Dr. James M. McKivigan
School of Physical Therapy
Touro University Nevada,USA
Associate Professor
Email: jmckivig@touro.edu
Qualifications
2018 Ph.D., Northcentral University, USA
1984 M.Sc., Webster University, USA
1980 B.Sc., University of California, USA
Publications (Selected)
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McKivigan, J., Gilmour, G. 2021. Neuro-anatomical changes of carbon monoxide poisoning on advanced imaging: A literature review. International Journal of Healthcare and Medical Sciences, 7(1)
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McKivigan, J. (2021). Cultural diversity in the practice of physical therapy: A review of the literature. International Journal of Humanities Social Sciences and Education, 8(1): 35-43.https://doi.org/10.20431/2349-0381.0801005
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McKivigan, J., Tulimero, G. (2020). An analysis of Graston Technique® for soft-tissue therapy. Rehabilitation Science. 5(4): 31–37. doi: 10.11648/j.rs.20200504.11
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McKivigan, J. (2020). Evaluation of the American physical therapy association’s guidelines for training culturally competent physical therapists. Higher Education Research, 5(4): 154-161. doi: 10.11648/j.her.20200504.16
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Sandberg, J., Calderon, R., & McKivigan, J. (2020). The efficiency of digital anatomy teaching strategies. Journal of Nursing & Healthcare, 5(2), 1–5.
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McKivigan, J. (2020). Effect of federal policy changes on international students pursuing higher education studies in the United States. Higher Education Research, 5(2), 60–67. doi: 10.11648/j.her.20200502.14
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Lau, T., Lin, S., True, T., Wu, W. & McKivigan, J. (2020). Reliability and validity of a smartphone-based inclinometer application measuring shoulder internal rotation. Journal of Physical Fitness, Medicine, & Treatment in Sports. 7(5) 555725. doi:10.19080/JPFMTS.2020.07.555725.
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Petrofsky, J., Donatelli, R., McKivigan, J., Laymon, M. (2019). Can eccentric exercise of the lower limb be made more efficiently, a pilot study. SunKrist Public Health & Research Journal, 1(1). 1002.
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McKivigan, J., Krisak, B., Vogel, B., Harrington, A., Nguyen, V. (2019). Evaluating the efficacy of vertebral axial decompression therapy in treatment of patients with chronic lower back pain: A systematic review. Rehabilitation Science, 4(2), 25-34. doi:10.11648/j.rs.20190402.12
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McKivigan, J. (2019). Blood Flow Restriction Exercise: A Systematic Review of the Literature. Journal of Physical Fitness, Treatment & Sports, 7(2): 555706. doi: 10.19080/JPFMTS.2019.07.555706
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McKivigan, J. (2019). Kellers ARCS model and Gagnes nine events of instruction. Research & Reviews: Journal of Educational Studies, 5(1), 1–2.
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Gilmour, G., McKivigan, J. (2018). Effectiveness of intermittent mechanical traction in cervical radiculopathy: A systematic review. Journal of Medical Research and Practice, 7(1), 39–46. https://doi.org/10.20936/jmrp/07/01/XX
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McKivigan, J., Yamashita, B., & Smith, D. (2017). A Systematic Review on the Efficacy of Iontophoresis as a Treatment for Lateral Epicondylitis. Research & Investigations in Sports Medicine 1(3), RISM.000512
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McKivigan, J. (2017). Efficacy of Yoga Therapy in Treating Low Back Pain. Annals of Yoga & Physical Therapy, 2(4). ISSN: 2573-8585
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McKivigan, J. M. (2017). Yoga therapy and breast cancer. Clinical Practice, 14(5), 343-347. 2044-9046 (Electronic)
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Hughes, K. & McKivigan, J. M. (2017). Complex regional pain syndrome type I treated with active release technique.Journal of Physical Fitness, Medicine & Treatment in Sports, 1(1), 1–6.
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Gilmour, G. & McKivigan, J. (2017). Evaluating medical students' proficiency with a handheld ophthalmoscope: a pilot study. Advances in Medical Education and Practice, 8, 33–36. PMID: 28096708 doi: 10.2147/AMEP.S119440
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McKivigan, J. (2016). Medical marijuana and pain management: The physician’s catch 22. Journal of Nursing & Healthcare, 1(2), 1-5. doi.org/10.33140/JNH/01/02/00002
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McKivigan, J. (2016). Yoga as complementary alternative medicine, let’s not forget what works! Ann Annals of Yoga & Physical Therapy, 1(1).
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Laymon, M., Petrofsky, J., McKivigan, J., Lee, H., JongEun, Y. (2015). Effect of heat, cold, and pressure on the transverse carpal ligament and median nerve: A pilot study. Medical Science Monitor, 21, 446–451. PMID: 25669437 DOI: 10.12659/MSM.892462