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Clinical Associate Professor of Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Department Chair
Jennifer Hurrell
Jennifer Hurrell has been a licensed Physical Therapist since 1995 and has held a variety of administrative and academic appointments in the higher education setting since 2001. Throughout her academic tenure she has maintained engagement in part-time clinical practice as a PT in the outpatient setting, focusing primarily on the management of various musculoskeletal diagnoses, both acute and chronic in nature, as well as managing other chronic pain syndromes. Her doctoral studies focused on adult learning theory, and her doctoral research focused on examining the biopsychosocial model of pain, pain neuroscience and psychologically informed clinical practice. Professional service activities have always been a high priority and she is currently serving as the Vice President of the RI Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA-RI), and a member of the APTA-RI Legislative Action Committee for which she has testified at the statehouse for a variety of issues to expand access to high quality cost-effective healthcare. Since joining the faculty at ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ in 2019, she has led initiatives to develop new programs of study in health and biomedical sciences. Currently, she is serving as the Chairperson for the Biological and Biomedical Sciences Department within the School of Health and Behavioral Sciences. She enjoys being in the classroom where she can share her professional interests and expertise with students.
Selected Publications
Arroyo, R.,O'Connor, B. B.,Hurrell, J. E.,Santos, E. M., Spontaneous Complete Atraumatic Arthrotomy Wound Dehiscence 7.5 Weeks Following Total Knee Arthroplasty Using Barbed Suturing (NOT ACCEPTED), Orthopedics/SLACK.
Sawyer, J.,Hurrell, J., Comparison of Air Displacement Plethysmography and Octopolar Multifrequency Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis in NCAA Division I Male Lacrosse Athletes, PeerJ.
Lippert, L.,Hurrell, J., Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy. 6th Ed., F.A. Davis Company, 2017.
Hurrell, J., Communication Skills Training for Clinical Instructors, New England Physical Therapist Assistant Consortium, 2016.
Hurrell, J., Diagnosis and intervention for a patient with shoulder and scapular pain, Physical Therapy Case Reports, 1999.
Arroyo, R.,O'Connor, B. B.,Hurrell, J. E.,Santos, E. M., Spontaneous Complete Atraumatic Arthrotomy Wound Dehiscence 7.5 Weeks Following Total Knee Arthroplasty Using Barbed Suturing (NOT ACCEPTED), Orthopedics/SLACK.
Sawyer, J.,Hurrell, J., Comparison of Air Displacement Plethysmography and Octopolar Multifrequency Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis in NCAA Division I Male Lacrosse Athletes, PeerJ.
Lippert, L.,Hurrell, J., Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy. 6th Ed., F.A. Davis Company, 2017.
Hurrell, J., Communication Skills Training for Clinical Instructors, New England Physical Therapist Assistant Consortium, 2016.
Hurrell, J., Diagnosis and intervention for a patient with shoulder and scapular pain, Physical Therapy Case Reports, 1999.
Awards and Honors
Faculty Achievement Service Award, 2023
ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ People Focused Solutions Driven Award , 2020
National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence Award, 2012
Quinnipiac University Academic Excellence Award, 2002
Faculty Achievement Service Award, 2023
ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ People Focused Solutions Driven Award , 2020
National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence Award, 2012
Quinnipiac University Academic Excellence Award, 2002
Teaching Interests
Human musculoskeletal anatomy, kinesiology, exercise science, physical agents, orthopedic medicine and rehabilitation, biology, health and human disease, psychologically informed healthcare.
Human musculoskeletal anatomy, kinesiology, exercise science, physical agents, orthopedic medicine and rehabilitation, biology, health and human disease, psychologically informed healthcare.
Research Interests
Pain neuroscience, adult learning techniques, Physical Therapist practice behavior. Current research activity includes:
Arroyo R, O’Connor BB, Hurrell J, Santos EM. Spontaneous complete atraumatic arthrotomy wound dehiscence 7.5 weeks following total knee arthroplasty using barbed suturing. Submitted to Orthopedics August 20, 2023. In review.
Hurrell, J., Beneciuk, J., Utley, J. Effect of Pain Education on Assistant Healthcare Providers’ Knowledge, Beliefs, and Treatment Orientation.
Hurrell, J., Beneciuk, J., Utley, J., Gatewood, L. Long-Term Effect of Pain Education on Assistant Healthcare Providers’ Knowledge, Beliefs, and Treatment Orientation.
Hurrell J., Ullucci, P., LaFerrier, J., Appropriateness of Radiographs Ordered by Physical Therapists.
Pain neuroscience, adult learning techniques, Physical Therapist practice behavior. Current research activity includes:
Arroyo R, O’Connor BB, Hurrell J, Santos EM. Spontaneous complete atraumatic arthrotomy wound dehiscence 7.5 weeks following total knee arthroplasty using barbed suturing. Submitted to Orthopedics August 20, 2023. In review.
Hurrell, J., Beneciuk, J., Utley, J. Effect of Pain Education on Assistant Healthcare Providers’ Knowledge, Beliefs, and Treatment Orientation.
Hurrell, J., Beneciuk, J., Utley, J., Gatewood, L. Long-Term Effect of Pain Education on Assistant Healthcare Providers’ Knowledge, Beliefs, and Treatment Orientation.
Hurrell J., Ullucci, P., LaFerrier, J., Appropriateness of Radiographs Ordered by Physical Therapists.
Professional Memberships
American Physical Therapy Association - Rhode Island Chapter
American Physical Therapy Association - National
American Physical Therapy Association - National
New England Consortium of Clinical Educators
New England PTA Consortium
American Physical Therapy Association - Rhode Island Chapter
American Physical Therapy Association - National
American Physical Therapy Association - National
New England Consortium of Clinical Educators
New England PTA Consortium