… Areas of Expertise Scholarly Work Cathy Schmidt is an Associate Professor for the Department of Physical Therapy in the School of Health and Rehabilitation … including private practice management. Cathy received the Marjorie K. Ionta Award for clinical excellence in physical therapy in 2006. BS, Physical Therapy, Quinnipiac … between physical therapy and healthcare outcomes of surgery and opioids for patients with lumbar spine disorders. Cathy's ongoing research includes …