Associate Professor                                            

Physical Therapy; 3+3 and 4+3 Undergraduate DPT Program Coordinator

Contact info:           

Email: sellem@sage.edu
Phone: 518-244-2060
Office: Ricketts 208

Degree Information:

• Doctor of Physical Therapy, The Sage Colleges, Troy, NY
• Master of Science in Education, College of St. Rose, Albany NY
• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy; College of Health Related Professions, Syracuse, NY

Certifications:

• American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists: Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy
• NYS Permanent Teacher certification: Nursery through Grade 6 and                      Special Education,  Birth Through 21 years                                      

Clinical Practice:

• Early Intervention and Preschool Program for Children with Special Needs in Schoharie County.

Courses Taught:

• PTY 504: Introduction to the Physical Therapy Profession
• PTY 522: Pathology II
• PTY 611: Motor Control Across the Lifespan: Theory and ApplicationPTY 617: Patient/Client Management: Pediatric Neuromuscular System (lecture and lab)
• PTY 768: Capstone Experience: Case Report

Research:

• My current research interests are in the areas of pediatric obesity and pediatric interventions.

Accomplishments:

Awards:

• Robert Salent Award for outstanding poster presented at NYPTA Annual Conference. October 2001.
• Distinguished Faculty Service Award. The Sage Colleges, May 2003.

Current Grant Awards:

• Sage Research Institute Award with Neeti Pathare and Esther Haskvitz. factors associated with BMI in normal weight, overweight and obese children 5-8 years of age from an urban setting.
• NYPTA Research Award with Neeti Pathare and Esther Haskvitz. Measures of gait, balance, strength and exercise capacity in young children who are normal weight and overweight.

Professional Activities:

• Contracted with the Early Intervention Learning Network to deliver professional development training for the NY State Bureau of Early Intervention.

Continuing Education Presentations:

• Using the Clinical Practice Guideline for Motor Disabilities. New York State Department of Health Early Intervention Program. June 2011.
• Evaluation and Assessment of Individuals with Neurologic and Developmental Disorders/Disabilities. NY State United Cerebral Palsy Association Annual Conference. October 2010.
• Rethinking Neuroplasticity Across the Lifespan: The Role of Intensity and Practice in Promoting  Improved Motor Control. United Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York Annual Conference. October 2009
• Using Clinical Practice Guidelines for Motor Disabilities. NY State Department of Health Early Intervention Program. September, 2009. 
• Evaluation and Ongoing Eligibility in Early Intervention. NY State Department of Health Early Intervention Program. Poughkeepsie, NY. October, 2009
• New York State Department of Health Early Intervention Program. Using the Clinical Practice Guideline for Vision Impairments. November 2008.
• Introductory Service Coordination for Early Intervention. New York State Department of Health Early Intervention Program. June 2008.
• Standards and Procedures for Evaluation, Eligibility and Reimbursement in Early Intervention. New York State Department of Health Early Intervention Program. May 2008.
• Individual Family Service Plans. New York State Department of Health Early Intervention Program. May 2008.
• Using the Clinical Practice Guideline for Down Syndrome. New York State Department of Health Early Intervention Program. March 2008.
• Using the Clinical Practice Guideline for Hearing Loss. New York State Department of Health Early Intervention Program. March, 2007.
• Advanced Service Coordination in Early Intervention. New York State Department of Health Early Intervention Program. June, 2006.
• Using the Clinical Practice Guideline for Autism. New York State Department of Health Early Intervention Program. March, 2006.
• The clumsy child: Identifying and evaluating Developmental Coordination Disorders. NYPTA Eastern District. Troy, NY. September 2005.

Recent Research Presentations: (2005-present)

• Pathare N, Haskvitz E, Selleck M. Six minute walk in young children who are normal weight and overweight: A pilot study. Poster Presentation. World Congress on Exercise in Medicine. June 2011
• Pathare N, Haskvitz E, Selleck M. Balance, gait and strength in young children who are normal weight and overweight.  Poster Presentation. Annual Conference and Exposition Meeting of APTA. National Harbor, MD. June 2011.
  
• Selleck M, DiPasquale S, Barton B. Effects of locomtor treadmill training on the general function, mobility and quality of life in a 20 month old female with a spinal cord injury secondary to arteriovenous malformation.  Poster Presentation. Annual Conference and Exposition Meeting of APTA. National Harbor, MD. June 2011.
• Jensen G, Selleck M, Hayes K, Hack L, Levangie P. Research and Physical Therapy: Best Practice Strategies for Facilitating Research Productive Departments. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Section Meeting. February 2006.
• Selleck M, Gras L, Levangie P. Supporting faculty to embrace research: Success of a research mentoring program. Poster Presentation. American Physical Therapy Annual Scientific Meeting and Exposition. June 2005 

Professional Organizations:

• American Physical Therapy Association
• American Physical Therapy Association Pediatric Section
• American Physical Therapy Association Education Section
  

Service:

• Member of the New York State Early Intervention Coordination Council
• Member of the New York State Bureau of Early Intervention Reimbursement Advisory Panel
• Member of the New York State Bureau of Early Intervention Group Developmental Intervention Task Force
• PT Department Admission Committee, Curriculum Committee, Mission and Philosophy Committee
• 3+3 and 4+3 DPT Undergraduate Coordinator for Russell Sage College and Sage College of Albany

Personal:

• Hiking, biking, kayaking, canoeing, camping, snowshoeing, gardening, quilting, reading, and baking.