Lisa Doyle (she/her)


Assistant Professor College of Health & Wellness Physical Therapy Providence

Biography and Expertise

Lisa Doyle, PT, DPT, MS, Board Certified Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy is an Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy at Johnson and Wales University in Providence, RI where her focus is adult neurologic conditions, motor control and motor learning, foundational skills and management medically complex individuals. She has over 35 years of clinical experience in adult, geriatric, and pediatric populations mainly focused on neurologic rehabilitation including TBI, Stroke, and Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities, degenerative disorders, wheelchair prescription, and spasticity management. Her research has focused on respiratory impairments in people with advanced Multiple Sclerosis and best practices in training caregivers of those with degenerative disorders to promote safety and quality of life.

Education

DPT
MGH IHP

MS
MGH IHP

BS
University of Lowell

Physical Therapist
State of Massachusetts

Board Certified Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy
American Physical Therapy Association

Physical Therapist
State of Rhode Island

Physical Therapist
State of New Hampshire

Labe C. Scheinberg Award
Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers

American Physical Therapy Association

American Physical Therapy Association- Neurology Section

Doyle, L.
Factors associated with outcomes of resistive inspiratory muscle training in non-ambulatory persons with advanced multiple sclerosis.
Multiple Sclerosis Journal – Experimental, Translational and Clinical.
8
2

Doyle, L.
Effects of resistive inspiratory exercise on activity participation, fatigue, and respiratory infections in persons with advanced multiple sclerosis living in a long-term care facility.
Journal of Nursing Home Research Sciences
6
78-81

Doyle, L.
Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training in Advanced Multiple Sclerosis.
Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders

Doyle, L.
Physical Therapy based interventions improve balance, function, symptoms, and quality of life in patients with chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy: A systematic review.
Rehabilitation Oncology
36
3
161-166

Doyle, L.
Spinal Cord Injury: Hands on Learning Laboratory Modules.
Compendium for Entry Level Neurologic Physical Therapy Curriculum

Doyle, L.
The Combined Intervention of Bromocryptine Mesylate and Interdisciplinary Therapy for Improvements in Functional Performance Following Brain Injury.
American Journal of Occupational Therapy
48

Interventions to Improve Spasticity and Contractures and Their Impact on Functional Outcomes.
Poster
American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting
APTA
National Meeting
Houston
TX
United States

Interventions to Improve Spasticity and Contractures and Their Impact on Functional Outcomes.
Poster
New Hampshire Physical Therapy Association Annual Meeting.
NH APTA
Manchester
NH
United States

Effects of lab simulation on DPT students’ self-efficacy and preparedness for clinic.
Poster
APTA CSM
APTA
Boston
MA
United States

Effects of lab simulation on DPT students’ self-efficacy and preparedness for clinic.
Poster
Educational Leadership Conference
APTA
Philadelphia
PA
United States

Spasticity Management in Acquired Brain Injury: Evidence and Ideas.
Lecture
NH Brain Injury Association Conference
NH APTA
Concord
NH
United States

Effect of Exercise and Education on Caregiver Physical and Mental Health: A Pilot Study.
Poster
APTA CSM
APTA
San Diego
CA
United States

Effect of Exercise on Fatigue, Quality of Life, Functional Mobility, and Pain in Metastatic Cancer.
Poster
APTA CSM
APTA
San Antonio
TX
United States

Results of an Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Caregiver Seminar on Confidence and Knowledge of Caregiver Responsibilities.
Oral Presentation
APTA CSM
APTA
Virtual due to covid pandemic

Lee Y., Rhodes R., Doyle L. Effects of an Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Caregiver Seminar on Confidence and Knowledge of Caregiver Responsibilities.
Poster
APTA NEXT Conference
APTA
Phoenix
AZ
United States

Predictors of Improvement in Respiratory Function Following Resistive Inspiratory Muscle Training in Advanced Multiple Sclerosis.
Oral Presentation
Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers
CMSC
Orlando
FL
United States

Predictors of Improvements in Respiratory Function Following Resistive Inspiratory Muscle Training in Advanced Multiple Sclerosis.
Poster
APTA CSM
APTA
Denver
CO
United States

Cognitive & Social Participation Improvements Following Inspiratory Muscle Training in Persons With Advanced Multiple Sclerosis
Poster
ASHA Annual Convention
ASHA
Orlando
FL
United States

Inspiratory Muscle Training Enhances Vocal Loudness Without Exacerbating Fatigue in Persons with Advanced Multiple Sclerosis.
Poster
ASHA Annual Convention
ASHA
Orlando
FL
United States

Inspiratory Muscle Training Improved Participation in Structured Group Activity but Not Fatigue in Non-Ambulatory Persons with Multiple Sclerosis. Consortium
Oral Presentation
Consortium of MS Centers Annual Meeting
CMSC
Seattle
WA
United States

Task-Specific Effects of Respiratory Muscle Training Using Threshold Inspiratory Muscle Trainer in Non-Ambulatory Persons with Multiple Sclerosis.
Oral Presentation
Consortium of MS Centers Annual Meeting
CMSC
Seattle
WA
United States

Inspiratory Muscle Training in Advanced Multiple Sclerosis: A Pilot Study
Poster
APTA CSM
APTA
Washington
DC
United States

The Effect of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Maximal Inspiratory Pressure, Maximal Expiratory Pressure, and Modified Fatigue Impact Scale- 5 Item Scores in Individuals with Advanced Multiple Sclerosis.
Poster
APTA CSM
APTA
Washington
DC
United States

Physical Therapy based interventions improve balance, function, symptoms, and quality of life in patients with chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy: A systematic review.
Poster
APTA CSM
APTA
New Orleans
LA
United States

Long-term Surgical Outcomes in Patients with Cerebral Palsy and Cervical Myelopathy: A Clinical Commentary.
Poster
American Physical Therapy Association of Massachusetts 2017
MA APTA
Norwood
MA
United States