Departmentof Physical Therapy
Saint Louis University
3437 Caroline Street
St. Louis, MO 63104
phone: 314.977.8505
fax: 314.977.8513
email: herningm@slu.edu

Humor is indispensable as we grow older and all of the experiences we have in earlier years determine the kind and quality of our older years.

Education
PhD in Higher Education with emphasis in geriatric research
Saint Louis University 1994
MA in Counseling Education Saint Louis University 1978
BS in Physical Therapy Saint Louis University 1962

Educational Interests
Preventive andrehabilitative approaches in physical therapy for older adults
Practice of Physical Therapy in underserved populations (within the U.S. and developing countries)

Courses
Human Growth and DevelopmentThroughout the Lifespan
Pharmacology for Physical Therapists
Neuropathology
Methods in Clinical Research
Preventing Frailty in Older Adults

Research Interests
Physical performanceabilities in both healthy and frail older adults
Enhancing physical exercise compliance in older adults
Preventing falls in older adults
RecentPublications / Presentations

Clinical Practice
Physical fitnessclasses for healthy older adults

Professional Activities
Member of the APTA andMPTA
Member of the APTA Geriatric Section Research Committee
Member of the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education
Consultant to Saint Louis University's Division of Geriatric
Medicine for Community Education Programs on Preventing Injuries in OlderAdults