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Daniel J. Lee, PT, PhD, DPT Phone: (631) 444-8356 |
Dr. Daniel J. Lee joined the Stony Brook University DPT faculty in 2023 after working as an Associate Professor and Research Coordinator at Touro University. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from San Diego State University with a major in Kinesiology in 2006, a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Stony Brook University in 2009, and a PhD in Physical Therapy from Nova Southeastern University in 2020. His dissertation was entitled: "The Development and Validation of the Self-Management Assessment for the Residuum and Prosthesis (S.M.A.R.T.)."
Dr. Lee is dual board certified in orthopedics and geriatrics by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS). He is a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist through Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Seminars. He serves as a Coordinator of Content Experts for the ABPTS where he oversees item writers for the board certification examinations. Dr. Lee maintains his clinical practice, providing home therapy to the east end of Long Island. Additionally, he provides pro-bono physical therapy services to those with limb loss in collaboration with a local prosthetist.
Dr. Lee has published research in limb loss rehabilitation, self-management for those with limb loss, and the use of geriatric simulators in the education of physical therapy students. He has presented his research both nationally and internationally and serves as a manuscript reviewer for numerous scientific journals related to physical therapy. He currently teaches courses in evidence-based practice and research methodology.
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Lee DJ, Willoughby A, Pignotti M, McNulty B, Fagan N, Kapoutsos A, Patel J. One day you too will be older: teaching empathy to physical therapy students with an older adult simulator suit. Gerontol Geriatr Educ. 2023 Feb 20;1-11. doi: 10.1080/02701960.2023.2171031.
Lee DJ, Gailey RA, Fernandez AF, Litwin B. Development and validation of the Self-Management Assessment for the Residuum and prosThesis (S.M.A.R.T.) System for persons with limb loss. Prosthet Orthot Int. 2023 Jan 31. doi: 10.1097/PXR.0000000000000213.
Corio F, Troiano R, Lee DJ. Prosthetic curricular threads: pilot survey of clinical practice and physical therapy education. JPO. PAP.
Lee DJ, Litwin B, Fernandez AF, Gailey RA. The experience of self-managing from the perspective of persons with lower limb loss, prosthetists, and physical therapists. Disabil Rehab. 2022. DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2122599
Pottorf OA, Lee DJ, Czujko PN. Reliability and concurrent validity of mobile health technology for patient self-monitoring in physical rehabilitation. JSES int. 2022;6(3):506-511. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jseint.2022.02.002
Lee DJ, Miller CA, Gambale A, et al. Survey of physical activity in persons with limb loss during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. Prosthet Orthot Int. 2022. https://doi.org/10.1097/pxr.0000000000000093
Lee DJ, Repole T, Taussig E, et al. Self-management in persons with limb loss: a systematic review. CPOJ. 2021; 4(1): 5. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33137/cpoj.v4i1.35098.
Lee DJ, Veneri DA, Goodworth AG. Self-management problem solving tools for lower limb prosthesis wearers: mobile app usability and acceptability study. JPO. 2019; 31(1):33-42.
DOI: 10.1097/JPO.0000000000000216
Miles J, Staples W, Lee DJ. Attitudes about cognitive screening: A survey of home care physical therapists. JGPT. 2019; 42(4):294-303. DOI: 10.1519/JPT.0000000000000179.
Lee DJ, Wininger M, Mahler D, Parisi M. Taxonomy of clinical encounters during the first 90-days post-delivery of the initial definitive lower limb prosthesis. Prosthet Orthot Int. 2018; 42(5):490-97.
Lee DJ, Veneri DA. Development and acceptability testing of decision trees for self-management of prosthetic socket fit in adults with lower limb amputation. Disabil Rehab. 2018; 40(9):1066-1071. DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2017.1286694.
Lee DJ, Costello MC. The effect of cognitive impairment on prosthesis use in older adults who underwent amputation due to vascular-related etiology: A systematic review of the literature. Prosthet Orthot Int. 2018; 42(2): 144-152. DOI: 10.1177/0309364617695883.
