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Research Program Manager
Boston University School of Public Health
I do not have any relevant financial / non-financial relationships with any proprietary interests.
NAME: Ledingham, Aileen
POSITION TITLE: Research Project Manager
EDUCATION/TRAINING
Northeastern University B.S 06/1985 Physical Therapy
Long Island University M.S 05/1995 Pediatric Physical Therapy and Research
Boston University Ph.D 09/2017 Rehabilitation Science
A. Personal Statement I have life experience, clinical expertise in rehabilitation, and leadership skills to successfully contribute to research.
B. Positions and Honors
Positions include:
• Research project manager
• Physical therapist with clinical experience across the life span
• Management of Pediatric Physical Therapy Department, National Health Services in United Kingdom
• Secretary for the Association of Rheumatology Professionals (ARP), the interprofessional branch of the American College of Rheumatology.
• Chairperson of eLearning Subcommittee ARP
• University Lecturer
C. Contributions to Science
• Baker K, LaValley MP, Brown C, Felson DT, Ledingham A, Keysor JJ. Efficacy of Computer-based Telephone Counseling on Long-term Adherence to Strength Training in Elders with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Arthritis Care and Research, 2020, Jul; 72(7):982-990. DOI: 10.1002/acr.23921. PMID: 31074576.
• Ledingham A, Cohn E, Baker K, Keysor J. Exercise Adherence: Beliefs of Adults with Knee Osteoarthritis Over 2-Years. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 2020 Dec;36(12):1363-1378. DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2019.1566943. Epub 2019 Jan 17. PMID: 30652930.
• Maxwell J, Vaughan M, Ledingham A, Felson D, Keysor J. Fear of the Known and Unknown: Factors Affecting Participation Following Knee Replacement Among Persons with Participation Restriction. Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy, 2018 Jan/Mar:41(1):35-41.
D. Additional Information: Research Support and/or Scholastic Performance
• Ledingham A, Cohn E, Baker K, Keysor J. Exercise and Adherence Over Two Years: Beliefs of Adults with Knee Osteoarthritis. American College of Rheumatology and Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals Annual Scientific Meeting, November 6, 2017, San Diego.
• Ledingham A, Cohn E, Pesanelli K, Baker K, Keysor J. Adults with knee osteoarthritis: Perspectives on telephone technology to support adherence to exercise. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, February 16, 2017, San Antonio TX.
• Ledingham A, Cohn E, Baker K, Keysor J. Osteoarthritis, exercise and telephone technology: A qualitative study with adults having knee osteoarthritis. NARRTC Annual Conference, May 5, 2016, Alexandria, VA.
• Keysor J, Maxwell JL. Ledingham A, Active Living with Arthritis: Innovations of ENACT. American Physical Therapy Association Massachusetts Chapter Annual Meeting, November 14, 2015. Norwood MA.
• Ledingham A, Keysor J, LaValley M, Felson D, Baker K. "Hello." Can a computerized phone call help me adhere to my physical therapy home exercise program? American Physical Therapy Association Annual Meeting, June 13, 2014, Charlotte NC.
• Baker K, Cochrane F, Ledingham A, Felson D. Telephone Counseling for Long-Term Adherence to Strength Training for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Pilot Study. NARRTC Annual Conference, April 19, 2013, Alexandria, VA.
• Blyth A, Johnson J, Stafford A, Ledingham A. Screening Children with Co-Ordination Difficulties: A Pilot Study. Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists Annual Conference, April 2005, Wales, UK.
