Julie Ekstrum Hoffman, PT, DPT, CCS
Director, Institute for Latin America Concern - Physical Therapy ILAC, Director
Adjunct Associate Professor

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School of Pharmacy and Health Professions
Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy Faculty
Faculty - Pharmacy, OT, PT
BOYN - Boyne
Julie Ekstrum Hoffman, PT, DPT, CCS
Director, Institute for Latin America Concern - Physical Therapy ILAC, Director
Adjunct Associate Professor
Teaching Interests
- Board Certified Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapist
Research Focus
Functional Outcomes Health and Wellness Global Health Clinical Reasoning Measurement of Pectoralis length in Breast cancer patientsDepartment
Physical Therapy
Position
Adjunct Associate Professor
Articles
- Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal
Irons, S, Hoffman JE. Functional Outcomes of a Patient with Acute Paraplegia after Open Heart Surgery: A Case Report. Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal. Published online ahead of print May 2016. 2016 - Physical Therapy
Xia R, Stone J, Hoffman J, Klappa S. Promoting Community Health and Eliminating Health Disparities through Community-Based Participatory Research.
96(3), p. 410-417 2016 - Stylus Publishing
Doll JD, Mu K, Jensen L, Goulet C, Ekstrum J. Transforming Practice: International Service-Learning as Preparation for Entering Health Care. In: Green PM, Johnson M, eds. Crossing Boundaries: Tension and Transformation in International Service-Learning. Sterling, VA: Stylus Publishing.
September 2014 2016 - Journal of Physical Therapy Education
Furze JA, Black LL, Hoffman JE, Barr JB, Cochran TM, Jensen GM. Exploration of Students’ Clinical Reasoning Development in Entry Level Physical Therapy Education.
29(3), p. 22-33 2015 - Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics
Ekstrum JA, Black LB, Paschal KP. Effects of a Thoracic Mobility and Respiratory Exercise Program on Pulmonary Function and Functional capacity in Older Adults. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics. 2009; 27(4): 310-327.
27(4), p. 310-327 2013 - Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy
Hoffman JE, Paschal KA. Functional Outcomes of Patients with West Nile Virus Admitted to a Rehabilitation Hospital. Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy. 2013; 36(2): 55-62
36(2), p. 55-62 2013 - Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal
Irons SL, Hoffman JE, Elliott S, Linnaus M. Functional Outcomes of Patients with Sternectomy after Cardiothoracic Surgery: a case series. Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal. 2012; 23(4): 5-11.
23(4), p. 5-11 2012
Publications
- Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal
Ekstrum JA, Anderson L, Sternecker J. The Effects of Motivational Signage on Stair and Elevator Usage on a College Campus: A Pilot Study.
22(4), p. 40-41 2011
Presentations
- Hoffman JE, Luethje J, Schult S, Wagoner C. Can you walk and talk: Integrating Speech Therapy and Physical Therapy. Session Presentation accepted at Combined Sections Meeting 2016. American Physical Therapy Association. Anaheim, CA. February 2016. 2016
- Venema, D, Hoffman JE, Grindstaff, T, Bills, S, Abboud, K. Academia: The Good Life. Snap Learning Session accepted at American Physical Therapy Association National Student Conclave. Omaha, NE. October 2015. 2015
- Ekstrum JA, Anderson L, Sternecker J. The Effects of Motivational Signage on Stair and Elevator Usage on a College Campus: A Pilot Study. 2011
Awards
- Excellence in Teaching Award
School of Pharmacy and Health Professions, Creighton University - Physical Therapy Educator of the Year Award
Creighton University, SPAHP
Consulting
- Item Writer
Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy
2011 - 2014