Joseph F Norman, PT, PhD, FAACVPR

Professor

Department of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences
Division of Physical Therapy Education
Department of Health Sciences and Rehabilitation
University of Nebraska Medical Center
984420 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198-4420
402-559-5715
Email

Academic Appointments:
Professor, Division of Physical Therapy Education, UNMC: 2008-present
Graduate College Faculty, University of Nebraska: 1995-present
Program Director, Division of Physical Therapy Education: 2013 – 2018
Associate Director, Division of Physical Therapy Education, UNMC: 2007-2010
Associate Professor, Division of Physical Therapy Education, UNMC: 1998-2008
Assistant Professor, Division of Physical Therapy Education, UNMC: 1992-1998

Degrees/Certifications:
PhD: Physiology, Colorado State University, 1992
MS: Physical Therapy, University of Southern California, 1980
BA: Biology, State University of New York at Oneonta, 1976
Board-Certified Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Clinical Specialist, American Board of Physical Therapy
Specialties: 2000-2020; Emeritus: 2020-present
Credentialed Clinical Instructor: American Physical Therapy Association, 1999

Primary Teaching Responsibilities:
Graduate Program (Medical Sciences Interdepartmental Area)
Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

Research interests:
Physical activity interventions and exercise adherence for individuals with cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions, physical performance measures, quality of life and patient reported outcomes.

Publications (last 5 years):
Alonso, WW, Kupzyk KA, Norman JF, Lindsey ML, Keteyian SJ, Pozehl, BJ. The HEART Camp Exercise Intervention Improves Exercise Adherence, Physical Function, and Patient-Reported Outcomes in Adults with Preserved Ejection Fraction Heart Failure. Journal of Cardiac Failure, Published September 15, 2021.

Alonso WW, Kupzyk K, Norman J, Bills SE, Bosak K, Dunn SL, Deka P, Pozehl BJ. Negative attitudes, self-efficacy, and relapse management mediate long-term adherence to exercise in patients with heart failure. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 55(10):1031-1041, 2021.

Deka P, Pozehl BJ, Pathak D, Williams M, Norman JF, Alonso WW, Jaarsma T. Predicting maximal oxygen uptake from the 6 min walk test in patients with heart failure. ESC Heart Failure, 8 (1):47-54, 2021.

Rodrigues J, Campbell A, Frese E, Lowers S, Norman JF, Stackowicz D, Starr J, Walko M. The Current Status of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy: An Update of the Description of Specialty Practice, Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal, 31(3):94-104, July 2020.

Norman JF, Kupzyk KA, Artinian NT, Keteyian SJ, Alonso WS, Pozehl BJ. The influence of the HEART Camp intervention on physical function, health related quality of life, depression, anxiety and fatigue in patients with heart failure. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 2020 Jan;19(1):64-73.

Deka P, Pozehl B, Williams MA, Norman JF, Khazanchi D, Pathak D. MOVE-HF: An Internet-Based Pilot Study to Improve Adherence to Exercise in Patients with Heart Failure. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 2019 Feb;18(2):122-131

Pozehl B, McGuire R, Duncan K, Hertzog M, Deka P, Norman J, Artinian N, Saval M, Keteyian SJ, Effects of the HEART Camp Trial on Adherence to Exercise in Patients with Heart Failure, Journal of Cardiac Failure, 24(10):654-660, 2018.

Deka P, Pozehl B, Norman JF, Khazanchi D. Feasibility of using the Fitbit Charge HR in validating self-reported exercise diaries in a community setting in patients with heart failure. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 17(7):605-611, 2018.

Pozehl B, McGuire R, Duncan K, Hertzog M, Deka P, Norman J, Artinian N, Saval M, Keteyian SJ, Accelerometer-Measured Daily Activity Levels in Patients with Heart Failure, Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 33(4):329-335, 2018.

Kupzyk KA, Seo Y, Yates B, Pozehl B, Norman J, Lowes B. Use of the Late-Life Function and Disability Instrument for measuring physical functioning in patients with heart failure. Journal of Nursing Measurement, 24(2), 323-336, 2016.

