David Sword

David Sword, PT, DPT, CCS, CSCS Associate Professor Division of Physical Therapy 151B Rutledge Avenue, MSC 962 Charleston, SC 29425 Phone: (843) 792-0315 Fax: (843) 792-0710 E-mail: sworddo@musc.edu

Education

• DPT, Massachusetts General Hospital (2006)
• BS, Physical Therapy, Medical University of South Carolina (1993)
• MS, Exercise Science, Oakland University (1988)
• BS, Exercise Science, Eastern Michigan University (1986)

Areas of Teaching

• Health Promotion
• Exercise Physiology
• Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy

Research Interests

• Resistance Training in the Elderly
• Resistance Training in Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• Role of Exercise in the Prevention of Chronic Disease

Publications

• Sword, David O., Resistance training in cardiac rehabilitation: risks, benefits, and recommendations. Journal of SC Med Assoc 1992; 88: No. 2, 65.

Grants

• DOD (Department of Defense). Project 18: Effects of Exercise Type on Alleviating Fatigue in Women With Breast Cancer. PI: Yuen, H., Participating Faculty: D. O. Sword. (8/1/2002-7/30/2004, Total: $185,000.00), Current Year Amount: $76,136.00.
• Home Physical Activity Programs for the Promotion of Health and Wellness in Individuals with a Spinal Cord Injury. SC Spinal Cord Injury Research Fund. Jack Thomas, Co-Principal Investigator. Participating Faculty: D.O. Sword.  $150,000.00.  2004-2006.