Carol G.T. Vance, PT, M.A.

Associate
Graduate Program in Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science

Education & Training

• 1980 Bachelor of Arts, Biology, Luther College, Decorah, IA
• 1983 Certificate, Physical Therapy, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
• 1989 Master of Arts, Physical Therapy, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

Research Activities

• Body Composition Analysis
• Treatment Effects on Functional Outcome
• Pain Modulation

Teaching Responsibilities

• DPT - PT Management of Integumentary System (101:134)
• DPT - Differential Diagnosis in PT (101:173)
• DPT- Therapeutic Physical Agents (101:131)

Academic & Professional Activities

• Memberships: APTA, American Pain Society, International Association for the Study of Pain
• University Committees: Faculty, Staff & Student Affairs Committee Member
• 1993-95 Co-founder/co-owner, Linn County Physical Therapy, PC
• 1983-93 Physical Therapist, Iowa Medical Clinic, PC

Selected Publications

• Maeda Y, Lisi TL, Vance CG, Sluka KA: Release of GABA and activation of GABA (A) in teh spinal cord mediates the effects of TENS in rats. Brain Res 2007; 1136(1):43-50.
• Vance CG, Radhakrishnan R, Skyba DA, Sluka KA: Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation at both high and low frequencies reduces primary hyperalgesia in rats with joint inflammation in a time-dependent manner. Phys Therapy 2007; 87(1):44-51.
• Sluka KA, Vance CG, Lisi TL: High-frequency, but not low-frequency, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation reduces aspartate and glutamate release in the spinal cord dorsal horn. J Neurochem 2005; 95(6):1794-801.
• Oppliger RA, Nielsen DH, Vance CG: Wrestler's Minimal Weight Anthropometry Bioimpedence and Hydrostatic Weighing Compared. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise 23:247-253, 1991.