Donald Lein Jr

Donald Lein Jr
Associate Professor

Scientist (C), Center for Women's Reproductive Health , General Clinical Research Center
Associate Professor (P), Physical Therapy , School of Health Professions
Director of Community Outreach and Continuing Education, Physical Therapy , School of Health Professions
Program Director, Physical Therapy , School of Health Professions
Scientist (C), Disability Health & Rehabilitation Science Center , Physical Therapy

Overview

Donald H. Lein Jr., PT, PhD is an Associate Professor and the Director of Continuing Education and Community Outreach in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). He continues to practice part time in the UAB Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment Center at the Kirklin Clinic. His research interests include developing and implementing physical therapy interventions to improve the care of individuals with osteoporosis and osteoporosis-related fractures, exploring the role of physical therapists in providing health promotion and education while providing typical physical therapy services, and developing and testing educational strategies to enhance Doctor of Physical Therapy education. He has published manuscripts in peer -review journals and presented nationally and internationally concerning his research interests. He has served as delegate and is currently the Chief Delegate of the Alabama Chapter of the APTA. He has received several awards for patient care excellence at UAB, the 2014 Marilyn Gossman Award for Professionalism in Physical Therapy, and the Fall 2017 UAB Disability Support Services Outstanding Recognition Award.

Selected Publications

Academic Article

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2023	Relationship Between Chronic Lung Disease Diagnosis and Susceptibility to E-Cigarette Use in Adults. 2023
2023	Joint specificity of stretch shortening cycle potentiation at propulsion onset during jump test performance 2023
2022	Accelerometer-determined Step-count, Peak 1-minute Cadence, And Walking Intensity In Persons With And Without Acetabular Dysplasia.. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 54:320-320. 2022
2022	Moderate To Vigorous Physical Activity Is Associated With Static Balance In Adults With ADHD. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 54:46-46. 2022
2022	Providing Accessible Fall Prevention Education for Older Adults with Low Vision. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation. 38:208-214. 2022
2022	The Influence of Mental Health and Respiratory Symptoms on the Association Between Chronic Lung Disease and E-Cigarette Use in Adults in the United States 2022
2022	Behavior Change Interventions for Health Promotion in Physical Therapist Research and Practice: An Integrative Approach. Physical Therapy. 102. 2022
2022	30-Second Chair Stand Test Predicts Countermovement Jump Performance in Young Adults 2022
2022	Come Roll with Me: An Interprofessional Experience to Promote Disability Awareness 2022
2022	Normative Reference Values and Validity for the 30-Second Chair-Stand Test in Healthy Young Adults. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. 17:907-914. 2022
2022	Outcome expectancies and resistance self-efficacy mediate the relationship between asthma diagnosis and e-cigarette use among youth and young adults. Journal of Asthma. 2022
2022	The relationship between asthma diagnosis and E-Cigarette use among youth and young adults: the mediation effects of anxiety, depression, and impulsivity and the moderation effects of substance use. Journal of Asthma. 59:682-690. 2022
2021	Author Response to Inoue et al. Physical Therapy. 101. 2021
2021	Binge drinking moderates the association between chronic lung disease and e-cigarette use 2021
2021	Nutrition in Physical Therapist Practice: Setting the Stage for Taking Action. Physical Therapy. 101. 2021
2021	Nutrition in Physical Therapist Practice: Tools and Strategies to Act Now. Physical Therapy. 101. 2021
2021	The impact of varying interphase interval on neuromuscular electrical stimulation-induced quadriceps femoris muscle performance and perceived discomfort 2021
2020	Fat Mass is Negatively Associated with Muscle Strength and Jump Test Performance 2020
2020	Are screening by yoga instructors and their practice patterns important to prevent injuries in yoga clients?. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. 40. 2020
2019	Assessing a novel way to measure three common rehabilitation outcome measures using a custom mobile phone application. Gait and Posture. 73:246-250. 2019
2019	Assessing a novel way to measure step count while walking using a custom mobile phone application. PLoS One. 13. 2019
2019	Part 1: Preparing Entry-Level Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Students to Promote Health and Wellbeing with Individuals with Disabilities. Journal of Occupational Therapy Education. 3. 2019
2019	Part 2: Preparing Entry-Level Occupational and Physical Therapy Students to Promote Healthy Lifestyles Emphasizing Healthy Eating with Individuals with Disabilities. Journal of Occupational Therapy Education. 3. 2019
2019	The impact of varying interphase interval on neuromuscular electrical stimulation-induced muscle performance and perceived comfort. Physiotherapy. 105:e115. 2019
2018	Interaction of factors affecting vibration transmission to skeleton during standing: A narrative review. International Journal of Applied Sports Sciences. 30. 2018
2018	Role of Yoga in Osteoporosis Rehabilitation 2018
2017	A model to integrate health promotion and wellness in physical therapy practice: development and validation.. Physical Therapy. 97:1169-1181. 2017
2017	Cross-validation of the Student Perceptions of Team-Based Learning Scale in the United States. Journal of Educational Evaluation for Health Professions. 14:15. 2017
2017	Evaluation of team-based learning in a doctor of physical therapy curriculum in the United States. Journal of Educational Evaluation for Health Professions. 14:3. 2017
2016	Evaluation of Three Osteoporosis Prevention Programs for Young Women: Application of the Health Belief Model. American Journal of Health Education. 47:224-233. 2016
2015	Impact of varying the parameters of stimulation of 2 commonly used waveforms on muscle force production and fatigue. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 45:634-641. 2015
2014	Evaluation of a Computer-Tailored Osteoporosis Prevention Intervention in Young Women. American Journal of Health Education. 45:3-11. 2014
2011	Poster 57 Impact of Electrical Stimulation Parameters on Muscle Torque and Fatigue in People with SCI. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 92:1709. 2011
2011	Osteoporosis Prevention Among Premenopausal Women: A Review of Bone Enhancement Interventions 2011
2001	“Tone Your Bones” A Model for Health Education for Older Adults. Journal, physical therapy education. 2001:23-28. 2001
1989	Placebo effect in TENS study? (I: reply). Physical Therapy. 69:1119-1120. 1989
1989	Comparison of effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation of auricular, somatic, and the combination of auricular and somatic acupuncture points on experimental pain threshold. Physical Therapy. 69:671-678. 1989