Goodworth AG, Veneri D, Burger J, Lee DJ. Development and testing of an international knowledge assessment of prosthetic management for patients using lower limb prostheses. JPO. 2017; 29(1): 28-34. DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2017.1286694.
Peer-Reviewed Presentations
Lee DJ, Voltmer CH & VanWye WR. (2024, Feb) PT with a twist of Lyme: Differentiating the neuromuscular and cardiovascular cocktail from common imitators. Educational Session at APTA's CSM. Boston, MA.
Hayes J, Lee DJ, et al. (2023, Oct) The evolution of biopsychosocial beliefs related to low back pain in physical therapy students. American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine. Atlanta, GA.
Lee DJ, DeRosa C, Weaver P. (2023, Oct) Barrier and facilitators to competency based education. Education Leadership Conference. Philadelphia, PA.
Pottorf O, Lee DJ, Reddin V. (2023, Oct) Mindfulness interventions in physical therapy students, Education Leadership Conference. Philadelphia, PA.
Lee DJ, Nisani M, Gambale A, et al. The ideal physical therapist from the perspective of individuals with limb loss. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association. 2/10/2023. Platform presentation.
Lee DJ, Miller CA, Gambale A, et al. Survey of physical activity in persons with limb loss during the COVID-19 pandemic. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association. 2/10/2023. Platform presentation.
Lee DJ, Willoughby A, Pignotti M, et al. One day you will be older: teaching empathy with an older adult simulator suit. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association. 2/3/2022. Platform presentation.
Lee DJ, Repole T, Edwards S, et al. Self-Management in persons with limb loss. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association. 2/3/2022. Poster presentation.
Lee DJ, Downes K, Crisci F, et al. Simulating being "Old": design of an older adult simulator. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association. 2/3/2021. Poster presentation.
Lee DJ, Gailey RS, Fernandez-Fernandez AF, et al. The Self-Management Assessment for the Residuum and prosThesis (S.M.A.R.T.): a novel knowledge assessment for persons with lower limb loss. International Society for Prosthetics & Orthotics. Virtual. 11/4/2021. Platform presentation.
Lee DJ, Fernandez-Fernandez AF, Gailey RS, et al. Influence of health beliefs on self-management in persons with lower limb loss. International Society for Prosthetics & Orthotics. Virtual. 11/4/2021. Platform presentation.
Lee DJ. Core Power. Amputee Coalition National Conference. Virtual. 10/2/21. 1- hour educational course.
Grover P, Reeves K, Lee DJ, et al. Innovations in Limb Loss Restoration & Rehabilitation. American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Annual Conference. Dallas, TX. 9/25/2021. 8- Hour educational course.
Lee DJ, Miller C. The older adult with limb loss: specialized care for a special population. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association. 2/24/2021. 2- hour educational session.
Lee DJ, Gailey RS, Fernandez-Fernandez A, et al. Self-Management for Persons with Limb Loss: Developing the Self-Management Assessment for the Residuum and Prosthesis (S.M.A.R.T.). Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association. 2/24/2021. Platform presentation.
Lee DJ, Gailey RS, Litwin B, et al. Reliability and Validity of the Self-Management Assessment for the Residuum & Prosthesis (S.M.A.R.T.). Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association. 2/24/2021. Platform presentation.
Lee DJ. Impact of geriatric simulator suit on physical therapist students’ empathy. TCUS Interdisciplinary Institute for Healthy Aging Conference. Virtual. 11/13/2020. Poster presentation.
Lee DJ, Grover P, Reeves K, et al. Innovations in Limb Loss Restoration & Rehabilitation. American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Annual Conference. Atlanta, GA. 10/21/2020. 8- Hour educational course.
Lee DJ, Miller C. Keeping the core strong during COVID. Amputee Coalition of America 2020 National Conference. Virtual. 8/21/2020. 1-hour educational session.
Lee DJ. Flipping research. Touro College Online Education Summit. Virtual. 6/10/2020.
