Biography and Research Interests

Rolando Lazaro PT, PhD, DPT, GCS is a Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy. Dr. Lazaro obtained his PhD in Health Science from Touro University in 2011, Doctor of Physical Therapy from Creighton University in 2001, Master of Science Physical Therapy from the University of the Pacific in 1997, and Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of the Philippines in 1986. Dr. Lazaro’s research interests include the investigation of interventions aimed at improving balance and mobility in older adults and the development and validation of models of Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR). He also has research lines related to biophysical and electrotherapeutic agents, use of imaging in physical therapy practice, and cultural competence in physical therapy education. In 2013, Dr. Lazaro was awarded a Fulbright Senior Scholarship to study community-based rehabilitation models in the Philippines. In 2020 he received a second Fulbright Senior Scholarship grant to investigate the role of physical therapists in disaster preparation, response and management.

Courses That I Teach

PT 606: Therapeutic Measurements and Techniques

PT 608: PT/Patient/ Professional Interactions

PT 626: Clinical Agents

PT 627: Physical Therapy Educator

PT 660F: Graduate Physical Therapy Seminar: Adult Neuromuscular Laboratory

PT 669: Psychosocial Issues in Physical Therapy 

PT 689: Doctoral Project Proposal

PT 690: Doctoral Project Culminating Experience

Scholarship

(Selected Publications) 

• 2022
  • Kang MG, Roderos K, Perez K, Genoguin R, Lazaro RT. Translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure to Filipino. Philippine Journal of Health Research and Development. In press.  
•  2021
  • Tosoc R, Lazaro RT. The effectiveness of community-based interventions in improving activities of daily living and quality of life outcomes in persons with stroke: A systematic review. Disability, CBR and Inclusive Development. 2021.32(4):36-95. doi:10.47985/dcidj.503   
  • Lazaro RT. The immediate effects of trunk weighting on balance, mobility and lower extremity strength of people with Parkinson's disease. Journal of Allied Health. 2021. 50(1):38-46. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33646248/ 
•  2020
  • Lazaro RT. Analysis of instructor comments on student performance on selected assessment activities in a patient/ client management course. Health Professions Education Journal. 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hpe.2020.06.005 
  • Lazaro RT, Castillo MS. The effect of a structured intradialytic exercise program on fatigue and quality of life of a patient on hemodialysis in an acute care setting: A case report. Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation. 2020;7:6. http://dx.doi.org/10.7243/2055-2386-7-6  
  • Lazaro RT. Effects of lower body positive pressure treadmill training on balance, mobility and lower extremity strength of community-dwelling older adults: A pilot study. Journal of Allied Health. 2020;49(2):99E-103E. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32469381/
•  2019
  • Ching PE, Lazaro RT. Preparation, roles and responsibilities of Filipino Occupational Therapists in disaster preparedness and response. Disability and Rehabilitation. 2019. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2019.1663945 
  • Lazaro RT, Reina Guerra S, Quiben M, eds. Umphred's Neurological Rehabilitation, 7th ed. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier 2019. 
  • Lazaro RT, Reina-Guerra S, Quiben M. Foundations for neurologic rehabilitation. In: Lazaro RT, Reina Guerra S, Quiben M, eds. Umphred's Neurological Rehabilitation, 7th ed. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier 2019. 
  • Heick JD and Lazaro RT. Differential diagnosis of a patient with a neurological condition. In: Lazaro RT, Reina Guerra S, Quiben M, eds. Umphred's Neurological Rehabilitation, 7th ed. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier 2019.  
  • Lazaro RT, Reina-Guerra S, Quiben M. Examination and evaluation of functional movement activities, body functions and structures, and participation. In: Lazaro RT, Rina Guerra S, Quiben M, eds. Umphred's Neurological Rehabilitation, 7th ed. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier 2019. 
  • Lazaro RT, Reina-Guerra S, Quiben M. Interventions in neurological rehabilitation. In: Lazaro RT, Reina Guerra S, Quiben M, eds. Umphred's Neurological Rehabilitation, 7th ed. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier 2019. 
  • Claudel A, Vitente A, Garcia M, Marinas R, Lazaro RT. Electrophysiological testing and electrical stimulation in neurological rehabilitation. In: Lazaro, Reina-Guerra S, Quiben M, eds. Umphred's Neurological Rehabilitation, 7th ed. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier 2019. 
  • Lazaro RT, Umphred DA, Oza P. Use of Imaging in rehabilitation. In: Lazaro, Reina-Guerra S, Quiben M, eds. Umphred's Neurological Rehabilitation, 7th ed. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier 2019. 
  • Cayco CS, Gorgon EJ, Lazaro RT. Effects of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation on balance, strength and mobility of older adults with chronic stroke. Neurosciences. 2019;24(1):53-60. 
•  2018
  • Burke-Doe A, Lazaro RT. Integumentary System. In: Dutton M and Burke-Doe A, eds. National Physical Therapy Licensure Preparation Textbook. New York, NY: McGraw Hill, 2018.
  • Burke-Doe A, Lazaro RT. Metabolic and Endocrine Syatems. In: Dutton M and Burke-Doe A, eds. National Physical Therapy Licensure Preparation Textbook. New York, NY: McGraw Hill, 2018.
  • Burke-Doe A, Lazaro RT.Gastrointestinal System. In: Dutton M and Burke-Doe A, eds. National Physical Therapy Licensure Preparation Textbook. New York, NY: McGraw Hill, 2018.
  • Burke-Doe A, Lazaro RT. Genitourinary System. In: Dutton M and Burke-Doe A, eds. National Physical Therapy Licensure Preparation Textbook. New York, NY: McGraw Hill, 2018.
• 2017
  • Cayco CS, Gorgon EJ, Lazaro RT. Effects of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation on balance, strength, and mobility of an older adult with chronic stroke: A case report. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2017; 21(4):767-774. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2016.10.008
  • Lunar FRM, Gorgon EJ, Lazaro RT. Clinimetrics of the upright motor control test in chronic stroke. Brain Behav. 2017;e00826. https://doi.org/10.1002/brb3.826. 
  • Goodman CC, Heick J, Lazaro RT, eds. Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists, 6^th ed. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier. 2017.

