Ward M. Glasoe, MA, PT, ATC

Ward Glasoe MA, PT, ATC
Program in Physical Therapy, University of Minnesota
284 Children’s Rehabilitation Center
612-624-9894
glaso008@umn.edu

Position:
Instructor

Education:
University of Iowa, M..A. in Physical Therapy; University of North Dakota, B.S. in Physical Therapy;  Athletic Trainer Certified Internship Education

Teaching Responsibilities:
Clinical Biomechanics, Therapeutic Procedures, Supervision of Clinical Clerkships

Research Interest:
Foot first ray mobility and its relationship to foot pathology.  Clinical research related to the efficacy of physical therapy.

Selected Publications:

Glasoe WM, Pena FA, Phadke V, Ludewig PM.  Arch height and first metatarsal joint axis orientation as related variables in foot structure and function:  theory related to bunion.  Foot Ankle Int.  29:647-655, 2008.

Allen MK, Wellen MA, Hart DP, Glasoe WM.  Rehabilitation following autologous chondrocyte implantation surgery: a case report using an accelerated weightbearing protocol.  Physiother Can.  59:286-289, 2007.

Glasoe WM, Coughlin MJ.  A critical analysis of the Dudley Morton's concept of disordered foot function. J Foot Ankle Surg. 45:147-155, 2006.

Glasoe WM, Grebing BR, Beck S, Coughlin MJ, Saltzman CL.  A comparison of device measures of dorsal first ray mobility. Foot Ankle Int. 26:957-961, 2005

Glasoe WM, Getsoian S, Myers M, Komnick M, Kolkebeck D, Oswald W, Liakos P. Criterion-related validity of a clinical measure of dorsal first ray mobility. J Orthop Sport Phys Ther. 35:589-593, 2005

Glasoe WM, Fisher CJ, Murthy D. Postoperative rehabilitation protocol for a patient with a large rotator cuff tear. Physiotherapy Journal. 90:217-220, 2004

Glasoe WM, Allen MK, Ludewig PM, Saltzman CL.  Dorsal mobility and passive first ray stiffness in patients with diabetes mellitus. Foot Ankle Int. 28:550-555, 2004

Allen MK, Cuddeford TJ, Glasoe WM, et al. Relationship between the static measure of first ray mobility and first ray, midfoot and hindfoot motion during the stance phase of gait. Foot Ankle Int. 25:387-396, 2004

Glasoe WM, Saltzman CL. Recalcitrant posterior tibialis tendinitis from an unstable first ray: case report. Foot Ankle Surg. 8:281-284, 2002

Glasoe WM, Allen MK, Kepros T, Stonewall, L, Ludewig PM. Dorsal first ray mobility in women athletes with history of stress fracture of the second or third metatarsal.  J Orthop Sport Phys. 32:560-567, 2002

Glasoe WM, Allen MK, Ludewig PM. Measuring forefoot alignment with a table-mounted goniometric device. Aust J Physiotherapy. 48:51-53, 2002

Glasoe WM, Allen MK, Saltzman CL, Ludewig PM, Sublett SH. Comparison of two methods used to assess first ray mobility.  Foot Ankle Int. 23:248-252, 2002

Glasoe WM, Allen MK, Saltzman CL. First ray dorsal mobility in relation to hallux valgus deformity and first intermetatarsal angle. Foot Ankle Int. 22:98-101, 2001

Allen MK, Glasoe WM. Metrecom measurement of navicular drop in subjects with anterior cruciate injury.  J Athl Train. 35:403-406, 2000

Glasoe WM, Allen MK, Ludewig PM. Comparison of first ray dorsal mobility across different forefoot alignments.  J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 31:612-623, 2000

Glasoe WM, Yack HJ, Saltzman CL.  The reliability and validity of a first ray measurement device.  Foot Ankle Int. 21:240-246, 2000

Glasoe WM, Yack HJ, Saltzman CL.  Anatomy and biomechanics of the first ray.  Phys Ther. 79:854-859, 1999

Glasoe WM, Allen MK, Awtry BF, Yack HJ.  Weight bearing immobilization and early exercise treatment following a grade II lateral ankle sprain.  J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 29:394-399, 1999

Glasoe WM, Yack HJ, Saltzman CL.  A device for the measurement of first ray mobility.  Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 80:122-124, 1999

Glasoe WM, Allen MK, Yack HJ.  Measurement of dorsal mobility in the first ray:  elimination of fat pad compression as a variable.  Foot Ankle Int. 19:542-546, 1998

Membership and Professional Service:
Member: American Physical Therapy Association and National Athletic Trainers Association. 

Manuscript Reviewer: Journal Orthopaedic Sports Physical Therapy, Foot Ankle International, and Physiotherapy Associates Institutional Review Board.