Lance Cherry, P.T., Ed.D., O.C.S.

Education

• B.S. in Psychology, University of Florida (1985)
• M.P.T. in Physical Therapy, Emory University (1990)
• Ed.D. in Applied Physiology, Columbia University (2007)

Certifications

Lance Cherry, P.T., Ed.D., O.C.S. is an Emeritus board certified in Orthopedic Physical Therapy from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialization (ABPTS). He has been a credentialed clinical instructor since 2013.

Teaching Responsibilities

• PHTT 6510 Applied Physiology for PT’s
• PHTT 6805 Topics in Clinical Education
• PHTT 6944-6954-6964 Clinical Experience I-III  
• Orthopedic Residency Mentor

Dr. Cherry is a charter member of Nova Southeastern University’s Teaching and Learning Academy and tries to apply this knowledge to his teaching through a “community of inquiry” emphasizing social presence, teacher presence, and cognitive presence.

Scholarly Activities and Interests

Dr. Cherry’s scholarly interests include using evidence-based methods to study musculoskeletal dysfunction and outcomes, as well as exploring various facets of hybrid education in physical therapy. Some of his presentations at various national conferences include 360° of Hybrid Education; Converting a medical pathology course from face to face to hybrid: processes and outcomes; Where does the time go? A work sampling study comparing faculty activities in traditional and hybrid DPT Programs; Simulation in a hybrid musculoskeletal physical therapy course: development, adaptation, and outcomes; and Student Perceptions of Factors Influencing Success in Hybrid and Traditional DPT Programs: A Q-Sort Analysis. He is currently exploring  precise, reproducible measures of plantar flexor and quadriceps hyperreflexia  necessary to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions directed at normalizing reflex excitability. He also serves as a submission reviewer for the Strength and Conditioning Journal and the Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice at Nova Southeastern University.

Area of Practice

Since graduating in 1990, Dr. Cherry has practiced in multiple areas of physical therapy, including inpatient rehab, skilled nursing, acute care, and home health. Most of his practice experience and expertise has been in the outpatient orthopedic setting. Cherry continues to practice pro bono at clinic in the Tampa Bat area serving under-insured and uninsured individuals.

Professional Activities

Dr. Cherry has been an APTA member since 1988 and is a current member of the Orthopedic and Education sections. He has been active in the Florida Chapter of the APTA (FPTA), where serving as an Assembly Representative for the West Central District. Cherry is a member of the Allied Health National Honor Society, Alpha Eta.

Within the College of Health Care Sciences, Dr. Cherry is a member of the Teaching and Learning Academy. In the professional D.P.T. program, he is Chair of the Committee on Student Progress and the Search Committee. Dr. Cherry is the faculty advisor for the Shark Motion student run pro bono clinic.