Trish Crane, PT, DPT, MBA, DSc, FAAOMPT, Cert. MDT, CLT
She / Her / Hers / Herself
Assistant Professor
She / Her / Hers / Herself
Assistant Professor
Education
DSc, Bellin College, Green Bay, WI - 2022
MBA, West Chester University, West Chester, PA - 2019
DPT, Widener University, Chester, PA - 2006
Fellowship
Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy, Regis University, Denver, CO - 2013
Recent Publications
- Management of Cervical and Thoracic Spine Orthopedic Conditions
- Only 1% of Total Knee Arthroplasty Clinical Trials Report Patient Opioid Use Before or After Surgery: A Systematic Review
- Treatment of axillary web syndrome using instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization and thoracic manipulation for associated thoracic rotation dysfunction
- A multimodal physical therapy approach to the management of a patient with temporomandibular dysfunction and head and neck lymphedema: A case report
- The addition of manipulation to an extensionoriented intervention for a patient with chronic LBP
- Management of sacroiliac dysfunction and lower extremity lymphedema using a comprehensive treatment approach: A case report
Certifications
- Fellow of the American Academy or Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy
- Certified in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (McKenzie Method)
- Certified Lymphedema Therapist
Awards
- 2016 MossRehab CARE Award: Research
- 2015 MossRehab CARE Award: Teacher of the Year
Research Interests
Through my doctoral work, I have focused my research on pain related outcomes and predictors of long-term opioid use following total knee arthroplasty. Since then, I have expanded my research efforts to study a population I am very passionate about treating, those with pelvic health conditions. Physical therapy interventions for pelvic health conditions such as urinary incontinence is an emerging field with a limited and growing body of evidence studying examination procedures, interventions, and outcomes for this population. I aspire to further study the muscle activation patterns in this population in more functional positions that will be possible due to the technologic advancements using high density electromyography. Over the next five years, my aspiration is to actively engage in collaborations with esteemed rehabilitation researchers and pelvic health physical therapy clinical experts. My goal is to combine our collective knowledge and experience to advance clinical care and improve quality of life in individuals with urinary incontinence. By working closely with engineering and rehabilitation research experts, I hope to leverage their insights and expertise to explore new frontiers of knowledge using high-density electromyography technology to study additional female pelvic health populations with a variety of diagnoses. Together, we can address healthcare challenges and develop novel solutions to improve patient outcomes in females with urinary incontinence. These collaborative efforts will enrich my knowledge and contribute to a broader mission of advancing clinical care and outcomes for patients with stress urinary incontinence.