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David Kietrys, Ph.D., PT

David Kietrys, Ph.D., PT
Associate Professor
Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences
Program: Physical Therapy-D.P.T.(South Jersey)
Phone: (856) 566-7186
Email: kietrydm@rutgers.edu
Office location:
200 College Drive
3rd Floor, Room 305
Blackwood, NJ 08012

About

David Kietrys, PT, Ph.D., OCS, FCPP received a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Delaware and a Master’s degree in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy from Hahnemann University (now Drexel University). He earned a Ph.D. degree from Temple University in 2010.
He is an ABPTS certified specialist in Orthopaedic Physcial Therapy. He serves on the International Editorial Review Board for the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, and as a manuscript review for several other journals. Dr. Kietrys is an Associate Professor and Assistant Vice-Chair of the Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences. He teaches in the musculoskeletal tract and oversees the DPT South program on the Blackwood campus.
Dr. Kietrys’ research interests are in disability and rehabilitation issues in people living with HIV and HIV-related peripheral neuropathy. He has published numerous articles and book chapters on the topic, and has presented his work at national and international conferences.

Education

B.S. , University of Delaware
M.S., Hahnemann University
Ph.D., PT, Temple University

Professional Achievements

Swami Kuvalyananda Top Research Abstract Award 2014 Symposium on Yoga Research Gould-Fogerite S, Cohen ET, Kietrys DM, Ahrens S, Silva M, Soteropoulos P, Parrott JS, Morrison S, Speer D, Donnelly R, Barone D. “Pilot trial of a yoga program for people with moderate disability due to MS: Design of the program, physical effects and mental effects”, 2014

Labe C. Scheinberg Award in Recognition of Outstanding Work in Neurorehabilitation in MS CMSC Annual Meeting, 2014 / Foundation of the CMSC Cohen ET, Kietrys DM, Gould-Fogerite S, Silva M, Barone DA, Yost K, Morrison S. “A Pilot Study of the Effects of an 8-Week Integrative Yoga Program on Function and Quality of Life in Persons with Moderate MS-Related Disability”, 2014

Excellence in Teaching Award NJ Health Foundation, 2015

Margaret L. Moore Award for Outstanding New Academic Faculty Member, 2004

Excellence in Teaching Award Foundation of UMDNJ,  2003

Research

Research Interests
Dr. Kietrys’ current research is focused on disability issues in persons living with HIV infection. In particular, he is interested in HIV-related peripheral neuropathy and its effects on quality of life and function, and PT interventions for persons with HIV-related peripheral neuropathy and/or HIV-related chronic pain.
Current Projects
Dr. Kietrys’ current research is focused on disability issues in persons living with HIV infection. In particular, he is interested in HIV-related peripheral neuropathy and its effects on quality of life and function, and PT interventions for persons with HIV-related peripheral neuropathy and/or HIV-related chronic pain.

  1. Disability in Persons Living with HIV in South Africa and United States: Similarities Across the Atlantic Divide
  2. Predictors of self-reported disability in people living with HIV

Title
Sponsor
Effective Dates
Role
“The Effects of a Four-week Yoga Program on Persons with HIV-related Distal Sensory Polyneuropathy”
APTA Oncology Section Clinical Research
June, 2013
Principal Investigator
“The Biological Effects of an Eight-week Yoga Program on Persons with Multiple Sclerosis”
New Jersey Health Foundation
June, 2013
Principal Investigator
“The Effects of an Eight-week Yoga Program on People with Multiple Sclerosis”
Foundation of UMDNJ
June, 2012
Co-Principal Investigator
“NJ-Fit-for-Life – Physical Therapy Services for Individuals with HIV Disease”
BMS Virology
2003; 2004
Principal Investigator

