Jacob G. Long
Assistant Professor
Department:
SHR-Physical Therapy
Email:
jlong@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 984-6354
Education
| University of Mississippi, EdD, Higher Education | 2027 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, DPT, Physical Therapy | 2013 |
| Mississippi College, BS, Biology - Medical Sciences | 2009 |
| Copiah - Lincoln Community College, Associate of Science, Biology | 2007 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, Board Certified Clinical Specialist, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) | 07/2018 - 06/2028 |
Current Positions
| Assistant Professor, School of Health Related Professions | 08/2023 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Presentations
| Poster Presentation, Identifying Issues with Sleep Quality in Patients Recovering from Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) in the Inpatient Rehabilitation Setting: A Descriptive Study, UMMC - SHRP | 04/2025 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Assessing the effects of backward walking training on adults with acute, subacute, and chronic strokes, using the Recommended ANPT core outcome measures, Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference, Shreveport, LA | 09/2024 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Motor Learning: From Theory to Application, APTA-MS, Hattiesburg, MS | 09/2023 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, High Intensity Gait Training, Methodist Rehabilitation Center, Jackson, MS | 06/2023 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Theory to Practice: High Intensity Training for All Disciplines, Methodist Rehabilitation Center, Jackson, MS | 06/2023 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Concepts of Hight Intensity Training, Methodist Rehabilitation Center, Jackson, MS | 06/2023 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Does the speed of robotic leg movements during tilt-table verticalization affect orthostatic hypotension in persons with subacute SCI?, Methodist Rehabilitation Center, Jackson, MS | 08/2022 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Does the speed of robotic leg movements during tilt-table verticalization affect orthostatic hypotension in persons with subacute SCI?, American Spinal Injury Association, New Orleans, LA | 05/2022 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, The Hips Don’t Lie: Optimizing Wheelchair Seating Solutions, Methodist Rehabilitation Center, Jackson, MS | 05/2021 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Successfully Documenting Your Student – Part 2, Methodist Rehabilitation Center, Jackson, MS | 06/2019 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Successfully Documenting Your Student – Part 1, Methodist Rehabilitation Center, Jackson, MS | 05/2019 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Applied Concepts in Seating/Positioning and Common Errors with Practical Solutions – Part 2, Methodist Rehabilitation Center, Jackson, MS | 06/2018 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Applied Concepts in Seating/Positioning and Common Errors with Practical Solutions – Part 1, Methodist Rehabilitation Center, Jackson, MS | 05/2018 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Co-Awarded 2nd place poster presentation - Doctoral Research Category, SHRP Research Day | 2025 |
| Co-Awarded 1st place poster presentation - Doctoral Research Category, SHRP Research Day | 2024 |
| Elected to position of Vice-Chair - Assistive Technology/Seated & Wheeled Mobility Special Interest Group, Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy | 2022 |
| Allied Health Professional Research Award, Neilsen Foundation | 2019 |
Professional Membership and Service
| American Spinal Injury Association, Member | 2019 - 2022 |
| American Physical Therapy Association, Member | |
| American Physical Therapy Association - Mississippi Chapter, Member | |
| Assistive Technology / Seated & Wheeled Mobility Special Interest Group, Officer - Vice-Chair | |
| Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy, Member |
Committee Service
| SHRP - Dept of Physical Therapy - Laboratory Structure, Supplies, and Planning Committee, Member | 2024 - Present |
| SHRP - Interprofessional Education Committee, Member | 2024 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-FACULTY DEVELOPMENT, Member | 2024 - Present |
| Rehab Continuing Education, Member | 2024 - Present |
| SHRP - Dept of Physical Therapy - Promotions Committee, Member | 2023 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-ADMISSIONS, Member | 2023 - Present |
Community Service
| Jackson Free Clinic, Supervising Physical Therapist |
Teaching Experience
| PT636, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Neurological Aspects of Physical Therapy Practice I | Spring |
| PT621, SHRP, Course, Guest Presenter, Clinical Tests & Measures in Physical Therapy Practice | Spring |
| PT670-02, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Neurologic Physical Therapy Elective | Fall |
| PT616, SHRP, Course, Guest Presenter, Comprehensive Capstone | Fall |
| PT611, SHRP, Course, Guest Presenter, Systems Review and Clinical Dysfunction | Fall |
| PT639, SHRP, Lab, Guest Presenter, Therapeutic Interventions in Physical Therapy | Summer |
| PT630, SHRP, Lab, Lab Presenter, Principles of Physical Therapy Practice I | Fall |
| PT604, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Human Kinesiology and Biomechanics II | Summer |
| PT637, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Neurological Aspects of Physical Therapy Practice II | Fall |
Residency Training
| Residency in Neurologic Physical Therapy, Program Director | 2023 - Present |