• 2016
  • Gorgon EJR, Lazaro RT. Measurement properties of the upright motor control test for adults with stroke: a systematic review. Arch Physiother. 2016;6(13):1-11. doi:10.1186/s40945-016-0027-z. 
  • Linford AE, Wegley JC, Blackadar K Brunner-Lam G, Lazaro RT. Two-week intensive locomotor training improves balance and mobility of a person with chronic incomplete C4 tetraparesis AIS D: A case report. Phys Ther and Rehabil.2016;3(4):1-6. http://doi:10.7243/2055-2386-3-4.  
  • Mielke A, Lazaro R, Widener G. Mielke, Alexis. Using symptoms to effectively dose endurance and resistance exercises for a female with multiple sclerosis after an acute exacerbation: A case report. Phys Ther and Rehabil. 2016;3(2):1-5. doi:10.7243/2055-2386-3-2.
• 2014
  • Lazaro R, Burke-Doe A, Goodman C. Injury, inflammation healing and repair. In: Goodman C, Fuller K, eds. Pathology: Implications for the Physical Therapist. 4th St. Louis MO: Elsevier. 2014.
  • 2014. Gorgon EJR, Lazaro RT, Umphred DA. Aging and the central nervous system. In: Kauffman TL, Scott RW, Barr JO, Moran ML, eds. The Complete Guide to Geriatric Rehabilitation. 3rd ed. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier. 2014.
• 2013
  • Umphred DA, Lazaro RT, eds. Neurological Rehabilitation for Physical Therapist Assistants. 2nd Thorofare, NJ: SLACK Inc. 2013.
  • Lazaro R, Marquez N, Klima D, Umphred D. Introduction to Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant. In: Umphred DA, Lazaro RT, eds. Neurological Rehabilitation for Physical Therapist Assistants. 2nd Thorofare, NJ: SLACK Inc. 2013.
  • Lazaro R, Forster A. Degenerative diseases. In: Umphred DA, Lazaro RT, eds. Neurological Rehabilitation for Physical Therapist Assistants. 2nd Thorofare, NJ: SLACK Inc. 2013.
  • Lazaro RT, Gorman SL. Post-polio syndrome. In: Burke-Doe A, ed. Physical Therapy Case Files (Neurological Rehabilitation). Philadelphia, PA: McGraw Hill. 2013.
  • Lazaro RT, Gorman SL, Novello A, Widener G. Conversion disorder. In: Burke-Doe A, ed. Physical Therapy Case Files (Neurological Rehabilitation). Philadelphia, PA: McGraw Hill. 2013.
  • Lazaro RT, Luong H. Acute transverse myelitis. In: Burke-Doe A, ed. Physical Therapy Case Files (Neurological Rehabilitation).Philadelphia, PA: McGraw Hill. 2013.
  • Rideout D, Nordstrom T, Lazaro RT. Coccidioidomycosis. In: Burke-Doe A, ed. Physical Therapy Case Files (Neurological Rehabilitation). Philadelphia, PA: McGraw Hill. 2013.
• 2012
  • Umphred DA, Lazaro RT, Roller ML, Burton GU, eds. Neurological Rehabilitation. 6th ed. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier. 2012. (editor).
  • Umphred DA, Roller ML, Lazaro RT. Foundations for neurological rehabilitation. In: Umphred DA, Lazaro RT, Roller ML, Burton GU, Neurological Rehabilitation. 6th ed. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier. 2012.
  • Roller ML, Umphred DA, Byl N, Lazaro RT. Motor control, motor learning and In: Umphred DA, Lazaro RT, Roller ML, Burton GU, eds. Neurological Rehabilitation. 6th ed. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier. 2012
