Faculty Practice at UCSF
Sarah Balys Pawlowsky, Asst Clinical Professor,PT,DPT, OCS
June Graham, Associate Clinical Professor, PT, BScPT
Wendy Katzman, Assistant Clinical Professor, PT, DPTSc
Andrew Lui, Assistant Clinical Professor, PT, DPT
Rick Ritter, Assistant Clinical Professor, PT, DPT
Pattye Tobase, Associate Clinical Professor, PT, DPT
Christine Zampach, Associate Clinical Professor, PT, DPT
 Sarah Balys Pawlowsky, PT, DPT
Assistant Clinical Professor
Degrees
2004 MSPT, UCSF/SFSU
2007 DPT, UCSF/SFSU
OCS, CCI
Work Experience
Sarah began her career at UCLA, working in both the outpatient physical therapy department and the student health clinic. She then worked at Physiotherapy Associates in Hayward before joining the Faculty Practice at UCSF. She currently splits her time between patient care, research, and teaching. Sarah coordinates 3 courses each year for the MSPT/DPT program at UCSF/SFSU -- modalities, introduction to physical therapy assessment, and advanced orthopedics.
Area of Expertise
Sarah specializes in treating patients with a variety of orthopedic pathologies. Her specific areas of interest include upper limb neurovascular entrapment/thoracic outlet syndrome using Peter Edgelow's treatment methods, osteoporosis, sacroiliac dysfunction, and low back pain.
Research
* Published: Pawlowsky, SB; Hamel, KA; Katzman, WB. Stability of Kyphosis, Strength, and Physical Performance Gains One Year After An Exercise Program in Community-Dwelling Older Women. Archives Phys Med Rehabil 2009 Feb; 90 (2): 358-61
* During her MSPT and DPT degree programs, Sarah worked on a research study, a case report, and an evidence-based review manuscript focused on patients with upper limb neurovascular entrapment
* Sarah is currently working as a consultant on the PRYSMS study, a multicenter randomized controlled trial investigating the practice of restorative yoga and stretching interventions for individuals with metabolic syndrome, the precursor to diabetes
 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 on post-op ACL knees
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
 Joy Caguimbaga, PT, DPT
Staff Research Associate
Degrees
MSPT 2004, UCSF/SFSU
DPT 2005, UCSF/SFSU
Work Experience
Over the last 4 years, Joy has worked with neurological diagnoses in outpatient and research settings.
Area of Expertise
vestibular dysfunction, balance and gait disorders
Research
* treating therapist: Sub-Acute Stroke Rehabilitation with Assisted Movement with Enhanced Sensation
* Safety and Effectiveness of Cortical Stimulation in the Treatment of Stroke Patients with Upper Extremity Dysfunction
 Margaret Chuang, PT
Degrees
MPT, 2008 California State University-Long Beach
Work Experience
Margaret has practiced in Women's Health, spinal cord injury, and orthopedic rehabilitation. From the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Margaret earned a BFA in Dance. She worked at Long Beach Dance Conditioning. Margaret has a Professional Teacher Certification in Advanced Pilates Technique.
Area of Expertise
pelvic pain, pelvic floor disorder, orthopedics
Research
* Case study: Pelvic Floor Disorder Presenting as Hip Pain
* Currently involved in research on Women with Poly-cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).
Hero
Maya Angelou
If you could change health care today, what would you propose?
Decrease the influence of pharmaceutical companies on politics and health care. Universal health care.
 Bevin Daniels, PT, DPT
Degrees
MSPT, UCSF/SFSU, 2004
DPT, UCSF/SFSU, 2005
Work Experience
Bevin has practiced for five years in an outpatient orthopedic setting. She has also volunteered at the ODC Healthy Dancers clinic.
Area of Expertise
Ergonomics, orthopedics
Favorite Quote
"In life as in dance: grace glides on blistered feet" - Alice Abrams
If you could change health care today, what would you propose?
A system without for-profit insurance companies
 Jill Gleason, PT, DPT
Degrees
Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2003, University of Southern California
Work Experience
Jill has 6 years of experience in the outpatient orthopedic setting. She has treated the continuum of diagnoses within the outpatient PT population.
She has done significant continuing education in manual therapy and the treatment of spinal dysfunction. Jill has also taught and practiced physical therapy in several under served countries around the world.
Area of Expertise
Jill's practice has emphasized the treatment of spinal dysfunction, and the rehabilitation of orthopedic injuries and conditions.
Research
* Mihans S, Shah J, Danoff J, Gleason J. Efficacy of Physical Medicine Modalities in the Treatment of Neuromusculoskeletal Pain: A Review of Literature. AAPMR, Chicago, IL October, 2003 [poster]
Favorite Quote
"Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint." Mark Twain
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