Hanson C, Staskiewicz A, Woscyna G, Lyden E, Ritsema T, Norman J, Scholting P, Miller C. The Frequency and Confidence of Health Care Practitioners in Encountering and Addressing Nutrition Related Issues. Journal of Allied Health.45(1):54-61, 2016.

Seo Y, Yates B, LaFramboise L, Pozehl B, Norman JF, Hertzog M. A Home-Based Diaphragmatic Breathing Retraining in Rural Patients With Heart Failure. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 38 (3): 270-291, 2016.

Please visit ORCID for the complete list of published works.

Service:
National and International

• Honorary Chair, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, West China Medical School, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China. 2018 – 2021
• Adjunct Professor, Tongji University School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China. 2015 – 2022.
• Sino-US Physical Therapy Symposium, Planning Committee Member, Tongji University, Shanghai,
  China, 2015-2016
• American Physical Therapy Association, 1978 – present.
  • Member, Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Section, Education Section and Geriatric Section
    Elected to CV&P Section Nominating Committee: 2004 – 2008.
    Chair, CV&P Section Nominating Committee: 2007 -2008.
  • Member of CV&P Task Force on Entry-level Competencies: Feb. 2006 – 2008.
  • Liaison Committee, liaison member to AACVPR. 2007 – 2013.
• American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists (ABPTS), 2007 – 2014
  • Chair, Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Specialty Council, 2013 – 2014
  • Item Review Coordinator for specialist examination, 2012
  • Board Member, Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Specialty Council, 2010 - 2014
  • Member, Committee of Content Experts, 2011-2014.
  • Specialization Academy of Content Experts (SACE), 2007-2018.
  • Member of CV&P Description of Specialty Practice Committee, 2015-2019
• American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, 1995 – present.
  • Fellow, AACVPR, 2000 – present.
  • Appointed to Scientific Advisory Council (to Executive Board), 2006 – 2009.
  • Member, Professional Liaison Committee, 2007 – 2013
  • AACVPR Research Committee, 1999 – 2008.
  • Research Abstract Selection Committee, Annual Meeting of AACVPR, 1999-2008.
  • Editorial Board Member, Journal of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation and
    Prevention, 2010-2017
• Editorial Board Member, Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal, 2008-2022
  Manuscript reviewer

State

• Nebraska Foundation for Physical Therapy, Board Member (elected) 2021-present
  Vice-President 2021-present
• Nebraska Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association, 1992 – present.
  Nebraska Chapter-APTA Research Committee, 1994- 2003, (Chair: 1996-1998).
  Moderator, Platform Presentations, NPTA-Spring Meetings, 1996 and 2000.
• Nebraska Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Network (NCVPRN), 1995 – present.
  Past-President, NCVPRN. 2004-2005.
  President, NCVPRN: 2003-2004.
  President-elect, NCVPRN, 2002-2003.
  Guidelines Committee Member, December 1998-2003.
      Consultant to Guidelines Committee: 2004-2007.

Clinical Experience:
Primarily outpatient cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation.

Awards:

• 2019 Outstanding Service Award, College of Allied Health Professions, University of Nebraska
  Medical Center.
• 2016 Distinguished Scientist Award, Vice Chancellor for Research Office, University of Nebraska
  Medical Center.
• 2015 Chancellor’s Council Silver “U” Award Recipient, University of Nebraska Medical Center.
• 2014 Mary Ellen Sacksteder Award, Nebraska Physical Therapy Association (Highest award given by the NPTA in recognition of outstanding contributions to the advancement of physical therapy.)
• 2008 Outstanding Researcher Award, School of Allied Health Professions, College of Medicine, UNMC.
• 2002 Teacher of the Year Award, School of Allied Health Professions, College of Medicine, UNMC.
• 2001 Best Poster Presentation, Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Section, American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, San Antonio, TX.
• 1998 New Investigator Award, American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
• 1997 Outstanding Researcher Award, School of Allied Health Professions, College of Medicine, UNMC.
• 1986 Patient Care Award presented by the Board of Directors, St. Clare's Hospital, Schenectady, NY.