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Dr. Nancy Landgraff
Chair Professor
Graduate Studies in Health & Rehabilitation Sciences
Cushwa Hall B321
phone: (330) 941-2703
Bio
Dr. Nancy Landgraff joined the YSU faculty in 1997 and, in 2012, became department chair. Prior to that, she had worked for 15 years in the physical therapy profession.
Before earning her doctorate in rehabilitation sciences from the University of Pittsburgh, Landgraff earned a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from the University of Pittsburgh, then a master’s degree from the University of Florida in health sciences.
Under her leadership, the Ohio Physical Therapy Association named YSU’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program, created in 2008, statewide Program of the Year for 2020 and 2021. Since the doctoral program began, 376 students have graduated from the program, including 35 during spring commencement in May, according to the university. All total, Landgraff has educated over 500 Physical Therapists at YSU.
Under Landgraff’s watch, the university’s physical therapy capabilities expanded as parts of Cushwa Hall underwent renovations to accommodate additional field training space. In addition, she supported the development of a doctorate program in health sciences and a revised master’s degree program in health and human services.
Landgraff also volunteers for a program called Walk with a Doc, which provides free, health practitioner led walking groups throughout the year and Heart Walk. In addition, she has served as a physical therapy consultant for Steward Health Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital in Warren.
Landgraff also has held leadership positions at the American Heart Association and the Ohio Physical Therapy Association.
Dr. Landgraff’s hard work, expertise, and commitment to the physical therapy profession over 28 years at YSU have transformed PT into one of the university’s most successful academic programs.
Research Interests
Stroke rehabilitation, outcomes assessment, population health
Teaching Interests
Physical Therapy basic skills, professionalism, Interprofessional Education, leadership
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2004
Ph D, Clinical Neuroscience
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
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1988
MS, Neurologic Dysfunction
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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1982
BS, Physical Therapy
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
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2025
National Academies of Practice
Distinguished Fellow of the national Academies of Practice - Physical Therapy
The national Academies promotes interprofessional education, practice and collaboration. As a distinguished fellow in PT I have demonstrated leadership and accomplishment in advancing interprofessional education and research at YSU.
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2022
Bitonte College of Health and Human Services
Bitonte College of Health and Human Services College Appreciation Award
Appreciate award bestowed by the Dean of the college for leadership and service.
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2022
Youngstown State University
Tressel Endowed Chair in Leadership
The endowed chair was created in 2021 through a $1.6 million gift from a group of YSU Foundation trustees in recognition of Tressel’s leadership at YSU and across the region. The honor is bestowed annually on a YSU department chair with an established record of outstanding leadership.
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2020
Youngstown State University
Watson Merit Award for academic leadership
Annual award to an outstanding Chairperson of a department for their leadership.
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2019
American Heart Association
2019 Great Rivers Affiliate Leadership Legacy Award American Heart Association
Leadership recognition for work with the American Heart Association related to support of the American Heart Association mission.
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2018
Youngstown State University
Excellence Award Department Chairperson in Teaching
Award reserved for a department chairperson who demonstrates excellence in teaching.
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2013
Youngstown State University chapter
Phi Kappa Phi Honorary Society
Honorary society for faculty and students that is a community of scholars and professionals building an enduring legacy for future generations.
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2013
Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber
Athena Award Nominee
The ATHENA Award honors individuals who strive toward the highest levels of professional accomplishment: women who excel in their chosen field, have devoted time and energy to their community in a meaningful way and also open doors so that others may follow in their path.
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2009
Youngstown State University
Watson Merit Award for academic leadership
Annual award to an outstanding Chairperson of a department for their leadership.
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2009
Youngstown State University
Distinguished Professor for Public Service
Recognized for Distinguished service to the Regional American Heart Association
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2007
American Physical Therapy Association
APTA Dorothy Briggs Memorial Scientific Inquiry Award
Recognized fro an outstanding publication in the National American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
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2006
Ohio Physical Therapy Association
Ohio Physical Therapy Association Research Committee recognition for contribution to Physical Therapy research
recognition at the State level fro contributions to Physical Therapy research.
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2006
Youngstown State University
Distinguished Professor for Scholarship
Recognition as a distinguished professor for research and scholarship accomplishments.
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2020 -
Youngstown State University
Professor and Chair
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2024
"High-intensity locomotor training during inpatient rehabilitation improves the discharge ambulation function of patients with stroke. A systematic review with meta-analysis"
A. Tapp, D. Griswold, D. Dray, N. Landgraff, K. Learman
Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation
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2019
"Severe Pain in Veteran Students"
B. Boccieri, K. Gazdik, L. Kerns, R. Williams, N. Landgraff, W. Ge
J Allied Health, volume 48, issue 3, p. 172-180
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2016
"An exploration of trunk reposition error in subjects with acute stroke: An observational design"
K. Learman, J. Benedict, A. Ellis, A. Neal, J. Wright, N. Landgraff
TOPICS IN STROKE REHABILITATION, volume 23, issue 3, p. 200-207
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2015
"Establishing the reliability and concurrent validity of physical performance tests using virtual reality equipment for community-dwelling healthy elders"
D. Griswold, K. Rockwell, C. Killa, M. Maurer, N. Landgraff, K. Learman
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION, volume 37, issue 12, p. 1097-1101
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2010
"Cognitive and physical performance in patients with asymptomatic carotid artery disease"
N. Landgraff, S. Whitney, E. Rubinstein, H. Yonas
JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY, volume 257, issue 6, p. 982-991
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2009
"Implementation of the Comprehensive Assessment Toolbox for Stroke in a Medical System"
N. Landgraff, L. Passek, G. Kerns
REHABILITATION NURSING, volume 34, issue 2, p. 74-82
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2018 - 2022
Board Member
American Heart Association