Physical Therapy Program

Rehabilitative Health Sciences

Saurabh Mehta

Saurabh P. Mehta

Associate Professor

EDUCATION

BS in Physiotherapy, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, India. 1997
MS in Rehabilitation, University of Manitoba, Canada. 2008
PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences, McMaster University, Canada. 2012

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2022-present Associate Professor, Physical Therapy Program, East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN

2022-Present Visiting Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Joan D Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, Huntington, WV

2019-2022 Associate Professor, Marshall University School of Physical Therapy, Huntington, WV

2013-2019 Assistant Professor, Marshall University School of Physical Therapy, Huntington, WV

2013-2019 Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Joan D Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, Huntington, WV

2019-2022 Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Joan D Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, Huntington, WV

2013 Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Toronto Western Research Institute, University of Toronto Health Network, Toronto, Canada

2006-2013 Home Health Physical Therapist, Saint Elizabeth Healthcare, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

2003-2006 Physiotherapist, Fort Richmond Physiotherapy, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

1999-2002 Lecturer, Shree Swaminrayan College of Physiotherapy, Surat, India

1997-1999 Physiotherapist, Achal Physiotherapy Clinic, Surat, India

COURSES TAUGHT

Foundations of Patient Care Skills
PT Exam
Geriatric Rehabilitation
Modalities
Advanced Patient Management

CURRENT RESEARCH

Geriatric rehabilitation, wellness and health promotion, non-surgical management of hip and knee osteoarthritis, prevention of frailty and falls in elderly

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

Last 5 years (JIF = journal impact factor, C = estimated contribution 0.00-1.00) student trainees are underlined)

