Faculty Profiles

Bezner, J. R. (n.d.). Prevention, Health Promotion, and Wellness in Physical Therapist Practice. In Introduction to Physical Therapy, 7th edition. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. Retrieved from https://evolve.elsevier.com/cs/product/9780443128264

Worsfold, L., Kattelmann, K., Bacon, C., Bezner, J. R., Brody, R., Chapman, K., … AbuSabha, R. (n.d.). Report on the Development of the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics’ Academic “Accreditation Standards for Advanced Practice Doctoral Education in Nutrition and Dietetics.” Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2025.01.013

Bachman, T., Williams, S. H., Bezner, J. R., & Boddy, A. (2024). Development and Validity of the Student-Run Outpatient Physical Therapy Experience Survey: A Pilot Study. Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, 22.

Tatta, J., Pignataro, R. M., Bezner, J. R., & Rothschild, C. E. (2024). Internet-Delivered Pain Resilience Therapy (PRT):  A Multi-Subject Case Series. Journal of Physiotherapy in Mental Health, 1(1), 55–79. Retrieved from jptmh.com

Bezner, J. R., Maxwell, J., & Black, B. (2024). Promoting Health and Wellness. In Physical Rehabilitation 8th Edition. F.A. Davis. Retrieved from https://fadavispt.mhmedical.com/book.aspx?bookid=3474#286635450

Farris, K. N. L., Burns, M. E., Burke, T. J., & Bezner, J. R. (2023). Employee culture of health perceptions and the development of a training intervention. International Journal of Workplace Health Management, 16(2/3), 205–221. Retrieved from https://www.emerald.com/insight/1753-8351.htm

Tatta, J., Pignataro, R., Bezner, J. R., George, S., & Rothschild, C. (2023). PRISM - Pain Recovery and Integrative Systems Model: A Process-Based Cognitive-Behavioral Approach for Physical Therapy. PTJ: Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal, Online ahead of print June 27, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzad077

Ingman, M., Bezner, J. R., Black, B., & Vaughan, P. W. (2022). Development and Reliability of the Physical Therapy Healthy Lifestyle Appraisal: A New Assessment Tool to Guide Behavior Change. Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal, 33, 77–86.

Rethorn, Z. D., Bezner, J. R., & Pettitt, C. D. (2022). From Expert to Coach:  Health Coaching to Support Behavior Change within Physical Therapist Practice. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 38(13), 2352–2367. https://doi.org/10.1080/09593985.2021.1987601

Ingman, M., & Bezner, J. R. (2022). Coaching, Counseling and the Science of Behavior Change. In Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine in Physical Therapy (pp. 31–47). Minneapolis, MN, United States: OPTP. Retrieved from OPTP.com

Rethorn, Z. D., Covington, J. K., Cook, C. E., & Bezner, J. R. (2022). Physical Activity Promotion - Moving from Talking the Talk to Walking the Walk. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 52(5), 236–242. https://doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2022.10859

Rethorn, Z. D., Covington, J. K., Cook, C. E., & Bezner, J. R. (2022). Identifying Factors That Influence Physical Activity Promotion in Outpatient Physical Therapist Practice Using the Theoretical Domains Framework. Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy, 45(4), 190–196. https://doi.org/10.1519/JPT.0000000000000353

Bezner, J. R., Beth, B., & MarySue, I. (2021). Development and Psychometric Testing of the Physical Therapy Healthy Lifestyle Appraisal (PTHLA): A New Assessment Tool to Guide Behavior Change. Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal, 33(2), 77–86.

Rethorn, Z. D., Covington, J. K., Cook, C. E., & Bezner, J. R. (2021). Physical Therapists’ Knowledge, Skills, Beliefs, and Organizations Impact Physical Activity Promotion: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. PTJ: Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal, 102(3), 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzab291

Ross, M. H., John, H., Bezner, undefined R., Brown, D., Wright, A., Chipchase, L., … Setchell, J. (2021). An Exploration of the Experiences of Physical Therapists who Identify as LGBTQIA+: Navigating Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Clinical, Academic, and Professional Roles. PTJ: Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Journal, 102(3), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzab280

Berner, P., Bezner, J. R., Morris, D., & Lein, D. H. (2021). Nutrition in Physical Therapist Practice: Setting the Stage for Taking Action. Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Journal (PTJ), 101(5), 1–12. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzab062

Berner, P., Bezner, J. R., Morris, D., & Lein, D. H. (2021). Nutrition in Physical Therapist Practice:  Tools and Strategies to Act Now. PTJ: Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Journal, 101(5), 1–9. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzab061

McGowan, E., Hale, J. L., Bezner, J. R., Harwood, K., Green-Wilson, J., & Stokes, E. (2020). Leadership Development of Health and Social Care Professionals - A Systematic Review. BMJ Leader, 4(4), 231–238. https://doi.org/10.1136/leader-2020-000211

Bezner, J. R. (2020). Prevention, Health Promotion, and Wellness in Physical Therapist Practice. In Introduction to Physical Therapy, 6th Edition (pp. 127–143). St. Louis, MO, United States: Elsevier. Retrieved from https://evolve.elsevier.com/cs/product/9780323673488?role=student

