Dr. James M. McKivigan

School of Physical Therapy

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)

1. 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)
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. Sandberg, J., Calderon, R., & McKivigan, J. (2020). The efficiency of digital anatomy teaching strategies. Journal of Nursing & Healthcare, 5(2), 1–5.
6. 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
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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
10. 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
11. McKivigan, J. (2019). Kellers ARCS model and Gagnes nine events of instruction. Research & Reviews: Journal of Educational Studies, 5(1), 1–2.
12. 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
13. 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
14. McKivigan, J. (2017). Efficacy of Yoga Therapy in Treating Low Back Pain. Annals of Yoga & Physical Therapy, 2(4). ISSN: 2573-8585
15. McKivigan, J. M. (2017). Yoga therapy and breast cancer. Clinical Practice, 14(5), 343-347. 2044-9046 (Electronic)
16. 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.
17. 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
18. 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
19. McKivigan, J. (2016). Yoga as complementary alternative medicine, let’s not forget what works! Ann Annals of Yoga & Physical Therapy, 1(1).
20. 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