Lee Dibble, PT, PhD, ATC
Faculty Position
Associate Professor (Clinical)
Contact Information
lee.dibble@hsc.utah.edu
Phone: 801.581.4637
Handouts
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DegreesDoctor of Philosophy degree in Exercise and Sport Science,
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Duration of study: 1994-2001, degree received 2001
Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy
Duke University, Durham, NC
Duration of study: 1989-1991, degree received 1991
Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Physiology
University of California at Davis, Davis, CA
Duration of Study: 1986-1989, degree received 1989
Courses Taught
PH TH 5090 Neuroanatomy
PH TH 6160 Neurology Medical Lecutres
PH TH 6170 Neurologic Rehabilitation
Research Interests
- Balance and Falls
- Parkinsons Disease
- Skeletal Muscle Exercise Research Facility (S.M.E.R.F.)
Publications (Journal Articles)
Gerber JP, Marcus RL, Dibble LE, Greis P, Burks RT, LaStayo PC. Effects of early progressive eccentric exercise on muscle structure after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A follow-up study. Submitted to Physical Therapy
Dibble LE, Christiansen J, Ballard DJ, Foreman KB. Diagnosing fall risk in persons with Parkinson disease: The validity of collective interpretation of clinical balance tests. In revision for Physical Therapy.
Gerber JP, Marcus RL, Dibble LE, Greis P, Burks RT, LaStayo PC. Effects of Early Progressive Eccentric Exercise on Muscle Structure After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2007;89 559-570
Gerber JP, Marcus RL, Dibble LE, Greis P, Burks RT, LaStayo PC. Safety, feasibility and efficacy of negative work exercise via eccentric muscle activity following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 37 (1), January 2007, 10-18
Jessop R, Horowicz C, Dibble LE. Motor learning and Parkinson disease: Refinement of movement velocity and endpoint excursion in a limits of stability balance task. Neurorehabil Neural Repair. 2006 Dec;20(4):459-67.
Dibble LE, Hale TF, Gerber JP, Droge JA, Marcus RL, LaStayo PC. High Force Eccentric Resistance Training Amplifies Muscle Hypertrophy and Mobility Gains in Persons with Parkinson’s Disease. Movement Disorders, 21 (9), September 2006, 1444-52
Dibble LE, Hale TF, Gerber JP, Droge JA, Marcus RL, LaStayo PC. Safety and Feasibility of High Force Eccentric Exercise in Persons with Parkinson’s Disease. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Volume 87 (9) September 2006,1280-2.
Dibble LE, Lange M. Predicting Falls In Individuals with Parkinson Disease: A Re-Evaluation of Current Criterion Values Used With Clinical Measures of Balance. Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy Volume 30 (2), June 2006, 60-68.
Gerber JP, Marcus RL, Dibble LE, LaStayo PC. Early Application of Negative Work via Eccentric Ergometry Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Case Report. Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy, Volume 35 (6), May 2006, 298-307.
Lien J, Dibble LE. Balance Rehabilitation Following Total Knee Replacement in a Person with Pre-Existing Anoxic Brain Injury: A Case Report. Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy, Volume 29(1) March 2005.
Dibble LE, Nicholson DE, MacWilliams BA, Shultz B, Marcus RL, Moncur C. Maximal Speed Gait Initiation in Persons with Parkinson's Disease and Healthy Controls. Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy, Volume 28 (1), March 2004, 2-12.
Dibble LE, Nicholson DE, MacWilliams BA, Shultz B, Marcus RL, Moncur C. Sensory Cueing effects on Gait Initiation in Persons with Parkinson's Disease and Healthy Elderly. Gait and Posture, Voulme 19, 2004, 215-225
Dibble LE. Motor Effects of Dopamine Replacement in Person's with Parkinsons Syndrome: Taking the Positive with the Negative. Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy, Volume 27 (3), September 2003
Publications (Selected Abstracts)
Dibble L, Hale TF, Gerber JP, Droge JA, Marcus RL, LaStayo PC. Muscle Force, Structure, and Function Change Following High Intensity Negative Work in Persons with Parkinson's Disease. Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy, December 2004
Dibble L, Hale TF, Droge JA, Gerber JP, Marcus RL, LaStayo PC. High Intensity Negative Work Reduces Bradykinesia While Improving Balance and Quality of Life in Persons with Parkinson's Disease. Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy, December 2004
Dibble L, Hale TF, Droge JA, Gerber JP, Marcus RL, LaStayo PC. The Safety and Feasibility of a High Intensity Negative Work Intervention in Persons with Parkinson's Disease. Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy December, 2004
Jessop RT, Horowicz C, Dibble L. Motor Learning in Parkinson's Disease: Refinement of Movement Velocity and Endpoint Excursion in a Limits of Stability Balance Task. Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy, December 2004
Gerber JP, Dibble L, Droge JA, Marcus RL, LaStayo PC. The Effect of a High Intensity Negative Resistance Intervention on Muscle Structure, Function and Performance Acutely Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy, Janurary, 2005
Dibble LE, Phillips JJ. The Effects of Multidimensional Exercise Program on Balance, Balance Confidence, and Quality of Life in Persons with Parkinson's Disease. Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy, 2003
Dibble LE, Phillips JJ. Clinical Balance Characteristics of Fallers and Non-Fallers in Persons with Parkinsons Disease. Neurology Report, 2002
Marcus RL, Nicholson DE, MacWilliams BA, Dibble LE. Compression Garments Improve Single Limb Standing Balance in Children with Cerebral Palsy. Brain and Development, 2001
Marcus RL, Nicholson DE, MacWilliams BA, Dibble LE. Effects of compression Garments on Gait. Brain and Development, 2001
Dibble LE, Nicholson DE, MacWilliams BA, Marcus RL. Sensory Cueing Impairs Gait Initiation in Persons with Parkinson's Disease and Healthy Controls. Gait and Posture, 2001
Dibble LE, Nicholson DE. Sensory Cueing Improves Motor Performance and Rehabilitation in Person's with Parkinson's Disease. Neurology Report, Volume 21(4), 1997
