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Sandra L Kaplan,DPT

Department : Rehabilitation And Movement Sciences
Program/Division : Physical Therapy-Post-professional Programs
Academic Title: Professor
Administrative Title(s): Program Director Vice Chair

Office Address:
65 Bergen Street
Stanley S Bergen, Rm 718C
Newark, NJ 07101-1709
Phone: (973) 972-2459

Email: kaplansa@rutgers.edu

Education
Degree	Degree Source	Year Awarded
BS in PT	Univ of Conn	1978
MS	The Ohio State University	1984
PHD	New York University	1991
DPT	MGH Institute of Health Professions	2013

Publications
Title	Authors	Where and When
Telerehabilitation in Physical Therapist Practice: A Clinical Practice Guideline from the American Physical Therapy Association.	APTA (Lee AC, Russell T, Deutsch JE, Holdsworth L, Kaplan SL, Kosakowski H, Latz R, McNeary L, O’Neil J, Ronzio O, Sanders K, Sigmund-Gaines, Wiley M)	2024, Phys Ther. pzae045, https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzae045
Physical Therapy Management of Congenital Muscular Torticollis: A 2024 Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline: From the Section On Pediatrics Of The American Physical Therapy Association.	Sargent B, Coulter C, Cannoy J, Kaplan SL	Pediatr Phys Ther. 2024 Oct2024, 1;36(4):370-421. doi: 10.1097/PEP.0000000000001114. Epub 2024 Oct 1. PMID: 39356257.
Three-Dimensional Instrumented Gait Analysis for Children with Cerebral Palsy: An Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline.	States RA, Salem Y, Krzak JJ, Godwin EM, McMulkin ML, Kaplan SL	2024, Ped Phys Ther. 36(2):182-206.
Bridging motor learning principles with physiotherapy specific scoliosis exercises: a perspective article.	Muccio M, Atun-Einy O, Kafri M, Kaplan SL.	2023, Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics. 43:6, 741-758 DOI: 10.1080/01942638.2023.2186198
Evidence-Based Practice Curricular Guideline validation identifies gaps in entry-level physical therapist preparation: A convergent parallel mixed methods study.	Chen Y, Selby-Silverstein L, Greenberger HB, Gobert D, Levine D, Kaplan SL.	2023, JOPTE 37(1): 9-16 DOI: 10.1097/JTE.0000000000000256
Physical Therapy Management of Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder: An Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline From the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association	Dannemiller L, Mueller M, Leitner A, Iverson E & Kaplan SL	Ped Phys Ther. 32(4):278-313 , 2020
Associations between congenital muscular torticollis severity and physical therapy episode	Knudsen K, Jacobson R & Kaplan, S	Ped Phys Ther. 32(4):314-320, 2020
Experiences of parents of infants diagnosed with mild and severe grades of congenital muscular torticollis	Oledzka, MM, Sweeney J, Evens-Rogers D, Coulter, C & Kaplan S	Ped Phys Ther. 32(4):322-329, 2020
Pediatric Physical Therapists’ Use of the Congenital Muscular Torticollis Clinical Practice Guidelines; a Qualitative Implementation Study.	Nixon-Cave K, Kaplan S, Dole R, Schreiber J,	2019, Ped Phys Ther. 31:331-336
Congenital Muscular Torticollis: Bridging the Gap between Research and Clinical Practice.	Sargent B, Kaplan SL, Coulter C, Baker C	2019, Pediatrics. 144(2):1-8.
Are Priorities Of Younger Patients With Knee Pain Addressed By Proms? A Qualitative Study.	Blackburn M & Kaplan SL	2019, Physical Therapy in Sport. 40:160-168.
Frequency Specific Microcurrent for Treatment of Longstanding Congenital Muscular Torticollis: A Case Report.	Thompson R & Kaplan SL	April 2019, Ped Phys Ther 31(2):E8-E15
Thirty Second Walk test Expansion of Normative Data	Lieberstein M, Weingarten G, Vialu C, Itzkowitz A, Doyle M, Kaplan SL	Pediatric Physical Therapy. 30:18–25, 2018
Associations between congenital muscular torticollis severity and physical therapy episode.	Knudsen K, Jacobson R & Kaplan, S.	Ped Phys Ther. 32(4):314-320, 2020
A Framework and Resources for Shared Decision Making: Opportunities for Improved Physical Therapy Outcomes	Moore, C & Kaplan, SL	2018, Phys Ther. 98(12):1022-1036
Physical Therapy Management of Congenital Muscular Torticollis: An Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline:	Kaplan SL, Coulter, C, Sargent B	2018, Ped Phys Ther. 30(4):240-290.
