Danielle Long
Assistant Professor, Physical TherapyDirector of Clinical Education
DPT - Hunter CollegeBS - University of Delaware
danielle.long@liu.edu
Description
Danielle Long, PT, DPT, PCS, Director of Clinical Education (DCE) has over a decade of prior experience as a full-time physical therapist across diverse healthcare settings including acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient facilities, and home care, Dr. Long brings extensive expertise in both adult and pediatric care. Her dedication to pediatric physical therapy led her to achieve the credential of Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatrics (PCS) in 2017.
Dr. Long is deeply committed to advancing physical therapy education, particularly in supporting students facing challenges. As a liaison to The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT), she works hard to support DPT students as they prepare for the national licensure examination (NPTE). Dr. Long channels her passion into mentoring, coaching, and mediating during clinical education experiences (CEE), focusing on identifying and implementing effective support strategies tailored to student needs. Dr. Long actively contributes to cultivating professionalism and leadership qualities among DPT students, fostering a culture of excellence in clinical practice and education. To round out her love of the profession, she is also dedicated to facilitating and disseminating evidence to support physical therapy practice. She has taught various Evidence-Based Practice courses, and recently published two systematic reviews on the treatment of developmental coordination disorder.
Specialties
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy
Credentialed Clinical Instructor, American Physical Therapy Association
Certified in Neuro-developmental Treatment (C/NDT), Neuro-developmental Treatment Association
Publications
Long DN, Lochala CR, Pines K, Iwamoto K, Hess P, Sargent B. Systematic review to inform the Developmental Coordination Disorder Clinical Practice Guideline update: physical therapy examination/evaluation. Pediatr Phys Ther. 2025;37(2) – E-pub ahead of print
Iwamoto K, Pines K, Lochala CR, Long DN, Hess P, Sargent B. Systematic review to inform the Developmental Coordination Disorder Clinical Practice Guideline update: physical therapy intervention. Pediatr Phys Ther. 2025;37(2) – E-pub ahead of print
Karpatkin, H., Cohen, E.T., Rzetelny, A., Parrott, J.S., Breismeister, B., Hartman, R., Luu, R., Napolione (Long), D. “Effects of Intermittent Versus Continuous Walking on Distance Walked and Fatigue in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized Crossover Trial.” J Neurol Phys Ther. 2015 Jul;39(3):172-8. doi: 10.1097/NPT.0000000000000091. PMID: 26050076. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26050076/
Karpatkin, H., Napolione (Long), D., Siminovich-Blok, B. "Acupuncture and Multiple Sclerosis: A Review of the Evidence", Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, vol. 2014, Article ID 972935, 9 pages, 2014. https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/972935
Lectures and Presentations
Pines K, Iwamoto K, Lochala CR, Long DN, Hess P, Sargent B. Systematic review to inform the Developmental Coordination Disorder Clinical Practice Guideline update: physical therapy assessment. Platform Presentation. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association. February 14, 2025. Houston, TX. Abstract published in Pediatr Phys Ther. 2025;37(1):119.
Iwamoto K, Pines K, Lochala CR, Long DN, Hess P, Sargent B. Systematic review to inform the Developmental Coordination Disorder Clinical Practice Guideline update: physical therapy intervention. Poster Presentation. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association. February 15, 2025. Houston, TX. Abstract published in Pediatr Phys Ther. 2025;37(1):118.
Educational Session Presentation: Hybrid Education Is Not Accelerated Education: Opportunities, Challenges, and Outcomes in Full-Length Hybrid DPT Education; Tilson, J. …. & Long, D. October 13, 2023. Educational Leadership Conference. Philadelphia, PA. (National Level)
Educational Session Presentation: Navigating Tough Conversations with Physical Therapy Students Utilizing a Coaching Framework; Long, D. & Ruckert, E.; October 28, 2022. Educational Leadership Conference. Milwaukee, WI. (National Level)
Karpatkin, H., Cohen, E.T., Rzetelny, A., Parrott, J.S., Breismeister, B., Hartman, R., Luu, R., Napolione (Long), D. “Effects of Intermittent Versus Continuous Walking on Distance Walked and Fatigue in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized Crossover Trial.” Poster Presentation. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association. February 10, 2012. Chicago, IL. Abstract published in J Neurol Phys Ther. 2012; 36(1).
Honors/Awards
President’s Award, APTA Academy of Pelvic Health
Received on February 2, 2022, at the Combined Sections Meeting in San Antonio, TX; Recognized for outstanding work done in 2021 while serving on the CPG Steering Committee for the APTA’s Academy of Pelvic Health.
DPT Student Excellence in Clinical Performance
Commencement Ceremony; Hunter College, City University of New York
DPT Student Excellence in Academic Performance
Commencement Ceremony; Hunter College, City University of New York