Pottorf O, Hayes J, Lee DJ. The Impact of Patient Simulation on Developing Professional Behavior Skills during a Clinical Education Experience. American Physical Therapy Association’s NEXT Conference. Phoenix, AZ. 6/4/2020. Poster presentation.
Wong K, Lamberg EJ, Lee DJ, Rufino R. Comorbidities Impact Functional Mobility after Amputation. What’s a PT to Do? Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association. Boulder, CO. 2/14/2020. 2-hour educational session.
Pottorf O, Lee DJ, Abramowitz A, et al. Reliability and criterion validity of forearm range of motion using a smartphone application. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association. Boulder, CO. 2/14/2020. Poster presentation.
Lee DJ. Core stabilization for individuals with limb loss. Amputee Coalition of America 2019 National Conference. San Antonio, TX. 7/25/2019. 1-hour educational session.
Lee DJ, Wininger M. Taxonomy of clinical encounters during the first 90-days post-delivery of the initial definitive lower limb prosthesis. American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists National Conference. Orlando, FL. 3/8/2019. Platform presentation.
Miles J, Staples W, Lee DJ. Attitudes about cognitive screening: A survey of home care physical therapists. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association. New Orleans, LA. 2/23/2018. Platform presentation.
Wong K, Lee DJ, Buffington P. Can we move (or walk) past the Medicare K-Level in older adults with limb loss? Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association. New Orleans, LA. 2/22/2018. 2-hour educational session.
Lee DJ, Veneri DA, Goodworth AG. Empowering prosthesis wearer’s self-management abilities through mobile technology: A usability and acceptability study. American Orthotic & Prosthetics Association National Assembly. Las Vegas, NV. 9/7/2017. Platform presentation.
Davis A, Lee DJ, Flowers D, Huson M, Gellert G, Bureau M, Kakar R. Transitioning to academia: Newbies reflect on their first few years. American Physical Therapy Association NEXT 2017. Boston, MA. 6/21/2017. Symposium.
Lee DJ. Rehabilitation of older adult amputees: Pre-Post prosthetic care. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association. San Antonio, TX. 2/16/2017. 2-hour educational session.
Lee DJ, Veneri DA. Paper, App, Scissors: What wins amongst new prosthesis users. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association. San Antonio, TX. 2/17/2017. Poster presentation.
Lee DJ. Decision Trees for older adult prosthesis users. American Orthotic & Prosthetics Association National Assembly. Boston, MA. 9/10/2016. Platform presentation.
Lee DJ. Design & development of decision trees for prosthetic socket management: An innovative tool for educating older adults. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association. Anaheim, CA. 2/18/2016. Platform presentation.
Lee DJ. Innovative problem-solving tools for lower limb prosthesis users. Connecticut Physical Therapy Association. Farmington, CT. 10/17/2015. Poster presentation.
Goodworth AG, Veneri D, Burger J, Lee DJ. Development and testing of an international knowledge assessment of prosthetic management for patients using lower limb prostheses. International Society for Prosthetics & Orthotics. Lyon, France. 6/23/2015. Platform presentation.
Funded Grants
Lee DJ. Criterion validity of the Touro Older Adult Simulator. Touro College Dean’s Seed Grant. April 2021. $4,500.
Lee DJ. Older adult simulation suit. Touro College One-Time Award of $300 or Less. December 2019. $300.
Lee DJ. Flipping research. Touro College Faculty Innovation Grant. June 2019. $1,100.
Lee DJ. limbWISE mobile app: Dynamic knowledge assessment function. University of Hartford Coffin grant. June 2018. $3,000.
Lee DJ. Efficacy of augmented self-management amongst new prosthesis users. University of Hartford’s College of Education, Nursing & Health Professions Sprout grant. January 2017. $7,000.
Lee DJ, Veneri DA. Validation & testing of novel self-management tools for lower limb prosthesis users. Education, Nursing & Health Professions Seed grant. January 2016. $3,000.
Lee DJ. Validation of a prosthetic knowledge outcome measure. University of Hartford Summer Stipend. July 2015. $2,500.