  1. Mehta SP, Indramohan P, Dobariya V, Seccurro D, Goebel LJ. Validity and Accuracy of the Tilburg Frailty Indicator Part B for Identification of Frailty in Older Adults Consulting a Rural Geriatric Medicine Clinic. Can J Aging. 2022; In Press. (JIF = 66, C = 0.4)
  2. Lambert MD, Mehta SP, Nelson SP, Northup JR, Sowers KD. Development of Professional Competencies through Service Learning: An Exploratory Study. Crit Rev Phys Rehabil Med.. 2022;34(3):31-40 (JIF = N/A, C = 0.2)
  3. Mahdavi M, Farzad M, Mehta SP, et al. Severity of persistent pain and disability can accurately screen for presence of pain catastrophizing and fear of performing wrist movements in individuals with distal radius fracture. Musculoskelet Sci Pract. 2022;57:102474. doi:10.1016/j.msksp.2021.102474 (JIF = 2.52, C = 0.25).
  4. Mehta SP, Jobes J, Parsemain C, Lu S, Kelley K, Oliashirazi A. Rasch Analysis for the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score Joint Replacement Version in Individuals Awaiting Total Knee Replacement Surgery. J Knee Surg. 2022;35(2):150-158. doi:10.1055/s-0040-1713812. (JIF = 591, C = 0.3)
  5. Mehta SP, Kendall KM, Reasor CM. Virtual assessments of knee and wrist joint range motion have comparable reliability with face-to-face assessments. Musculoskeletal Care. 2021; 19(2):208-216. doi:10.1002/msc.1525. (JIF = 1.16, C = 0.5).
  6. Farzad M, MacDermid JC, Mehta S. et al.Early post-immobilization pain at rest, movement evoked pain, and their ratio as potential predictors of pain and disability at six- and 12-months after distal radius fracture. Arch Physiother 11, 6 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40945-021-00101-6. (JIF = TBD, C = 0.2).
  7. Ziebart C, Mehta SP, MacDermid JC. Measurement Properties of Outcome Measures Assessing Physical Impairments in Patients after Distal Radius Fracture: A Systematic Review. Phys Ther. 2021;101(6):1-11. (JIF = 3.043, C = 0.3).
  8. Pai SV, Eapen C, Prabhakar AJ, Mehta S. Relationship between Hip Muscle Strength and Disability in Patients with Nonspecific Low-Back Pain: A Cross-Sectional Study. Crit Rev Phys Rehabil Med.. 2021;33(3). (JIF = N/A, C = 0.2)
  9. Mehta SP, Bremer H, Cyrus H, Milligan A, Oliashirazi, A. Smartphone Goniometer has Excellent Reliability Between Novice and Experienced Physical Therapists in Assessing Knee Range of Motion. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2021; 25:67-74. (JIF = 1.12, C = 0.4).
  10. Mehta SP, Weinstock-Zlotnick G, Akland KL, Hanna MM, Workman KJ. Using Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire in Clinical Practice: A Systematic Review of Its Measurement Properties  J Hand Ther. 2020; 33(4):493-506. (JIF = 00, C = 1.0)
  11. Mehta SP, Rigney A, Webb K, Wesney J, Stratford PW, Shuler FD, Oliashirazi A. Characterizing the Recovery Trajectories of Knee Range of Motion for One Year after Total Knee replacement. Physiother Theory Pract. 2020; 36(1):125-127. (JIF = 158, C = 0.4)
  12. Mehta SP. Clinical relevance commentary in response to "The validity and reliability of DrGoniometer, a smartphone application, for measuring forearm supination". Journal of Hand Therapy. 2019;32(1):118-120. (JIF = 00, C = 1.0)
  13. Mehta SP, George HR, Goering CA, Shafer DR, Koester A, Novotny S. Reliability, validity, and minimal detectable change of the push-off test scores in assessing upper extremity weight-bearing ability. J Hand Ther. 2019;32(1):103-109. (JIF = 00, C = 0.4)
  14. Mehta SP, Morelli N, Prevatte C, White D, Oliashirazi A. Validation of Physical Performance Tests in Individuals with Advanced Knee Osteoarthritis. HSS J. 2019;15(3):261-268. (JIF = N/A, C = 0.4).
  15. Hayes R, Maldonado D, Gossett T, Shepherd T, Mehta SP, Flesher SL. Development and Validation of a STEP Test of Aerobic Fitness in Elementary School Children. Physiother Can. 2019;71(2):187-194. (JIF = 8, C = 0.2).
  16. Weinstock-Zlotnick G, Mehta SP. A systematic review of the benefits of occupation-based intervention for patients with upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders. J Hand Ther. 2019;32(2):141-152. (JIF = 00, C = 0.4)
  17. Mehta SP, Liang T, Mullins K, Wallenberg J. A Brief Review of Flexicurve for Assessing Spinal Curvature. Crit Rev Phys Rehabil Med. 2018; 30(4):281-284. (JIF = N/A, C = 0.3)
  18. Mehta SP, Lee E, Narum J, Robinson K. A Review of Grip Strength Assessment for Wrist Fractures. Crit Rev Phys Rehabil Med. 2018; 30(4):293-296. (JIF = N/A, C = 0.3)
  19. Mehta SP, Adkins W, Freund J, Kelly M. A Review of Wrist Joint Position Sense Test. Crit Rev Phys Rehabil Med. 2018; 30(4):285-287. (JIF = N/A, C = 0.3)
  20. Mehta SP, Adkins J, Chen L, Hanson E, Dowrey J. A Review of Tilburg Frailty Indicator. Crit Rev Phys Rehabil Med. 2018; 30(4):289-292. (JIF = N/A, C = 0.3)
  21. Mehta SP. Preface: Outcome Measurement in Physical Therapy I. Crit Rev Phys Rehabil Med. 2018;30(2):v-vii. (JIF = N/A, C = 1.0)
  22. Mehta SP, Chang K, Malave C, McGuire A. Hop Tests. Crit Rev Phys Rehabil Med. 2018;30(2):113-115. (JIF = N/A, C = 0.3)
  23. Mehta SP, Crochet Z, O’Dell N, Stevenson A. Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. Crit Rev Phys Rehabil Med. 2018;30(2):101-103. (JIF = N/A, C = 0.3)
  24. Mehta SP, Bremer H, Pfleghaar J, Ramey A. The Star Excursion Balance Test. Crit Rev Phys Rehabil Med. 2018;30(2):137-139. (JIF = N/A, C = 0.3)
  25. Mehta SP, Jarvis A, Standifer D, Warnimont C. International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Crit Rev Phys Rehabil Med. 2018;30(2):125-127. (JIF = N/A, C = 0.3)
  26. Gossett T, Shepherd T, Powell R, Mehta S. Validation Of A Multi-staged Step Test For Measuring Fitness As A Clinical Vital Sign. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 2017;49(5S):299. (JIF = 459, C = 0.2)
  27. Mehta SP, Barker K, Bowman B, Galloway H, Oliashirazi N, Oliashirazi A. Reliability, Concurrent Validity, and Minimal Detectable Change for iPhone Goniometer App in Assessing Knee Range of Motion. J Knee Surg. 2017;30(6):577-584. (JIF = 591, C = 0.3)