Education:
B.S., Biology, University of Toledo, 1969
M.S., Physical Therapy, Boston University, 1974
Ph.D., Anatomical Sciences, 1982
Profile:
Dr. Fish has been a member of the UB faculty since 1974. His teaching expertise is related to physical therapy (particularly electrotherapy) and gross anatomy. Over the years, he has served in numerous administrative positions including Director of the Program in Physical Therapy, chair of the Department of Physical Therapy and Exercise Science, and Associate Dean of the School.
Research Interests:
From 1988 through 2000, Dr. Fish and his colleagues have conducted numerous laboratory animal trials on the efficacy of various forms of electrotherapy for controlling acute edema. Most recently, he has been involved in designing clinical trials related to electrotherapy and applying principles of evidence-based practice to physical therapy interventions.
Selected Publications:
- Grim, S.B., Duffy, J.M., Theodosopoulos, P.N., Fish, D.R., Ohtake, P.J. Evidence in Practice: For a Patient with Type 1 Diabetes and a Heel Ulcer, Could the Addition of Electrical Stimulation to Standard Wound Treatment Improve Wound Healing Over Standard Wound Treatment Alone? Phys. Ther. 83:290-296, 2003.
- Ohtake, P.J., Fish, D.R. Basic Science Research – Contributions to Evidence-Based Practice. Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal, 13(3):14-17, 2002.
- Thornton, R.M., Mendel, F.C., Fish, D.R. Effects of electrical stimulation on edema formation in different strains of rats. Phys. Ther. 78:386-394, 1998.
- Taylor, K., Mendel, F.C., Hard, R., Fish, D.R., Burton, H.W. Comparison of effects of high-voltage pulsed current and verapamil on microvascular permeability to FITC-dextran. J. Clin. Electrophysiol.9(1):7-13, 1997.
- Taylor, K., Mendel, F.C., Fish, D.R., Hard, Robert, Burton, H.W. Effect of high voltage pulsed current and alternating current on macromolecular leakage in hamster cheek pouch microcirculation. Phys. Ther. 77(12):1729-1740, 1997. [Recipient of APTA's Dorothy Briggs Scientific Inquiry Award]
- Dolan, M.G., Thornton, R.M., Fish, D.R., Mendel, F.C. Effects of cold water immersion on edema formation after blunt injury to the hind limbs of rats. J. Athletic Training 32(3):233-237, 1997. [Recipient of Kenneth L. Knight Award for Outstanding Research Manuscript, 1997]
- Karnes, J.L., Mendel, F.C., Fish, D.R., Burton, H.W. High voltage pulsed current: Influence on diameters of histamine-dilated arterioles. Arch. Phys. Med. Rehabil. 76(Apr):381-386, 1995.
- Mendel, F.C., Fish, D.R. New perspectives in edema control via electrical stimulation. J. Athletic Training 28(1):63-74, 1993.
- Fish, D.R., Mendel, F.C., Schultz, A.M., Gottstein-Yerke, L.M. Effects of anodal high voltage pulsed current on edema formation. Phys. Ther. 71:724-733, 1991.
Professional Affiliations:
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), APTA Section on Research, APTA Section on clinical Electrophysiology, APTA Section on Education
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