A Core Set of Outcome Measures for Adults with Neurologic Conditions Undergoing Rehabilitation: A Clinical Practice Guideline.	Moore, JL, Potter, K, Blankshain, K, Kaplan, SL, O’Dwyer, LC, Sullivan, JE.	JNPT 42 (July):174-220, 2018
Interrater and Intrarater Reliability of the Congenital Muscular Torticollis Severity Classification System - Research Report.	Oledzka, MM, Kaplan, SL, Sweeney, JK, Coulter, C, Evans-Rogers, DL	2018, Ped Phys Ther 30(3): 176-182
Experiences of parents of infants diagnosed with mild and severe grades of congenital muscular torticollis.	Oledzka, MM, Sweeney J, Evens-Rogers D, Coulter, C & Kaplan S.	Ped Phys Ther. 32(4):322-329, 2020
Congenital Muscular Torticollis	Kaplan SL, Coulter C, Sargent, B	Campbell’s Physical Therapy for Children, 5th Edition. (2017)
Uptake of the CMT-CPG into Pediatric Practice	Kaplan SL, Dole R and Schreiber J	Pediatric Physical Therapy. Vol 29 (4) 307–313, 2017
Strategies for Using the APTA Section on Research Evidence-Based Practice Curriculum Guidelines	Kaplan, SL. Tilson, JK, Levine, D, George, SZ, Fay, D, Hack, L, … Wainner, R	Journal of Physical Therapy Education, 30(2), 23–31, 2016
Comparison of Teaching Strategies for Cultural Humility in Physical Therapy	Paparella-Pitzel, S, Eubanks, R, & Kaplan, SL	Journal of Allied Health, 45(2), 139–146, 2016
Aligning Documentation with Congenital Muscular Torticollis Clinical Practice Guidelines: Administrative Case Report	Gutierrez, D., & Kaplan, S. L	Phys Ther, 96(1), 111-120, 2016
Timed Floor to Stand – Natural: Reference Data for School Age Children	Weingarten G, Lieberstein M, Itzkowitz A, Vialu C, Doyle M, Kaplan SL	Pediatric Phys Ther. 28(1):71-76, 2016
Timed Up and Go?: Reference Data for Children Who Are School Age	Itzkowitz, A., Kaplan, SL., Doyle, M., & Weingarten, G	Pediatric Physical Therapy. 28(2), 239-246. doi:10.1097/PEP.0000000000000239, 2016
Physical Therapy Management of Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder: An Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline From the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association.	Dannemiller L, Mueller M, Leitner A, Iverson E & Kaplan SL.	Ped Phys Ther. 32(4):278-313, 2020
Two Seating Systems ’ Effects on an Adolescent with Cerebral Palsy and Severe Scoliosis	Lephart, K., & Kaplan, SL	Pediatric Physical Therapy. 27(3), 258-66. doi:10.1097/PEP.0000000000000163, 2015
Reliability and Validity of "Timed Floor to Stand Test - Natural" in School Aged Children	Weingarten, G & Kaplan, SL	Pediatric Physical Therapy. 27:113–118, 2015
Doctor Of Physical Therapy Education Evidence-Based Practice Curriculum Guidelines	Levine D, Tilson JK, Fay D, George, S, Hack, L, Jewell, D, Kaplan S, Richter R & Wainner, R	APTA Section on Research Report, 2014
Physical Therapy Management of Congenital Muscular Torticollis: An Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline: From The Section On Pediatrics Of The American Physical Therapy Association	Kaplan, SL, Coulter, C, & Fetters, L	Pediatric Physical Therapy. 25(4), 348-94. doi:10.1097/PEP.0b013e3182a778d2, 2013
Developing Evidence-Based Physical Therapy Clinical Practice Guidelines	Kaplan, SL, Coulter, C, & Fetters, L	Pediatric Physical Therapy, 25(3), 257-270, 2013
Sicily Statement on Classification and Development of Evidence Based Practice Learning Assessment Tools	Tilson JK, Kaplan SL, Harris JL, Hutchinson A, Ilic D, Niederman R, Potomkova J & Zwolsman SE	BMC Medical Education,11:78, 2011
Task analyses identify coat-donning delays in preschoolers in special education	Kaplan SL & O’Connell MD	Pediatric Physical Therapy. 23(1): 62-69, 2011
Outcome Measurement & Management; First Steps for the Practicing Clinician	Kaplan SL	FA Davis. Philadelphia, PA, 2006
Integration of evidence-based practice in-services during student clinical experiences. Compendium for Teaching Professional Level Pediatric Content	Kaplan SL & Fay P	Pediatric Section, APTA, 2006
Special Edition of Neurology Report, “Quality of Life”	Co-Editor with Margaret Schenckman	Vol. 24, 2000
Use of a quality of life measure with a young woman at three to five years post pontine hemorrhage. Case report	Kaplan, SL	Neurology Report. 24(4):152-158, 2000
Comparison of cycling patterns in children with and without Cerebral Palsy	Kaplan, SL	Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. Vol 37,pp. 620-630, 1995

