International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
ISSN: 2329-9096
Stephen Folger
Department Chair/Program Director and Professor of Physical Therapy
Folger, a professor of physical therapy education, is adept at reaching students with different learning styles. He rephrases important points, uses various teaching tools and makes time for those struggling to grasp troublesome concepts.Folger joined Elon’s charter faculty for the Master of Physical Therapy program in August 1998. He earned his bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from Ithaca College in 1988. Soon after, he began his clinical career at Duke University, enrolling in the doctoral program in biomedical engineering in 1991 and completing his degree in 1998. During his 15 years at Elon, Folger has taken a leadership role in his department and at the university. Embracing cutting-edge technology, Folger developed the Curriculum Enhancement Database (CED), a tool used to ensure the DPT curriculum continues to meet the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education’s requirements.Folger is the 41st Elon faculty member to receive the award established by President Emeritus J. Earl Danieley ’46 and his late wife, Verona Daniels Danieley, in honor of their parents. He will assume the role of chair and program director of the Department of Physical Therapy Education on June 1.
Physical therapy,Neurophysiology,kinematic analysis and basic electronics for physical therapy research