Rethorn, Z. D., Covington, J. K., Cook, C. E., & Bezner, J. R. (2020). Physical Activity Promotion Attitudes and Practices Among Outpatient Physical Therapists: Results of a National Survey. Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy, 44(1), 25–34. https://doi.org/10.1519/JPT.0000000000000289

Bezner, J. R. (2020). Learning to Lead in Physical Therapy (p. 19). Thorofare, NJ, United States: SLACK Books. Retrieved from https://www.healio.com/books

Rethorn, Z. D., Maxwell, J. L., Bezner, J. R., Davenport, T. E., Bradford, E. H., Ingman, M., & Magnusson, D. M. (2020). What are DPT program practices and attitudes related to health promotion and wellness? Results of a national survey. Physical Therapy. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzaa178

Magnusson, D. R., Rethorn, Z., Bradford, E. H., Maxwell, J., Ingman, M., Davenport, T., & Bezner, J. R. (2020). Population Health, Prevention, Health Promotion, and Wellness Competencies for Entry-Level Physical Therapist Education: Results of a Modified Delphi Study. PTJ: Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal, 100(9), 1645–1658. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzaa056

Bezner, J. R. (2020). A Health and Wellness Perspective in Primary Care. In Primary Care for the Physical Therapist, 3 edition. Atlanta, GA, United States: Elsevier. Retrieved from https://www.elsevier.com/

Stickley, L. A., Bezner, J. R., & Spivey, S. S. (2019). Development and Validation of the Self-Efficacy of Student Physical Therapist Outcomes (SESPTO) Survey. Journal of Physical Therapy Education, 33(4), 325–334. https://doi.org/10.1097/JTE.0000000000000111

Bezner, J. R., & Bradford, E. H. (2019). Integrating Health Promotion and Wellness into Neurorehabilitation. In Umphred’s Neurological Rehabilitation, 7th edition. Atlanta, GA, United States: Elsevier. Retrieved from https://www.elsevier.com/

Black, B., & Bezner, J. R. (2019). Promoting Health and Wellness. In Physical Rehabilitation, Ed 7. Philadelphia, PA, United States: F.A. Davis. Retrieved from https://www.fadavis.com/product/physical-therapy-rehabilitation-osullivan-schmitz-fulk-7

Menge, L. D., Hu, Y., Crixell, S. L., Lloyd, L. K., Bezner, J. R., & Burke, P. J. (2018). Influences on catered event ordering in a university workplace: development and validation of the Understanding Food Ordering survey. American Journal of Health Promotion, October, 1–4. https://doi.org/10.1177/0890117118807217

Bezner, J. R., Franklin, K., Lloyd, L. K., & Crixell, S. L. (2018). Effect of Group Behavior Change Coaching on Psychosocial Constructs Associated with Physical Activity Among University Employees. International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 1–15. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1080/1612197X.2018.1462232

Bezner, J. R. (2017). Prevention and the Promotion of Health, Wellness, and Fitness. In Therapeutic Exercise: Moving Toward Function, 4th ed (pp. 57–68). Philadelphia, PA, United States: Wolters Kluwer. Retrieved from https://www.google.com/search?q=therapeutic+exercise+moving+toward+function+4th+edition&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS772US772&source=univ&tbm=shop&tbo=u&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjwgur80oLZAhVDUK0KHQF0CH8QsxgIKA&biw=1884&bih=947

Bezner, J. R., Lloyd, L. K., Crixell, S. L., & Franklin, K. (2017). Health behaviour change coaching in physical therapy: improving physical fitness and related psychological constructs of employees in a university setting. European Journal of Physiotherapy, 19(sup), 1–2. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1080/21679169.2017.1381311

Bezner, J. R., Lloyd, L. K., Crixell, S. L., & Burke, P. J. (2017). The Health Care Provider’s Role in Supporting Positive Health Behavior Change: Developing an Effective and Supportive Communication Approach. Medical Research Archives, 5(9). Retrieved from http://journals.ke-i.org/index.php/mra/article/view/1523

Lloyd, L. K., Crixell, S. L., Bezner, J. R., Katherine, F., & Swearingen, C. C. (2017). Genesis of an Employee Wellness Program at a Large University. Health Promotion Practice, 18(6), 879–894. https://doi.org/10.1177/1524839917725500

Lefever, S., van Duijn, A. J., Bezner, J. R., & Shamus, E. (2017). Cycling. In Sports Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation, 2nd edition. New York, NY, United States: McGraw-Hill. Retrieved from http://accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?sectionid=158356659&bookid=1965&guestAccessKey=961419cc-1356-4659-88b5-b8e0e3e00fa0

Menge, L. R., Crixell, S. L., Lloyd, L. K., & Bezner, J. R. (2017). Nutrition Education in a University Wellness Program. FASEB Journal, 31(1). Retrieved from http://www.fasebj.org/doi/10.1096/fasebj.31.1_supplement.640.29

Boughton, B., & Bezner, J. R. (2016, May). Smoking & knee OA: From clinical controversy to therapeutic possibility. Lower Extremity Review (LER) Magazine, (May). Retrieved from http://lermagazine.com/cover_story/smoking-knee-oa-from-clinical-controversy-to-therapeutic-possibility

Lloyd, L. K., Bezner, J. R., Crixell, S. L., & Swearingen, C. C. (2016). Implementing a Cost-effective High-quality Employee Wellness Program in a University Setting: How, When, Where, and Why.

