Assistant Professor, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Bachelor of Science
McGill University Montreal
Quebec, Canada
Physiotherapy
April 1981
Master of Science
Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions
Boston, Massachusetts
Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy
April 1989
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions
Boston, Massachusetts
January 2004
Doctor of Philosophy
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
Provo, Utah
Health Promotion and Wellness
August 2017
Phone: (603) 647-3556 Email:
Courses Taught
Psychosocial Issues in Health Care
Physical Agents
Research Methods
Clinical Pharmacology
Health Promotion and Wellness I
Health Promotion and Wellness II
Research Interests & Expertise Areas
Expertise
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Women’s Health
Health Promotion and Wellness
Interests:
Soft tissue Mobilization
Treatment of chronic scar pain
Treatment of the abdomen and pelvis
Positive Psychology
Honors & Awards
2016: CGPS Research Funding
1997: NH APTA- Recognition for Outstanding Contributions to Chapter
1986: Orthopedic Restricted Endowment Award: Foundation for Physical Therapy
Publications and Presentations
Peer Reviewed Publications:
Wasserman JB, Steele-Thornborrow JL, Yuen JS, Halkiotis M, Riggins EM. Chronic caesarean
section scar pain treated with fascial scar release techniques: A case series. Journal
of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. 2016; 20(4):906-913. doi:10.1016/j.jbmt.2016.02.011.
Peer Reviewed Presentations:
Dalton E, Hermans B, Horne L, Moss C, Nadrowski B, Wallace A, Wasserman JB. Validation
Test for the ABC Scale, Brief BESTest and My Falls Free Plan. Poster presentation at APTA NEXT conference June 2016
Wasserman JB Chronic-Post Caesarean Section Abdominal Pain Treated with Manual Fascial Release Techniques: A Case Series. Platform Presentation at the International Fascial Congress Sept. 2015.
Invited Presentations:
Wasserman JB. Motivating your Physical Therapy Clients for Optimal Health. NHAPTA evening lecture series. January 2014
Professional Memberships
APTA
Fascial Research Society
Grants Received
2016: APTA Section on Women’s Health Annual Research Grant Recipient for Soft Tissue
Mobilization Techniques in Treating Chronic Pain Following Cesarean Section: A Randomized
Clinical Trial.
Service
Consultative and Advisory Positions Held:
Journal Reviewer
Journal of Reproductive Medicine: Gynecology and Obstetrics.
2016
Journal Reviewer
Public Library of Science (PLOS) ONE.
2017
Allied Health Representative
Healthsource Insurance Company Practitioner Accreditation Committee
1995-1999
Services to the University/College/Department on Committees: