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Dr. Justin T. Mierzwicki

Justin Mierzwicki

Clinical Associate Professor of Physical Therapy

Email: mierzwic@lvc.edu

Phone: 717-867-6840

Office Location: AHPP 211

Expertise:
Geriatric Physical Therapy, Pathophysiology, Acute Care Physical Therapy

Research & Practice Areas:
Physical therapy intervention studies with a focus on the frail older adult population.

  • Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy
  • South-Central Delegate of Pennsylvania to the American Physical Therapy Association’s House of Delegates (2024–2026)
  • Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults (CEEAA) through APTA Geriatrics
  • APTA Pennsylvania Geriatric Special Interest Group Award of Excellence, 2020.
  • Credentialled Balance and Falls Professional through APTA Geriatrics

Peer-Review Poster Presentation:

Mierzwicki JT, Baney A, Benton J, Haller M, Lash C, and Miller E. Telehealth Improves Loneliness in Community-Dwelling Older Adults. APTA CSM, 2023.

Mierzwicki JT, Bhasin S, Deeben A, Grove H, and Jones K. Loneliness and social frailty improve with telehealth in community-dwelling older adults. APTA CSM, 2022.

Mierzwicki JT, Flores C, Hastings T, Morrison B, and Warmingham M.? Does power training improve gait speed in prefrail and frail older adults? A systematic review. APTA PA Annual Conference, 2021.

Mierzwicki JT, Creath R, Lynn M, McCammitt M, Pushart K and Miller TY. Pennsylvania DPT students’ perception and participation of APTA memberships in self-initiated vs. membership required programs. APTA CSM, 2021.

Mierzwicki, JT, Fox M, Griffith K, Harrison K, Holstay D, Singley N.? Comparison of high-intensity resistance and power training programs in pre-frail and frail older adults.? APTA CSM, 2020.

Mierzwicki, JT, Harrison K. Weighted vest training in community-dwelling older adults: a randomized, controlled pilot study.? PPTA Annual Conference, 2019.

Mierzwicki JT, Good T, Greer C, Reed D.?The Impact of the Walk With Ease Program on Pain, Ambulation and Self-Reported Quality of Life in Individuals with Lower Extremity Osteoarthritis. APTA CSM New Orleans, 2-23-18.

Mierzwicki, JT, Arnst M, Illis A, Linderman E, Martin Z, Swokel A, and Swokel M.?The impact of high-intensity resistance training on strength, function and quality of life in older adults who are pre-frail and frail: a pilot study. Accepted for presentation at Combined Sections Meeting of the APTA, Washington DC, 1-26-19.

 

Peer-Reviewed Manuscript Publication:

Mierzwicki, JT, Kline J, Schach, B and Vandenberg, L. Loneliness Improved by Either Telephone or Video Communications in Community-Dwelling Older Adults. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus. 2024;1(2):100011. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aggp.2024.100011

Neipert A, Russo K, Ortt S, Scott G, and Mierzwicki J. Impacts of Language Barriers in Perceived Quality of Care in Physical Therapy: A Systematic Review. Bulletin of Faculty of Physical Therapy. Accepted for publication 7/10/2024.

Mierzwicki JT, Miller E, Baney A, Lash C, Benton J, and Haller M.? Loneliness Decreased for Older Adults Using Telephone and Video Communication. Activities, Adaptation & Aging. 2023;48(3):430-444.? https://doi.org/10.1080/01924788.2023.2218702.

Mierzwicki JT, Fox MA, Griffith KR, Harrison KM, Holstay DK Jr, and Singley NM.? Comparison of High-Intensity Resistance and Power Training 中国足彩网 in Pre-Frail and Frail Older Adults. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics. 2020;38:3:271-282. https://doi.org/10.1080/02703181.2020.1748161.

Mierzwicki, JT. Weighted Vest Training in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Randomized, Controlled Pilot Study. Physical Activity and Health. 2019;3(1):108–116. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/paah.43.

Mierzwicki JT, Good TA, Reed DC and Greer CD.?The impact of the Walk With Ease program on lower extremity strength and ambulation in individuals with osteoarthritis. Phys Ther Rehabil. 2018; 5:12. http://dx.doi.org/10.7243/2055-2386-5-12.

 

Peer-Reviewed Platform Presentation:

Mierzwicki JT, Bhasin S, Deeben A, Grove H, Jones K. Loneliness and social isolation in community-dwelling older adults. APTA PA Annual Conference, 2021.

Heintzelman MD, Dacko S, Mierzwicki J and Nelson R. Telehealth utilization in 3 Mid-Atlantic states pre- and during the 中国足彩网 pandemic. APTA CSM, 2021.

Heintzelman MD, Dacko S, Mierzwicki J and Nelson R.? Tele-health utilization in Pennsylvania during the 中国足彩网 Pandemic. PPTA Annual Conference, 2020.

Mierzwicki JT, Arnst M, Illis A, Linderman E, Martin Z, Swokel A, Swokel M.?The impact of high-intensity resistance training on strength, function and quality of life in older adults who are pre-frail and frail: a pilot study. PPTA Annual Conference, October 20, 2018.

 

Student-Faculty Platform Presentation

Russo K ’22, D’24, Neipert A ’22, D’24, Ortt S ’22, D’24, Scott GL ’22, D’24, Prall J, Mierzwicki JT. Impacts of Language Barriers in Perceived Quality of Care in Physical Therapy: A Systematic Review. The 2025 American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, February 13, 2025. Platform Presentation.

  • PHT 614 Pathophysiology
  • PHT 635 Physical Therapy in the Inpatient Setting
  • PHT 638 Geriatric Physical Therapy
  • PHT 734 Selected Physical Therapy Topics