College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at Mercer University

Philip A. Fabrizio, PT, DPT, MS, CEAS

Dr. Fabrizio specializes in descriptive anatomical and anatomical education research. He is currently participating as part of an international research team that is examining the structure of the piriformis muscle, refining the current understanding of the anatomy of the muscle, and elaborating on possible clinical implications. In the area of anatomical education research, Dr. Fabrizio encourages student driven anatomical research regarding muscle variations as a method of engaged learning and is involved with ongoing projects to examine novel dissection techniques, novel laboratory education, and novel anatomy test taking procedures. He is also coordinating a series of collaborative projects within Mercer University to examine the role of cadaver anatomy in Health Science programs as a model to improve student experiences and understanding of orthopedic conditions, orthopedic special tests procedures, and medical procedures.

Selected Scholarly Work:

Fabrizio, P.A., Myers, M., Rasicci, D. (2011) The anatomy of the distal attachment of the Piriformis muscle. Presentation at Combined Sections Meeting of the APTA. New Orleans, LA.

Fabrizio, P., Deaton, S., Kwasny, J., Lamb, S., Pawlowski, N., Stallfus, R. (2010). Overview of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. MedEdPORTAL: http://services.aamc.org/30/mededportal/servlet/s/segment/mededportal/?subid=8225

Hardy, M.A., & Fabrizio, P.A. (2009). An accessory muscle of the thoracic wall. International Journal of Anatomic Variations. Vol. 2, 83-83.

Clemente, F.R., Fabrizio, P.A., Huff, M. (2009). A novel approach to dissection of the knee. Anatomical Sciences Education. 2(1), 41-46

Alyssa C. LaForme Fiss, PT, PhD, PCS

Dr. LaForme Fiss specializes in pediatric physical therapy. She is currently participating as part of an international research team, as the regional coordinator for the Atlanta region. Their project, Move & PLAY, focuses on gaining a better understanding of the child, family, and service delivery factors that support the development of movement abilities, self- care skills, and play of preschool children with cerebral palsy. This project has recruited 430 children in selected sites in both Canada and the United States. Data analysis and dissemination of the research findings are currently under way. Please see the following link for additional details about this project: http://www.canchild.ca/en/ourresearch/moveplay.asp

Selected Publications from Move & PLAY:

LaForme Fiss, A.C., McCoy, S.W., Bartlett, D.J., Chiarello, L.A., Stopskopf, B., Palisano, R.J., Jeffries, L., Yocum, A., Wood, A. (2010). Sharing the lessons learned from multi-site research. Pediatric Physical Therapy,22(4), 408-416.

Bartlett, D.J., Chiarello, L.A., Palisano, R.J., McCoy, S.W., Stopskopf, B., Jeffries, L., LaForme Fiss, A.C., Rosenbaum, P. (2010). The Move & PLAY Study: An example of comprehensive rehabilitation outcomes research. Physical Therapy, 90(11), 1660-1672.