Sherry T. Colson, PT, DPT, EdD, CEEAA
Professor
Department:
SHR-Physical Therapy
Email:
scolson@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 984-6348
Biography
Dr. Sherry Colson graduated with a BS in Physical Therapy in 1981,received her DPT in 2009, and her EdD in Higher Education in 2019. Dr. Colson joined the faculty in 2014 following a long career in geriatrics and management. Her current teaching responsibilities include legal and ethical issues in healthcare, Resource Management, Geriatrics, and Amputee Management as well as multiple labs and guest lectures. Dr. Colson is actively involved in the APTA and APTA- Mississippi. Research interest include geriatrics and diversity in physical therapy.
Education
| University of Mississippi, EdD, Higher Education | 2019 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, DPT, Physical Therapy | 2009 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, BS, Physical Therapy | 1981 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, Certified Exercise Expert for the Aging Adult, Academy of Geriatrics-APTA | 05/2022 - Present |
| Certification, LSVT Big | 12/2017 - Present |
| Certification, Community Health Advocate | |
| Certification, Credentialed Clinical Instructor | 11/2007 - Present |
| Licensure, Physical Therapist, State Board of Physical Therapy | 06/1981 - 06/2017 |
Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments
| Assistant Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Health Related Professions, Department of Physical Therapy |
Publications
Journal Article | |
| Boydstun K, Ware M, Daughdrill W, Joel J, Colson S. Comparison of Functional Training vs Traditional Training on ADL’s in the Older Adult: A Systematic Review Boydstun K, Ware M, Daughdrill W, Joel J, Colson S. Comparison of Functional Training vs Traditional Training on ADL’s in the Older Adult: A Systematic Review. Biomed Sci Instrum. 4 Oct 2021:47:459-463. | 2021 |
| Hammond, W, Ethridge E, Ethridge, S, Olinger, H, Colson, S. VIRTUAL/AUGMENTEDREALITY TRAINING AS AN INTERVENTION FOR BALANCE IN OLDER ADULTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW Biomedical Sciences Instrumentation. January 2019. 55(1). | 2019 |
| Colson, ST, Barnes LJ. Therapeutic Ultrasound Effectiveness for Non-specific Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review Therapeutic Ultrasound Effectiveness for Non-specific Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review The Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Sciences.Supplemental Issue 1. April 2017 | 2017 |
| Sherry Colson, Morgan Lott, Lauren DeMuth Freeman, Ben Nhek, Kaleb Smith. Association Of Quality Of SleepP And Physical Function In The Elderly Population: A Systematic Review. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2020;56(1):123-127 Sherry Colson, Morgan Lott, Lauren DeMuth Freeman, Ben Nhek, Kaleb Smith. Association Of Quality Of SleepP And Physical Function In The Elderly Population: A Systematic Review. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2020;56(1):123-127 | |
Presentations
| Poster Presentation, Comparison of Functional Training vs Traditional Training of ADL's in the Older Adult: A Systematic Review, APTA, San Antonio, TX | 02/2022 |
| Poster Presentation, Savanna Smith, SPT, Josh Eargle, SPT, Kyle Graham, SPT, Matt Lawalin, SPT, Sherry Colson, PT DPT EdD Traditional vs Functional Strength Training in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Systematic Review Combined Sections Meeting Poster Presentation February 1-28, 2021, APTA, online | 02/2021 |
| Poster Presentation, Recruitment of African Americans to Physical Therapy: An Exercise in Diversity, APTA, Virtual | 02/2021 |
| Poster Presentation, Experiences of African American Physical Therapy Graduates: Enhancing Diversity, APTA, Virtual | 02/2021 |
| Poster Presentation, Recruitment of African Americans to Physical Therapy: An Exercise in Diversity, APTA, Virtual | 02/2021 |
| Platform Presentations, Association of quality of sleep and physical functioning in the elderly population: A systematic review, Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference, New Orleans, LA | 03/2020 |
