Lori Quinn, PT, EdD is associate professor in the Department of Biobehavioral Sciences, Teachers College, Columbia University, in New York, New York. Her research has focused on developing evidence and guidelines for physical therapy interventions in neurodegenerative diseases, and in particular, for people with Huntington’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. She has developed treatment-based classifications for individuals with Huntington’s disease, and has coauthored several papers related to developing classifications to guide interventions. In addition to her work in neurodegenerative diseases, she is coauthor of Documentation for Rehabilitation: A Guide to Clinical Decision Making in Physical Therapy, currently in its third edition. The textbook places a strong emphasis on diagnosis by physical therapists, and using documentation to guide effective clinical management.

Julie Fineman, PT, EdM is the Director of Clinical Education and Clinical Assistant Professor for Marist College’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. Julie is a physical therapist with over 30 years experience in a variety of practice settings including in-patient, out-patient and home care. Prior to joining Marist, Julie was an Assistant Professor in the Physical Therapy Programs at Stony Brook University, New York Medical College and Dominican College. She received her BS in Physical Therapy from University of Delaware and her MA and EdM degrees in Motor Learning & Control from Teacher’s College, Columbia University. Julie is a chapter author of the textbook: Documentation for rehabilitation: a guide to clinical decision making in physical therapy. She is currently pursuing her EdD degree with research investigating skill acquisition and dual task paradigms in individuals with Parkinson’s disease.