Steve Fehrer PT, Ph.D. Clinical Assistant Professor (406) 243-2429 SB 107 steven.fehrer@umontana.edu

Education

Postdoctoral Appointments - Tufts University, University of Minnesota

PhD - Animal Physiology - University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

MSPT - Arcadia University, Glenside PA

MS - Science Education - University of Wisconsin-Madison

BS - Zoology/Education - University of Wisconsin-Madison

Courses Taught

PT 525 Clinical Medicine and Pharmacology

PT 536 Neurosciences

PT 568 Neurorehabilitation II

PT 576 Synthesis of Clinical Evaluation and Intervention

PT 676 Clinical Mastery in Physical Therapy

PT 563 Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy and Pharmacology

Research Interests

Practice patterns in the acute care and long-term care environments

Management of balance and vestibular disorders

Management of the medically complex geriatric client

Applied exercise physiology of the geriatric client

Selected Publications

Manuscripts:

1. Gubler C, Gaskill S, Fehrer S, and Laskin J (2007).  Increasing physical activity and reducing cardiovascular risk using methods of accumulating physical activity.  Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal, 18(3): 3-10.    

2. Aarrestad DD, Williams MD, Fehrer SC, Mikhailenok E, and  Leonard CT (2004).  Intra- and interrater reliabilities of the myotonometer when assessing the spastic condition of children with cerebral palsy. Journal of Child Neurology, 19(11):894-902.

3. Leonard CT, Deshner WP, Romo JW, Souja ES, Fehrer SC, and Mikhailenok MD (2003).  Myotonometer intra- and inter-rater reliabilities.  Arch Phys Med Rehab 84(6), 928-932.

Abstracts:

1. Dunn P, Kelly K, Mund T, Reichers L, Gajdosik C, Fehrer S (2007).  Obesity and posture in adolescents.  Pediatrics Section Combined Sections Meeting 2008.

2. Fehrer S, Carter J, and Kuntz S (2007).  Preparing entry-level physical therapists for managing health threats and disasters.  Education Section Combined Sections Meeting 2007.

3. Gubler Hanna C, Berdanier J, Gaskill S, and Fehrer S (2007).  Relationships of cardiovascular disease risk factors with physical activity intensity as measured by accelerometers.  Cardiovascular Section Combined Sections Meeting 2007.

4. Gubler Hanna C, Berdanier J, Gaskill S, and Fehrer S (2006).  Relationships Among Ventilatory Threshold, Inflammatory Markers and Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study.  Cardiovascular Section Combined Sections Meeting 2006.

5. Gubler Hanna C, Berdanier J, Gaskill S, and Fehrer S (2005). Relationships of average daily activity as measured by accelometry with cardiovascular disease risk factors. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise.

6. Gubler Hanna C, Gaskill S, and Fehrer S (2005).  Effectiveness of 10,000 steps versus active living everyday on increasing physical activity and reducing cardiac risk factors in the middle-aged. Cardiovascular Section Combined Sections Meeting 2005.

7. Kuntz S, Hill W, Carter J, Elam J, Fehrer S, Glow S, Hall E, Minnick M, Reynolds M, Sare M, Wrobel L (2004). Integrating Disaster Education into Existing Health Science Curricula: Preparing Tomorrow’s Workforce for Emerging Threats.  APHA Public Health and the Environment in Washington D.C., on November 8, 2004.

8. Carter J, Kuntz S, Hall E, Glow S, Hill W, Minnick M, Sare M, Wrobel L, Fehrer S, Elam J (2004). Basic Biodefense Project:  Initial Progress and Results of the Core Curriculum.”  American Journal of Pharmacy Education, 2004 National Meeting Abstracts

9. Carter J, Kuntz S, Hall E, Glow S, Fehrer S, Minnick M, Hill W, Sare M, Wrobel L, Elam J (2004). Montana Basic Biodefense for Students in Pharmacy, Nursing, and the Allied Health Professions: Year One.  First HRSA Bioterrorism Training and Curriculum Annual Meeting, Bethesda, May 26-27, 2004.

10. Aarrestad DD, Williams MD, Fehrer SC, Mikhailenok E, and Leonard CT (2003).  Intra- and inter-rater reliabilities of the myotonometer for assessing the spastic condition of children with cerebral palsy. Physical Therapy 2003 Annual Conference and Exposition.

11. Atwood AL, Glass WC, Tonna SL, Trost GW, Phipps ML, Robertson ME, Fehrer SC, and Leonard CT (2003). The effect of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on motor control and motor learning task performance.  Neurology Report 26(4), 204.

12. Ditto KB, Fischer MS, Fehrer SC, and Leonard CT (2002). Myotonometer assessment of changes in the triceps surae musculotendinous unit following a stretching intervention. J. Orthop Sports Phys Ther 32(1), A-33.

Affiliations

APTA, member Geriatrics, Neurology, and Education sections

Hobbies

I enjoy gardening, hiking, skiing, and listening to classical music.