| Platform Presentations, Virtual/Augmented reality training as an intervention for balance in older adults: A systematic review, Combned Sections Meeting APTA, Washington DC | 01/2019 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Know Your Practice Act: It's the Ethical Thing to Do, Central Distarict of the MS Physical Therapy Association, Jackson, MS | 05/2016 |
| Poster Presentation, The Effects of Core Stabilization Exercises on Disability in the Treatment of Non-specific Low Back pain as Compared to Other Forms of Exercise: A Systematic Review., SHRP, SHRP Research Day | 04/2016 |
| Poster Presentation, The Effects of Therapeutic Ultrasound on Adult patients with Non-Specific Chronic Low back Pain: A Systematic Review, CSM American Physical Therapy Association, Anaheim, CA | 02/2016 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, The PT/PTA Relationship, MS Physical Therapy Association, Meridian, MS | 10/2015 |
| Poster Presentation, The Effects of Therapeutic Ultrasound on Adult patients with Non-Specific Chronic Low back Pain: A Systematic Review, SHRP Research Day, Jackson, MS | 04/2015 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Alpha Etta Honor Society, SHRP | 2017 |
Professional Membership and Service
| APTA, Member, Health Policy and Administration Section | 2017 - Present |
| American Physical Therapy Association, Member | |
| Health Policy Section of APTA, Member | |
| Mississippi Physical Therapy Association, Officer, President/Elect/Past | |
| Geriatric Section Of American Physical Therapy Association, Member | |
| Education Section of American Physical Therapy Association, Member | |
| Journal of Allied Health, Member, Ad hoc reviewer |
Committee Service
| Awards Committee Subcommittee on Education, Member | 2017 - 2021 |
| Class Advisor Committee, Chair | |
| Academic Advisor Committee, Chair | |
| Practice Plan, Member | |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-ADMISSIONS, Member | |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-FACULTY DEVELOPMENT, Member | |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-RESEARCH AFFAIRS, Member |
Community Service
| Stop Hunger Now, participant | |
| Stew Pot Ministries, Participant | |
| Sunday School Teacher, Teacher |
Other Service
| PTNow | 09/2019 - Present |
| Academy of Geriatrics Section APTA, State Advocate | 2017 - Present |
| Advisory Board of Hinds Physical Therapy Assistant School, Board Member |
Teaching Experience
| Developmental Basis, SHRP, Lecture, Course Presenter, PT612 | Spring 2020 |
| PT625, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Physical Therapy Across Client Populations | Spring 2020 |
| PT640, SHRP, Lecture, Course Director, Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare | Summer 2020 |
| PTPT621, SHRP, Lab, Lab Presenter, Clinical Tests and Measuers in Physical Therapy Practice | Spring 2020 |
| PT625, SHRP, Lecture, Course Presenter, Physical Therapy Practic Across Client Populations | Spring 2020 |
| PT642, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Resurce Mangament in Physical Therapy | Fall 2019 |
| PT630, SHRP, Lab, Lab Presenter, Principles of Physical Practice I | Fall 2019 |
| PT602, SHRP, Lab, Lab Presenter, Human Kinesiology and Biomechanics I | Fall 2019 |
| PT640, SHRP, Lecture, Course Director, Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare | Summer 2016 |
| PT642, SHRP, Lecture, Course Director, Resource Management in Physical Therapy | Fall 2016 |
| PT602, SHRP, Lab, faculty, Kinesiiology | Fall 2016 |
| PT630, SHRP, Lab, faculty, Principles of Physical Therapy | Fall 2016 |
| PT621, SHRP, Lab, faculty, Test and Measures | Spring 2016 |
| PT616, SHRP, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Capstone | Fall 2016 |
| PT641, SHRP, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Organizational Systems | Fall 2016 |
| PT635, SHRP, Course, Guest Presenter, Integumentary | Spring 2016 |
| PT610, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Introduction to Physical Therapy | Fall 2016 |