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Erin E. Helm, PT, DPT, PhD

  • Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy Education
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Education

  • PhD, Biomechanics and Movement Science (2015)
    University of Delaware

     

About Me

I am an Assistant Professor in the Institute for Physical Therapy Education in the College of Health & Human Services at Widener University. I am a Physical Therapist with experience in neuro and oncologic rehabilitation. My goal is to engage students to think critically, and act with compassion and character in the pursuit of success for their patients.

Publications

  • Helm E, Crowley B, Crowell T, Galantino ML (2022). Impact of telerehabilitation versus in-clinic rehabilitation delivery on self-efficacy in breast cancer related lymphedema. Rehabilitation Oncology. Epub ahead of print.

  • Helm E, Kempski KA, Galantino ML. (2020). Impact of disrupted rehabilitation services on distress and quality of life in breast cancer survivors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rehabilitation Oncology, 38(4):153–158.

  • Helm EE, Pohlig RT, Reisman DS. (2019). Practice structure and locomotor learning after stroke. Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy, 43(2), 85-93.

  • Helm EE, Tyrell CM, Pohlig RT, Brady LD, Reisman DS. (2017). The presence of a single-nucleotide polymorphism in the BDNF gene affects the rate of locomotor adaptation after stroke. Experimental Brain Research, 232(4), 341- 351.

Professional Affiliations & Memberships

  • Oncology Section, American Physical Therapy Association
  • American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
  • American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer: BLS

Awards

  • Stephen Gudas Award for Outstanding Publication in Rehabilitation Oncology, APTA Oncology (2021)

  • Ruth L. Kirschstein Institutional National Research Service Award (NRSA), NIH (2011- 2015)