Mark R. Guthrie, PT, PhD

Associate Professor
Physical Therapist
Head, Division of Physical Therapy

Patient Care
Dr. Guthrie's clinical interest is physical therapy management of musculoskeletal disorders.

Research
His research interests include exercise for people with chronic disabilities.

Teaching
Dr. Guthrie teaches courses in musculoskeletal anatomy, kinesiology, biomechanics, and physical therapy administration.

Training
Dr. Guthrie earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology at Washington State University, and both his M.P.T. and his Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Washington.

Selected Publications:

Guthrie M, Cardenas D, Eschbach J, Robertson T, Haley R, Evans R. (1993). Effects of erythropoietin on strength and functional status of patients on hemodialysis. Clinical Nephrology, 39(2): 97-102.

Guthrie M, & Peckham P (1994). Face validity and difficulty of exam items. Journal of Physical Therapy Education, 8(1): 42.

Fitts SS, & Guthrie MR (1995). Six-minute walk by people with chronic renal failure: Assessment of effort by perceived exertion. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 74(1) 54-58.

Guthrie MR, & Taylor DC (1995). Stress and retraining issues among physical therapists in the Northwest. The Resource, 25(3): 12-15