Steven Z. George, PT, PhD
Steven Z. George, PT, PhDAssociate Professor and Assistant Department Chair University of Florida Department of Physical Therapy Box 100154, UFHSC Gainesville, FL 32610 -0154 Phone: (352) 273-6432 Fax: (352) 273-6109 Email: szgeorge@phhp.ufl.edu |
Steven George is an Associate Professor and Assistant Chair in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Florida and is a member of the Graduate Faculty in the Rehabilitation Science Doctoral Program. Dr. George is actively involved with the Center for Pain Research and Behavioral Health and the Brooks Center for Rehabilitation Studies. Dr. George’s primary research interests involve the utilization of biopsychosocial models for the prevention and treatment of chronic musculoskeletal pain. Dr. George’s research projects have been supported by awards from the University of Florida, the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Defense, and the Foundation for Physical Therapy. His current research projects include: 1) Developing and testing behavioral interventions for patients with low back pain; 2) Investigating the interaction between pain related genetic and psychological factors in the development of post-operative chronic shoulder pain; 3) Investigating the mechanisms and efficacy of neural mobilization techniques for reduction of chronic pain in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome; 4) Investigating the immediate effect of manual therapy on central sensitization of pain; and 5) Developing and testing low back pain prevention programs for Soldiers in the United States Army; see POLM Trial. Dr. George’s teaching responsibilities include Evidence Based Practice I and II. (full CV)
