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, with an affiliate appointment
in the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation. He is also 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 - III. He is a guest lecturer in Orthopedic Physical Therapy and assists
with teaching the unit on evaluation and treatment of the lumbar spine.
(full CV)