Publications

Title Authors Where and When
Six lessons for COVID-19 rehabilitation from HIV rehabilitation
Brown, D. A., O’Brien, K. K., Josh, J., Nixon, S. A., Hanass-Hancock, J., Galantino, M., Fillipas, S., Bergin, C., Baxter, L., Binette, M., Chetty, V., Cobbing, S., Corbett, C., Ibanez-Carrasco, F., Kietrys, D., Roos, R., Solomon, P., & Harding, R
Physical Therapy, 100(11), 1906-1909, 2020
Self-reported disability in persons with HIV-related neuropathy is mediated by pain interference and depression.
Kietrys, D. M., Parrott, J. S., Galantino, M. L., Davis, T., Levin, T., & O’Brien, K. K
Physical Therapy, 100(12), 2174-2185, 2020
Reliability and Validity of the HIV Disability Questionnaire (HDQ) with Adults Living with HIV in the United States
O’Brien, K.K., Kietrys, D., Galantino, M.L., Parrott, J.S., Davis, T., Levin, T., Tran, Q., Solomon, P.
Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care (in press),18, 2325958219888461, 2019
Pain Sensitivity in Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy
Eckenrode, B., Kietrys, D.M., & Stackhouse, S.
International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 14(6), 945, 2019
Functional Limitations and Disability in Persons Living with HIV in South Africa and United States: Similarities and Differences
Kietrys, D.M., Myezwa, H., Galantino, M.L., Parrott, J.S., Davis, T., Levin, T., O’Brien, K., Hanass- Hancock, J.
(2019). Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care, 18, 1-9
Effectiveness of Manual Therapy on Pain and Self-reported Function in Individuals with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome:Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Eckenrode, B., Kietrys, D.M., & Parrott, J.S.
JOSPT, 48(5): 358-371, 2018
Evolution of an International Research Collaborative in HIV and Rehabilitation: Community Engaged Process, Outcomes, and Recommendations
O’Brien KK, Solomon P, Ibáñez-Carrasco F, Chegwidden W, McDonnell E, Brown D, Harding R, Bergin C, Worthington C, Tattle S, Baxter L, Nayar A, Kietrys DM, Galantino ML, Yates T and the Canada-United Kingdom HIV and Rehabilitation Research Collaborative (CUHRRC).
Progress in Community Health Partnerships: Research, Education and Action, 45(4): 395-408, 2018.
Yoga for Persons with HIV-related Distal Sensory Polyneuropathy: A Case Series.
Kietrys, D.M., Galantino, M.L., Cohen, E.T., & Parrott, J.S.
Rehabilitation Oncology, 36(2): 123-131, 2018
A Pilot Study of Feasibility and Impact of an 8-Week Integrative Yoga Program in People with Moderate Multiple Sclerosis–Related Disability
Cohen ET, Kietrys DM, Gould Fogerite S, Silva M, Logan K, Barone DA, & Parrott JS.
International Journal of MS Care, 19: 30-39, 2017
Mechanics and Pathomechanics of the Muscles of the TMJ
Kietrys, D.M., Oatis, C. & Pratt, N
In Oatis C. Kinesiology: The Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Human Movement 3rd ed. Baltimore: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2016
Analysis of Forces on the TMJ During Activity
Kietrys, D.M. & Oatis, C.
In Oatis C. Kinesiology: The Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Human Movement 3rd ed. Baltimore: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2016
Structure and Function of the Articular Structures of the TMJ
Kietrys, D.M.
In Oatis C. Kinesiology: The Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Human Movement 3rd ed. Baltimore: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2016
The Immune System
Kietrys, D.M. & Fraietta, J.
In Goodman S & Fuller KS (eds). Pathology: Implications for the Physical Therapist (4th ed., pp. 262-316). St. Louis: Elsevier, 2015
Mobile Input Device Type, Texting Style, and Screen Size Influence Upper Extremity and Trapezius Muscle Activity and Cervical Posture While Texting
Kietrys DM, Gerg M, & Gold J
Applied Ergonomics, 50: 98-104, 2015
Peripheral Neuropathy in HIV Disease
Kietrys, D.M. & Galantino, M.L
In Carp S (ed.). Peripheral Nerve Injury: An Anatomical and Physiological Approach to Pathology and Intervention Philadelphia: F.A. Davis, 2015
Bone loss from high repetitive high force loading is prevented by ibuprofen treatment
Jain, N, Barr-Gillrespie A, Clark, BA, Kietrys D, Wade C, Litvin J, Popoff S, & Barbe M
Journal of Musculoskeletal and Neuronal Interactions 14(1) 78-94, 2014.
