical therapy at UCSF
Area of Expertise
spinal dysfunction and pelvic floor dysfunction
Research
"Effects of a Short Term Integrative Exercise Program on Flexed Posture and Physical Performance in Hyper-kyphotic Women with Low Bone Density"
"Reliability of the Flexible Ruler for Measuring Kyphosis in Novice and Experienced Practitioners"
"Changes in Flexed Posture, Musculoskeletal Impairments and Physical Performance after Group Exercise in Community-dwelling older women"
If you could change health care today, what would you propose?
universal health care, access to all
 Andrew Lui, PT, DPT
Assistant Clinical Professor
Degrees
MSPT, UCSF/SFSU 1995
DPT, UCSF/SFSU 2006
Work Experience
Andrew has practised in Neuro rehab, acute care and OutPatient rehab
Area of Expertise
ergonomics and motor neuron disease
Research
* co-author: "Robinovitch SN, Heller B, Lui A, Cortez J: Effect of strength and speed of torque development on balance recovery with the ankle strategy"; J. Neurophysiol 88:613-20,2002
* ALS clinical trials - drug studies
* due to start collaborative study for balance and exercise intervention in ALS patients
If you could change health care today, what would you propose?
no capitated insurance
 Rick Ritter, PT, DPT
Assistant Clinical Professor
Degrees
BS PT, Marquette University 1967
MA, Human Resources Management Pepperdine University 1981
DPT, UCSF/SFSU 2005
Work Experience
Rick's practice has emphasized sports, orthopedic conditions and injuries
Area of Expertise
knee, shoulder, elbow & hip pathologies
Research
* Welch MJ, Edington DM, Ritter RC: Muscular Strength and Temporomandibular Joint Repositioning; JOSPT, Vol 7(5)
* Sweeney MA, Ritter RC, Milidonis M, Editors: Orthopaedic Physical Therapy: Description of Advanced Clinical Practice; Orthopaedic Section, APTA 1994
* Milidonis M, Ritter RC, Sweeney MA, Godges J, Knapp J, Antonucci E: Practice Analysis Survey: Revalidation of Advanced Clinical Practice in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy; JOSPT, Vol 25(3)
* "Muscle Structure in Patients on Conventional, Nocturnal and Short Daily Hemodialysis" : poster
Favorite Quote
"Success is more a function of consistent common sense than it is of genius" - An Wang
Hero
those who can make lemonade when life gives them lemons; people who make me think & people who think; my parents; Tiger Woods
If you could change health care today, what would you propose?
more accessible health care for all; direct access to physical therapists
 Pattye Tobase, PT, DPT
Associate Clinical Professor
* Physical Therapy Excellence Fellowship grant generously offered by the National Hemophilia Foundation
Degrees
BS PT, NYU 1990
DPT, Massachusetts General Hospital
Work Experience
Pattye has practised over 13 years in various settings: InPatient care, OutPatient orthopedics and pediatrics
Area of Expertise
hemophilia and von Wilebrand's disease
Research
involved in the CDC collection of joint range of motion in people with bleeding disorders
Favorite Quote
"carpe diem"
Hero
my parents, grandmother & husband; the clinicians I work with
If you could change health care today, what would you propose?
universal health care; greater restriction on pharmaceutical companies
 Christine Zampach, PT, DPT
Associate Clinical Professor
Degrees
BS PT, Old Dominion University
DPT, UCSF/SFSU 2005
Work Experience
Chris spent 18 years teaching/coaching at a college level before becoming a PT. She has practised over 17 years in InPatient and OutPatient rehab.
Area of Expertise
Complex pain diagnoses; post mastectomy rehab; patients with mental health issues who need physical therapy; general Orthopedics
Research
* RA testosterone treatment & physical endurance and strength
* RSD/CRPS in adolescents & adults
* Breath therapy vs physical therapy when treating low back pain
Favorite Quote
"We have nothing to fear but fear itself" - Winston Churchill
Hero
Simon Wiesenthal
If you could change health care today, what would you propose?
universal health care
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