Rate My Professor Jodi Young

Dr. Jodi L. Young is a dedicated physiotherapist and researcher associated with the University of Newcastle, Australia, as a research student in the Discipline of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, within the Faculty of Health and Medicine. She completed her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physiotherapy at the University of Newcastle, with her doctoral thesis entitled 'The influence of physical therapy use on outcomes for musculoskeletal disorders of the lower extremity,' supervised by experts including Professor Suzanne Snodgrass. Her comprehensive academic background includes a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from the University of North Dakota (2005), a Fellowship in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy from Regis University (2013), and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology with a Chemistry minor from Concordia College (2001).

Dr. Young's research focuses on optimizing physical therapy interventions for musculoskeletal conditions, particularly the dosing, timing, and utilization of manual therapy and exercise for lower extremity disorders such as patellofemoral pain and knee osteoarthritis. She has co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, including 'Timing of physical therapy for individuals with patellofemoral pain and the impact on healthcare use, costs, and recurrence rates: an observational study' (BMC Health Services Research, 2021), 'The relationship between knee radiographs and the timing of physical therapy in individuals with patellofemoral pain' (PM&R, 2021), 'Usual medical care for patellofemoral pain does not usually involve much care: 2-year follow-up in the Military Health System' (Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2021), and 'The influence of exercise dosing on outcomes in patients presenting with clinical indication of knee osteoarthritis to physical therapy' (Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2018). In recognition of her contributions, she received the Dennis Driver Memorial Award from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists in 2017 for research on physical therapy utilization and dosing in knee osteoarthritis patients. Her work, often in collaboration with University of Newcastle faculty, advances evidence-based practices in orthopedic physical therapy, informing clinical decision-making and healthcare policy on intervention efficacy and patient outcomes. Dr. Young has also held academic appointments such as Adjunct Associate Professor at A.T. Still University and Assistant Director of Research at Bellin College.