  • Lazaro RT, Roller M, Umphred D. Differential diagnosis phase 2: examination and evaluation of functional movement activities, body functions and structures, and participation. In: Umphred DA, Lazaro RT, Roller ML, Burton GU, eds. Neurological Rehabilitation. 6th ed. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier. 2012.
  • Umphred D, Byl N, Lazaro RT, Roller M. Interventions for clients with movement limitations. In: Umphred DA, Lazaro RT, Roller ML, Burton GU, eds. Neurological Rehabilitation. 6th ed. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier. 2012.
  • Claudel A, Lazaro RT. Electrodiagnosis and electrotherapy. In: Umphred DA, Lazaro RT, Roller ML, Burton GU, eds. Neurological 6th edition. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier. 2012. 
  • Lazaro RT, Umphred The role of imaging in neurological rehabilitation. In: Umphred DA, Lazaro RT, Roller ML, Burton GU, eds. Neurological Rehabilitation. 6th ed. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier. 2012.
• 2010
  • Gorman SL, Lazaro RT, Fairchild JF, Kennedy BK. Development and validation of an objective structured clinical examination in neuromuscular physical Journal of Physical Therapy Education. 2010; 24(3):62-69.
• 2009
  • Larsen-Merrill J, Lazaro R. Use of the Neurocom Balance MasterÔ training protocols to improve functional performance in a person with multiple Journal of Student Physical Therapy Research. 2009;1(1):1-16
  • Breger Stanton D, Lazaro R, MacDermid JC. Systematic review of contrast baths. Journal of Hand Therapy. 2009;22(1):57-70
• 2007
  • Lazaro RT, Umphred DA. Improving cultural diversity awareness of physical therapy educators. Journal of Cultural Diversity. 2007; 14(3), 121-5.

Professional Associations

• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) (1991 to present)
• California Council on Gerontology and Geriatrics

Edited textbooks/ chapter authorships:

Neurological Rehabilitation, 7th edition (Elsevier, 2019)

Pathology: Implications for the Physical Therapist, 5th edition (Elsevier, 2020)

McKinnis Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Imaging, 5th edition (FA Davis, 2021; Chapter 7: Radiologic Evaluation of the Cervical Spine and Chapter 9: Radiologic Evaluation of the Thoracic Spine, Sternum, and Ribs)

Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists, 6th edition (Elsevier, 2017; 7th ed coming in 2022)

Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant, 3rd edition (SLACK Inc, 2020)

 

Comprehensive Guide to Geriatric Rehabilitation, 3rd edition (Chapter 4: Aging and the Central Nervous System)

National Physical Therapy Examination and Board Review (Chapter 4: Integumentary System; Chapter 5: Metabolic and Endocrine Systems; Chapter 6: Gastrointestinal System; Chapter 7: Genitourinary System) 

Physical Therapy Case Files: Neurological Rehabilitation (Post-polio syndrome; Conversion disorder; Acute transverse myelitis; Coccidioimycosis)