Bezner, J. R. (2015). Promoting health and wellness: implications for physical therapist practice. Physical Therapy, 95(October), 1433–1444. https://doi.org/10.2522/ptj.20140271

Bezner, J. (2013). Health and Wellness: The Beginning of the Paradigm. In D. A. Umphred, R. T. Lazaro, M. L. Roller, & G. U. Burton (Eds.), UmphredÂ’s Neurological Rehabilitation. Mosby, Inc.

Black, B., & Bezner, J. (2013). Promoting Health and Wellness. In S. O’Sullivan, Schmitz, & G. Fulk (Eds.), Physical Rehabilitation. F.A. Davis Company.

Bezner, J. (2011). Prevention and the Promotion of Health, Wellness and Fitness. In Therapeutic Exercise: Moving Toward Function. Baltimore, Maryland: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.

Bezner, J. (2010). A Health and Wellness Perspective in Primary Care. In Primary Care. Elsevier.

Williams, B. R., Bezner, J., Chesbro, S. B., & Leavitt, R. (2008). The relationship between achievement of walking goals and exercise self-fficacy in postmenopausal african american women. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, 24(4), 305–314.

Bezner, J. (2007). Health and Wellness: The Beginning of the Paradigm. In Neurological Rehabilitation. Mosby, Inc.

Williams, B. R., Bezner, J., Chesbro, S. B., & Leavitt, R. (2006). The effect of a walking program on perceived benefits and barriers to exercise in postmenopausal african american women. Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy, 29(2), 43–49.

Williams, B. R., Bezner, J., Chesbro, S. B., & Leavitt, R. (2005). The effect of a behavioral contract on adherence to a walking program in postmenopausal african american women. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, 21(4), 332–342.

Bezner, J. (2004). Impaired Aerobic Capacity. In Therapeutic Exercise: Moving Toward Function. Baltimore, Maryland: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.

Bezner, J. (2004). Prevention and the Promotion of Health, Wellness and Fitness. In Therapeutic Exercise: Moving Toward Function. Baltimore, Maryland: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.

Williams, B., Bezner, J., Chesbro, S. B., & Leavitt, R. (2004). The effect of a behavioral contract on adherence to a walking program in postmenopausal black women. Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy, 27.

Johnson, B., Mabey, R., Bezner, J., & Jeno, S. (2003). Comparison of work injuries for younger versus older workers in the health care industry. Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy, 26.

Bezner, J., & Boucher, B. (2001). The influence of personality type on decision making in the physical therapy admission process. Journal of Allied Health, 30(2), 83–91.

Bezner, J., & Hunter, D. (2001). Wellness perceptions in persons following raumatic brain njury and its relation to functional independence. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 82(7), 787–792.

Bezner, J. (2001). Principles of Aerobic Conditioning. In Therapeutic Exercise: Techniques for Intervention. Baltimore, Maryland: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.

Adams, T., Bezner, J., Drabbs, M., Zambarano, R., & Steinhardt, M. (2000). Conceptualization and measurement of the spiritual and psychological imensions of wellness in a college population. Journal of American College Health, 48, 165–173.

Steinhardt, M., Bezner, J., & Adams, T. (1999). Outcomes of a traditional weight control program and a nondiet alternative: A one-year comparison. Journal of Psychology, 133(5), 495–513.

Bezner, J., Adams, T., & Whistler, L. (1999). The relationship between physical activity level and indicators of perceived wellness. American Journal of Health Studies, 15(3), 130–138.

Adams, T., Bezner, J., Garner, L., & Woodruff, S. (1998). Construct validation of the perceived wellness survey. American Journal of Health Studies, 14(4).

Adams, T., Bezner, J., & Steinhardt, M. (1997). The conceptualization and measurement of perceived wellness: integrating balance across and within dimensions. American Journal of Health Promotion, 11(3).

Bezner, J., Adams, T., & Steinhardt, M. (1997). The relationship of body dissatisfaction to physical health and wellness. American Journal of Health Behavior, 21(2).

Adams, T., Bezner, J., & Steinhardt, M. (1995). Principle-centeredness:  A values clarification approach to wellness. Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 28(3).

Bezner, J. (1995). The exploration of physical health as a component of wellness. The University of Texas.

Bezner, J., & Rogers, H. (1991). Physical Therapy Protocols. Tucson, Arizona: Therapy Skill Builders, Inc.

Baker, J., McPhail, S., & Bezner, J. (1991). A comparison of psychological needs of clinical instructors and physical therapy students: Implications for communication while on affiliation. Journal of Physical Therapy Education.

Bezner, J. (1989). Adult Exercise Instruction Sheets. Tucson, Arizona: Therapy Skill Builders, Inc.