Amy J. Litterini

Biography

  Amy Litterini, P.T., D.P.T., is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of New England. She received a BS in Health Sciences in 1993 and a Master of Physical Therapy degree in 1994 from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA, and a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Simmons College in Boston, MA, in 2004.  Her experiences in adult rehabilitation have included acute care, hospital-based out-patient care, private practice, long term care and home care in areas including orthopedics, balance and vestibular rehab and women’s health.  Since 1996, her career has focused on oncology rehabilitation including lymphedema management, fitness programming, wellness initiatives, clinical patient navigation, research, management and program development. Amy’s research interests have focused on cancer survivorship issues; the benefits of physical activity in cancer survivorship; and the effect of exercise on functional mobility in advanced cancer.  Her current research is in the area of the role of home exercise programming for individuals with advanced cancer.  She presently serves as the Vice President of the American Physical Therapy Association’s Oncology Section Board of Directors, the Oncology Section Delegate in the APTA’s House of Delegates, and as a member of the Oncologic Specialty Council of the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS).  She also sits on the Northern New England Clinical Oncology Society Board of Directors.  

Research Interest

  Current Research The Role of a Home Exercise Program for Individuals with Advanced Cancer, a collaboration with New England Cancer Specialists and the Medically Oriented Gym. Research Interests Cancer Survivorship; Physical Activity in Advanced Cancer; Utilization of Wellness Services by Cancer Survivors