Charles Salvo

Dr. Charles Salvo is an Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy at Lebanon Valley College specializing in geriatrics, home health, and healthcare worker well-being. His expertise spans administration, leadership, and evidence-based clinical practice with a focus on improving patient-practitioner dynamics within evolving healthcare policy frameworks.

His academic credentials include:

• B.S. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
• M.S. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
• DPT from the University of Scranton
• Ph.D. from Marywood University
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Certificate from APTA
• Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy

Dr. Salvo's research centers on healthcare worker burnout and pelvic floor dysfunction, with recent investigations into stress management interventions like 7-minute HIIT workouts for therapists and reliability studies of the Pelvic Athletic Performance Assessment tool. His work bridges geriatric rehabilitation, home health safety protocols, and psychosocial factors affecting elderly patients with chronic pain, emphasizing practical clinical applications across diverse healthcare settings.

Analysis of his 2022-2025 publications reveals a strong thematic focus on contemporary physical therapy challenges: pandemic recovery in home health, athlete pelvic health, and therapist mental health. These works demonstrate methodological diversity from case reports to reliability studies, highlighting his commitment to addressing systemic issues in healthcare delivery through both clinical innovation and policy-relevant scholarship.

Professional recognition includes:

• Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy
• APTA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Certificate

As an educator, Dr. Salvo actively mentors DPT students in research spanning pelvic floor dysfunction screening and stress management interventions, with numerous co-authored publications presented at national conferences including APTA Combined Sections Meetings. His committee service at departmental, institutional, and APTA levels reflects deep engagement in advancing physical therapy education and practice standards.

Dr. Salvo collaborates with student researchers across clinical settings, particularly in home health and sports rehabilitation contexts. His work with the Home Health Section of APTA and contributions to the Quarterly Report demonstrate leadership in translating research into practical clinical tools and certification standards for the profession.