LEAP: Can Progressive Resistive Exercise Improve Weight and Body Composition in Individuals with HIV Disease?
Kietrys DM & Galantino ML
Physical Therapy 94(3) 329-333, 2014
Dry Needling for Management of Pain in the Upper Quarter and Craniofacial Region.
Kietrys DM, Palombaro K, & Mannheimer JS
Current Pain and Headache Reports, 18(8): 437, 2014
Physical Therapy Interventions for Individuals with HIV Associated Distal Sensory Polyneuropathy: A Systematic Review
Kietrys DM, Galantino ML, Belthoff C, Bessemer E, Carey W, Grow L, & Homan G
Rehabilitation Oncology, 32 (3): 52-5, 2014
Quality of Life and Self-reported Lower Extremity Function in Adults with HIV-related Distal Sensory Polyneuropathy.
Galantino ML, Kietrys DM, Parrott J, Stevens A, Stevens M, & Condoluci D
Physical Therapy, 94 (10): 1455-1465, 2014
Aging contributes to inflammation in upper extremity tendons and declines in forelimb agility in a rat model of upper extremity overuse
Kietrys, DM, Barr-Gillespie, AE, Amin, M, Wade, CW, Popoff, SN, & Barbe, MF
PLoS ONE, 7(10), e46954, 2013.
Screening Tools for Distal Sensory Peripheral Neuropathy Associated with HIV Disease
Galantino ML, Belthoff C, Bessemer E., Carey W, Grow L, Homan G, & Kietrys DM
Rehabilitation Oncology, 31(3): 19-23, 2013
Effectiveness of Dry Needling for Upper Quarter Myofascial Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Kietrys DM, Palombaro K, Azzaretto E, Hubler R, Schaller B, Schlussel J, & Tucker M
JOSPT 43(9) 620-634, 2013
Human immunodeficiency virus infection: Living with a chronic illness
Sowers, K. Galantino, M.L., & Kietrys, D.M.
In Umphred, D.A., Lazaro, R.T., Roller, M.L., & Burton, G.U. (Eds.), Umphred’s neurological rehabilitation (6th ed., pp. 941-982). St. Louis: Elsevier, 2012
Exposure to Repetitive Tasks Induces Motor Changes Related to Skill Acquisition and Inflammation in Rats
Kietrys DM, Barr AE, Barbe MF
Journal of Motor Behavior, 43(6): 465-476, 2011
Pathophysiology of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (chapter) in Rehabilitation of the Hand and Upper Extremity
Kietrys DM, Barr AE, Barbe MF
Vol. : (2011)
The Effects of High Repetition Low Force Motion on Tendon Integrity and Motor Behavior in an Animal Model of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders
Kietrys DM
Dissertation Abstracts International 71: 07B (UMI No. 3408725), 2010
Peripheral and Central Changes Combine to Induce Motor Behavioral Deficits in a Moderate Repetition Task
Coq JO, Barr AE, Strata F, Russier M, Kietrys DM, Merzenich MM, Byl NN, Barbe MF
Experimental Neurology. Vol. 220: 234-245 (2009 )
Peripheral Neuritis and Increased Spinal Cord Neurochemicals are Induced in a Model of Repetitive Motion Injury with Low Forces and repetition exposure
Elliott MB, Barr AE, Kietrys DM, Al-Shatti T, Amin M, Barber MF
Brain Research. Vol. 1218: 103-113 (2008 )
Upper Limb Movement Degradation with Performance of Repetitive Reaching in a Rat Model
Kietrys DM, Barbe MF, Amin M, Harris MY, Bempong FK, Barr AE
Temple University Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. Vol. 3: 36-39 (2008 )
Effects of At-Work Exercises on Computer Operators
Kietrys DM, Galper JG, Verno V
WORK. Vol. 28: 67-75 (2007 )
HIV Disease: Living with a Chronic Illness (chapter in Umphred D, Neurological Rehabilitation)
Kietrys DM
Neurological Rehabilitation 5th ed. St. Louis, Mosby Elsevier, 2007
Neural Mobilization: An Appraisal of the Evidence Regarding Validity and Efficacy
Kietrys DM
Orthopadic PT Practice. Vol. 15: 18-20 (2003 )
Contemporary Issues in Rehabilitation of Patients with HIV Disease – Part III: The Effects of Exercise on Individuals with HIV DiseaseIV Dis
Kietrys DM, Gillardon P, Galantino ML
Rehabilitation Oncology. Vol. 20(2): 10-14 (2002)
Contemporary Issues in Rehabilitation of Patients with HIV Disease – Part I: The Team Approach to Rehabilitation of Patients with HIV Disease; Part II: Complications of HIV Disease
Kietrys DM, Gillardon P, Galantino ML
Rehabilitation Oncology. Vol. 20(1): 21-26 (2002)
The Relationship Between Head and Neck Posture and VDT Screen Height in Keyboard Operators
Kietrys DM, McClure PW, Fitzgerald GK
Physical Therapy. Vol. 78: 395-403 (1998)
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