Awards
Award	Year
MASTER EDUCATOR GUILD	2002-2007, renewed 2007 & 2012
Excellence in Teaching Nominee	2008, 2011
NJ Health Foundation, SHRP Excellence in Research Award	2014
APTA Section on Pediatrics, Anniversary Award	2014
Toby Long Award (best paper in 2018). APTA Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy	2018
Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the APTA	2020
Knowledge Translation Lecture – Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Award	2025
UConn DPT Program’s Joseph Smey Excellence in Physical Therapy Award	2025

Research
Research Interests
Dr. Kaplan’s interests include pediatric rehabilitation, evidence-based practice and knowledge translation, clinical practice guideline (CPG) methodology, and clinical outcome measures. She trains CPG developers for the APTA and helped to develop the DPT Education EBP Curriculum Guidelines; she is particularly interested in the uptake of guidelines into practice.
Current Projects 1. Updating the Physical Therapy Management of Congenital Muscular Torticollis: An Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline 2. A scoping review of CPGs related to pediatric practice. 3. Describing the practice of Schroth in NA in collaboration with local practitioners. 4. Describing aspects of Shared Decision Making and use of decision aids to assist with patient outcomes. 5. Critical Appraisal Tool for Experimental Interventions – reliability and use in practice. 6. Patient reported outcome measures congruence with patient goals.

Research Grants
Title	Sponsor	Effective Dates	Role
Clinical Practice Guideline: Core Set of Outcome Measures for Patients with Neurologic Conditions	Moore, Potter & Sullivan	2014-2016	Guideline Methodologist, Statistician and Editor
Interprofessional course development in a multi-disciplinary health science academic environment at Rutgers University	NSF-SENCER Post Institute Implementation Award	November, 2013	Co-PI
A Study of FUNfitness Data Collected at NJ Summer Special Olympics	Special Olympics Inc.	2003	Co-PI
Cycling Patterns of Children with and without Cerebral Palsy	NY Chapter APTA	1990	PI

BioSketch
Title	Details
Sandra L Kaplan PT, DPT, PhD 2018	Sandra L Kaplan PT, DPT, PhD received a Bachelors of Science from the University of Connecticut in physical therapy, a Masters of Science from the Ohio State University in Allied Health, a PhD from New York University in Pathokinesiology, and a tDPT from the MGH Institute of Health Professions. Dr. Kaplan is a Professor and Master Educator Guild member, Vice-Chair of Curriculum and Accreditation, Director of the DPT-PhD program, and Track Coordinator for the Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies. She is a CAPTE on-site evaluator for accreditation of DPT programs. She currently teaches the Advanced Research Study seminars and Outcomes Measurement and Management in the DPT program. Her scholarship centers on pediatric outcomes, evidence based practice and knowledge translation. She provides training on clinical practice guideline (CPG) development for the APTA, is the CPG coordinator for the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy (APPT), and is on the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy CPG Advisory Panel. She’s the sole author of a textbook on outcome measurement and the 1st author on the APTA APPT 2013 and 2018 Congenital Muscular Torticollis Clinical Practice Guidelines. She has published many other articles based on primary research and in collaboration with community pediatric clinicians, and has presented nationally and internationally.

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