Joan Darbee PT, PhDLecturer, Department of Rehabilitation SciencesDr. Darbee received her B.S. in Physical Therapy in 1973 from the University of Pittsburgh and her M.S. in Physical therapy in 1983 from Boston University. She received her Ph.D. in Exercise Science from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 2000. Dr. Darbee has been with the University of Kentucky since 2000. Research / Scholarship
Current PublicationsDarbee JC, Ohtake PJ, Grant BBJ, Cerny FJ. "Physiologic Evidence for the Efficacy of Positive Expiratory Pressure as an Airway Clearance Technique in Patients with Cystic Fibrosis," Physical Therapy, 2004;84 (6): 524-537. Darbee JC, Kanga JF, Ohtake PJ. "Physiologic Evidence for High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation and Positive Expiratory Pressure Breathing in Hospitalized Patients with Cystic Fibrosis," Physical Therapy, 2005; 85 (12): 1278-1289. Darbee, JC and Ohtake, PH. "Outcomes Measures in Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy: Medical Research Council (MRC) Dyspnea Scale," Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal 17(1): 30-38, 2006. Educational FocusDoctor of Physical Therapy
Special Elective: Hippotherapy
Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy
Clinical WorkDr. Darbee has practiced in Cystic Fibrosis and Pediatric Pulmonary Centers for many years. Other AssociationsMember of the Educational Committee - National Cystic Fibrosis Foundation |
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