JCEWM Editorial Team
Editor in Chief:
Mohini Rawat, PT, DPT, MS, RMSK. FAIUM
Board -Certified Clinical Specialist in Clinicial Electrophysiologic Physical Therapy, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy.
Dr. Mohini Rawat is co-founder and president of American Academy of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound. She is Fellowship director of the Musculoskeletal Ultrasound program at Hands-On Diagnostics. She received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston and Masters in Biokinesiology from the University of Souther California. She is faculty for courses in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and Clinical Electrophysiology in PT programs and other continuing education courses. She has mentored hundreds of clinicians and has reviewed thousands of ultrasound studies. Dr. Rawat is a contributing author and wrote chapters on imaging in books. She has published articles and presented numerous musculoskeletal ultrasound course, webinars and lectures in multiple professional conferences and organizations. She is the chair of the Academy of Clinical Electrophysiology & Wound Management's Neuromusculoskeletal Ultrasound Special Interest group and holds other elected positions within the American Physical Therapy Association. Additionally, Dr. Rawat is editor of the Atlas of Musculoskeletal Ultrasund of the Extremities. Her most recent honor is she was named as a Fellow of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine.
Associate Editor, Electrodiagnostics:
David Greathouse, PT, PhD, ECS, FAPTA
David G. Greathouse is the Director of Clinical Electrophysiology Services, Texas Physical Therapy Specialist in Live Oak, TX and Professor, U.S .Army - Baylor University Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy, and AMEDD Center of Excellence at Fort Sam in Houston, TX. Dr. Greathouse is board certified in clinical electrophysioloygy therapy by the ABPTS and was named a Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the APTA in 2006. He has over 50 years of clinical electrophysiology testing (EMG/NCS) and orthopaedic physical therapy. His research interest includes 1. determining the validity and feasibility of the GEHS CTS and UNE classifications and 2. median and ulnar neuropathies in occupational working groups (dental and music).
Associate Editor, Electrodiagnostics:
Frank B. Underwood, PT, PhD, ECS
Underwood is an emeritus professor of Physical Therapy at the University of Evansville, and previously taught in the U.S. Army-Baylor University Graduate Program in Physical Therapy. His clinical practice in Electrodiagnostic Testing began in 1980. He has been a member and chair of the specialty council, and has co-authored multiple research manuscripts in the field
Associate Editor, Wound Management:
Karen A. Gibbs, PT, PhD, DPT, CWS
Dr. Karen A. Gibbs received a Master of Science in Physical Therapy and a Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of the Pacific and a PhD in Adult Education from Texas State University. She is a Certified Wound Specialist and has practiced as a physical therapist in outpatient, skilled nursing, and acute care. She is a Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Texas State University where she teaches wound management and examination techniques. Dr. Gibbs was instrumental in establishing the first profession-recognized specialty certification for physical therapists in wound management through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) and currently serves as Chair of the ABPTS Wound Management Specialty Council. Dr. Gibbs is well published and has numerous local, state, national, and international presentations related to wound management and physical therapist education. Her professional service and academic contributions earned induction to the East Tennessee State University College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences "Hall of Fame" in 2021.
Associate Editor, Wound Management:
Deborah Wendland, PT, DPT, PhD
Certified Pedorthist
Dr. Deborah Wendland is an associate professor of Physical Therapy in the College of Health Professions at Mercer University. She was awarded her Ph.D. in applied Physiology from the Georgia Institute of Technology. She received post professional Doctorate in Physical Therapy and a Master of Science in Physical Therapy degrees from Washington University in St. Louis. She received a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a neuroscience concentration from Duke University. Dr. Wendland is a certified pedorthist and has over 25 years of experience as a physical therapist. She currently volunteers at the Diabetic Foot Clinic at the Good Samaritan Health Center in Atlanta and is engaged in research on managing diabetes, including wound and skin management, and health promotion/wellness across practice areas.
Associate Editor, Biophysical Agents:
Daryl Lawson, PT, MPT, DSc
Dr. Daryl Lawso n is an associate professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Western Michigan University. Dr. Lawson received his undergraduate degree at Central Michigan University, a physical therapy degree from the University of Southern California, and a DSc from Loma Linda University. Dr. Lawson practiced for 12 years as a physical therapist in the areas of orthopedic and wound management. His clinical journey included an orthopedic residency at Kaiser Hayward, in Hayward, CA, and a sabbatical at the Cone Sports Medicine Fellowship program in Greensboro, NC where he learned MSK US imaging. He continued clinical practice in wound management and orthopaedics at Renown Health and the University of Nevada, Reno. Before joining the facility at WMU, Dr. Lawson ws an associate professor at Elon University teaching and conducting research in the areas of orthopedics and wound management. He is currently the chair of the APTA, Academy of Clinical Electrophysiology & Wound Management Biophysical Agents Special Interest Group.
Associate Editor, Biophysical Agents:
Thomas P. Nolan Jr., PT, MS, DPT, OCS
Dr. Nolan is an emeritus professor of Physical Therapy at Stockton University in Galloway, New Jersey. He received his undergraduate degree in biology at Glassboro State College (now Rowan University), his physical therapy degree at New York University, and his master’s and doctorate degrees at Temple University. He has over 47 years of clinical experience in physical therapy, and 37 years of teaching biophysical agents. Dr. Nolan received the Award of Excellence in Academic Education from the Academy of Clinical Electrophysiology and Wound Management at APTA CSM 2026. He is a founding member of the Biophysical Agents Special Interest Group and is currently the Nominating Committee Chair. He is the co-editor of Michlovitz's Modalities for Therapeutic Intervention including co-author of the hydrotherapy, electromagnetic waves, and alternative modalities chapters. His research focus is on investigating the clinical techniques and effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and iontophoresis.
Associate Editor, Neuromusculoskeletal Ultrasound
Jon A. Umlauf, PT, DPT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT, RMSK
Dr. Jon Umlauf is an Associate Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at The George Washington University. He is a board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist, fellowship-trained orthopedic manual physical therapist, and registered musculoskeletal sonographer. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy and Doctor of Science degrees through the Army-Baylor University programs and a Master of Health Professions Education from the Uniformed Services University.
Dr. Umlauf retired from the U.S. Army after nearly 20 years of service, during which he held numerous clinical, academic, and leadership positions. His professional interests include musculoskeletal ultrasound, diagnostic imaging, clinical reasoning, and advanced clinical education. He has extensive experience teaching musculoskeletal ultrasound to military and civilian healthcare professionals and has published research examining its clinical applications, implementation, and integration into physical therapy practice.
